POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS MEETING
There will be a meeting for parents and students on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Goshen High School in the Community room to discuss the PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) Program. The PSEO Program is designed to give students who are functioning at a high academic level the opportunity to take college courses for dual credit (high school and college). Rules, options, procedures and general questions about the program will be covered.
ACT Registration and Test Dates: TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
FEBRUARY 11, 2012 JANUARY 13, 2012
APRIL 14, 2012 MARCH 9, 2012
JUNE 9, 2012 MAY 4, 2012
Go to www.actstudent.org to register. If you qualify for free or reduced lunch you can qualify for a fee waiver to cover the cost of the test ($49.50). See the guidance office for the waiver.
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SEPTEMBER 21 EXPLORER TEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN
OCTOBER 12 PSAT TEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS (SIGN UP IN GUIDANCE)
NOVEMBER 15 PLAN TEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES
Seniors who have applied to colleges need to contact the Guidance office so that an official transcript can be sent to the college or university. Please do not wait until the last day before the application deadline to let us know
COLLEGE VISITS
Juniors and Seniors are allowed several days during their last two years to visit colleges. Students must complete a college day form at least three days in advance and make arrangements with the college.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE VISIT
Make yourself known to the admissions staff
Spend the night in the dorm if you can
Talk to current students
Eat a meal in the cafeteria
Tour the campus and see all the facilities
Sit in on a class if possible
Questions to ask: What are the core requirements?
What percentage of students graduate in four years?
What security measures are in place on campus?
What types of housing are available?
What meal plans are available?
Are there WI-FI connections in the dorms and throughout the campus?
What recreational activities are available on campus?
Are there employment opportunities on campus or close by the campus?
How many students are typically in each class?
Is off-campus housing available?
How do I qualify for financial aid?
Are there scholarship opportunities available?