Sarah Landin - Student Advisor
Services Provided:
Academic Support
Personal Social Issues
Post High School Planning
Scholarship/Financial Aid Guidance
Dual Credit Coordinator
Email:Sarah.Landin@k12.sd.us
Phone: (605) 256-7706
Lori Christensen - Career Advisor, CTE Teacher and Coordinator
Services Provided:
Coordinates Internships
Academic Support
Post High School Planning
Course Scheduling For All Grades
Scholarship/Financial Aid Guidance
Email: Lori.Christensen@k12.sd.us
Phone: (605) 256-7706
Dual Credit Website
Dual Credit Scholarship Application
All dual credit scholarship applications MUST BE EMAILED to Renae Prostrollo at
renae.prostrollo@k12.sd.us
Dual Credit Scholarship
Help with the fee for dual credit course to any student currently enrolled
50% of the cost of the course to be reimbursed after you complete course with a passing grade of C or higher
REQUIREMENTS:
Board of Regents:
Juniors 24 ACT or 3.5 GPA or top 1/3 of class
Seniors 21 ACT or 3.25 GPA or top 1.2 of class
For English - Must have 18 ACT English
For Math (including Math 102 at MHS) - must have 20 ACT Math
Dual Credit at MHS:
Classes offered "in house":
HIST 151 (SDSU)
BIO 101 (DSU)
CMST 101- Fundamentals of Speech
MATH 114- College Algebra
MATH 105- Technical Math
Students can take up to 9 credits or three dual credit courses in one semester OUTSIDE OF THEIR CLASS SCHEDULE
They can take 1 dual credit course within their class schedule if they take the high school "in house" calls offered at MHS (Bio101, Hist151, Hist152, Math 114, and SPCM 101)
All dual credit courses will be worked on during their study hall, open block, or outside of school.
General Rules for applying to college:
Go to website and find admission requirements
Fill out an application - be aware of deadlines and fees!
If you need a letter of recommendation - ask a coach, teacher, counselor, advisor, etc. Choose someone who knows about YOU!
Submit, and fill out a transcript request
SCHOLARSHIPS DOCUMENTS
Click Here-Check Regularly- new scholarships being added daily and deadlines are approaching
Check the institution's website to see if there is another application for scholarships to fill out or if it is included in your general application
Local scholarships ONLY for MHS students. Application period is March/April
DUAL CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Refer to the Dual Credit section for this application
Provides a quick-reference to South Dakota school scholarships
FASTWEB- SCHOLARSHIP FINDER
Specific scholarships for South Dakotan's
SOUTH DAKOTA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP | BUILD DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIP |
DAKOTA CORPS SCHOLARSHIP | OTHER SCHOLARSHIP SITES |
FAFSA Application
Accepted beginning October 1st, 2022
Financial Aid Night Presentation
Helpful Tools:
Register at www.act.org
Phone: (319) 337-1270
If you are struggling financially, please see Mrs. Landin or Mrs. Christensen in the Counseling Office to see if you qualify for a fee waiver
Madison HS School Code: 420-805
TEST DATES 2022-2023
TEST PREP
CLICK HERE for Test Dates
Paper/Pencil practice tests in the counseling office
SDMyLife- Log in and click "Method Test Prep"
SAT Website
www.collegeboard.org/sat
TEST DATES 2022-2023
TEST PREP
PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT/NMSQT Website
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
TEST DATE AT MHS
REGISTRATION
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
8:00am - 12:00pm
This test is for 10th and 11th Graders ONLY
Register in the counseling office
Last day to register is September 13, 2022
The cost is $16.00 for the test
ASVAB
ASVAB Website
www.asvabprogram.com
TEST DATE AT MHS
WHAT IS IT?
October 26, 2022 at 8:10am
Let Mrs. Landin or Mrs. Christensen know if you want to be added to the list of testers for the ASVAB
ASVAB helps you figure out what you're good at, what is important to you, and the jobs that match your skills and interests. It is also the military entrance exam.
CAREERS
SDMyLife
Matchmaker
Contact Mrs. Landin or Mrs. Christensen if you want help.
SD Department of Labor Career Interest Survey
US Department of Labor Career One Stop
Find "good fit" careers; www.careeronestop.org
Does your career have a good outlook?
One on One advising available!
MAJORS AND SCHOOLS
SDMyLife: Log into SDMyLife as stated in the "Careers" section. Click on "Education", search for majors of interest and for schools of interest
Create a free account using MyMajors.com (Click Link). Take this free assessment to find your best fit Major laid out in a personalized report for you. Find schools that are also a good fit.
Use College Navigator to compare schools of interest and average cost: nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
What school has the best-rated program for my major, best graduation rates, and a high campus life rating?
Find out where you should be attending to get the best education possible!