Eastview Counselor Connection

• May 6: Registration Deadline for June 11th ACT Test (www.actstudent.org)
• May 19 and May 20: Junior Post High School Planning Seminar

National Confirmation Deadline- May 1st, 2022

Historically, May 1st has been the National College Confirmation Deadline, the day most colleges and universities expect students to accept an offer of admission and hold their spot in the freshman class.

Required Future Plans Survey in NAVIANCE

Complete the ‘EVHS Class of 2022 Future Plans Survey’ by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4th in your NAVIANCE account. The survey is important as it will be used for awards/graduation recognition and reporting your plans for next year. Your completed survey is part of earning your senior opportunities.

See the specific instructions for completing the survey here.

Final High School Transcript

All colleges require that you send a final transcript with your graduation date before enrolling. You must request to send your final transcript by noon on June 7th to the college, university, or program you will attend in the fall.

See the specific instructions for releasing your final transcript here.

Youth Leadership Academy is a joint effort between the Eagan Police Department, The FBI, and the MN Vikings to help develop strong youth into future leaders.

June 20th-23rd

Open to participants age 14-16

Click HERE to view brochure

Register online at - www.cityofeagan.com/youth-leadership-academy

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

This fair’s program focuses on opportunities for students with a history of IEPs, 504 plans, or therapeutic supports and accommodations. Each year, about 20 percent of graduating high school students fall into this category. It will also aid students who do not have formal accommodations because learning differences can come in many forms

Attendee registration will open on April 20th

https://gotocollegefairs.swoogo.com/learningdifferences2022

This online event is designed to meet the needs of biological, foster & adoptive parents, family members, paraprofessionals, and others who care for children & youth with behavioral and mental health concerns.

April 30, 2022

More Information and Registration HERE

University of Minnesota Crookston

July 18 — 20, 2022

Camp College is a FREE program designed for current high school juniors (graduating class of 2023) who would benefit from a college readiness program. Students from rural areas, first-generation college students and students from low-income households are encouraged to apply! Sessions focusing on financial aid, college resources, and the application process (among others) will be offered. Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win multiple prizes!

Housing and meals for Camp College are provided for all attendees at no cost. Campers are responsible for their own transportation to the University of Minnesota Crookston.

Deadline to apply is May 1st, 2022

Click HERE to apply.

Please contact ias@mn-acac.org with any questions.

June 21-24, 2022

Come on your own or with your parents. These introductory campus tours and informational meetings can serve as a first step to help you discover just what you’re looking for in a college — especially if you are early in your search. Sessions are held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30, noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EXCEPT for the joint sessions held by the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, which run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

STEP 1: Check out each college’s profile or use our online search tool to find colleges that matches your interests by majors, sports and the arts.

STEP 2: Decide where you want to visit. View a map to see where our 17 campuses are located around the state. If you're thinking about visiting more than one in the same day, our mileage chart may also be helpful.

STEP 3: Register for free online beginning on May 1 — and mark your calendars!

Click on the link below for more information.

This summer, St. Catherine University invites high school students to explore the world of fashion from design principles to merchandising techniques at its St. Paul campus. Participants will discover career tracks in the fashion industry and leave with portfolio essentials. The five-day Summer Fashion Workshop is open to students in grades 10-12 who identify as women, nonbinary, or genderqueer.

Dates: July 11-15, 2022, 1-5 p.m.

Each afternoon has two 90-minute instruction and activity sessions that will take place on campus grounds, in our fashion labs, or at exhibit spaces.

Cost: $300 (A reduced cost of $50 is available for families who qualify for free/reduced price lunch).

Registration: For more information and to sign up, visit https://www.stkate.edu/fashion-summer-workshop-2022.

Thursday, 5/5 at 11:20 AM: Army National Guard

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

Seniors who applied for an Eastview Community Scholarship have been notified this week of their application status via the email they used on their application.

All scholarship recipients should complete the Google Form included in the email. This information is needed to put the award ceremony program together.

The Eastview Community Foundation Scholarship Award Ceremony will be held on Monday, April 25th in the Performing Arts Center. Program will begin at 7 PM. Please arrive by 6:30 PM.

If you were unable to make the 5-week live sessions, please check out the recordings on the Ready, Set, FAFSA webpage.

Links to Individual Recordings

• Before the FAFSA
• Complete the FAFSA
• Complete the Dream Act
• Understand Your Offer Letter
• Scholarship Search

Thank you to all that were able to make it to our Spring College Planning Night! If you were unable to attend, you can view the presentation HERE.

Topics included: EVHS graduation requirements, college visits, choosing a college, college requirements, ACT and SAT testing, Naviance, and the necessary timelines in the application process.

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):

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)

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

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

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

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