News from the Guidance Department

Contact the Guidance Counselor, Ms. Angela Birch

 

 

ACT Testing Information

ACT Test Date

Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 5-18, 2011

February 11, 2012

January 13, 2012

January 14-20, 2012

April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10-23, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5-18, 2012

Register at www.actstudent.org or see Mrs. Birch for a paper packet.

 

ACT Prep Workshops

Webster University

Dates Available (all dates are Saturdays)

November 19, 2011 (seniors only)

January 21, 2012

March 24, 2012

April 28, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. each day

Workshop will include:

Explanation of the ACT; Diagnostic and intensive reviews of English, Math, Reading and Science sections; Overview of the Writing portion of the ACT.

Lunch (provided)

All written material provided

Limited to 75 students per session

Register online at explore.webster.edu/actworkshop

Receipt of $25 registration fee reserves your space for the workshop.

Please bring a calculator and notebook.

 

Southern Illinois College

AGE 16-19.This class prepares students to read and comprehend the material on the ACT evaluation in the time allowed as successfully as possible. Students will use simulated exams to learn about the different types of questions and the best strategies for successfully answering them. This workshop includes computer assisted drills for developing reading techniques and speed, and discussions on test taking strategies and reasoning skills. Students will be provided with a one-half hour lunch break. NOTE: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER is required to enroll in class. Instructor: J. Suydam

Course #

Class #

Fee

Location

Date

CSA 1000-002

4248

$156

Belleville

9/24 - 10/8

CSA 1000-003

4249

$156

Belleville

10/22 - 11/5

*Both classes are on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Register by calling Belleville Campus 618-235-2700, ext. 5393 or 5618 or Red Bud Campus 618-2826682, ext. 8114


COLLEGE AND ARMED SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES TO VISIT MHS

Representatives from many universities are beginning to make visits to MHS. So far the following universities have scheduled visits.

Date College, University, or Armed Service Time(s)
     

If you would like to meet with any of these representatives please sign up with Mrs. Birch.

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Click Here For College Visitation Day Forms - Students must apply for a college visitation day at least 3 days prior to the desired date of visitation.  It is the student’s responsibility to get each teacher’s signature and assignments before submitting a college day application.

  

SCHOLARSHIPS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

2012 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program

Eligibility: Any High School senior who is a U.S. citizen is eligible to apply.  Applications can be found at:  www.elk.org/enf/scholars

Applications should be submitted at the lodge on Oct 19, Nov 2 or 16 from 5:45 to 6:00pm or mailed to:  

Belleville Elks Lodge #481
℅ Dr. Timothy Richards, Scholarship Chairman
1481 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL  62221

Deadline: December 2, 2011

 

Vantage Credit Union (For Members Only)

Eligibility: Any Vantage Credit Union member who is a graduating high school senior may apply for this scholarship.  Each applicant must have a Vantage Credit Union account in his/her name.  If you are not a member, you may open an account and become eligible at apply.  Applicants who have a full scholarship are not eligible to for this award.  Vantage Credit Union employees, Board and Committee members and their families are also not eligible to receive this award.

 

Applications can be found in your HS guidance office or online at www.vcu.com

 

Deadline:  Must be received no later than Friday, December 2, 2011

 

 2012 CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Annual Scholarship Program

Deadline:  By noon on Monday, February 6, 2012

Click here for application information.

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