Counselor's Corner

 The Counselor’s Corner provides information on testing, post-secondary education, financial aid, career planning, scholarships and other information important to high school students. 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: 

            ACTIVITY                               DATE

 

A C T 2011-2012

 College Grazing   http://www.collegegrazing.com/  This site is another entry into the college search market.  Designed to provide resources to prospective students, their parents, and their teachers or guidance counselors, the site offers the usual links to financial aid information, advice on writing college essays and career guidance.  Many of the links lead directly to resources developed by the US Department of Education or the US Department of Labor; reliable sources, but nothing new or innovative here. The fresh content here is a series of 13 short, self-discovery quizzes that purport to help students sort out their feelings about college,  and determine their relative readiness to attend. In keeping with the "grazing" theme (complete with cow logos and illustrations), these quizzes are called "munchings."  Once the student has completed all 13 "munchings," the site will generate a personalized  report summarizing student responses. What is produced might generate interesting discussion among students or within families.

Welcome to Nelnet College Planning  The Nelnet College Planning Center can answer questions about planning, applying for, and paying for college. Still looking for a school to attend? Use our powerful school search tools to find the right college to fit your needs. Need to pass your entrance exams?  Let our practice tests help you study and get the best score you possibly can. Looking for some free money? Use our extensive scholarship search tool to help you find money to pay for school.  www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning

 

 

St. John High School Code: 172-660

The ACT is America’s most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete

 college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures  skill in planning and writing a short essay. Many post-secondary institutions in Kansas look at students’ ACT results for admission and scholarship purposes.

Test Date

Registration　Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

September　10, 2011

August 12, 2011

August 13 –26, 2011

October　22, 2011

September 16, 2011

September 18 –October 1, 2011

December　10,　2011

November 11, 2011

November 12-18, 2011

February　11, 2012

January 13, 2012

January 14 –20, 2012

April　14,　2012

March 9, 2012

March 10 –23, 2012

June　9,　2012

May 4, 2012

May 5 –18, 2012

How much does it cost to take the ACT?
The 2010–2011 basic registration fee is $34.00, which includes sending score reports to up to four college choices. The basic registration fee for the ACT Plus Writing  is $49.50.How long does the test take? -- Just over 4　hours for the ACT without the Writing Test, including administration instructions and breaks--actual testing time is 2　hours and 55　minutes.   Please see Mrs. Hacker if you have questions or for additional information about the ACT.

 

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