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Holcomb High School

Counseling Center

ACT	Hello, my name is Jennifer LaSalle and I am the new counselor at Holcomb High School. I am not a new face at Holcomb just in a new role. I was the Family and Consumer Science teacher and the FCCLA advisor for 22 years. Moving into the counseling position was an opportunity I could not pass. I felt it was time for me to spread my wings and engage in a different form of education. I truly care about the students at Holcomb High School and hope I can continue to have a positive influence on them. My goal, as the High School counselor, is to encourage all students to be productive and successful citizens. The counseling center is here for college preparation, career counseling and individual counseling. Please contact me with any concerns or questions you my have about your son or daughter.
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ACT

WHAT IS THE ACT?

The ACT is a national college admission exam which consists of four academic areas; English, mathematics, reading and science. The exam usually takes 4 hours to complete and cost $30.00. Students can take the ACT as often as he or she wishes. Many students will take the test as a junior and then again as a senior. If you are a college bound student you need to take the ACT.

Students need to take the following items on the day of the test:

1. Admission ticket

2. Identification

3. Sharpened soft lead No. 2 pencil

4. Permitted calculator (visit www.actstudent.org for more details)

Students may NOT take the following items into the test room:

1. Food or drink

2. Books, dictionaries, notes, scratch paper, or other aids

3. Highlighters, colored pens or pencils or correction fluid

4. Any electronic device (pager, timer, beeper, cell phone, media player, headphones and camera)

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS TAKE THE ACT?

1. The ACT tests are accepted by virtually all colleges in the United States.

2. The ACT tests are curriculum based.

3. The ACT is more than a test. It also serves as a career interest inventory and provides scholarship opportunities.

WEBSITE

Please visit the ACT website www.actstudent.org. This website has more information about ACT and has test prep opportunities. This website is worth the time to explore and prepare for the test.

TEST DATES

2007-2008 ACT Dates: Holcomb High School Site Code 171-360

DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE

§ October 27, 2007 October 5, 2007

§ December 8, 2007 November 2, 2007

§ February 9, 2008 January 4, 2008

§ April 12, 2008 March 7, 2008

§ June 14, 2008 May 9, 2008

Registration packets are available in the counseling office or by visiting the ACT website at www.act.org

Contact Information

Jennifer LaSalle

PO Box 38

600 N. Jones

Holcomb, KS 67851

620.277.2063

620.277.0240 (fax)

jlasalle@pld.com

Announcements

Reminder of Financial Aid workshop, Thursday January 24 at 7:00 p.m.

ACT test February 9, 2008

College Visits

College Visit Days

Heading off to college…at least for a visit!

Juniors and seniors are each given two excused absences to use for college visits. Many colleges and universities offer structured visit days throughout the school year. They will also accommodate individual appointments for tours and advising sessions. Please visit the counseling center for school contact information.

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.Colleges Visiting HHS

Many Kansas 2 and 4-year colleges and universities make visits to Holcomb High School. Please check the bulletin board outside the counseling and advising office for specific dates. Representatives will be available during both homeroom periods on the day listed.