CVHS 10/12 Counseling Weekly Update
News and info from your CVHS 10/12 Counselors
Vol 1 Num 2 March 27, 2020
U Matter!
In the spirit of U Matter, here is a short video:
In uncertain times, the right info can make a difference.
https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief
AP Testing...Big changes on the way for this school year!
- Instead of the "paper and pencil" tests, students will take a 45-minute online free-response exam at home on a device (computer, tablet, phone).
- While the CollegeBoard encourages students to wait until closer to the test date to decide, any student already registered for an exam can choose to cancel at no charge. If you do decide to cancel, please contact CVHS Counselor, Mrs. Radzinski by email: sradzinski@cvs.k12.mi.us
- The full exam schedule, specific free-response question types that will be on each AP Exam, and additional testing details will be available by April 3 through the Collegeboard.
- Here is a link to get all the details: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/news-changes/coronavirus-update
Update your Educational Development Plan (EDP) on Career Cruising:
Students are encouraged to update their Educational Development Plan (EDP) on Career Cruising. If your EDP is not 100% complete, you can work on completing it. If your EDP is already complete, you can take this opportunity to explore careers that interest you and the type of educational/occupational training that is required for those careers. It's never too early! In fact, it's a great motivator!
Go to http://www.careercruising.com/login/CVS to login and begin!
Your Username is the prefix `CVS-` followed by your First Initial Last Name and the last 3 digits of your Student ID (e.g. CVS-JSMITH123)
Your password is your Student ID
Class of 2020 News:
College Decision Day: Some have changed their commitment deadlines: Colleges That Have Changed Deposit Deadline to June 1, 2020 or Later
Financial Aid: We talk a lot about FAFSA (rightfully so) but the State of Michigan's Office of Financial Aid is just as important. You should visit their website and set up your student account. If you are a TIP eligible student, you need to visit this site. Here's the link. https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/
Class of 2021 News:
SAT: You can use your time to prepare for the day you take the official SAT (still to be determined). Visit our office's website for the best way to get ready: http://cvhsguidance.weebly.com/sat.html
Scholarships: Applying for Scholarships as a Junior? Yes, it is never too early to apply. Raise.me is a great resource to start seeing how scholarships work. With your free account, you can see how some colleges are ready to pay you for things you are already doing like taking an AP course or participating in Marching Band. Visit this site to start earning: https://www.raise.me/
Class of 2022 News:
Contact your 10/12 counselor:
Student's Last name: A-Dam
Mrs. Kimberly Koskos
Student's Last Name: Dan-Hur
Mr. Scott Merchant
Student's Last Name: Hus-Mill
Dr. Dan Lawrence
Student's Last Name: Mil-Sel
Mrs. Sydney Radzinski
Student's Last Name: Sem-Z
Mrs. Stephanie Pitcher
Stay up on developments and events. Sign up for the CVHS Counselor's Renind.com text messages.
Class of 2020 text @k86966 to the number 81010
Class of 2021 text @de22ake to the number 81010
Class of 2022 text @d9eg2e to the number 81010
Class of 2023 text @6497a6 to the number 81010If you haven't already done so, students and parents are welcome to sign up.
Don't be alarmed if you occasionally receive a Remind text that you have been removed from our lists: This happens because we have to keep our lists under a certain number. We add you to a new group and the text reminders keep coming.