January 13, 2017
Need Help Session Updates: 1st semester college notes …
Last August, SPCPA seniors were given the challenge to
Important information for
college applications:
Strive for Five
SPCPA School Code: 242 284
“Good Fit” college applications. While applications will continue
to be submitted over the coming months, 433 were submitted to
180 schools in 34 states and 3 foreign countries during first
semester. 28% of the seniors submitted 5 or more applications.
58% submitted more than one application and 74% submitted at
least one application. Awesome!
Counselor: Alison Green
([email protected])
This is an adventurous and independent group. The map below
highlights the number of schools that have received applications
in the most applied to states and what % these applications
represent of the total.
School Information:
16 W 5th St
St Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Need Help Schedule
& Important
Reminders…
J-Term … Jan 2 – 23
Mid-year transcripts will automatically
be submitted for students utilizing the
Common Application system.
In addition, transcripts and
recommendations will be processed
for students who submit their SPCPA
forms (http://www.spcpa.org/currentstudents/college-counseling/).
Week 1 … Jan 24 – 27
Unlike the majority of Minnesota students, who apply to and
attend schools in the five state region (Minnesota, Wisconsin,
South Dakota, North Dakota and Iowa), SPCPA students consider
opportunities further afield. The fact that Minnesota has
received 29% of the applications submitted is a good indication
that SPCPA students have heeded the suggestion to include a
local option in their college list. SPCPA students only have access
to income based Minnesota State Grants if they attend a
Minnesota school. Knowing the impact of this potential piece of
a financial aid package helps ensure that students have the
ability to choose the college option that is both affordable and
best positioned to meet their academic and career interests.
Audition Season – am I ready for Unifieds?
Week 2 … Jan 31 – Feb 3
2016 taxes and financial aid appeals
Week 3 … Feb 13 – 17
Should I expand my college list?
Week 4 … Feb 20 - 24
What does my Financial Aid Award Mean?
Week 5 … Feb 28 – Mar 3
Spring Break & College visits
January 13, 2017
Need Help Session Updates: … and 2nd semester
Application
Deadline:
thoughts for students considering something else
A significant majority of SPCPA students will pursue
advanced educations over the next several years, but not
all will choose to begin their college journey next fall. For
those considering another path,
provides a great opportunity to investigate other types of
learning programs and opportunities that are available
nationally and internationally. The event is held on
Thursday January 26th from 6 until 8:30 pm at Groves
Academy in St Louis Park. To register go to:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gap-year-fair-2017-minneapolis-mn-registration27500787596?aff=Minneapolis2017USAGYF
Federally funded but locally controlled,
is another opportunity that previous SPCPA
graduates have considered. Positions with organizations
provide high school graduates the
such as…
chance to serve their communities,
while developing job skills,
investigating career interests and
saving for college. Full-time
members complete at least 1700 hours service to receive
a bi-weekly stipend and a $5775 education award. To
learn more about AmeriCorps programs in Minnesota, go
to: http://serveminnesota.org/programs/program-list
May 1st
Details:
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Free Tuition & Fees
MCTC/St Paul College
2 years/72 credits covered
Transfer agreements with U of
MN-TC, Augsburg, MN State
Schools (Mankato, St Cloud, etc)
2017 Graduate
$75,000 Family income cap
For more details go to:
http://www.minneapolis.edu/Admissions/Pow
er-of-YOU/Apply-for-the-Power-of-YOU
-orhttp://www.saintpaul.edu/prospectivestudent
s/Pages/PowerofYOU.aspx
Still no applications? It’s NOT too late!
 January 15th is the next big college
application deadline.
 Regular Decision deadlines often extend
well into the spring.
 Community colleges typically accept
students well into the summer before the
fall term starts.
Curious about what careers might match
YOUR interests?
Looking for resources to learn more about career opportunities in general?
Here are some links to consider for free career/interest tests:
 http://www.yourfreecareertest.com/#
 https://www.careerwise.mnscu.edu/careers/interestProfiler?do=1
The MNSCU system offers several career exploration links as well as graphic representations
of career pathways such as this one for performing artists (https://www.careerwise.mnscu.edu/)
as well as career cluster tools https://www.careerwise.mnscu.edu/careers/clusterAssessment that can be
helpful in narrowing down career interests.