Terminology and Important Dates to Know
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS
Many colleges, but not all, offer students the opportunity to receive college credits for scores on AP exams. Students should review this option with schools they are considering. AP Exams are given each year in May at RHS. To learn more about AP Exams, please contact your RHS AP teacher.
ACT/SAT TEST DATES
The ACT Test is the college admission test most commonly taken by RHS students who plan on attending a 4 year college/university. Students should review the specific requirements of schools that they are considering to see if either the ACT or SAT is required. Wisconsin 4-year universities require the ACT. Both tests can be taken as often as desired. There are 6 ACT test dates between September to June. Historically, most students first take the ACT in 11th grade on the April or June test dates. Students can either register on line or by mail. Applications and information are available either in the Student Services Office or on line, www.actstudent.org. RHS high school code: 501-960.
2012 and 2013 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
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September 8, 2012 |
August 17, 2012 |
August 18 – 24, 2012 |
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October 27, 2012 |
September 21, 2012 |
September 22 – October 5, 2012 |
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December 8, 2012 |
November 2, 2012 |
November 3 – 16, 2012 |
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February 9, 2013 |
January 11, 2013 |
January 12 – 18, 2013 |
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April 13, 2013 |
March 8, 2013 |
March 9 – 22, 2013 |
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June 8, 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
May 4 – 17, 2013 |
Note: The dates provided in these charts are based on information released by the ACT and previous ACT test dates. In some cases, the information provided has not yet been confirmed by the ACT. Visit www.actstudent.org for the most up-to-date published information.
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ACT TEST PREPARATION
The best method for scoring well on the ACT and replacing anxiety with confidence is to be knowledgeable and well prepared. Sign up in Student Services for the ACT Preparation Workshop. This will be held at RHS in Room 203 on Wednesday, October 10th and Wednesday, March 13th during the 2012-2013 school year. Students will have the option of signing up for tree different sections. Section A is 1st and 2nd hr. Section B is 3rd and 4th hr. Section C is 6th and 7th hr.
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
The ASVAB is being offered at RHS is offered to aid our Juniors and Seniors in learning more about themselves and the world of work. Students will explore occupations in line with their skills and interests.This opportunity will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 and Wednesay, March 27, 2013, 8-11, in LGI.
This comprehensive career exploration and planning program includes a multiple-aptitude battery test, a career interest inventory, and an interpretation on what the resulting scores and interests mean for a student’s future.
Schools may choose to allow students’ scores to be released to military recruiting services—RHS has chosen not to have scores released.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides both web-based and printed materials to help students consider their results and explore possible career choices. Each student will be given their own access code to explore various options at the www.asvabprogram.com website. With links to the Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Department of Labor’s OCCU-FIND websites, our students can continually explore the world of work that awaits them post-academia. We also encourage you to explore this website.
We are fortunate to be able to offer this career exploration program for free. Getting students thinking about, and making career choices that fit their skills and abilities is a task we take very seriously.
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY
Check out the College Goal Wisconsin website at www.collegegoalwi.org for more information or contact the Nicolet Area Technical College Financial Aid Office at 715-365-4423. Free help will be available to complete the FAFSA form (the required financial aid form). The date for the 2012-2013 School Year is Sunday, February 17th, 2013. This is an incredible opportunity! Any student applying to any post-secondary school seeking financial assistance, as well as any senior applying for local scholarships, needs to fill out the FAFSA, regardless of income.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/TECHNICAL/MILITARY POST SECONDARY
It is recommended that students choose their course selections accordingly as they select their courses at Rhinelander High School.
STUDENTS NEED TO BE VIEWING THESE POST SECONDARY OPTIONS FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTERESTED IN. INFORMATIVE LINKS FOR WISCONSIN SCHOOLS AND MILITARY OPTIONS ARE CITED AT THE SCHOOL COUNSELING/STUDENT SERVICES WEBSITE.
Each post secondary option has specific requirements and deadlines.
