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Thinking of going to college but not sure where to go? Please connect with a college admissions representative throughout the year to learn more. Click on the image to find out how to connect with your favorite college.
Once you've applied to college, you will need to send your high school transcript. You will do that through Parchment. Click on the Parchment image and follow the steps. Start by setting up an account if you haven't already. Have you taken the ACT test yet or do you want to take it again? Click on the ACT mage to find out more information about test dates and how to register. |
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This is a great place to start when planning for college. The mission of ICAN is to help prepare students for future success. ICAN will walk you trough the process, step by step. Click on the image to learn more!
Big Future is a service through College Board that helps students find colleges, explore programs, learn how to pay for school, understand admission requirements, and much much much more. This a tool that our team uses when working with students. RAI (Regent Admission Index) provides students with a score based on their high school GPA, Class Rank, ACT score, and RAI approved core courses. Students will use then when applying to the University of Iowa, UNI, and Iowa State. The Common App presents you with the opportunity to search from nearly 700 schools (private, public, large and small), and apply to all of your favorites with 1 application. Click on the image to get started with your application. |
High School DCSD students have access to an individualized Kuder Navigator account. This can be accessed by clicking on the Kuder Navigator Image and logging into Clever (same username and password as your school laptop login). This tool is used throughout the year to help students identify careers that match their interests, skills, and values. Start by taking the quick assessments and see where you end up!
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Career Learning Link has been restructured to College and Career Connection and the College’s admission representatives and success coaches will now be titled College and Career Coaches. In the new program, as with Career Learning Link, high school juniors and seniors can participate in business tours, work-based learning activities, job shadowing and mentoring to explore possible careers. Click on the image to learn more.
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Stop in the counseling office to complete a College/Career Coaching application to be connected to a coach who can help you discover work-based learning experiences.
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Registered Apprenticeship Programs is a "learn and earn" opportunity where you can be trained in a trade while earning money. There are many opportunities available in Iowa are the surrounding areas. Click on the image to learn which program is right for you.
Hempstead is lucky to have Kelly Cooper and Boyd Card from Iowa Tech Works to support students wanting to go into the Auto Diesel, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction or Pre-Engineering fields. Students can fill out an application in the counseling office to get connected with either Kelly or Boyd and learn about job shadows, courses to take and apprenticeship programs. |