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NHS College Career Center
The NHS guidance office houses the
college and career center for students seeking general information or
applications. Please see Mrs. Borgstadt, college/career counselor, for
assistance with college and career information.
Representatives from colleges also
visit North High. If you are interested in meeting with a
representative, please stop in the guidance office for a pass.
Military representatives visit North
each month. They are available in the café during lunch times.
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Guidance News Postings
Seniors can check for the latest
information on upcoming college visits, senior information, and
SCHOLARSHIP offerings! The “Guidance News” is posted in the main hall
display window as new information is available. This is your window to
the world! Please see Mrs. Ekstrand, scholarship counselor, for
scholarship assistance.
Scholarship note:
Most post-secondary institutes offer
financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Once you have narrowed
your choice(s), contact the school to receive financial aid and
scholarship opportunities. Many of the opportunities are listed on the
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2007- 2008 Testing
ACT:
Most colleges will require an ACT score upon
application for admission. ACT is a curriculum-based test that measures
skill in English, math, reading and science reasoning. There is an
optional writing assessment that students may wish to take. The
guidance office has a limited supply of registration packets. Students
may also register online at
www.act.org.
SAT:
A few colleges and scholarships require an SAT
score. The SAT I measures verbal and math reasoning abilities that
develop over time. SAT II subject tests measure knowledge and the
ability to apply that knowledge. The guidance office has a limited
supply of registration bulletins. Students may register online at
www.collegboard.com.
PSAT:
The PSAT test is offered to
college-bound sophomores and juniors as a first step on the road to
college. The test gives you the opportunity to
v
practice
for the SAT test
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assess
your skills in verbal reasoning, math reasoning and writing
v
enter
scholarship competitions
v
compare
your academic skills with other students considering college |
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Test dates ACT |
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Test Date |
Regular Deadline |
Late Fee Required |
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October 27, 2007 |
September 21, 2007 |
September 22-Oct. 5, 2007 |
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December 8, 2007 |
November 2, 2007 |
November 3-15, 2007 |
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February 9, 2008* |
January 4, 2008 |
January 5-18, 2008 |
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12, 2008 |
March
7, 2008 |
March
8-21, 2008 |
| June
14, 2008 |
May 9,
2008 |
May
10-23, 2008 |
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Test Dates |
Test |
U.S. Registration Deadlines* |
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Regular |
Late
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October 6, 2007 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
September 10, 2007 |
September 14, 2007 |
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November 3, 2007 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
October 2, 2007 |
October 11, 2007 |
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December 1, 2007 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
October 30, 2007 |
November 8, 2007 |
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January 26, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
December 26, 2007 |
January 4, 2008 |
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March 1, 2008 |
SAT only |
January 29, 2008 |
February 7, 2008 |
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May 3, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
April 1, 2008 |
April 10, 2008 |
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June 7, 2008 |
SAT &
Subject Tests |
May 6, 2008 |
May 15, 2008 |
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PSAT It
can be your first step on the road to college. The PSAT lets you:
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Practice for the SAT test
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Access your skills in three academic areas: verbal reasoning,
mathematical reasoning and writing
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Enter
scholarship competitions
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Ask
colleges to send you information
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Compare your academic skill with those of other students who are
considering college
The
PSAT test will begin at North High School on Wednesday, October 17, 2007
at 7:40 a.m. in the IMC. The cost is $20.00 and must be paid at the time
of registration.
Registration for the PSAT test will be from Sept. 17, 2007 through
October 12, 2007 with Mrs. Ekstrand in the guidance office. Please have
your money at the time you register.
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Scholarships |
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Scholarship
Name |
Basic
Criteria |
Amount |
Dollars For Scholars
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Applicant must be a graduating
senior from a public or private high school. Evaluated on the basis of
activities, honors, and community involvement. Applicant must have a GPA of
2.5 or higher. |
Varies up to $1,000 |
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masonic
Scholarship
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This scholarship is based on
academics, activities, honors/awards, an essay, community service and
financial need. |
$500 |
Iowa State University
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Students must have faced
personal or financial hardship. |
$10,000 |
Iowa State MVP
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Iowa Resident. Must be Am.
Indian/African |
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Sam Walton Community
Scholarship
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Scholarship is for first year
undergraduate study at an approved accredited college/university. |
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United States JCI Senate
Program
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Based on academics,
activities, honors/awards, leadership positions, and financial need. |
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