Eastview Counselor Connection

Current high school students and parents/guardians are invited to register for the 2023 Summer Pre-College Opportunities Fair. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from leading US colleges and universities to learn more about Summer 2023 academic programs for high school students.

• Visit virtual program booths, where you can chat 1-on-1 via text or video with summer program representatives.
• Access program details before the event and up to 6 months after the event ends.

Registration is FREE to attendees! Limit one event registration per household.

Questions? Please contact us at fairs@precollegeassociation.org

Click HERE to register and view the full list of schools participating.

Students and families are welcome to attend a free Minnesota Education Fair Sponsored by MACAC, Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling, on Tuesday, February 28th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Lakeville South High School.

Visit with representatives from 100 colleges, universities, community colleges, technical colleges, and specialty schools. See the College List.

Pre-Registration is not required, but is highly recommended. Click HERE to pre-register.

The Eastview High School College Planning Night will take place on Thursday, March 9th at 6:30 PM in the Student Commons area.

This seminar is very timely for families of juniors. This informational seminar outlines the process for planning and preparing for a post-high school education.

Topics include: EVHS graduation requirements, college visits, choosing a college, college requirements, ACT and SAT testing, and the necessary timelines in the application process. The powerful tools of NAVIANCE, a web-based college and career program will also be shared.

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows highly motivated 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level courses. With traditional PSEO, these courses are generally offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. The cost of tuition, course fees, and textbooks is covered by the Minnesota Department of Education.

We will be hosting a required PSEO information session for any current 10th and 11th grade student interested in pursuing PSEO for the 2023-2024 school year on any of the following dates/times:

March 7th at 2:40pm in C250

March 8th at 7:10 in C250

March 8th in the counseling office during your lunch

Students should still register for a full year of EVHS classes for the 2023-2024 school year even if they plan on taking PSEO classes. The MN State Department of Education deadline for notifying EHS about your intention to participate in PSEO is May 30th.

The PSEO Office at the University of MN- Twin Cities is hosting an informational session for prospective students on:

• VIRTUAL Tuesday, March 28th 5:30-6:30 pm Register

Students will learn about the PSEO program, application and enrollment deadlines for the 2023-2024 academic year, and tips to help them succeed as they begin their post-secondary journey. Students should register for either event in advance.

U of MN PSEO Application deadline is April 17th.

More information

On Tuesday, April 4th all 10th and 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take the Pre-ACT (10th) and ACT (11th) test at Eastview High School. Students in 10th and 11th grade will report to school at their regularly scheduled time. Students in grades 9 and 12 will access instruction asynchronously.

*No sign-up will be required. Look for more information to follow in March.

The event will take place at the Arden Hills Army Training Site located at 4761 Hamline Avenue S. Arden Hills, MN 55412. Check-in for students will be at 4:30pm.

Anyone who would like to attend can pre register Here. Once registered, you will receive an official confirmation email, giving you access and parking instructions to the Arden Hills Army Training Site.

ONE LUCKY REGISTERED ATTENDEE WILL RECEIVE A NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB A8 10.5" 32GB ANDROID TABLET!

Watch the Iowa State episode of The College Tour and get a chance to talk with Amy Harker, Iowa State Admissions Counselor. Amy will also be providing tips and tricks to kick

start your college search and be available to answer any questions after the event.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL

3335 142ND STREET WEST

ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 | 6:30–8:00pm

The National Association for College Admission Counselors (NACAC) is hosting a number of virtual college fairs this spring.

To register and learn more, click HERE.

Monday, February 27th

10:25 AM - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tuesday, February 28th

10:25 AM - University of Wisconsin - Platteville

11:15 AM - U.S. Air Force

Thursday, March 2nd

9:30 AM - Minnesota State University - Mankato

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

Connect with us on Instagram (@evhscollegeandcareer) to stay connected to the latest news and events coming to the EVHS College and Career Center.

The U of M Share My App Program allows applicants to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus to share their application with all University of Minnesota campuses with no additional application or fee. This program was initiated to showcase the opportunities available system-wide and encourage applications to other campuses: Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester.

Within one week of completing their applications to the Twin Cities campus, students will see an optional Share My App checklist item in their Application Tracker where they can fill out a short form to request us to share their application.

