Go to the Gustavus Adolphus College website if you are interested in attending. Students applying for admission may choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores, which: 1)reaffirms the College's commitment to evaluating the whole person - not just one number; 2) allows students to report test scores if they feel the scores accurately reflect their academic abilities and potential; and 3) alleviates the pressure of repeatedly taking the ACT/SAT or paying for expensive test-preparation courses.

Go to the ACT web site if you are interested in taking this college enterance exam. The ACT's are widely accepted at most Minnesota colleges and universities. The New Heights School code number is 242-448. Our closest testing center is at Century Community College in White Bear Lake.

Go to the SAT web site if you are interested in taking this college enterance exam. The SAT's are often required for private colleges and universities. The New Heights School code number is 242-448.

There is a practice test available online to prepare for these exams which includes the SAT and ACT.  This test may be a valuable tool, however, it is NOT free and runs around $15.00.

There is also a program called Power Prep at St. Paul Academy and Summit School. Power Prep is a short, effective, and affordable option for test preparation that falls somewhere between an eight-week class and looking for help online the night before the test! It's a four-hour workshop offered the Saturday before the SAT and ACT designed to give kids some test-taking strategies, some anxiety-reducing techniques, familiarity with test format, and boost in self confidence, and it costs only $50.00.

The Honor Academy is a 12-month program where students enter as "interns" for intense, driven, and spiritual growth-inducing activities. They are not only taught matters of faith, but also about leadership, character, and other success-oriented topics.

Check out the Professional Forest Harvester Program website at Vermilion community College in Ely. This is a new one academic year plus summer internship program. The program offers: 1)state of the art simulators from the major producers of forest machinery; 2)emphasis on field trips and hands-on experience with a harvester and forwarder; 3) summer work experience incorporated into the program curriculum; 4)Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness; and 5)marketable skill/job-ready.

Visit the 2008 National Christian College Fairs website. This years fair is located in Minneapolis at the Minnehaha Academy-North Campus Monday, October 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 3100 W. River Road. Come and meet representatives from 40 of the top Christian colleges in North America. The fair also includes a financial aid workshop, which will help families understand the resources available to them.

Visit the Career Training Concepts, Inc. website. These programs are designed and tested to ensure individuals are provided accurate guidance so they can more easily find their proper path in life. They are especially proud to have helped over three million young people make appropriate career and life choices. the National Guard sponsors the senior high portion and conducts the program each Fall here at New Heights school.

Visit the Newgate Education Center website if you are 18 years or older, have a strong interest in the automobile industry and are willing to work hard to learn the skills required. A high school diploma is not necessary and no tuition or fees are charged. The training is individualized, so students proceed at their own pace to learn the skills needed to qualify as a certified auto body technician or auto mechanic. The length of training is between 12-18 months depending upon the program. School hours are 8:00AM to 2:45PM, Monday through Friday.

The FarmHouse Fraternity at the University of Minnesota Saint Paul is again hosting the University of Minnesota Junior Preview Weekend on March 23 and 24, 2007. Aspiring male High School juniors across Minnesota will have an early opportunity to experience life as a college student and explore one of their options for an excellent post secondary education: the University of Minnesota. Junior Preview Weekend offers students the chance to shadow a college undergraduate by sitting in on their choice of six different and unique college courses, touring both campuses including Bailey Hall - the St. Paul Campus' Dorm Hall, and meet with a professor or admissions counselor to answer all of their questions. There will also be many fun and exciting things to do such as Bowling at the Student Center, a trip to the Mall of America and a Gopher Baseball game. Overnight stay, meals and all activities will be provided free to the student. Space is limited so students are encouraged to apply early. Check out the website soon.

Are you interested in a Cabinetmaking career? Consider attending the Minneapolis Community and Technical College(MCTC). A Cabinetmaking Program will prepare you to work with a variety of hardwoods and wood products to produce quality cabinets and furniture that will stand the test of time. Another school in the Twin Cities is the Saint Paul College. They have an excellent program and I should know as I graduated from there many years ago. - Mr. Stahlmann

Are you an advanced student who has taken college level classes either on-line, advanced high school courses,or noncredit adult courses? If so why not get college credit for what you already know. The College-level Examination Program CLEP provides students of any age with the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through a program of exams in undergraduate college courses. For more information click onto their WEB site.

The Wild Earth School offers classes for beginning to advanced woodworkers. Visit this site to see full descriptions of all of their classes, course fees, the class calendar, testimonials of past students, and instructor biographies. Located 30 miles east of St. Paul on a hobby farm, this school is in a very relaxing environment. Classes are small, typically limited to six students so their instructor to student ratio is excellent.