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Careers, Colleges, Financial Aid

 There are more and more opportunities to gather information online regarding anything from career opportunities to colleges and financial aid. One excellent website is the
Minnesota Career Information Systems website. Their address is: http://mncis.intocareers.org

Other helpful websites with information about two or four year colleges are:

www.iseek.org
www.mnscy.edu
www.mnprivatecolleges.com

Another website that has great information and free college and scholarship searches:

www.fastweb.com

For information about the calculating the cost of college costs visit:

www.getreadyforcollege.org
www.CareersOneStop.org

For site to fill out the Free Application for Financial Aid go to:

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Testing

Students planning to attend a four year college need to take the ACT or SAT. Most of our students choose the ACT, the preferred test for the colleges in the Midwest. Juniors are recommended to test in April or June. The deadline and dates for upcoming tests are:

Check back soon for schedule.

LeRoy-Ostrander's school code is 241-360. You can register on line at http://www.actstudent.org or pick up a pamphlet at the high school office where you can also get practice tests.

LeRoy-Ostrander serves students K-12 with individual and group counseling and classroom opportunities. Stephanie Emmanuel, our social worker, works with many of the students on individual education plans and does weekly character education in the elementary. Stephanie and Judy Orum assist students with schedules, transcripts, and also helps them with career exploration and planning/preparation for post secondary education, work or the military. Do not hesitate to call or email for any questions concerning counselor's items.


Judy Orum    (507) 324-5741 ext. 221      jorum@leroy.k12.mn.us
 
Stephanie Emmanuel      (507) 324-5741 ext. 244
semmanuel@leroy.k12.mn.us
NCAA Registration

Students who are interested in playing in a sport in a Division II or Division 1 college need to register with the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association). There are certain high school requirements that have to be met in order to be certified with the NCAA and to be able to play at the higher level. Check with the guidance office to get a NCAA Guide and information on what high school classes are needed.

County Resources

Need information regarding resources in our counties? Here are links

Mower County - www.co.mower.mn.us

Fillmore County - www.co.fillmore.mn.us

Scholarship Information & Application

There are many post-secondary scholarship opportunities available through various organizations. Click the link below to download a document that lists scholarships currently available. Contact Judy if your student qualifies and would like more information and an application.