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What to expect at Upper Iowa University Upper Iowa University is Iowa’s largest private, independent not-for-profit university providing qua lity education with multi-faceted learning opportunities through undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership opportunities to about 6,200 students – nationally and internationally – at its residential Fayette campus, through learning centers worldwide and through distance education programs. What can a student expect at Upper Iowa University? Upper Iowa offers a rich academic and campus life, including:

• Student to faculty ratio of 13:1 – this allows for more one-on-one attention with faculty and all the help you need to succeed to prepare you for your future. Our average class size is 24.

• Modified semester schedule - two 8-week terms per semester and an optional 3-week May term. The 8-week format allows most students to concentrate on two courses at a time, while still maintaining full-time status. UIU offers more than 40 majors.

• Enhanced student learning – A modern, high-performance green Liberal Arts building was built in 2010, as well as suite-style housing for students designed to provide safety and independence while helping to accommodate growing enrollment. To offer students a splendid environment in which to eat, relax and socialize, a new Student Center opened in 2011. More suite-style housing is expected to be ready this fall, and ground-breaking for a new Division of Science and Mathematics building is slated for Spring 2013.

UIU is investing $100 million university-wide projects, which so far includes five new buildings on the residential campus, as well as major renovation of the football stadium into the state-of-the-art Ha rms- Eischeid Stadium – it’s never been a better time to be a Peacock! UIU has competitive tuition and an aggressive approach to financial aid. Nearly every undergraduate student on campus who is eligible, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), receives financial assistance. UIU offers a variety of endowed, institutional and athletic scholarships and works to increase the amount of scholarship money available. For example, Team Peacock has raised more than $1.4 million, surpassing its goal. This team of alumni, students, staff and faculty donate money themselves and raise funds by participating in RAGBRAI each summer. The result of the University’s emphasis on increasing affordability is that UIU students, on average, gr aduate with less debt from the Fayette campus than most other students in Iowa. This year, Upper Iowa University celebrates its 155th anniversary. UIU combines the best of traditio n with incredible new experiences for learning and living. . Experience for yourself all that UIU is a nd what it can bring to your life – Seeing IS Believing! Schedule your visit* to the Upper Iowa University campus during the 155th anniversary celebration of UIU, and we’ll send your customized travel itinerary and gift pack. For all the details about the new UIU and the 155th Anniversary visit experience, go to www.uiu.edu/ thenewuiu . Register for your campus visit online or contact us at 800-553-4150 or [email protected]. About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergradua te and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to about 6,200 students—nationally and inte rnationally— at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovato r in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and indep endent study.

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WWW.UIU.EDU/THENEWUIUWWW.UIU.EDU/THENEWUIU

And we’ll help pay your way to campus for a visit!Join us in celebrating our 155th anniversary, and UIU will treat you to a great visit experience.

We’ll pay for one night in the hotel for you and your parent/guardian.

We’ll send you a gas card based on your mileage to campus.

And we’ll customize your visit to give you a sense of what life would really be like for as an Upper Iowa University student.

SEEING IS BELIEVINGYOU HAVE TO SEE THE NEW

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY TO BELIEVE IT!

SEEING IS BELIEVINGOU HAVE TO SEE THE NEW

Schedule your customized campus visit online or call 800-553-4150.

rUIU

Visit www.uiu.edu/thenewuiu for all the details.

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Ellsworth student success rate is impressive!

