Eastview Counselor Connection
Edition #16: February 3, 2023
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
SES College and Career Fair
February 14 | 6-8 PM
MACAC College Fair
MCA Testing 10th and 11th Graders
EVHS Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Information- Required meeting for those interested!
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.
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.
Save the Date! In-School Pre-ACT and ACT - April 4th
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.
Annual Environmental College and Career Fair - February 14th, 6-8 PM
The School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, Minnesota will be holding their annual Environmental College and Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Over 20 colleges and environmental organization have confirmed participation.
This event is an arena style "fair" in which colleges provide information about their institutions and offer college/career guidance to students. There is no pre-registration and the event is open to the public.
The School of Environmental Studies is located at: 12155 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Questions: Contact Nathan Nelson at: Nathan.nelson@district196.org
Confirmed for the SES College Fair on Feb. 14, 2023.
Animal Rights
Bemidji State University
Concordia St. Paul
Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa.
Cornell College (Iowa)
DCTC
Inver Hills Community College
Lake Superior College (Duluth)
Luther College (Iowa)
Minnesota Army National Guard
Minnesota North (Itasca, Hibbing, Mesabi, Vermillion, and Rain River)
Michigan Tech University
North Dakota State University
Northern Michigan University
St. John’s University
College of St. Benedict’s
University of Minnesota Duluth
University of Minnesota Morris
University of Missouri
University of North Dakota
University of Wisconsin River Falls
College Fair at Apple Valley High School - Wednesday, February 22nd
Students and families are welcome to attend a free Minnesota Education Fair Sponsored by MACAC, Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling, on Wednesday, February 22nd from 4:30-6 PM at Apple Valley High School.
Visit with representatives from 100 colleges, universities, community colleges, technical colleges, and specialty schools. For a complete list of schools at each fair, visit www.mn-acac.org.
Pre-Registration is not required, but is highly recommended. Click HERE to pre-register.
Upcoming College, University, and Military Visits to the Counseling Office
Tuesday, February 7th
9:30am - University of St. Thomas (MN)
Thursday, February 9th
11:15am - Army National Guard
Tuesday, February 14th
11:15 am - U.S. Navy
Thursday, February 16th
11:15am - Army Reserves
Friday, February 17th
10:25am - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
*Students are encouraged to register in Naviance and pick up a pass in the Counseling Office prior to the event.
College and Career Information
Seniors: Q2 Schedule Change Reminder
University of Minnesota - Share My App Program
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
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Eagan Community Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open
The Eagan Community Foundation scholarship application process IS NOW OPEN and will close the evening of February 24th at 11:59 PM. They will be awarding roughly 110 scholarships totaling over $120,000.
Every student is encouraged to submit an application! Awards are based on a variety of criteria including community involvement, those with military parents, those who have persevered through hardships in life, participation in sports and school activities, academic merit and financial need. Only scholarships that are based on financial need require a copy of the front page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA. Be sure and file your FAFSA by the scholarship deadline.
To learn more, watch this brief video about the application process and apply here.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on February 24, 2023. Visit www.eaganfoundation.org for details.
Ready, Set, FAFSA Series, February 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.
Understand & Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid | Tues, Feb 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Learn more about the many ways to pay for college—like grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study—and how to apply for them. Register here
Complete the FAFSA | Tues, Feb 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Find out more about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the most important form to get you or your student money for education after high school. Register here
Complete the MN Dream Act | *Thurs, Feb 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Minnesota also has a form for undocumented students called the Minnesota Dream Act, which allows them to be eligible for in-state tuition. Register here
Understanding Your Offer Letter | Tues, Feb 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Understanding your financial aid award letter can be complicated, especially if you applied to more than one college. This session will help you understand how to read and compare them. Register here
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
ALL BIPOC Students Considering a Marketing Career See Below! BIG scholarship opportunity!
For the third year, The Lacek Group is thrilled to offer its BIPOC scholarship program: Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to two BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students, one each for a high school senior and a college student.
Recipients must pursue an area of study (marketing/advertising, computer programming, creative arts, data/statistics, finance, or communications) that could lead to a marketing career.
Recipients must reside in MN but may attend college or an accredited arts or technical college in MN or WI.
Click on the link to apply: https://www.lacek.com/scholarship/
Full Tuition Scholarships!
Your college tuition could be completely paid for with this 20+ list of scholarships!
Click HERE to access the list and start applying!
What's a Merit Scholarship?
Learn more about merit scholarships and what it takes to earn one by clicking HERE.
Enrichment Opportunities
Lumiere New! Research Scholar Program: Create an Independent Research Paper. Work with Top Researchers.
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!
ACT/SAT Testing
National SAT Test Dates for 2022-2023
Support Resources
School Supplies Available for EVHS Students in Need
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!
Winter Gear
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.
Eastview High School Virtual Calm Room
Park Nicollet's Growing Through Grief Support Group
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.
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952-431-8928
Terri Greener
952-431-8929
Jena Hitt
952-431-8900
Kelly Fisher
952-431-8930
Anne Scholen
952-431-8927
Larinda Hodges
952-431-8931
Farrah Jennings
952-431-8926
About Eastview High School
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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