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Staff: Diane Ahlberg and Jody Hansen October 9th, 2018

(763) 569-7665 or (763) 569-7627

The CCRC newsletter is provided on a bi-weekly basis to provide information on activities and events that are helpful to Park Center students and their parents. This publication is also on Park Center’s website (under Academics or under Quick Links at right of home page).

IMPORTANT!!! Attention seniors: When you are asked to indicate your school counselor on college applications note Diane Ahlberg, ahlbergd@, as your counselor. She is the counselor for senior students who need a recommendation letter, Secondary School Report or any other college reference.

Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch are also entitled to other free things, such as participating in activities and sports or taking the ACT for free twice. Free & Reduced Lunch Applications are available in the Student Support Office, Attendance Office, Counseling Office, and in the Kitchen.  Families may apply online as well at: 

 

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JUNIORS, if you choose to take the ACT again you will need to know what your ACT ID number is...this information can be found on the top center of your April score report.  

Test Date: Registration Deadline: (Late Fee Required):

October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 September 29-October 14, 2018

December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 3-19, 2018

February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 12-18, 2019

April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9-25, 2019

June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-20, 2019

July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 15-24, 2019

TEST FEE PER TEST OPTION:

• ACT (No Writing) $50.50

• Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register).

• ACT Plus Writing $67.00

• Includes reports for you, your high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when you register). The Writing Test fee is refundable, on written request.

• 5th & 6th college choice fee is $13 for each school.

• Late registration fee is $29.50.

• Standby testing is $53 in addition to the basic fee, if you missed registration.

• Test date change fee is $26 in addition to the basic fee.

• Test center change fee is $26 in addition to the basic fee.

• Test information release service is $20.

• International testing is $57.50.

Students need to register on-line at

Students receiving free/reduced lunch can have their test fees waived TWICE by bringing a copy of the letter they received from Food Service to the CCRC to receive a waiver. Fee waivers do not include late fees.

Students can register for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests at Preparing for the SAT Test booklets that include a full length practice test, including the writing test, strategies to prepare for the test and what to expect on test day are available in the CCRC.

ACT Academy is the go-to place to get FREE, personalized practice for the ACT. Go to to get started studying today!

ACT PrepStar Blast Class: The ACT test is more important than ever before for college admissions and scholarship offers. This prep class is taught by Academic All Star Tutoring's ACT experts. You will be introduced to the test format and review essential strategies for all five sections, then you will apply these useful tools by practicing on a retired ACT test. You will also have the option to take another full practice test at home and have it scored with an online scoring system for immediate results. This class is an ACT cram session! Call 763-391-7119 for more information. Register at

Everyone in Minnesota has access to free ACT test practice software online through Electronic Library for Minnesota, go to Prepare for the ACT Test to practice for the test and take sample tests.

You can take free ACT or SAT practice tests online at: practicetest and at mncis..

Check out the Learning Express Library.  There is a test prep resource that is a free resource for Park Center students available through ELM (Electronic Libraries for Minnesota). Here, you can access practice ACT, SAT, AP, TOEFL tests, as well as others.



Chegg offers ACT lessons, quizzes and practice tests. .

Union Test Prep Free Practice Tests for the ACT: If passing the ACT is standing in the way of getting into the college of your dreams, there is help! A free ACT practice test to help you identify in which areas you are strong and which areas could use a little more work is available at .

The 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available at . Fill out the form as soon as possible to maximize financial aid. The 2019–20 FAFSA form will require 2017 tax and income information.

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University of North Dakota October 10th 9:30AM

St. Olaf College October 10th 12:45PM

Minnesota State University – Moorhead October 15th 8:00AM

Dunwoody College of Technology October 17th 1:00PM

Luther College October 22nd 10:00AM

Rainy River Community College October 23rd 8:00AM

St. Mary’s University October 23rd 10:00AM

Wheaton College October 23rd 1:00PM

North Dakota State College of Science November 2nd 1:00PM

What is the “right type of post-secondary education for you”? There are so many options available! On Tuesday, October 9th at 1:00PM we will discuss those options and give you insight into what they can offer you. Sign up in the CCRC to attend.

October 1st is the opening date for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) submission. Completing your FAFSA early may provide you with additional scholarship opportunities. Join us in the CCRC on Wednesday, October 17th at 9:30AM or Wednesday, October 24th at 1:00PM for a presentation on how to complete your FAFSA. Sign up in the CCRC to attend.

“Scholarships, how do you find them, what are the best ones to apply for, and how do you make your application stand out.” On Monday, October 29th at 10:30AM we will address all of those questions in the CCRC. Sign up today!

