Welcome to the College & Career Center
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The College and Career Center at LSHS is designed to provide students and families with the resources, guidance, and support needed to make informed decisions as students transition from high school into college, a trade or vocational school, the military or a career path.
The transition from high school to higher education or the workforce can be both exciting and daunting, and we are here to simplify the process, answer your questions, and offer guidance for your next steps!
Amy Juaire
Lakeville South High School
College & Career Center - Room B300-A
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m
952-232-3489
Students have Access to the Following:
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College Entrance Exams and Preparation
Most four-year colleges in Minnesota require that students be in the upper half of their graduating class and perform satisfactorily on an entrance test such as the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Learn more about these two important exams, how to register to take them, and about preparation classes, tools and resources.
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College Resources / College & Career Visits
Find valuable resources to help you search for a college to attend after high school. You can also check out the schedule of college and career representatives who visit our school to share more about their schools and career fields to help you decide your post-secondary path.
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High School Testing
There are several exams or testing that high school students will take throughout their time at Lakeville South High School. Some are optional, others are mandated by the State or Federal governments.
Lakeville South offers the following:
- AP® - Advanced Placement
- ACT
- ASVAB
- MCA
- MTAS
- PSAT
To learn more about each of these exams and when they are taken, please visit High School Testing located in the Academics section.
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Letters of Recommendation
Fill out a Request for Letter of Recommendation Form at least two weeks before the due date and give it to the individual writing your letter. Forms are available in Student Services as you enter from the Commons. The information you provide on this form will help them write their letter of recommendation.
Letter of Recommendation information is provided on the Scholarships & Awards page.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
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Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO)
Postsecondary Enrollment Options is a program that allows 10th, 11th and 12th-grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level, nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions.
Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the chosen postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses.
Visit our PSEO page for more information and talk with your Dean of Students to see if you are a good candidate, works with your schedule and necessary graduation requirements.
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Scholarships & Awards
Scholarships are grants or monetary awards that can support a student's education after high school. They are awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement. This Scholarships & Awards page details how to submit scholarship applications to the LSHS Career Center for submission. This page also includes a list of scholarships available for student applicants.
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Senior Job Shadow Assignment
As a component of the Career Portfolio, the job shadow is a required activity for graduation from Lakeville Area Schools. A job shadow is a structured career activity where a student follows an employee at a company location to learn about a particular occupation or industry. The purpose of job shadowing is to help students explore a range of career options.
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Student Job Opportunities
Please visit our webpage dedicated to assisting students with finding employment in the surrounding area, whether while in school or as if they choose a direct path for a post secondary career.
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Transcripts for College
Transcripts for college are ordered directly through Parchment. Students will use this online account throughout the college application process and beyond.
If you have problems, then see Angie Beschorner in Student Services.
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College Application Process
College & Career Visitors Schedule for Lakeville South
MCIS (Minnesota Career Information System)
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The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is one of the most common tools students will use for their college and career planning. MCIS is a comprehensive, internet-based platform that combines a wealth of career and education information into one, easy-to-use exploration tool. MCIS is an excellent tool to use for post-secondary planning and each Lakeville student has their own account. Students can use MCIS for test prep, exploring possible career paths using interest inventories, post secondary options through school sort, finding majors, finding scholarships, planning and so much more!
This is free to use even after high school as long as the school continues using MCIS and the student's account has been active within the past four years.
How to Log-in to MCIS
- Go to the MCIS portal
- Click "Log in with Clever"
- Type in "Lakeville South" under Search for your school and select it.
- Click on "Log in with Google."
- Students can now use enter their school email username and password to log-in.
Why Use MCIS?
State law requires every student to have a post-secondary plan. MCIS will help students create that plan. Each student will create a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) in 9th grade during Opportunities Day. Within the PLP, students will:
- Determine skills and interests
- Explore careers
- Search for colleges and training options
- Create an education and career plan
- Keep a record of school activities, extra-curricular activities and work experience.
Research shows that students who have an education and career plan are:
- More likely to graduate from high school and attend college or other post-secondary training
- More motivated to succeed in college and other types of training and in the workplace
- Score higher on standardized achievement tests
- Have better attendance and fewer discipline problems
There are two very popular areas in MCIS with LSHS students. The first would be the customization features that SCHOOL SORT allows to help find schools throughout the country that best fit their personal preferences and plans with searching for college options. The other search module that is also very helpful, and students wish they had found sooner, is the FINANCIAL AID SORT. This helps pull out scholarship opportunities from a national database that are a possible match with the individual's particular background, major of study, hobbies, etc.... Please contact Julie Peterson if you have any other questions on either of these or would be looking for additional assistance with MCIS or post secondary planning.
News and Events
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University, College, Military or Career Reps - Please schedule a 30-minute visit using RepVisits.
Students - Please see calendar below at bottom of page (switch to AGENDA mode for best view).