ACT Preparation!!!
John Baylor and the OnToCollege crew are coming to MERCY!! Starting on February 21 and for the four following Mondays, all juniors will be working with the OnToCollege staff in Franey to prepare for the April ACT.
This is a wonderful opportunity to increase your ACT. This program usually costs hundreds of dollars but is provided to all Mercy girls by a generous donor.
To take full advantage of this opportunity, make sure you complete all of the assigned homework.
If you scored below a 20 on the Pre-ACT (which you took in October and received your scores at the start of second semester) it is HIGHLY suggested to go through the PreACT Course via OnToCollege.com.
Everyone can also use your PreACT test book and correct answers found on your answer sheet.
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ACT / SAT Application Fee Waivers
As you begin to plan your college admission testing timeline, keep this in mind… if you believe you meet the federal guidelines to qualify for free/reduced lunch, you can receive two ACT fee waivers. The income eligibility guidelines can be found at this link. If you believe you meet these guidelines, please see your school counselor prior to registering for the ACT and/or SAT to receive a fee waiver. Each waiver can only be used once, so you will need to obtain a second waiver to register for the second time.
ACT Prep Opportunities
Continue using OnToCollege.
Use your Pre-ACT test book and score report.
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2022 ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
April 2 Test at MERCY!!!
Register by: February 25
June 11 Test - Register by: May 6
July 16 Test - Register by: June 17
2022 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
March 12 Test - Register by: Feb. 11
May 7 Test - Register by: April 8
June 4 Test - Register by: May 5
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College Representatives Visiting Mercy
Colleges & universities send representatives to high schools to visit with prospective students. These meetings are a great way to learn about the school, get materials, and ask questions.
You will need to obtain a pass from the counselors to be signed by teachers 24 hours in advance of the visit.
To view the full rep visit schedule, log on to your Naviance account. On your home page, right side, under ‘What’s New’ visits will be listed by the date they scheduled their visit. If you click on the ‘Colleges’ and click on ‘Colleges Home’, on the bottom left side will be a full list by visit date.
Here are a few of the currently scheduled appointments:
Wednesday, February 9
Northwest Missouri State University - 10:16 AM
Friday, February 18
Kansas State University - 1:20 PM
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Spring College Planning Checklist
_____ Investigate summer experiences, including summer school, & college sponsored workshops
_____ Attend a college fair
_____ Prepare for the ACT/SAT
_____ Take ACT/SAT
_____ Select appropriate senior year courses to meet college requirements
_____ Visit colleges you might want to attend
_____ Register for demanding courses
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College Summer Programs
These programs offer a great opportunity to earn college credit, get your foot in the door at a highly selective school, or just have a great learning experience. Stop by the Counseling Office if you want more information about the following programs:
Boston Universities: Boston College, Boston University, MIT, Northeastern University, Tufts University, Cambridge, La Academica de Barcelona, La Academia de España, L’Académie de Paris, L’Académie de France, New York Universities: Barnard, Brown, Columbia, NYU, Penn, Yale, Oxford, St. Albans School of Public Service, UCLA, Washington University (St. Louis), Stanford
This is not an all-inclusive list. If you are interested in a school not listed above, please visit their website.
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This award-winning, FREE program is designed to teach business, leadership and networking skills to students, expose them to future careers and prepare them for the college search. The academy empowers rising high school seniors to experience college, meet professors, discuss areas of business and career skills, explore college majors and college resources and discover their strengths through hands-on projects.
The academy will be held July 17-20, 2022. Those who apply by Friday, April 9, should meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Current high school junior with a 2.5 GPA or higher OR First-generation college student OR Qualifies for free and reduced lunch program
- As well as: Experience with diverse communities and an interest in business
Attending the DREAMBIG Academy will qualify students for the Nebraska Emerging Leaders Scholarship, worth $8,000 over the course of four years.
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COLLEGE VISITS TIPS
- Schedule a visit and meet with an admissions counselor and other personnel of the institution (i.e. faculty, coaches, financial aid officer). These information sessions will assist you in learning about academic programs and college life. The admissions counselor will serve as your direct contact with the college. In fact, your counselor will assist you step-by-step in your college planning process. Take advantage of this service.
- Take a tour of the campus to acquaint yourself with the institution’s history and facilities, including residential housing. Often tours are conducted by students who will give you the real scoop of what it’s like to be a student.
- Eat in the college’s cafeteria and take this opportunity to ask questions of students whom you see.
- Visit a class to get a sense of how it feels to be in a classroom setting. Consider a class within the major you may be considering.
- Inquire about student activities and opportunities for intellectual and spiritual growth. Although a strong academic program is important, extra-curricular programs make for a more well-rounded individual. An important part of learning is not always in a classroom setting.
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CLASS RANK, SCHOLARSHIPS, & COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Juniors have started what may be the most critical semester of their high school career. Many college admissions and scholarship awards will be decided based upon class rank and performance as it stands at the end of junior year! Please keep this in mind this semester to make sure your transcript reflects what you want colleges to see.
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Mercy High Counseling Staff
(402) 553-9424
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