Are you interested in serving your community and getting volunteer hours!? Brooklyn Park Interact Club is a student-ran community service group comprised of students from Park Center, Osseo, and Maple Grove. They are looking for new members: primarily freshman, sophomores, and juniors to help on national and international service projects. Meetings take place on Saturday’s from 2:00-3:00PM at the Village Creek Police Station, 7608 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park.

Dunwoody College of Technology has expanded its offerings to include a School of Engineering. There are four-year Bachelor of Science degrees that incorporate the same hands-on, real world learning that set their students apart and prepare them for great careers in high demand technical fields. You can visit them on Dunwoody Visit Day – October 18th. There will be group tours and interactive class presentations. Contact Amber McCollow for more information. amccollow@dunwoody.edu.

Did you know that you have the opportunity to study internationally, without the international price tag? The Manitoba-Minnesota Reciprocity agreement offers students the perfect tuition rate that is comparable to that of a resident of Manitoba student.  Tuition, fees, supplies and health insurance at UWinnipeg for Minnesota residents will be approximately $5,240 to $5,805 USD per year (based on the 2018-19 academic year, exchange rate of $1 CDN = $0.77 USD , excluding room and board).

HOW TO SEND YOUR TRANSCRIPT: The Osseo School District is offering FREE electronic transcripts for current students. Students needing a transcript should go to , set up a personal profile using an e-mail address that is not their school apps e-mail address and then request their transcript to be sent electronically. Transcripts will be processed within two school days with the following exceptions – weekends, holidays, during processing of final transcript grades and two days before and three days after trimester end. Former students will be charged a $5.00 processing fee for this service. Note: When putting in your school, put in “Park Center” only and a drop down menu will come up and then choose “Park Center IB World”.

Class rank will not be reflected on the transcript; however, it will be added to the report card each trimester. Very few institutions require class rank recorded on the transcript for admissions purposes. If the institutions for which you are applying requires class rank reported on the transcript, simply file a request with our office, and it will be added. Each trimester report cards will have the student’s class rank and GPA (weighted and unweighted) included, and official transcripts will continue to reflect the student’s GPA (both weighted and unweighted). Please contact the CCRC or your guidance counselor if you have any questions. 

HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE APPLICANTS…. IMPORTANT TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION

When sending your transcript through Parchment to Hennepin Technical College you must use the following e-mail address as the recipient’s address: corey.young@hennepintech.edu

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St. Paul College is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, October 23rd from 5:00 – 7:30PM, at 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul. Receive help with your college application, get information about financial aid, talk with program instructors and student services staff, explore the campus, visit classrooms and labs, and receive information about more than 100 degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs at St. Paul College. Free parking and refreshments. Sign up to attend at saintpaul.edu/openhouse.

Normandale Community College will host the first Open House for the school year on Tuesday, October 23rd from 5:00-7:00PM. The event will be held in the Kopp Student Center. Staff and faculty members from many academic departments will be available to answer questions about programs of study and support services. The $20 application fee will be waived for those who apply online at the Open House event. Campus tours and information sessions will also be offered. Complete session descriptions and parking and entrance location for the Open House event can be found at normandale.edu/visit .

The University of Wisconsin River Falls is hosting multiple Falcon Preview Days this fall: October 12th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 26th, November 30th, December 1st and 7th. Schedule your visit at uwrf.edu/visit.

Concordia College is holding an Explore: Visit Day on November 12th from 9:30AM to 2:30PM. You can personalize your visit by choosing one of three tracks for the day: Science, Business or Cobber Life. For more information go to concordiacollege.edu/explore.

The Minneapolis Community and Technical College is hosting an open house on October 30th from 5:00-7:00PM. You can see the event agenda and register at minneapolis.edu/openhouse.

The National College Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 24th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM and 5:00 – 8:00PM, and on Thursday, October 25th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Find the college that is right for you. Start your college search for free! Register at ncf to receive fair details, avoid lines onsite and share your contact information with your choice schools.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is hosting two open house events: October 28th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM and April 6th from 10:00AM to 1:00PM. Discuss options with a career counselor, visit with instructors and students, meet with financial aid representatives, explore classrooms, shops and labs, and visit with admissions representatives. No pre-registration is required for this event. They will be waiving their application fee from September 1st to October 31st. Apply early to save money and secure your spot! Alextech.edu/apply.

