College Resources

Click HERE to request a FHS transcript be sent to your college or university of choice.

Kaplan Test Prep: Has ACT question of the day, pop quizzes, 20-minute quick ACT tests.

Act.org: Has sample ACT test questions for all sections, ACT question of the day, and ACT test taking tips.

Union Test Prep: Has ACT practice tests, online flashcards, and study guides. You can sign up for a free account to save your progress.

Prep Factory: Has ACT pre-quizzes, strategy guides, practice sets, and interactive ACT content lessons. You can sign up for an account for free or study as a guest.

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Upcoming ACT Test Dates at Fridley High School:

• December 11, 2021

• February 12, 2022 (ACT Retake for 12th grade students)

• April 5, 2022

Visit http://www.act.org to register. The school code for Fridley HS is 241612.

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Upcoming ACT Prep Opportunities:

The FHS ACT Prep Course will begin on February 8, 2022. Although many colleges are waiving testing requirements amid COVID-19, ACT scores are a great way to qualify for and receive scholarships. The course will take place twice a week after school until the ACT testing day on April 5, 2022. Through 13 hours of instruction, we will cover subject-specific strategies and content along with tips for how to succeed on a timed test. Register for this awesome opportunity via Campus. Contact your academic dean with questions.

 

"Financial Aid Basics" includes information on completing the FAFSA, costs of going to college, and other financial aid programs that are offered to college students. Access this resource HERE.

https://portal.mncis.intocareers.org/

The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is an Internet-based system that combines a wealth of career, educational and labor market information into one comprehensive, easy-to-use exploration tool.

http://www.mncareerpathways.org/pathways/

We prepare high school students, college students, and working adults to enter the workforce by providing them with both the academic and technical skills needed to be successful. We accomplish this by partnering with business and industry leaders, providing professional development to teachers and faculty, and connecting students to online career and college resources through our connections to local consortia

https://www.edgefactor.com/V5/pages/Welcome.aspx

Website allows students to explore different careers and discusses soft skills for workplace readiness.

"Choosing A College" has two sections. The first section has information on every college in Minnesota that includes a campus profile, freshman admission requirements, estimated full year cost, and financial aid information. The second section includes 2 and 4 year degrees and programs that are offered in Minnesota and what colleges offer those programs/degrees. Access this resource HERE.