Eastview Counselor Connection

**You only have to complete the Mid-Year Report/Grades Request Form if requested by your college(s).

Some colleges request your Mid-Year Report/grades. There is no fee for this transcript request.

Please note: Mid-Year Reports will be sent beginning Feb. 14th, when quarter 2 grades are finalized. If you have questions, please see Molly Wellik (Molly.Wellik@district196.org) in the Counseling Office.

*If this is your first transcript request to a college, you will need to add it on Naviance and MyPaymentsPlus. DO NOT complete this form for initial transcript request.

Click HERE to complete the Mid-Year Report/Grades Request Form.

UW JOURNEY DEMO

Register today for a live demonstration of the UW System Application and walk through the application as a new freshman student. Learn how to create an account, list course information, and more!

• Thursday, March 3rd at 3:33 PM - Register Here

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PkJ7G_TrQ1OUkf5eCgjgYA

ONE-ON-ONE SESSION

UW HELP is offering one-on-one sessions for students wanting assistance completing the online application for admission, looking for general information about a specific UW campus, or seeking guidance with the admissions process. Students can go online and schedule a 15-minute virtual session with one of UW HELP’s Outreach Specialists.

To schedule a one-on-one session, please use the link below:
https://calendly.com/uwhelp/session

Seniors who got a "deferred" decision from UW Madison should make sure you are following the directions on the email you received. You must update your self-reported grades to add quarter 2 (and quarter 1 if you did not do that). You need to do that by February 18 to get a decision by the end of March

• Defer: Applicants who are deferred are neither admitted nor denied upon initial review. Deferred applicants have the potential for success at UW–Madison, however, we would like to review midyear grades and other supporting material prior to making a final decision. Decisions on deferred students will be made by the end of March. Note: Students who receive a defer decision are emailed information on self-reporting grades and updating their file within two days of receiving their decision, at the email address on their application. Self-reporting is highly recommended and should be completed as soon as possible ahead of the February 18, 2022 deadline.

Kicking off the New Year, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC's The College Place Minnesota, and Minnesota Goes to College are launching a series of financial aid webinars for Minnesota students and families as they prepare for the college-going process. All sessions will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Participants who attend 4 out of 5 sessions will be eligible to win a $500 scholarship.

The series, which runs February 8th through March 1st, will focus on a variety of topics, including general financial aid information, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college.

February 8, 2022, 7 p.m. — Financial Aid Overview

February 15, 2022, 7 p.m. — Complete the FAFSA

February 17, 2022, 7 p.m. — Complete the MN Dream Act

February 22, 2022, 7 p.m. — Understanding Your Offer Letter

March 1, 2022, 7 p.m. — Scholarship Search

Click here to register for any of the webinars.

Minnesota Future Together Grants will provide eligible Minnesotans with a tuition-free pathway for earning a certificate, diploma, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree at any public institution in the state. The grants are available starting spring 2022 through 2024.

If you are currently studying healthcare, STEM, business, industry and technology, education, or public service at a public institution, reach out to your college's financial aid office. And if you're a prospective student looking to go into one of these fields, chat with an admissions representative about the opportunity.

The School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, Minnesota will be holding the annual Environmental College and Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. 25 colleges and environmental organization have confirmed participation. This event is an arena style "fair" in which colleges provide information about their institutions and offer college/career guidance to students. There is no pre-registration and the event is open to the public.

The School of Environmental Studies is located at: 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Questions: Contact Nathan Nelson at: Nathan.nelson@district196.org

DCUE (Dakota County United Educators) is offering a scholarship in the spring for our seniors who are interested in a teaching career. There will be a scholarship earmarked for each high school in the amount of $1,000.00. Due March 25

Dakota Electric Association is offering area students a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. from June 14-19, 2022. Students who are currently enrolled as sophomores, juniors, or seniors and their primary residence is in Dakota Electric's service territory, are eligible to apply. Five lucky students will attend the Rural Electric Youth Tour.

Learn more and apply HERE

Applications are due: February 25, 2022

Please join us for the next installment of the ActioNOW! High School Series on Thursday, February 17, 6-8 p.m. at Rosemount High School. This free, family-friendly event is hosted by the District 196 African-American Cultural Family Advocates and the Equity and Inclusion Department, in partnership with the district RHS.

ActioNOW! Is an event where the community comes together to celebrate African-American culture through performances, activities, dialogue and food. Other activities will include community booths and a gift basket raffle. Please join us, all are welcome!

For more information, view the ActioNOW! flyer, view the event on Facebook or contact Rashelle Redmon at Rashelle.Redmon@district196.org.

CLICK HERE TO Register for the event today!

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to work through challenging times. At the Eastview High School, we have a Virtual Calming Room to help students explore strategies to help deal with those challenges. We hope these tools will provide helpful outlets and practice for when life gets tough.

Desktop Virtual Calm Room

Mobile-Friendly Virtual Calm Room

Park Nicollet’s Growing Through Grief counselor, Jenny Simmonds, will be offering a weekly grief group for Eastview students who have experienced the death of a significant family member (parent, sibling, caregiver, etc.). If your teen is living with loss and you think they could benefit from participating in a grief group, please contact Molly Wellik at molly.wellik@district196.org and we will connect with your student regarding their interest.

The ACT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions, usually taken Junior year. More information about ACT vs SAT can be found on the Eastview Counseling website. Visit link below to register. ALL Eastview Juniors are scheduled to take the ACT during the school day on April 5th (no registration required).

Test Date/Regular Registration Deadline/Late Registration (Late Fees Apply):

February 12, 2022: January 7th (Late Registration: January 21st)

April 2, 2022: February 25th (Late Registration: March 11th)

June 11, 2022: May 6th (Late Registration: May 20th)

July 16, 2022: June 17th (Late Registration: June 24th)

The SAT is a standardized test used for some college admissions, usually taken Junior year. More information about ACT vs SAT can be found on the Eastview Counseling website. Visit link below to register.

Test Date/Regular Registration Deadline/Late Registration (Late Fees Apply)

March 12, 2022: February 11th (Late Registration: March 1st)

May 7, 2022: April 8th (Late Registration: April 26th)

June 4, 2022: May 5th (Late Registration: May 25th)

• University of Missouri-Mizzou: February 8th, 9:30am

• Army National Guard: February 10th, 11:20am-12:40pm

*Students are encouraged to register in Naviance and pick up a pass in the Counseling Office prior to the event.

For more details about our program and resources visit the Eastview Counseling website.

Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: evhs.district196.org
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8900
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