What are you looking for in a college? You may or may not have a degree program in mind, but for most students graduating and/or transferring credits are at the top of the list. You need to know that CNNMoney.com has ranked Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls as having the 19th highest student success rate (graduation rate + transfer rate) in the entire nation. That means Ellsworth is better able to help you meet that goal than 1,646 of the 1,665 community colleges in the country! Need to know more? According to the Iowa College Student Aid Commission, ECC students graduate with a lower average student debt load than students at any other Iowa college, public or private. That’s because ECC and the Ellsworth College Foundation offer one of the most generous scholarship programs in the Midwest. You can compare tuition and fees at various colleges, but until you’ve applied for admission and scholarships, you don’t have the complete picture. Want to earn a degree and be ready for the workforce in two years or less? ECC offers one- year and two-year degree programs in Accounting, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Animal Science, Apparel Merchandising, Biotechnology, Computer Applications in Business, Conservation Technology, Construction Technology, Criminal Justice, Equine Management, Farm Management, Marketing, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Practitioner, Merchandising & Retail Management, Nursing (Practical & Associate Degree), Precision Agriculture, Renewable Energy Technology, and Swine Management.

If you know you’ll need a bachelor’s degree or higher for your career, it makes sense to start at Ellsworth Community College. With nearly 80 degree programs, more than 70 percent of ECC students transfer their credits to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree. One reason so many students choose to start their college experience at Ellsworth is because ECC has dual enrollment agreements with the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, and Iowa State University. That means when you enroll at ECC, you can also be enrolled at one of the Regent universities at the same time. Dual enrollment gives ECC students access to academic advising, library resources, athletic events, and all the other amenities of the state universities. At ECC it’s not just about transferability of courses, it’s about the quality of our instruction. Our nursing graduates have a 100% passing rate on their state board exams (compared to a state average of 84%). Our equestrian program is currently ranked second in the nation by HorseSchool.com. ECC’s agriculture program was recently named as one of six outstanding ag education programs nationwide by the National Association of Agricultural Educators. And there are lots of equally good things to say about ALL of our degree programs! Seeing is believing, so ECC offers Panther Preview Days for prospective students. For Panther Preview dates/times or to reserve a space for yourself and a parent or friend, contact the ECC Admissions Office at 641-648-4611 or 800-322-9235 or e-mail [email protected] . There’s more information online at www.EllsworthCollege.com .

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CNNMoney.com has ranked Ellsworth Community College

as having the 19th best studentsuccess rate (graduation rate + transfer rate)

of any community college in the nation!

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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 20, 2011)

— As high school graduation, and the expense of a

college education, approaches, many students feel

pressure to obtain as many scholarships as they can.

And for a good reason — a scholarship is generally

thought of as “free money” for college. As long as

the recipient continues to meet the qualifications, the

money never needs to be repaid.

Unfortunately, high school students typically wait

until their senior year before they begin the

scholarship search, only to find they could have

qualified for far more if they had been able to prepare

more or knew the qualifications in advance.

Although it seems early, sophomores and juniors can

improve their chances of earning scholarships with

these tips from the Iowa College Access Network®

(ICAN).

Research opportunities. Start looking for

scholarships now. Although you may not be able to

apply until your senior year, you can find out what

the eligibility requirements are. You may become

more eligible by taking a particular class, serving a

few community service hours or learning more about

a relevant topic now. You can also begin a file of

possible opportunities to follow up on later, saving

valuable time during your senior year. Don’t slow

down your search either. Plan to spend several hours

each month from now through college looking for

new opportunities.

Improve your grades. Unless you’re already

making straight A’s in the most challenging courses

your school offers, you can always improve your

grades. Not all scholarships are based on academic

achievement, but having a strong GPA won’t hurt

your eligibility. You’ll improve your chances for

many scholarships while learning valuable study and

organizational skills. Athletic scholarships carry

specific academic requirements as well; visit

www.ncaaclearinghouse.com to learn more.

Get involved. You’ve probably heard this many

times before, but becoming involved in some

extracurricular activities that most interest you will

benefit not only your scholarship chances, but many

aspects of your life. You may become eligible for

scholarships based partially or completely on your

participation, your leadership experience or specific

skills learned through the activities.

Gain experience. Become more skilled in areas

rewarded by the scholarships you’re interested in.

This might be athletic ability, fine arts performance,

leadership skills or other qualifications. You can also

gain experience through volunteer and internship

opportunities, part-time jobs and extracurricular

activities.