Metropolitan State University is hosting “First Saturday Science” events that are free and open to the public. Kids of all ages are invited to explore science with fun laboratory experiments and activities! November 3rd – Under the Sea, December 1st – Dino Stories, January 5th – Beyond the Universe, February 2nd – Super Soldiers: Fighting From Within, March 2nd – Cell Biology: The Building Blocks of Life, April 6th – Saving Planet Earth, May 4th – Bug’s Life, June 1st – Switch On: Power of Electricity. For more information e-mail community.engagement@metrostate.edu.

St. Cloud State University invites you to Unleash Tomorrow - your educational journey starts the moment you step on campus. Saturday tours: 10/13, 11/17, 12/1, 1/26, 2/23, 3/16, 4/6. Huskie Preview Days: 11/9 and 4/19. For more information go to stcloudstate.edu/visit.

Gustavus Adolphus College offers several admission visit events: Fall Visit Day: Explore Gustavus, October 18th & 19th, Gustie Day, January 19th, Junior Day: Discover Gustavus, January 21st, Senior Day: Be a Gustie, February 18th. Register to attend at .

Unleash your potential – visit Northern State University on Northern Bound Days: October 12th and 19th, November 2nd, February 22nd, March 30th, April 12th and July 19th.

University of Nebraska – Lincoln will host open house events on October 18th and 29th. Register at admissions.unl.edu/visit.

Noodles in Maple Grove is hiring. Enjoy flexible hours, a fun workplace, opportunities for promotion, and starting pay of up to $12 per hour. Apply now at careers. You will get a free a meal just for interviewing.

Remove snow for seniors! Senior Community Services HOME Program needs snow removal workers to help seniors in your community. You must be 16 years of age, have reliable transportation, supply your own shovel or snow blower, and you must commit to the entire snow removal season. Contact Bethany at seasonalwork@ or call 952-767-7886.

Check out the Job Board from Brooklynk at brooklynk.works/youth-job-board/. There are several job openings in Brooklyn Park!

FedEx Ground is hiring.  Their pay recently went up to $14 per hour and they have increased pay for people willing to work full time over the holidays, which could be an extra $2/hr.  New employees will get three pay increases within the first year and they have tuition reimbursement after 60 days.  Currently, they have a referral program going on as well - $200 dollars per person referred as long as the employee and referee are working through 11/24.  No cap on the amount of people someone can refer.

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Preparing for Your Campus Visit

Your time is valuable, so it’s important to get all you can from your time on campus. Prior to scheduling your visit, consider what you want to accomplish. The following are common requests, but remember it’s your visit, so it’s your choice.

• Tour the campus with an ambassador

• Meet with your admission counselor

• Visit with a professor (even if you’re still exploring majors)

• Talk to a coach, music director, theatre director, etc. 

• Observe practice or rehearsal

• Experience campus dining

• Discuss scholarships and financial aid opportunities

Some students are not sure where to start or what to ask. Know that all questions are good questions, and they are always appreciated. Here is a sample of what you may want to know.

• What are your admission requirements (GPA, ACT, or SAT scores; high school courses; etc.)?

• How and when do I apply for admission?

• How much does it cost to attend?

• What scholarships might be available and how do I apply?

• What is the average class size?

• Who teaches the classes?

• Can I graduate in four years?

• What kinds of internships, practicum, and research opportunities exist?

• Do you offer any tutoring or academic support services?

• What is your placement rate for employment and graduate school?

• How many students live on campus and what are the housing options?

• What do students do for fun? Do they stay for the weekend or do they go home?

• What clubs, organizations, and athletic programs may I participate in?

• Is the campus community safe?

• Are there part-time employment opportunities?

• What is there to do in the area and do I need a car?

Try Engineering () - great site for students to explore engineering careers. This site has information on how you can get involved with internships and competitions, as well as a college search feature. 

Accounting Career Guide () - useful information on how to become an accountant and it lists the top accounting schools and scholarship opportunities. 

Is nursing the right career choice for you? Check this out -.

Are you interested in a health care career? Check out the Health Career Explorer: Everything you want to know about a wide variety of health careers.

1. Allied Health Professions Arts and Humanities in Health

2. Chiropractic Medicine Complementary and Integrative Medicine

3. Dentistry Environmental Health

4. Forensic Science Geriatrics

5. Health Administration/Management Informatics

6. Medicine Mental Health

7. Nursing Nutrition/Dietetics

8. Occupational Therapy Optometry

9. Pharmacy Physical Therapy

10. Podiatric Medicine Public Health

11. Speech-Language-Hearing Sports Medicine

12. Veterinary Medicine

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