1. College Entrance Tests

2. FAFSA Workshop Dates October 5 November 17 February 28
OHS Room 213 Computer Lab
5-8PM
November 17
8-10AM & 5-7PM
February 28
5-7PM
BRING
Parents
Parents 2015 Income Taxes
Your 2015 Income Taxes/W2

3. IHCC Winter Term See your counselor ASAP
Day classes depend on your current schedule
Online classes fill fast
Arts & Science classes are dependent on proficiency
Registration begins October 20
Online and Evening classes begin November 17
Day classes begin November 21

4. Senior College Visit Days
October 11 – ISU (Ames) & Grandview (Des Moines)
October 17 – Simpson (Indianola) & DMACC (Ankeny)
EOC paperwork must be returned by this Friday to participate
Depart OHS at 7:00AM, return 4:00PM

5. IHCC College Fair Don’t want to attend IHCC but don’t know where?
Over 30 college representatives will be on IHCC campus to answer questions and provide materials
October 12
Meet in the cafeteria 8:50AM, return at 11:00AM

6. IHCC SR Day Thursday, October 27 Meet in the cafeteria at 8:50AM
Lunch will be served on campus
Transportation provided
Attend sessions to learn about 4 programs

7. IHCC Application Day Last Application Day October 31
Meet in the cafeteria 8:15, return by lunch
Bennett Student Services – One Stop, Registrar, Academic Advising, Bookstore
Rosenman Video Conferencing Training Center – ICN
Rural Health Education Center Tour
Advanced Technology Center Tour
SUCCESS Center Tour – Complete your Application
EOC Office
Dorm Tour
Hellyer Student Life Center Tour
Information about Athletics and Clubs/Organizations

8. Health Career Fair November 10 OHS Cafeteria, 5:30 – 7:30PM
Supper provided
Wide variety of different occupations/different educational levels
Your opportunity to hear their stories, listen about jobs, and ask questions

9. Do I need to Take a College Entrance Test???
College or University Type
Required Test
4 Year
ACT or SAT
2 Year Community College or
Career Technical Schools
Test may not be required.
ACT or Compass/Accuplacer may be required for some programs.
IHCC requires test scores for Health Science Programs.
See Admissions page for requirements.
Scholarships
Some may require ACT/SAT scores.

10. ACT/SAT Test Schedule Limited Fee Waivers are available for all tests for eligible Juniors and Seniors who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program Please see Mrs. McKinnon, Registrar in the Guidance Office
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Fee Required
ACT OHS Test Center Code=175640; $42.50/$58.50 (essay)
October 22
September 16
September 30
December 10
November 4
November 18
February 11
January 13
January 20
April 8
March 3
March 17
June IHCC
May 5
May 19
SAT Test Center Code=16190; $45/$57 (essay)
November 5
October 7
October 25
December 3
November 3
November 22
January 21
December 21
January 10
March 11
February 10
February 28
May 6
April 7
April 25

13. Test Preparation Options
ACT Test Preparation class at OHS each fall semester open to students in grades
Students can enroll in a free, online Plato course to prepare for the ACT or SAT. This is a self-paced, online program. See your guidance counselor to register.
Khan Academy
ACT advertises ACT Online Prep, ACT Kaplan Online Prep Live, The Official ACT Prep Guide, Practice questions, free Study Guides
Both and have study resources on their websites.

14. What to bring on Test Day
A printed copy of your admission ticket
An accepted form of photo identification
Sharpened soft lead No. 2 pencils with good erasers
A watch to pace yourself (turn off alarms)
A permitted calculator for the math test

15. ACT vs New SAT

16. New SAT vs ACT NEW SAT ACT Total time 3 Hrs. 2 Hrs. 55 Min.
Total Questions
154
215
Scale
1-36
Reading
52 questions
65 minutes
40 questions
35 minutes
Math
No calculator
20 questions
25 minutes
With calculator
38 questions
55 minutes
60 questions
60 minutes
Writing and Language (SAT)
English (ACT)
44 questions
75 questions
45 minutes
Science
Essay
Optional
1 prompt
50 minutes
40 minutes

17. IHCC Compass (phasing test out this year)
IHCC Campus, Trustee Hall
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:15AM – 4:45PM
Tuesday 7:15AM – 9:00PM
No appointment necessary
FREE
Must know SSN and have a picture ID
Self paced, untimed, online test, allow 2 hours
Can use a calculator
Tests reading, writing, math

18. IHCC ACCUPLACER Tests your knowledge in math, reading, and writing
Identifies your strengths and needs in each subject area
Test questions based on responses to each question already answered
Online, untimed, used for course placement and program cut scores
3 times within a calendar year, with a minimum of 2 weeks between each exam
First 2 attempts are free, 3rd attempt has $20 fee
Will be administered at OHS during 2nd semester