Practice filling out applications. Make sure you

know how to answer the questions clearly and

concisely and write effective essays. Go ahead and

prepare essays now to be refined later too.

Organize your materials. Keep a binder of

scholarship opportunities, applications, essays and

letters of recommendation. Organize the applications

by deadline to make sure you submit them in a timely

manner as you approach graduation. Also note which

essays can be tweaked for several applications and

which ones suit only a specific scholarship.

Apply for as many as you can. The best way to

improve your chances of qualifying for scholarships

is to submit as many applications as you can. Find

opportunities through your school counselor, local

businesses and organizations, employers, national

and state associations, colleges and Internet searches.

Remember to use only free online searches like the

ones at www.ICANsucceed.org, www.fastweb.com

and www.ihaveaplaniowa.org.

Don’t be afraid to ask. If you come across a

potential opportunity but can’t locate an application,

contact the organization. Even if you need to send a

self-addressed stamped envelope to receive an

application, the potential payoff is well worth a bit of

time and effort.

Finally, remember that all these actions will benefit

you in many ways. Make decisions that are right for

you, rather than right for scholarship applications

alone. Becoming more rounded, active and prepared

will automatically make you a stronger scholarship

candidate.

Source: ICAN (Iowa College Access Network)

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14 College Guide • October 2012

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 20, 2011)

— As high school students settle into the new school

year, the Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)

encourages them to visit their school counselors.

This advice may seem obvious for seniors planning

to attend college, but younger students can benefit

from a productive meeting as well.

“We’re not asking them to just stop in and say hi,”

said Jessica Schultz, ICAN outreach representative.

“We talked to school counselors to find out what

students should do to make the most of the meetings.

Whether or not they are planning to attend college,

students, even freshmen, should take certain steps to

get the full benefit of their counselor’s expertise.”

Advice from school counselors around Iowa

includes:

Make an appointment. Letting the counselor know

ahead of time what you want to discuss means the

appropriate information and materials are available.

An appointment is also less likely to be interrupted.

Act early. As soon as you have a good idea of what

you plan to do after high school, meet with your

counselor to make sure you’re taking the right

courses. If you’re planning to attend college, your

counselor can steer you to the classes universities

require for admittance. They may be able to help you

take Advanced Placement® or dual-enrollment

classes that will let you earn college credit. If you’re

thinking about a technical or community college

education, you can get information on those options

from your counselor as well.

Counselors can also help students who plan to enter

the workforce right out of high school. The guidance

office has the resources to help with job shadowing,

internship and part-time employment opportunities.

Create a resume. You may not think a resume is

necessary until it’s time to apply for a job or college,

but such a list of accomplishments, community

service, involvement in school or civic groups, and

other endeavors will let your counselor know what

you’re interested in. When a scholarship or award

opportunity crosses the guidance desk, your

counselor is much more likely to nominate or alert

you if they know you’re a good candidate.

Allow plenty of time. If you need your counselor to

write a letter of recommendation or fill out an

application, plan to give them at least two weeks. This

allows them time to think about you and how to best

represent you.

Get involved. Counselors say that you should

actively participate in planning your academic and

professional careers to get the most out of high school

and beyond. The Internet allows you to find out about

careers, search for and select colleges, discover

scholarship and grant opportunities, and explore

financial aid options. Your school counselor can help

you find the best ways to search, including using

Choices®, Iowa’s designated career information and

decision-making program.

About ICAN

The Iowa College Access Network is a nonprofit,

educational organization. ICAN is the College Access

Network for Iowa, and a member of the National

College Access Network (NCAN). ICAN has two

locations, in Cedar Rapids and West Des Moines,

which provide information and support to students

and their families as they plan their postsecondary

education and apply for financial aid. All ICAN

programs and services are provided without charge.

For more information about ICAN,

call (877) 272-4692 or visit www.ICANsucceed.org

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16 College Guide • October 2012

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 20, 2011)

— Now that you’re in high school and have classes

under control, have you started thinking about what

comes after these four years? It’s never too early, or

too late, to start planning for your future. Do you

want to go to college? Are you planning on joining

the military, or will you start working right away? Is

there a career you dream of pursuing, like being a

doctor, teacher, journalist or graphic designer?

