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Financial Aid Night - Monday, Sept 24
7pm WHS Auditorium
This information session is designed for parents and students to understand the necessary steps needed for college financial aid. Hear from current college financial aid advisors about the FAFSA and other ways finance college. This is strongly recommended for parents of college bound seniors.
ACT Prep Course
This 12 hour course will help you to become familiar and feel prepared for taking the ACT test. A full-length practice test will be given followed by specific instruction on the four content areas (English, math, science and reading) and will cover test-taking strategies. You will receive the Official ACT Prep Guide to continue your study.
Cost is $100 and includes 5 sessions, prep book.
This course may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
Dates and Times: Sunday, October 21st 1:00-5:00 Pretest
Tuesday, October 23rd 6:30-8:30 Math/Science
Tuesday, October 30th 6:30-8:30 Reading/English
Tuesday, November 6th 6:30-8:30 Math/Science
Tuesday, November 13th 6:30-8:30 Reading/English
PSAT Test - Wednesday, Oct 10
This is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. We recommend this test for all college bound juniors and sophomores taking accelerated course. The cost is $20. Registration deadline will be Friday, October 5. See Angela in Counseling for more information.
2019 SD Legislative Page Program
Applications Due October 15
Any Junior or Senior with over a 3.0 GPA can apply. Be a part of the South Dakota Legislature and see government in action during your 2 week appointment in February or March. Must also submit 2 letters of recommendation.
For more information, see your counselor.
2018 Free College
Application Week
October 29th -November 2nd
This is an effort to help high school seniors navigate the complex admissions process and ensure they apply to at least one postsecondary institution. The effort occurs during the school day, with a focus on students who might not otherwise apply to college. During South Dakota College Application Week seniors at participating high schools are eligible for up to three free applications to South Dakota postsecondary institutions. Counselors will be available to help students with applications in the counseling conference room after school each day from 3-3:30.
The 2018-2019 LEDA application is now open!
LEDA is searching the country for the next Cohort of LEDA Scholars! The LEDA Scholars Program supports high-achieving students from low-income families in gaining admission to selective colleges. Each year, we recruit high school juniors from all over the country, and host them for a completely free seven-week Summer Institute on the campus of Princeton University where they receive academic preparation, leadership development, SAT/ACT prep, and intensive college guidance counseling.
When they return home for their senior year of high school, LEDA counselors support them remotely through each stage of the college application and financial aid process to help these incredible students gain admission to top colleges that are great fits for them academically, socially, and financially.
LEDA is looking for juniors in high school who are highly motivated, have demonstrated leadership ability, and have succeeded in taking rigorous coursework at their school.
To learn more about LEDA and the eligibility requirements, visit our website and download our flyer and brochure.
Lake Area Tech Visit Days
Click here to learn more about Fall 2018 opportunities at Lake Area Technical Institute.
Financial Aid Night - Monday, Sept 24
7pm WHS Auditorium
This information session is designed for parents and students to understand the necessary steps needed for college financial aid. Hear from current college financial aid advisors about the FAFSA and other ways finance college. This is strongly recommended for parents of college bound seniors.
ACT Prep Course
This 12 hour course will help you to become familiar and feel prepared for taking the ACT test. A full-length practice test will be given followed by specific instruction on the four content areas (English, math, science and reading) and will cover test-taking strategies. You will receive the Official ACT Prep Guide to continue your study.
Cost is $100 and includes 5 sessions, prep book.
This course may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
Dates and Times: Sunday, October 21st 1:00-5:00 Pretest
Tuesday, October 23rd 6:30-8:30 Math/Science
Tuesday, October 30th 6:30-8:30 Reading/English
Tuesday, November 6th 6:30-8:30 Math/Science
Tuesday, November 13th 6:30-8:30 Reading/English
PSAT Test - Wednesday, Oct 10
This is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. We recommend this test for all college bound juniors and sophomores taking accelerated course. The cost is $20. Registration deadline will be Friday, October 5. See Angela in Counseling for more information.
2019 SD Legislative Page Program
Applications Due October 15
Any Junior or Senior with over a 3.0 GPA can apply. Be a part of the South Dakota Legislature and see government in action during your 2 week appointment in February or March. Must also submit 2 letters of recommendation.
For more information, see your counselor.
2018 Free College
Application Week
October 29th -November 2nd
This is an effort to help high school seniors navigate the complex admissions process and ensure they apply to at least one postsecondary institution. The effort occurs during the school day, with a focus on students who might not otherwise apply to college. During South Dakota College Application Week seniors at participating high schools are eligible for up to three free applications to South Dakota postsecondary institutions. Counselors will be available to help students with applications in the counseling conference room after school each day from 3-3:30.
The 2018-2019 LEDA application is now open!
LEDA is searching the country for the next Cohort of LEDA Scholars! The LEDA Scholars Program supports high-achieving students from low-income families in gaining admission to selective colleges. Each year, we recruit high school juniors from all over the country, and host them for a completely free seven-week Summer Institute on the campus of Princeton University where they receive academic preparation, leadership development, SAT/ACT prep, and intensive college guidance counseling.
When they return home for their senior year of high school, LEDA counselors support them remotely through each stage of the college application and financial aid process to help these incredible students gain admission to top colleges that are great fits for them academically, socially, and financially.
LEDA is looking for juniors in high school who are highly motivated, have demonstrated leadership ability, and have succeeded in taking rigorous coursework at their school.
To learn more about LEDA and the eligibility requirements, visit our website and download our flyer and brochure.
Lake Area Tech Visit Days
Click here to learn more about Fall 2018 opportunities at Lake Area Technical Institute.
Upcoming College Visits @ WHS
Stop by the commons during your study/lunch to visit about post-high school opportunities. Click on the logo to access admission information. (Updated Monthly)
Stop by the commons during your study/lunch to visit about post-high school opportunities. Click on the logo to access admission information. (Updated Monthly)
Northern State University
Friday, September 7
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Northeast (NE) Community College
Friday, September 7
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Army ROTC
Tuesday, September 11
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Bethel University
Thursday, September 27
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University of South Dakota
Thursday, September 27
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Please click on these links for more information:
Student Login for Infinite Campus
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High School Registration Coursebook
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SD MyLife - Career & College Planning
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