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. If you would like a little assistance preparing for this test enter their site and click on “Test Prep”. This site has free sample test questions, tips, and preparations. They also offer an on-line preparation for around $20.00.

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.

You might ask: What is the difference between the ACT and the SAT? Admissions officers and educators often describe the difference between SAT and ACT in these terms: the ACT is a content-based test, whereas the SAT tests critical thinking and problem solving. This perception is one reason many educators (off the record) express a preference for the ACT--because they believe that the ACT is closer to testing the "core curriculum" taught in most school classrooms. In fact, this contrast isn't exactly watertight. Many questions on the ACT test critical thinking, and there is a predictable range of material that's tested on the SAT. But the SAT and ACT reward different attributes, so performing well on each test can boil down to what kind of test taker you are. Here are some of the factors that make the SAT and ACT very different breeds: • The ACT includes a science reasoning test; the SAT does not. • The ACT math section includes trigonometry. • The SAT tests vocabulary much more than the ACT. • The SAT is not entirely multiple choice. • The SAT has a guessing penalty; the ACT does not. • The ACT tests English grammar; the SAT does not. Remember, both the SAT and ACT are important parts of your application, but they're only one of several factors--from your courses and grades to recommendations and your personal statement--that colleges consider. Enter this site to see other differences and considerations before you enroll.

There is a practice test available online to prepare for these exams which includes the SAT, ACT and the Accuplacer required at Century College.  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.

Go to the Sylvan Learning web site if you are interested in taking either the ACT or SAT Test Prep programs. Sylvan's preparation courses provides personalized instruction in a small group setting. From timed practice tests to proven test-taking strategies and techniques. See Mr. Stahlmann for details on how to get a $100 discount.

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 2009 National Christian College Fairs website. This years fair is located in Minneapolis at the Minnehaha Academy-North Campus Monday, October 19 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.

The Christian Connector provides a free Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Students can simply log on the the WEB site to request information and automatically be entered in the scholarship drawing.