As the new school year gets under way, it’s a perfect

time to start preparing for life after high school.

Thinking about the career you want can help you

make other decisions, like if you should go to

college, what classes you should take and maybe

even where you should look for a part-time job

during your high school years.

Think about what you like to do. Make a list of

things you’re good at, such as the classes you’re

doing the best in and extracurricular activities that

you enjoy. Include activities and pursuits you’re

interested in, like hobbies. Don’t forget about your

values (for example, do you want to make a lot of

money or is helping others more important?).

Organizing your thoughts is a great first step toward

thinking about what you want to do after high school.

Research using I Have A Plan Iowa®. I Have a

Plan Iowa is the state’s designated career-

management system. It’s an online program that

helps you compare and choose from a network of

education and career options. Visit

www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov to begin your research.

Look into careers that interest you. Find out as

much as you can about these careers by researching

them online and talking to adults you know in these

fields. Pay a visit to your school counselor and ask

your family members and adult mentors for advice

on your search, too.

Take the right classes. Make sure you’re taking the

classes needed for graduation, and, if you’re

planning to go to college, the ones you will need for

college admission. Also take classes that appeal to

you and apply to your career interests.

Consider hands-on experience. If it’s possible,

spend a day job shadowing, or check out volunteer

opportunities that will give you experience in a field

you’re interested in pursuing. The experience will

look good on a resume or college admission

application and you’ll find out if that field is

something you’re good at and one you would enjoy.

Get a job that’s a career stepping stone. Choosing

the right summer job can give you a lot more than a

paycheck. Ideally, you want a job that’s in line with

your long-term career goals. It might require some

legwork to hunt down a summer job that’s a perfect

fit. For example, if you have set your sights on

becoming a marine biologist, it may be hard to find a

summer job in that field when you live in a land-

locked state. Some ways you could gain related

experience include working at a county conservation

office or a fish hatchery.

About ICAN

The Iowa College Access Network is a nonprofit,

educational organization. ICAN is the College

Access Network for Iowa, and a member of the

National College Access Network (NCAN). ICAN

has two locations, in Cedar Rapids and West Des

Moines, which provide information and support to

students and their families as they plan their

postsecondary education and apply for financial aid.

All ICAN programs and services are provided

without charge. For more information about ICAN,

call (877) 272-4692 or visit www.ICANsucceed.org

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Before the test

Read. Read everything you can, as often as you can.

The act of reading increases your comprehension

and cognitive skills, even if you aren’t always

reading the most scholarly book around. (Best-

selling fiction can provide new perspective and

vocabulary.)

Practice. Practice isn’t just for band or basketball.

Take a few mock tests online at

www.number2.com or other free sites.

Review. Now that you know the types of questions

on the test, look over your old class notes and

information. Refresh your memory on algebraic

formulas and predicate nominatives. If you didn’t

understand it the first time, ask for help; it may

make more sense to you now.

Avoid “cramming.” Trying to pack your head full

of information two days before the test isn’t going

to help you; in fact it may increase your stress to

the point where you’ve hurt your chances. Instead,

review over weeks rather than hours.

Practice some more. Try taking mock pencil-and-

paper tests under real test-taking conditions. That

means no music, no snacks and no breaks in a

quiet, well-lit area. Check out your bookstore or

library for test prep books. Consider at least two

types of books: an official guide from the test

makers and a more general test prep book.

Strengthen your weakness. Especially if you have

limited time to prepare, concentrate on the subject

areas you’re weakest in.

Day of the test

Sleep well. Try to get eight hours of sleep the night

before the test. If you think nerves may keep you

up, make an early night of it two days before the

test too.

Dress for success. A suit and tie aren’t necessary,

but comfortable layers are a good idea. You don’t

want to be distracted by being too hot or an itchy

waistband while you’re taking the test.

