Juniors - PSAT TEST - Sign Up Now

What:  PSAT/NMSQT Test

Who: Open to any junior

When:  October 14th

The PSAT/NMSQT is a great way to preview and practice for the SAT. It will test the same skills and knowledge as the SAT. When you get your test results, connect your College Board and Khan Academy®accounts to get free personalized SAT study recommendations.

In addition, when you take the PSAT/NMSQT, you’re automatically screened for the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.

There are only 35 spots available. You can sign up with Mrs. Placher in the guidance office. The test will cost $17.00. Checks can be made out to IVC. Payment must be received before test day. We will test on October 14th, 2020 at 8:00 am.

How The Coronavirus Has Upended College Admissions

 The coronavirus has certainly wreaked havoc to this year's college admissions process.  This story appeared on NPR recently.  It details the situation very well with a well rounded explanation and tips for parents and students. Available as a 7 minute audio clip or article.

NPR Story on Admissions

Welcome to Parchment - What is it?

Parchment is the electronic transcript site that makes sending transcripts simple. It is completely free for all students currently in high school. The best part...it takes about 2 minutes to go on the site and request a transcript. The counselors then click an approve button and the colleges have the transcript. It is the only way that transcripts will be sent to colleges, universities, NCAA, etc.

Reminder to seniors: You must register using the email that was sent to your school email from Parchment. Registration takes about 5-10 minutes but will only need to be done once. After you are registered, ordering transcripts couldn't be simpler.

Note to Parents: The student must sign up for Parchment using the link to his/her school email address. Any accounts using other email addresses will not work because the account will not be properly linked to our school. Please encourage the students to set up the account as soon as possible. It is the only way transcripts will be sent.

Meet The Counseling Department

Mrs. Placher - This is Mrs. Placher's 5th year running the show in the Counseling Department.  She is the Admissions Director, Registrar, Administrative Assistant, and more.  She basically is in charge of everything, lol. When in doubt, ask Mrs. Placher.  Fun fact...The Placher family recently got another puppy, named Hazel. Also, her son Gunnar just enlisted in the Army.

Mr. Kosinski - Mr. K is the counselor for students whose last name begins with the letters A-K.  This is his 20th year at IVC, making him old.  He is in charge of all of the retreats. Hopefully we will be having some this year. He also takes a group of students to Michigan each summer to work on a Native American Reservation. Fun fact...Mr. K's daughter Becky recently got engaged.

Mrs. Davis - Mrs. Davis is the counselor for students whose last name begins with the letters L-Z.  This is her 8th year at IVC.  She is an IVC alumnus, class of 2006.  While not at IVC, she spends most of her time loving on her puppy (even though he's 5) and 14 month old son James.  Fun fact...she has the soul of a 90 year old lady. She enjoys crocheting, crossword puzzles, and Murder She Wrote.

Ms. Lee - Ms. Lee is the counselor for students with IEPs and 504s. This is also her 8th year at IVC.  She lives in the tiny town of Manito, but we won't hold that against her.  She is a huge fan of positive energy.  Her 3 1/2 yr old twins, Georgia and Avery, are absolutely adorable.  Fun fact...Ms. Lee has her own YouTube Show, Angie's Action Kitchen. 

Welcome to the School Year

As odd as this school year is going to be, we are so happy to see everyone back!! Things will look a little difference in the Guidance Department. Many of the assemblies and parent nights will have to be virtual. Thankfully we will still be able to do some in person.  We will be making a commitment this year to getting all of the typical information out to students and parents in a variety of ways such as emails, videos, this blog and others.  

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you are needing information about anything.