Students should keep the other campus application deadlines in mind to ensure they are applying on time and taking the appropriate steps to apply directly if they are making 'Share My App' requests too close to the deadlines.

For more information: Share My App Program

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.

There are numerous financial aid opportunities out there for students. Get the FAFSA basics and the resources you need to navigate your financial aid options. Find out more HERE.

Scott Highlands scholarship applications are now available to graduating seniors who were SHMS attendees.

All scholarships should be submitted on or before Monday, April 3rd 2023. Students are encouraged to apply for more than one scholarship if eligible.

The Ted Siefkes Science Scholarship

The Ron Finger Education Scholarship

The Scott Highlands Middle School Alumni Scholarships

The Westview Elementary PTO scholarship application is now open to high school seniors who attended Westview Elementary. To apply, click on the link below.

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3flij0zIHzx12uaC_ZAKuNUKWk66DvwGIL8p2Sr0sM/edit?usp=sharing

The deadline this year is Friday, April 28, 2023.

All applications can be emailed to westviewptoscholarship@gmail.com or dropped off to the Westview front office. They will announce the winner of the $1,000 scholarship by May 26th to include in commencement information.

Warrior 196 Leadership Foundation is proud to award $2000 scholarships to two graduating seniors from each high school in ​School District 196 in honor of former students killed while in active military duty:

​CPT Nathanael Doring, USMC - AVHS 1993
1LT Christopher Shultz Goeke, US Army Airborne - AVHS 2004
CPL Benjamin S. Kopp, US Army Ranger - RHS 2006
LCPL Daniel Olsen, USMC - Eagan 2005
CPL Andrew Wilfahrt, US Army MP - RHS 1997

Eight $2000 scholarships (2 to each District 196 High School): Click HERE to apply.

Four $2000 AVID scholarships (1 to each District 196 High School): Click HERE to apply.

Apply by Friday, March 24, 2023!

Incoming Freshman Deadline to Apply: March 20, 2023

In 2022, the Society of Women Engineers awarded more than 330 new and renewed scholarships valued at more than $1,700,000. SWE Scholarships support those who identify as a woman and are pursuing an ABET-accredited associate, bachelor, or graduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science both in the United States and internationally.

ABET Program Freshmen: Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are open February 1, 2023 and close on March 20, 2023. Reference letters due by March 27, 2023.

Apply for these scholarships HERE.

Juniors - This is a fabulous scholarship opportunity for you!

To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• Be a United States citizen

Deadline: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023!

This February, 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. Attendees will be entered to win a $500 scholarship.

The series, which runs February 7 through 28, 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.

Scholarship Search | Feb 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Learn more about how to get scholarships, or free money, for your education after high school. Register here

For more information on each session and to register, visit https://bit.ly/readysetfafsa

Each year Dakota Electric sends five local high school sophomore, junior or seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour. The next youth tour Minnesota will participate in will be June 13-18, 2023.

Application deadline is Feb. 23, 2023. Students must be available for an in-person interview on March 13 or March 15 after 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about the application process.

More information about the tour can be found at https://www.mrea.org/programs-1/.

The Lumiere Research Scholar Program helps students work one-on-one with a world-class scholar on an independent research project. At the end of the 12-week program, you'll develop an independent research paper that you could use for university admissions or future studies.

The program was founded by a Harvard & Oxford PhD who met as undergraduates at Harvard.

The program is rigorous and has an application which you can find here.

To learn more, you can reach out to our US partnerships lead, Maya Novak-Herzog, at maya.novak-herzog@lumiere.education or go to lumiere-education.com.

Students who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges can visit https://lumiere.foundation/ to learn more about The Lumiere Breakthrough Scholar Program.

Summer applications are open and we will be reviewing them on a rolling basis until May 14th!

Losing someone that you love or care deeply about is very painful. You might have a lot of emotions and it may feel like the pain and sadness you’re experiencing will never go away. These are normal reactions to a loss.

While there is no right or wrong way to cope with losing someone, there are healthy ways that, in

time, can renew you and help you move forward. These resources can help you work through your grief. It’s a sign of strength, not weakness, to seek help.

Click HERE to access a list of grief and loss support resources in Dakota County.

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.

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!

Mom’s and Neighbors community organization has cold weather clothing available.

Please contact your student’s counselor if you have a need for winter coats, hats, gloves.

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

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evhs.college.career
Twitter: @evhscollege