Mr. Axt

Graduation is quickly approaching! Most local scholarships are due this month. I highly encourage all seniors to apply for all of the local scholarships. Local scholarships and applications can be accessed at www.prephq.com/?id=morrill. Be sure to return any supplementaryh materials requested by colleges, i.e. housing contracts, i.e. housing contracts, medical forms, deposits, roommate preference.

Juniors

Prepare to take the ACT test in April. We have a free ACT test preparation tool that will allow students to take practice tests and give them tips to achieve a better score. Students can access this tool from home or at school. Students need to see Mr. Axt for instructions to use the ACT software. Begin looking at careers and schedule college visits for this summer and next fall. Students can create a free account at www.nebraskacareerconnections.org and begin to explore different careers and schools.

How can I go about deciding what to do after high school?

Begin by asking yourself some questions.

• What do I know about the opportunities available to me?
• Have I explored a lot of different sources of information about education, careers, and self-development?
• Have I figured out what I believe in, what I value, what's important to me?
• Have I talked to my parents, counselor, and friends, and sorted through my ideas and dreams?
• Do I have a clear picture of my own skills, talent, achievements and special qualities?
  
  Remember, advice is just that, no more. You have to make the decisions.
• Any decision you make, you can change.
• You can change your mind no matter what you decide.
• You are not locked into any of your decisions.
  
  Do not make up your mind until you have sorted through all the options. The most popular options are college, vo-tech, the military, marriage, employment, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and taking a year off between high school and some form of postsecondary education.
  
  There are thousand of colleges, universities, vocational, and technical schools in the United States.
  
  
  Where to find the answers?
• Catalogs, but read them critically. Many of them are written like travel brochures.
• Sometimes it helps to draw up a list of questions and fil in the blanks as you read along.
• If you do your completed sheets, they can be used for comparison.
• Visit the school.
• Sit in on classes or meet some faculty members.
• Talk to current students.
• Stay overnight in the dorm.
• Get on campus newspaper. It can give clue to campus activities.
  
  If impossible to visit the school:
• Ask for names of recent graduates who live in your area.
• Arrange to talk to current students home on vacation.
• Ask college if they have a video tape/DVD available.
  
  If the school requires an interview, do not forget it is an opportunity for you to ask questions. Browse the school website. Most schools have information online.