Although application deadlines vary, many schools will accept applications throughout the school year. “Sooner is generally better than later”. This is especially true for specific admissions to school, programs, military, as well as housing situations.
Students interested in the military should be contacting the military branches to review information during 10th grade to become aware of the process. The admission process for the military academies typically begins during the junior year.
EDUCATION FAIR
The Wisconsin Education Fair provides students and parents with the opportunity to meet with representatives from Wisconsin (and some Minnesota and Michigan) 2 yr., 4 yr., public and private schools, and all branches of the military. Financial Aid information is also available. September 19, 2012, Lakeland Union High School, 9:00-11:00.
Before attending the Education Fair students must be aware that if they have more than 5 unexcused absences and/or behavioral issues, they will not be allowed to attend this event. This is an opportunity for the student that is serious about preparing for the future after graduation. Students are encouraged to preregister at www.gotocollegefairs.com
A PERMISSION FORM IS AVAILABLE IN STUDENT SERVICES AND MUST BE RETURNED BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012.
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Forward Service Corporation will host an informative meeting on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 6:00 in the LGI regarding the financial aid application process and the differant types of financial aid. This is an opportunity to get through information on financial aid for both technical colleges and 4 yr. schools. Highly recommended for parents AND students!
FINANCIAL AID INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS FOR PARENT/STUDENT
Free one-on-one help will be available to complete the FAFSA form (the required financial aid form). Any student applying to any post-secondary school seeking financial assistance, as well as any senior applying for local scholarships, needs a completed FAFSA, regardless of income. Parents may sign up by calling Student Services for a 25 minute appt.
The dates for the 2012-2013 School Year are:
February 6th and February 13th, 8-3 AND February 20th and 27th, 11-7.
PLAN TEST
The PLAN test is a practice ACT test. The ACT is the most common college admissions exam taken by RHS students. The Plan is taken in 10th grade and provides students with the experience of taking a college admissions exam and also provides a predicted ACT score range.
Test date for 2012-2013 School Year is December 5, 2012, 9:15-12:15.
PSAT/NMSQT TEST (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)
The PSAT/NMSQT may be taken by 111h graders if they wish to be considered in the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. Sophomores may take this as a practice exam, the PSAT.
The National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a highly competitive scholarship program that is allocated to those that place in approximately the top 1% of all 11th grade scores worldwide. (Currently 1.5 million U.S. students participate in this exam.) The National Merit Scholarship is only for juniors, 3rd year of being a high school student.
The PSAT/NMSQT for the 2012-2013 School Year is October 17th, 8:00-11:00, in the LGI at RHS.
The cost is $15 and must be paid when pre-registering.
Pre-register in Student Services, beginning September 24th, 2011.
YOUTH OPTIONS
The purpose of the Youth Options program is to provide students with the opportunity to take classes not offered at their high school. Youth Options provides greater learning opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors. Students who are considering a technical career, wishing to begin college course work early, or wanting to prepare to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation will be interested in Youth Options. The program allows students to take credit courses at Nicolet while receiving both high school and post-secondary credit for successfully completed courses.
The law regarding Youth Options states that only juniors and seniors “in good standing” are eligible for the program. Rhinelander High defines “in good standing” a student with a credit total that is required for their graduating class.
A student in good standing is as follows:
a.) The student is successfully progressing toward the RHS graduation requirement of 22 credits;
b.) There is not a history of poor attendance, behavior problems, failing grades;
A complete list of Nicolet College courses can be found at www.nicoletcollege.edu
Each semester, students that want to participate in Youth Options, must complete the
“Nicolet College Youth Options Participation Intent” (yellow form) and the “Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Youth Options Program Plan and Report” (green form), and their RHS transcript and submit to Student Services. Students may need to take the Accuplacer at Nicolet or submit ACT scores.
The deadline for submitting forms for participation in the Spring Semester is October 1st;
The deadline for submitting forms for participation in the Fall Semester is March 1st.
