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college and career readiness
college and career readiness
The Park Center Senior High School Career Resource Center is committed to helping ALL students navigate the pathways available after high school. We offer many ways for students to get help and connect with options.
Advisory: All PCSH students are required to attend and participate in Advisory activities. These activities help guide students through the decision-making process as they plan for life after high school.
MCIS: Park Center Senior High School subscribes to the Minnesota Career Information System. Students use Clever to login to the MCIS. Go to the Advisory page for more information.
The Minnesota Career Information System is a comprehensive site to perform research on:
Careers, college majors
Colleges, admission guidelines/standards
Financial aid, how to pay for college
Test preparation (ASVAB, ACT, SAT, Accuplacer)
Career speakers are scheduled throughout the school year for students interested in learning more about a particular occupation or career field. Many times, these speakers are graduates of OSH or parents of current/former OSH students. All career speaker sessions are posted on the PC CRC Calendar.
College Campus Visits are scheduled in partnership with local organizations and schools to provide students an opportunity to visit various colleges and learning more about student life and the college campus. All college campus field trips are posted on the PC CRC Calendar.
Mini Sessions are short classes for students interested in learning more about college and career readiness (how to ensure you are ready for your life after high school plans). These mini sessions are scheduled throughout the year for students by either grade level or by topic. All upcoming Mini Sessions are posted on the PC CRC Calendar.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REPS
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REPS
College Admissions Representatives are scheduled throughout the school year for students interested in learning more about a particular college or university. The College Reps share information about programs and degrees, student resources and clubs, college life and the campus, and can answer all your questions!
Student MUST sign-up in advance to meet with a College Admissions Rep. Click on or scan the QR to see a list of upcoming visits and to sign up.
College visits
College visits
The PC CRC schedules high school college visits for students who are interested in learning more about a particular college and touring the campus. Students must complete a field trip permission form and sign up in the CRC.
Students enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program at Hennepin Technical College learn with hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities and labs.
College admission tests
College admission tests
College admission testing is encouraged for all junior students at Park Center Senior High School. ALL juniors a Park Center take the ACT during school hours for FREE. However, some choose to take the SAT. All colleges nationwide will accept either exam for admission purposes. To determine which test would be most suitable for your student, StudyPoint provides a visual comparison: ACT vs SAT The CRC can also answer questions about which exam might be the best for you or your student.
To register for the ACT, you must create an account at www.actstudent.org
To register for the SAT, you must create an account at https://sat.collegeboard.org/register
Students who begin their postsecondary education at a community college may be required to pass a placement exam, such as the Accuplacer, to begin taking college-level courses. Practice questions can be found here: Accuplacer Practice Questions
College for Students with Disabilities
College for Students with Disabilities
A guide for Students, Families and Educators (from Maryville University)
A guide for Students, Families and Educators (from Maryville University)
Planning for college can be a stressful time and finding specific information about college for students with disabilities is sometimes hard to find. This guide can be helpful in planning. If you have questions, visit the CRC.
College for Students with Disabilities: a guide for students, families and educators
Choosing a college videos
Choosing a college videos
MN Office of Higher Education
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