AHS Counseling Update

We are so excited to be back in person for a new and exciting school year! No matter what this year holds, whether we are in the building or at home, the counselors are here for you and your student when you need us. If you have a question or a concern, don't be afraid to send us an email or just pop by to say hello.

Mrs. Manuel - 11th & 12th Counselor

Mrs. Millington - 9th & 10th Counselor

If you have a sophomore or junior who plans to take dual credit courses, they should begin looking at taking the ACT. ACT scores are required for some universities to admit students for dual credit courses. Their ACT score can also be tied to scholarship offers when they apply to college their senior year. The ACT can be taken 12 times in total.

AHS will not offer the ACT until December. Marionville High School will offer the test in October. If your student wishes to take the test at Marionville, they will choose that testing site during registration.

Click here to register for the ACT.

National ACT test dates are listed below.

Students & Families: Sign-up now for Show-Me My Future, Missouri’s ONLY Virtual College & Career Event for ALL high school students! Since we are not bringing in college reps due to COVID, this event will be the AHS College & Career Fair for this year.

More than 180 sessions from which to choose: local, national, and international colleges and universities, skilled trades, military branches, 1st responder training, career exploration, financial aid & scholarship organizations, non-college training programs and more!

Attend as many sessions as you want. This is YOUR opportunity--don’t miss out!

How does it work?

• What: Attend FREE 45 minute virtual sessions on a variety of college and career topics via individual Zoom links. Session options include: individual college, military, & career information sessions as well as panel sessions composed of multiple organizations.
• Who: All high school students, families, and counselors
• Dates: Sept. 13-Oct. 8
• Times: M-Th: 4:00-9:00 pm; Sunday 2-4:00 pm & 7-9:00 pm

All sessions secure--your information will only be shared with the college/organization for which you register. VIEW the SCHEDULE and REGISTER

Sessions cover topics such as how to apply to college, essay writing tips, high demand career fields, skilled trades, military options, non-college options, financial aid, scholarships, college student life, and more. Watch, learn, and get your questions answered about academics, athletics, diversity, study abroad, and other topics.

Register for EVERY session of interest and you will receive a ZOOM link to the session. Then log in to your session using your phone or computer. Can’t make the live session? No problem--go ahead and register for the session and then view the session recording at your convenience. Parents invited, too. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, ask questions, and discover your best college and career fit and how to finance it!

What is the PSAT?

The Preliminary SAT, also known as the PSAT/NMSQT® (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a practice version of the SAT exam. Students can only take the PSAT once per year, and many students take the test in both 10th and 11th grade. If a student earns a high score on the PSAT their junior year, they could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship—$180 million dollars in merit scholarships are awarded to students each year. The PSAT is 2 hours and 45 minutes long and tests your skills in reading, writing, and math.

When is the PSAT offered?

AHS is scheduled to give this test on October 14, 2020. The fee to take this test is $17.00.

If your student would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT they will need to sign up with Mrs. Traci in the counselor’s office and bring the payment with them when they sign up. Sign up deadline is October 1.

Mrs. Manuel - 11th & 12th Counselor
dmanuel@aurorar8.org

Mrs. Millington - 9th & 10th Counselor
mmillington@aurorar8.org

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