Counseling

CIS

www.idahocis.org
The Career Information System is a great exploration tool for students and parents who want information about colleges and trade schools, scholarships, and details about various occupations.
User Name: cvhs
Password: rams#1

TESTING

PLAN
http://www.act.org/plan/
The PLAN is essentially a practice test for the ACT. The PLAN is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT test. The PLAN test will be administered to Juniors on November 14th.

PSAT
My College QuickStart
The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT. It is also the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The PSAT will be administered to Sophomores and Juniors on October 17th.

SAT

The SAT is an exam used by some colleges and universities to predict a student's potential for success in the collegiate environment. It tests students in the areas of Reading, Mathematics, and Writing.
Sign up online @ www.collegeboard.com/student
((Testing Date and Deadlines available BELOW))

ACT

The ACT is an exam used by college and universities to predict a student's potential for success in the collegiate environment. It tests students in the areas of English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The ACT is accepted by all of Idaho's 4-year colleges/universities. However, those planning on attending a Community College or Technical school may not have to take the ACT, check first!!
Sign up online @ www.actstudent.org
((Testing Date and Deadlines available BELOW))

COLLEGES IN IDAHO INCLUDE...

College of Southern Idaho www.csi.edu

Eastern Idaho Technical College- www.eitc.edu

North Idaho College- www.nic.edu

Boise State University- www.boisestate.edu

Idaho State University- www.isu.edu

University of Idaho- www.uidaho.edu

BYU-Idaho- www.byui.edu

Albertsons College of Idaho- www.albertson.edu

Northwest Nazarene University- www.nnu.edu

Boise Bible College- www.boisebible.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS

Information regarding scholarship opportunities is available in many different locations including the following:

In the counselor's office in the big white "Scholarship Book"
In the Arcade to the right (if you are inside) of the main entrance
On Powerschool in the Daily Bulletin
On www.fastweb.com
On www.scholarships.com
On www.idahocis.org
On www.college-scholarships.com

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ACT Dates and Deadlines
Test Date	Regular Deadline	Late Deadline

Available Scholarships

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

www.fafsa.gov
U.S. Department of Education Free Application for Student Aid website

www.finaid.com
Website dedicated to a variety of financial issues related to financing an education

www.ed.gov/students
U.S. Department of Education's website dedicated to students*

www.ed.gov/parents
U.S. Department of Education's website dedicated to parents

www.college-scholarships.com
This website offers information on scholarships, colleges, and a variety of other pertinent information for college bound students and their parents

Calendar Rates and Fees

2008-09 test Dates	Test	Us Registration Deadlines*		International Registration Deadlines**
2008-09 test Dates	Test	Regular	Late (a fee applies)	Early (International only)	Regular
10-4-08	SAT and Subject Tests	9-9-08	9-16-08(by mail) 9-19-08 (online or by phone)	8-26-08	9-9-08
11-1-08	SAT and Subject Tests	9-26-08	10-10-08	9-10-08	9-26-08
12-6-08	SAT and Subject Tests	11-5-08	11-18-08	10-15-08	11-5-08
1-24-09	SAT and Subject Tests	12-26-08	1-6-09	12-3-08	12-26-08
3-14-09	SAT only	2-10-09	2-24-09	n/a	n/a
5-2-09	SAT and Subject Tests	3-31-09	4-9-09	3-11-09	3-31-09
6-6-09	SAT and Subject Tests	5-5-09	5-15-09	4-15-09	5-5-09

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Current Graduation Requirements are as Follows ~

Course	Credits Required

English	8
Math	4
Science	4
Speech	1
Health	2
US History	2
Early American History	2
World History	2
Economics	1
Government	2
Physical Education	2
Humanities	2
Computer	2
Electives	14
Total	48

SAT Dates and Deadlines
Test Date	Regular Deadline	Late Deadline