Upcoming Events-Spring 2009

 

Campus Visit Voucher for the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota

Any student that submits an application to Saint Benedict and is accepted, can use a campus visit voucher to tour the school, all expenses paid by Saint Benedict.  If interested, please see Ms. Westenfeld for the voucher.

PSAT & PLAN Interpretation for Sophomore & Junior Parents

Wednesday, January 21, 2009  7pm OGS

That evening, parents will be given their daughters’ score report and will be guided through the process of what each score means and how it relates to the SAT and ACT when taken for college admissions.  Sophomores and Juniors will receive the same presentation in their English classes prior to this event. If unable to attend, please contact your daughter's counselor to have the report(s) sent home. 

College Planning Night for Junior Parents

Wednesday, January 28, 2009  7pm OGS

College Guidance is hosting an informational evening for parents of Juniors.  We will introduce you to the Naviance program, give you your Naviance password and generally cover the college search and application process at Sion. Students will have had their own program earlier in the day.

Looking Ahead to College for Freshmen Parents

Wednesday, February 4, 2009  7pm OGS

Freshmen parents will be introduced to the sophomore year schedule and activities that students can take advantage of now to prepare them for the college application process. 

Fall in Love with the ACT this February!

On February 14, 2009, from 9am – 1pm, the Counseling Department is offering a FREE full-length practice ACT with writing.  Test your ACT knowledge, or just familiarize yourself with the exam and essay.  After the test is scored, you will receive a detailed score report analysis of your results. This is a great opportunity and everyone is welcome to attend. Sign-up information will be available in early January with Ms. Westenfeld.

College Goal Sunday, February 8, 2009, 2-4pm.

Need help completing the FAFSA? On one afternoon each year, College Goal Sunday stages help sessions at different sites across the state of Missouri. Each session features financial aid professionals and hands-on help with the FAFSA form.  This program is free. It's a service sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and MOHELA (Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority) and presented by the Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel.  To learn more about this event and to see a list of Kansas City locations, please visit www.collegegoalmissouri.com.