Counselor Connection
1/22/2021
EHS PSEO Virtual Informational Video for Parents AND Students
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows highly motivated 10th-, 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.
EHS requires parents/students to view our EHS PSEO Informational Video prior to registration for PSEO. The informational video and signed permission form will suffice for the EHS required meeting.
To view the video and more PSEO information click on the EHS Counseling website and then College/Career, and then the PSEO category.
Students should still register for a full year of EHS classes for the 2021-2022 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.
Parents of Seniors: Eagan Foundation Scholarships
Eagan Foundation Scholarship Applications are now being accepted online for both 2 and 4 year college bound students. Students can view the informational video HERE. Students complete one application to be considered for approximately 100 different community scholarships totaling over $100,000. All graduating students are encouraged to submit an application. Many scholarships are not based on GPA. Scholarships 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 prior to the scholarship deadline.
Visit https://www.eaganfoundation.org/scholarship-program for details and application. Applications are due February 19, 2021.
Parents of Seniors: Register now for a free webinar from Sallie Mae: You’ve been Accepted to College, Now What?
Additional research about campus and community options
Factors for choosing a college
How to complete the financial aid process
Comparing Financial Aid Offers
What to do if you need more money
Finding scholarships
Wednesday, January 27 | 2pm ET Register Now
Thursday, January 28 | 8pm ET Register Now
Youth Mental Health First Aid FREE Virtual Trainings
M Health Fairview Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge, or is in crisis.
The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Thursday, March 4th | 12:00pm-5:30pm - Register HERE
Thursday, March 11th | 12:00pm-5:30pm - Register HERE
Parents of 9th and 10th Graders:
Tobacco-Free Alliance (TFA) in collaboration with Dakota County Public Health and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) are launching a brand-new youth vaping prevention initiative and welcome 9th and 10th grade students to join. The project will begin the week of February 15th with twice-monthly meetings through the end of the school year and the opportunity to participate in the Virtual Week of Action during the MN legislative session.
View flyer HERE
Changes to SAT Exams
As students and colleges adapt to new realities and changes to the college admissions process, College Board is making sure our programs adapt with them. We’re making some changes to reduce demands on students. College Board will no longer offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT with Essay. More information and frequently asked questions can be found HERE.
Free Virtual STEM Experience for Young Women
The Perry Virtual Experience is a free, 2.5-hour, interactive online experience for high school and college-aged women who are interested in pursuing careers in orthopaedic surgery and engineering in February 2021. Participants will hear from women leaders in these fields and dive into online orthopaedic simulations and biomechanics experiments. Additional information can be found on the website: https://perryinitiative.org/pve/
Nystrom and Associates Virtual Group for Navigating School Stress
High school group for 14-18 year olds will meet virtually Wednesdays at 4:00 pm.
Group will address: working with teachers, asking for help, interacting on a virtual platform, organizational success, and more.
Flyer can be found HERE
EHS College/Military Visits
The admission representatives that visit Eagan high school are the same people that review college applications. EHS College visits will be hosting virtual visits this year.
Students can view scheduled visits by logging into their Naviance Student account. A link for the virtual visit will be available to join the day of the college visit. We ask that students do not miss class for these visits. College visits are added daily, so students are encouraged to log into Naviance to see updates.
Monday, January 25th
North Dakota State College of Science 1:00pm
Wednesday, January 27th
Montana State University 9:30am
***Students should register on Naviance if they would like to attend this virtual visit.
Gap Year Virtual Fair
Thinking about taking a gap year and wondering what gap year program options are for 2021?
Attend this combined webinar & virtual gap year fair to get the most up to date information about gap year basics, how the gap year field has adapted to COVID, tips for researching & planning your gap year, navigating the college deferral process, and which programs are accepting applications this year.
Saturday, January 23
Event Format:
12:30-1:15 PM EST - Gap Year 101 (webinar + Q&A)
1:15-3:30 PM EST - Virtual USA Gap Year Fair
Registration and More information: https://www.gooverseas.com/gap-year/usa-fairs
Scholarship Information
EHS posts all scholarship opportunities in Naviance Student. Each student has an account where they can view the scholarship list under the college tab. The scholarship list can also be viewed under guest access (password: wildcats). A link to Naviance Student is on the EHS website under families, counseling: https://student.naviance.com/eagan
Students should also check directly with the schools they are applying to inquire if they have any supplemental scholarships they can be considered for.
Another scholarship resource is https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships Students can make fastweb accounts to be emailed potential scholarships they qualify to apply for. Fastweb has made the scholarship search easier for students with key scholarship selections by school year. **The Eagan Foundation Scholarship application will open January 21st.
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Beth Streit (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930