Eastview Counselor Connection

October

• October 4-5: National College Fair at Convention Center
• October 9-12: PSAT Test
• October 12-13: Conferences
• October 18: 11th Grade Advisory Lesson with Counselors
• October 19-20: MEA Break (Great time to schedule a college visit!)
• New! October 23: Paying for College Night @ Eastview High School
• October 24: Senior College Application Planning Workshop

“Paying for College - An Introduction to Financial Aid and the College Decision Process” with Chris George, the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at St. Olaf College, will be held the evening of Monday, October 23rd at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center.

This will be a one-hour presentation on how financial aid is determined, the financial aid application process, sources of financial support, borrowing, and private scholarships.

The goal of College Knowledge Month's is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college. This month-long effort each October allows students to do more than just submit a college application. Within this time frame, students can participate in the college exploration and planning process at their own pace -- and schools can align this initiative with the many college exploration activities that are already taking place during the fall. Many postsecondary institutions waive application fees during College Knowledge Month.

Make connections with hundreds of institutions - all in one place! No matter where you are in the college search process, the NACAC College Fair will have something for you.

The Minnesota National College Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Attendees are strongly encouraged to register ahead of time.

To view the list of participating colleges/universities, click HERE.

Saturday, October 7, 2023 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Diamondhead Ed. Center 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55337

Learn more about local services and resources for children, teens, and young adults who have physical, intellectual and learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or mental health struggles!

Who Should Attend:

▪ Parents/Guardians/Caregivers and their children who have concerns about their child’s development, school progress, or mental health well-being.

What to expect?

▪ Explore tools, resources, and supports for your child, teen, or young adult from 20+ community resources.

For questions, contact Andrea Grossman at 952-891 7328 or andrea.grossman@co.dakota.mn.us

Need help understanding the financial aid options for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting Tuesday, October 3. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a $500 scholarship drawing. See below for session dates and topics.

To register, HERE, or click on the registration button below.

Minnesota North College will be hosting Campus Preview Days this fall. These events will provide prospective students with an opportunity to experience college life, learn about transfer & career programs, meet instructors, staff & current students, and get the inside scoop on preparing for the college’s admissions process!

Each Campus Preview Day is listed below:

• Vermilion Campus - Thursday, October 19th: RSVP for the Vermilion Campus Preview Day
  
• Rainy River Campus - Tuesday, October 24th: RSVP for the Rainy River Campus Preview Day
  
• Itasca Campus - Thursday, October 26th: RSVP for the Itasca Campus Preview Day
  
• Mesabi Eveleth and Virginia Campuses - Wednesday, November 1st: RSVP for the Mesabi Eveleth and Virginia Campuses Preview Day
• Hibbing Campus - Thursday, November 2nd: RSVP for the Hibbing Campus Preview Day

These events are RSVP. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to click on the “Visit Us” button on the website and schedule a visit with the campus of your choice. Here is the link to schedule a personalized visit:

https://minnesotanorth.edu/visit-us/

Interested in the University of Michigan? If so, listed below are a few opportunities to learn more about the school from EVHS's University of Michigan Admissions Counselor, Aaron, Lett:

National College Fair: Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Virtual Information Sessions: During these sessions, there will be a brief introduction to the University of Michigan’s admissions process followed by time for Q&A

Wednesday, October 11th: 5:15pm-6:45pm CT

Join Zoom Meeting https://umich.zoom.us/j/8695395931 Meeting ID: 869 539 5931

Wednesday, October 18th: 12:45pm-2:15pm CT

Join Zoom Meeting https://umich.zoom.us/j/8695395931 Meeting ID: 869 539 5931

Join admission representatives from selective schools for a virtual group presentation. Learn more about academic programs, student life, admission, and financial aid at these institutions. View session dates and register at:

Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley and Yale: https://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy

Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, UPenn, Stanford: https://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/

Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Vanderbilt:

https://www.coasttocoasttour.org/

Columbia, U Chicago, Texas at Austin, U Michigan, Yale: http://discoveringu.org/

Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, Williams: https://www.sixcolleges.org/

In case you missed it! View the presentation from the College Planning Night for Senior Parents here (many resources linked).

- View the Transcript Release Process for Eastview Students & Parents here.

- View the Eastview High School Steps to Submit the Common App here.

- View the Eastview High School steps to submit Institutional College Applications here.

(NOTE: NOT for use with The COMMON APPLICATION. See Common App guidelines sheet instead.)

- View the steps to request recommendations from EVHS Staff Members here.

Students can find these resources and more in Class of 2024 Schoology Group:

• Schoology Class of 2024 → Resources Folder

Steps to Sign Up for College Rep Visits:

1. Log into Naviance (Single Sign-On): On the Naviance main page, scroll down to see "What's New". This will have a list of upcoming visits. Click on "More Info" next to the college's name. Then click on "Register".

2. Pick up a pass in the Counseling Office before the visit.

Thursday, October 5th

7:40am - Lafayette College

12:45pm - Kenyon College

12:45pm - George Washington University

1:40pm - Nova Southeastern University

1:40pm - Bowdoin University

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has typically been available on October 1st. Due to changes to the FAFSA this year, FAFSA will not be available to students until December.

Changes to the FAFSA Include:

• The number of questions on the FAFSA has decreased from over 100 to less than 50.
• The EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) is now the Student Aid Index (SAI).
• Students can list up to 20 schools on their FAFSA via the online application.
• Applicants will be asked to report their sex, race, and ethnicity on the FAFSA itself, but students will be offered a choice of “Prefer Not to Answer”. Schools and states won’t see responses to these questions on the FAFSA.
• The Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) has been renamed the Federal Taxpayer Information (FTI)
• Students, spouses, parents, and stepparents will now need to provide their consent in the new Consent to Retrieve and Disclose Federal Tax Information section of the FAFSA for federal student aid eligibility.
  • This consent will allow the IRS to share FTI.
  • If any party to the FAFSA form does not provide consent, submission of the form will still be allowed. However, a Student Aid Index (SAI) will not be calculated.

Changes to Calculating Your Aid Eligibility Include:

Students and families will see a different measure of their ability to pay for college, and they will experience a change in the methodology used to determine aid.

• The new need analysis formula:
  • removes the number of family members in college from the calculation
  • allows a minimum SAI of -$1,500
  • implements separate eligibility determination criteria for Federal Pell Grant.
• Child support received will be included in assets and not as untaxed income.
• Families who own a small business/farm that also serves as primary residence will now have assets of that business/farm considered in their need analysis calculation.

More information regarding FAFSA changes and timelines can be found at this link.

If your student needs supplies, please send them to the Counseling Office. We have supplies including notebooks, pens, pencils, padlocks for gym lockers, pocket folders, graphing paper, index notecards and more. We also have new backpacks!

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.

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

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