Young Women in Business Conference - Grades 9-12

According to Iowa State's College of Business, A business degree is your ticket to opportunity. Rise to the top of a large company. Start your own business and make it grow. Work for a nonprofit, or a university, or a government. With a business degree, all that and more are possible. But what is it like to be a business major? Or to work in a particular industry? The College of Business at Iowa State University wants to help you find out.

Young Women in Business is a conference especially for females in grades 9 through 12 and their parents, teachers, and counselors.

• Explore majors in business
• Learn about career opportunities
• Meet and ask questions of business faculty members in each major
• Hear directly from professionals working in each field
• Interact with female business students from Iowa State about their experiences and what they hope to accomplish

Internships? Study abroad? College life? It’s all here. You’ll learn about what to expect throughout your college career. We’ll also give you information about getting accepted into college and how to finance a college degree.

Conference Details

• When: Monday, October 5, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Gerdin Business Building & Memorial Union, ISU (Ames)
• Registration Fee: Early Registration (Before September 21) $15 

 Register HERE!

Save Now, Save Later Giveaway - PARENTS!

Parents, as you know, college is expensive!!! Here is an easy (and FUN) way to enter for a chance to win $1,500 that can be used towards your child's college savings!

Register here by November 30th! 

Updated RAI Core Course List

 Thinking about attending Iowa, Iowa State, or UNI? 

Iowa's three regent universities use the Regent Admission Index (RAI) to determine acceptance!

 

Freshman Admission requirements to Iowa Regent Universities

Admission of freshmen who wish to enroll at any of the Iowa Regent universities is based on the Regent Admission Index (RAI) equation described below. In addition, applicants must meet the minimum high school course requirements for the university they wish to enter.

    (2 x ACT composite score)

+  (1 x percentile high school rank)

+  (20 x high school GPA)

+  (5 x number of years of high school core courses)

    Regent Admission Index

Freshman applicants from Iowa high schools who achieve at least a 245 RAI score and who meet the minimum number of high school courses required by the Regent universities will qualify for automatic admission to any of the three Regent universities.

Course selection is VERY important, find out the RAI core courses offered at Spirit Lake here. 

Join the Jackrabbit Nation - SDSU Senior Day

Senior Day 2015: Ready to discover.

• Academic Majors Fair

• Campus Tour

• On-site Admission

• Senior Day BBQ

• Football Game

Register: sdstate.edu/seniorday 

U.S. Senate Youth Program

The state of Iowa is participating in the U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program is designed to give young Americans a working knowledge of American political life.

Each year two Iowa students have the opportunity to spend a week in Washington, D.C., all expenses paid. In addition, the two Iowa high school representatives each receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Selection of the two Iowa high school representatives is based on the outstanding ability and demonstrated leadership qualities of elected junior and senior high school officers. Any high school junior or senior who serves in an elected or appointed positions for the 2015-2016 school year are invited to apply, examples include: Student government, student council, and civic or educational organizations. 

Check the the timeline within the Application Materials section below for specific due dates. Applicants must take a qualifying examination (specific dates determined by each AEA) on the U.S. Constitution and government. The award recipients are announced in December.

For general information about the program, click here. 

You can find a brochure, the application, and more information/details of the program here. 

Group College Visits Scheduled!

Free transportation being provided for students in grades 9-12 (and parents, if desired) to go on a college visit to the University of Iowa AND Kirkwood Community College on Monday, October 26th! 

If you're interested in attending, please contact me: 712-336-3707 (ext. 1740) or nnelson@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us

University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA 

Kirkwood Community College - Cedar Rapids, IA 

GOLDEN CIRCLE COLLEGE FAIR!

Please consider attending the Golden Circle College Fair in Des Moines on Sept. 27. The Golden Circle College Fair is the largest in Iowa. Last year, 140 colleges, universities and career experts exhibited to more than 2,000 students and family members. Take advantage of this opportunity to speak one-on-one with school representatives from across the country.

Golden Circle College Fair

Iowa Events Center – Hy-Vee Hall

Des Moines

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Get driving directions.

ISU Engineering Visitation Day - SENIORS!

The College of Engineering at ISU has a special day planned for high school seniors as part of their annual Engineers' Week celebration. It is organized and planned entirely by students in the College of Engineering. The week includes guest speakers, a career fair, and various competitions among ISU students as a celebration of the tradition and success of the College of Engineering. 

Senior Visitation Day will be held Thursday, September 24, 2015. This is a day designed for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing an engineer degree at ISU. Students and parents will spend the day touring the campus, learning about engineering programs, and meeting engineering faculty and students. There is no cost for the program, simply a great opportunity to get on campus and get connected with engineering students, faculty and staff! 

Online registration and details can be found at www.engineering.iastate.edu/srvis. Register early, the program will fill up!

Camp I Believe

Lakeshore Center at Okoboji and Gentiva Hospice have partnered together in a one day event called Camp I Believe. 

Camp I Believe  is a FREE day camp for children and teens, ages 7-17, grieving from death of a loved one.

Camp I Believe is a place where children can Heal, Play, and Grow. The focus of the camp is on healing, but as a camp for kids, it's also fun, with variety of outdoor activities, that will take place in a safe, supportive, and caring environment. Three delicious meals will be provided to all campers and volunteers.

Camp I Believe is Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 8:30 am - 7 pm at Lakeshore Center at Okoboji, 1864 Hwy 86, Milford, IA  51351.

Please see camper registration packet here or to learn more, please contact Robin Lock at 712-336-2941 or email robin.lock@gentiva.com.  A packet can also be picked up at Gentiva Hospice, 1370 Lake Street, Spirit Lake, IA  51360.