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College & Career
Junior Practice ACT test Results Session Monday, March 7, 7:00-9:00 PM Fee: Free to those who took the practice ACT test DLHS and Princeton Review will offer a practice ACT test to Juniors on Feb. 23, 8:00-11:45 am, for a fee of $5.00. This is a great opportunity to practice the ACT test and find out what areas need improvement. Juniors should sign up with Ms. Noffze. Results session will be a 2 hour evening meeting Monday, March 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Media Center. Parents and students will find out the results of the test that was taken Feb. 23. ACT Bootcamp with Princeton Review is Saturday, April 16 from 1:00-7:00 PM. This includes strategies for improvement and individual information for your particular needs. Cost: $89 (reduced from $159) More details to follow.
Financial Aid Information Night Tuesday, March 15 7:30-8:40 pm (after Parent/Teacher conferences) Media Center at DLHS How to plan for college WITH or WITHOUT financial aid… FREE one-on-one info sessionwith the presenter, George Learned, to specifically deal with your financial needs if you attend this evening.
Sign up for ACT or SAT ACT: April 9, June 11, 2011 SAT: March 12, May 7, June 4, 2011 Seniors...retake ACT/SAT if you'd like to achieve a higher score (check with your college to see if they will accept a score after January testing time) Juniors...plan to take one of the tests second semester; recommended in April, May or June See website to the right to sign up. Remember that it takes 90-120 minutes to register for the tests.
Practice ACT/SAT Questions
(For additional practice questions, do a search!)
SAT and ACT REVIEW CLASSES www.rmass.com ($89 classes) www.arapahoe.edu ($79 classes) -SAT Critical Reading and Writing -SAT Math Exam -ACT English Exam -ACT Math Exam Princeton Review & DLHS practice test: $5.00 Feb 23 & 25 (contact Ms. Noffze) Princeton Review ACT Bootcamp: $89 April 16 (contact Ms. Noffze) Reading the ACT & SAT practice books also gives many helpful hints about taking the test as well as practice test questions.
Juniors... Juniors and their parents should plan to attend the College Fairs this fall as well as visit colleges in the spring and summer. Look at college websites to find out when they are hosting "Junior Days" so you can visit on that day. Each Junior will meet with Miss Noffze during second semester to start the college decision and application process. During second semster it is important that you perform to your highest ability in your classes. Begin studying or looking at ACT and SAT test examples so you will do well on one of those tests. If you and your parents would like to begin your college search early, please make an appointment after April 20.
Seniors... College Fairs for Fall 2010 Lutheran College Fair - PDF Flyer Click here for the link to the website!
Colorado's Small College Night All College Fairs in Metro Denver
Each Senior will meet with Miss Noffze 3-4 times during first semester. Additional meetings will take place throughout second semester to ensure the path to college is fairly smooth. Come ready to talk about college acceptance letters, financial aid packages offered to you, transcript needs, and any additional questions. Recommendation letters: Please have your Biographical Information page completed and a copy printed to give to the teachers or coaches whom you've asked to write letters for you. The Biographical Info helps them to write a well presented letter about you. Transcript Requests: Please allow 7-10 work days to fill your request. If it is an emergency, remember that $5 must accompany each request. Be sure to provide a correct address and stamps for mailing. Please fill out the appropriate form and give it to Ms. Noffze or Miss Lietzau. FINAL Transcript Request forms will be given out in May and must be returned to Ms. Noffze so we can send an eight semester transcript to your selected college. Download the FAFSA draft form from the right side of this page to begin working on the information needed January 1, 2011. See the December newsletter for more specific information. Check your college Deadline for the FAFSA!!! The majority of colleges have March 1 as their deadline for completing the FAFSA.
Future College Visits
Juniors & Seniors are invited to accompany the counselor, Miss Noffze, on these visits to college Preview Days. Parents are welcome to attend with us.
Friday, November 3, 4, 5, 2011: Concordia University, Seward, NE Seniors ONLY! Spring Break (March 23-26): Juniors ONLY Visit 4 colleges on this trip to see what size college might fit you the best. We will preview: Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Hastings College, Creighton Univ and Concordia Univ in Nebraska. Reserve your spot by March 8. Be aware that there are many other college Preview Days--check out the College Open House dates on the link to the right.
College Planning Info Parents, did you miss the College Planning presentation?? Download the PowerPoint presentation here!
Failed a high school course? Need more credits for high school graduation? Want to take a class that your school doesn’t offer? - click here
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Big Benefits of Colorado's Small Colleges College Planning (9th-12th) - PDF Junior End of Year Checklist-PDF
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