School Counselor
Tom Pflederer
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College and ACT

North County Christian School code:  261-076

Local College Fairs:       Westminister Christian Academy, Nov 5, 6:30-8:00pm

    
      ACT Dates:
Please register online at www.act.org

Test Date

Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

April 10, 2010

March 5, 2010

March 6 – 19, 2010

June 12, 2010

May 7, 2010

May 8 – 21, 2010


ACT   Prep

  • I have copies of ACT’s “Preparing for the ACT” booklet, available for any student who wants one.
  • ACT also has an online prep program that can be purchased for $19.95 at http://www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/index.html
  • St Louis Community College offers a 4-week ACT prep class (EDUC 712).  It’s a non-credit community education class that cost about $125.  You can register online at http://classes.stlcc.edu/ClassSchedule/Term_Search.asp
  • Many students would benefit from an ACT workshop.  There are lots of test-taking strategies that might help students improve their scores.
    • Another one I know of that is pretty reasonable ($20) is at Webster University on five different Saturday dates this school year, October through April.   It’s a 6 ½ hour workshop—well worth $20. For more information and to register online, go to http://explore.webster.edu/actworkshop.asp

Events and Suggestions for Juniors for Second Semester, 09-10

  • Saturday, March 13

ZAPS ACT training, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.  Five hours of test-taking strategies and practice for the ACT, plus lots of great materials, $65.  We have timed this workshop to prepare students for the April 10 ACT test date.

  • Thursday, March 25

Field trip to Missouri Baptist University.  We will tour the campus, attend a chapel service, and see what a small Christian university looks like.  Again, parents are welcome!

  • Spring break, March 27 to April 4

Take the opportunity to visit some colleges and universities while you are traveling on vacation or plan some day trips just for that purpose.

  • Saturday, April 10

ACT Test date. 

  • Sunday, April 25

MOACAC College Fair at Simon Athletic Center, Maryville University, 1:00 to 3:00 PM

  • Summer 2010—Things to do

·         Take a class at a community college

·         Participate in a residential program at Missouri State or another university (see reverse side)

·         Do significant community service is some area that you are passionate about or that is related to your career choice

·         Visit and tour college campuses as you travel

·         Work and save your money for a good laptop computer that you could take to college with you

 

Other Options for ACT Prep

  • I have copies of ACT’s “Preparing for the ACT” booklet, available for any student who wants one.
  • ACT also has an online prep program that can be purchased for $19.95 at http://www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/index.html
  • St Louis Community College offers a 4-week ACT prep class (EDUC 712).  It’s a non-credit community education class that cost about $125.  You can register online at http://classes.stlcc.edu/ClassSchedule/Term_Search.asp
  • Many students would benefit from an ACT workshop.  There are lots of test-taking strategies that might help students improve their scores.
    • Another one I know of that is pretty reasonable ($20) is at Webster University on five different Saturday dates this school year, October through April.   It’s a 6 ½ hour workshop—well worth $20. For more information and to register online, go to http://explore.webster.edu/actworkshop.asp

College Information

College Confidential (http://www.collegeconfidential.com/) is the best clearinghouse of up-to-date information about the college that I have ever seen in one place.  If you are the parent of a high school student, spend some time soon at the website.  The site is free and absolutely full of articles and links for rankings, financial aid, tips for the college search, and what students and parents are talking about now.