Schedules & Start Times

For a list of attending the Christian College Fair, click here.

Groves Academy 17th Annual LD/LDHD College and Post-Secondary Opportunities Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, 6-8:30pm, DoubleTree Hotel, St. Louis Park, https://www.grovesacademy.org/events/community-events/college-fair/ 

“Geared exclusively toward students who have learning disabilities or attention disorders, this is the only college fair of its kind in Minnesota and the five-state area. Representatives from 40+ schools and organizations will be in attendance. The event is free and open to the public.”

University of California System Information Session and Mini College Fair, held at Breck School.  Representatives from four University of California admissions offices will share info about the UC system, offer application insights, and pass along more details about their respective UC campuses.  Following the presentation, reps from UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Cruz will host a mini college fair.

Please RSVP to https://apply.admissions.uci.edu/register/UCnight-msp2018 

• 9:00am-Noon (Chan HS does not provide transportation to the morning fair, but students may be excused to attend with own transportation)

Students: make it easier at the Fair! Register your information prior to the fair and print a bar code.  The bar code can be quickly scanned by the colleges you are interested in, freeing up time for conversation and saving the tedious work of completing individual colleges.  To pre-enter you information, you have two options:

https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college-fairs/minnesota-national-college-fair/

http://www.gotocollegefairs.com

PLEASE NOTE: The National College Fair is also on Oct. 24 from 9am-noon & 5-8pm (free bus available from Chan HS to evening session; details on Oct. 24 calendar or click here for Bus Permission Form.

• ACT test, arrive no later than 7:45am for an 8:00am start time
• Bring your admission ticket, current photo ID, #2 pencils (not mechanical), approved calculator with fresh batteries, a snack for break
• Registration deadline was Sept. 28 for this test

1. Students can check out ACT Test Prep books from the CRC.
2. Minnesota Career Information System: students login with their personal “MyCIS” information (or create an account if a new user), mncis.intocareers.org . Hover over the “My Portfolio” tab, and then click on “College Entrance/GED/ASVAB Test” to access up to 3 full-length practice tests as well as a self-paced online ACT Prep Course (also available: “Advanced Academic Tests” for AP/SAT Subject Tests/Graduate Level tests)
3. District 112 Community Education regularly offers ACT Prep Options – two District teachers regularly offer a Prep Class. Check the Community Education Brochure under “Academic Enrichment – High School”, ce4all.org, or call 952-556-6400.  Private Tutoring is also offered through Community Ed as available – call 952-556-6194.
4. Learning Express Library: Free practice, but need to sign in with a library card and pin, https://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome
5. There are many independent test prep companies in the area, but the District is not in a position to recommend or endorse any particular option.
6. From ACT: “Your coursework already prepares you to take the ACT—but additional practice can help you be ready to do your best.”  For more information about test practice from ACT, visit http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html – “ACT Academy” is free; other options are fee based.  The ACT website offers helpful testing information, tips, guides, etc.