School Counselor September Newsletter (Juniors/Seniors)
Mrs. McDonald September 2022
School Counselor Newsletter
Welcome Back
Welcome back!! I will be doing a monthly newsletter to help juniors and seniors prepare for their next step after graduation. The newsletter will be filled with helpful tips and dates/ deadlines. Remember my office door is always open if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Seniors to-do’s
- Finalize your list of options and begin submitting your admission application to the programs you are most interested in.
- Register now to take the SAT or ACT if it would be advantageous.
- Look into www.Raise.Me to earn scholarships for college planning activities and class grades throughout your senior year.
- Reminder FAFSA opens October 1st!
Juniors to-do’s
- Learn about careers that interest you with different assessments:
https://iowa.emsicc.com/?radius=50%20miles®ion=State%20Center
https://www.truity.com/test/holland-code-career-test
- Check with Mrs. McDonald if interested in registering for the PSAT, a two-part exam similar to the SAT.
- Start preparing now to take the ACT during your junior year.
Important Dates
September 16th
ACT registration deadline for October 22nd test date
September 19th
Virtual FSA ID Workshop
Register here through Iowa College Aid
September 20th
SWIA College Fair- Juniors
October 1st
FAFSA opens October 1st!
What is the FAFSA?
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used by the federal government to determine a family's eligibility for grants, work-study, and loans to pay for college.
- States, individual colleges and universities, and private scholarship programs also use information from the FAFSA to make financial aid decisions.
- Applications for FAFSA open in October of the prior year to enrollment.
- Funding is often granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.