College and Career Resource Center (CCRC)

The CCRC is located in Room 1017. It is dedicated to helping all students with college, post secondary options, and career planning. Our mission is to provide individual help for ANY student to prepare for college and to prepare for life after high school. Specifically, we will help students complete Xello Personal Learning Plans, identify and fill out scholarships, complete college applications, give students financial aid information, register students for college entrance exams and help students develop vocational plans for their futures. We have a strong record of accomplishment in helping students with scholarships. The following events are planned by the Counselors at Johnson High School:

Family Scholarship Night/Financial Aid Night

Scholarship directors and experts will explain and help parents and students identify scholarships they are eligible for. Financial aid experts will help parents and students fill out the FAFSA and MN Dream Act and learn about the financial aid process.

College Application Workshops

These after school workshops will be offered throughout the year. Counselors will assist students in the completion of college application materials. Students who have a hardship paying for a college application should discuss this with their counselor and may qualify for a fee waiver.

College and Scholarship Essay Panel

Rising seniors interact with professionals from various colleges and scholarship organizations as well as student scholarship recipients as they start working on their college and scholarship essays.

ACT Registration Workshops and Test Prep

Stop by the CCRC for assistance in signing up for an ACT test. 

Accuplacer Testing

This test is for students applying to a two-year college. Students can sign up for the test in the CCRC.

ACT and SAT Tests:

These college entrance tests are taken by students who intend to enroll in a four-year college. The ACT test should be taken in February, April or June of a student’s junior year. September or October of the senior year is the last time to take the ACT test and still receive results before most college application deadlines occur. 

MNACC College Fair:

Representatives of upper Midwest colleges, universities, technical colleges and vocational schools will be available to students and parents in a College Fair, held at Johnson High School.

Career and Opportunities Fair: 

Representatives from vairous employers, certified apprenticeship programs (trades), volunteer organizations and community groups will be available for student questions and education.

College Representatives:

Representatives of colleges, universities, technical colleges, military branches and private vocational schools schedule visits at our high school. Interested students may sign up in the CCRC.

College Visits:

Students are encouraged to visit colleges and technical schools to explore higher education opportunities. Visits are planned throughout the school year and students are encouraged to apply if interested. Parental permission is required for visits scheduled during the school day.

National College Fair:

The NACAC College Fair is held in the fall at the Minneapolis Convention Center and all juniors and seniors are invited to attend. Colleges, universities, and technical colleges from all over the country are represented there.

Financial Aid Applications:

Applications for financial aid are available in the CCRC and online beginning in October. 

PSAT:

PSAT: This national test, given in October to 11th  grade students, acts as a screening for the National Merit Scholarships. If interested please talk to Assistant Principal, Megan Peterson.

Scholarships: 

Scholarship information is shared with students and workshops are held to help students apply. 

More College Access Programs

• College Possible

College Possible is a nonprofit organization in the Twin Cities that is dedicated to helping low-income high school students in the 11th and 12th prepare for and earn admission to college. College Possible identifies students with the motivation and potential for college, and then provides them with (1) ACT test preparation; (2) intensive guidance in preparing college applications; and (3) help in obtaining financial aid and (4) guidance in transition to college. Since its founding in 2000, College Possible has succeeded in helping 95% of its students earn admission to college. 

• Educational Talent Search

Talent Search identifies qualified students with potential for higher education and encourages them to complete secondary school and undertake a program of post-secondary education. The program focuses on the availability of student financial assistance and provides support in the areas of personal/social development, educational achievement, and career exploration. 

• Upward Bound

The Upward Bound/TRIO Program at Century College is designed to assist high school students who want to explore colleges. This year-round enrichment program helps to prepare students for college through:

• Tutoring and academic skill building

• Social and cultural activities

• College and career awareness

• Personal and academic advising

Students accepted into the program must be from limited–income families or whose parents have not completed four-year college degrees.