Eat breakfast. Protein increases your ability to

concentrate, so have some meat, peanut butter or

eggs as part of an energizing breakfast.

Bring the right tools. Bring some soft lead no. 2

pencils with good erasers, not a mechanical pencil

or (gasp!) ink pen.

During the test

Neatness counts. Fill in blanks completely without

being messy. If you must change an answer, erase

thoroughly.

Choose your blanks. Math questions, for example,

tend to get more difficult the farther into the test

you are. If you find you can’t answer the last few

questions, take a shot at them but don’t spend a lot

of time. Extra minutes may be better spent making

sure you have the correct answers to the questions

you do know how to solve.

Make educated guesses. Some tests (like the SAT)

take points away for an incorrect answer but don’t

change your score for items left blank. While this

makes guessing seem like a bad choice, chances

are you’ll actually raise your score if you make

guesses after eliminating the most unlikely

choices.

Understand the instructions. Read instructions

carefully so you know what you’re looking for.

Test writers know the stress gets to students, and

some answer choices may trip up those who

rushed through directions.

Watch the clock. Try to be about halfway through a

section at half the time given for a test. For

example, if you need to finish a 100-question test

in an hour, you should have around 25 items

answered at 15 minutes and about 50 at 30

minutes.

Keep moving. If a question stumps you, don’t spend

too much time on it. Skip it for now and come back

when you’ve gotten through easier items.

Know what you’re looking for. Skim the questions

for a reading selection first. You’ll be surprised

how clear the answers are when you read the

selection.

Use all your time. While it may seem frustrating,

especially if you had to guess several times, use

any extra time to review your answers or fill in any

blank items. You may catch a silly mistake or

understand something more clearly the second

time through.

Source: ICAN (Iowa College Access Network)

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Provide letters of recommendation. ICAN

recommends that students ask a variety of adults who

know them well to write letters of recommendation.

These letters should detail some of the students’

accomplishments and personal history. Students

should allow at least two weeks for people to write

letters so they have the time to create a well-written

recommendation. Stamp said, “Teachers, coaches

and employers are good sources who can give a

perspective reviewers will appreciate. They can also

explain any shortcomings or provide reasons why

they think students will overcome them in college.”

Show enthusiasm. Students can talk to admissions

people, visit campuses and apply early to

demonstrate their desire to attend particular schools.

This kind of effort is one of the factors that can move

an application from a “potential” to an “admitted”

status if reviewers aren’t sure about a student’s

qualifications.

Meet all the requirements. Being creative and

enthusiastic can put students over the top, but only if

they’ve already done everything requested on the

application, Stamp said. Students should make sure

they have provided all the necessary documentation

and turned in the application on time. No spaces

should be left blank or incomplete. In addition to the

admissions application, students should complete

applications for both scholarships and government

aid. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal

Student Aid) should be filed after January 1 of a

student’s senior year, while scholarship applications

can be submitted throughout the fall and spring

semesters.

For more information on how to make their college

admissions applications stand out, students can

contact ICAN at (877) 272-4692 or visit

www.ICANsucceed.org.

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“A lot of students just aren’t sure how to approach

applications and how to make theirs stand out,” said

Shea Stamp, an outreach representative at ICAN.

“That makes the whole process a little scary, so

sometimes they end up rushing through them or

putting them off.”

ICAN recommends that students spend a little time

using the following strategies to ease their fears and

increase their chances for admission.

Be prepared. The most important thing, Stamp said,

is to have a solid story to tell admission application

reviewers. This includes a history of good grades,

challenging classes and involvement in a variety of

activities.

Students should find ways to work their volunteer

and leadership experience and their achievements

into the application and essay. “If that list isn’t very

long, it’s not too late,” Stamp said. “They can spend

the next weekend volunteering and tell what they

learned.

“And, don’t forget the little things. Students learn a

lot from babysitting their siblings, mowing for

elderly neighbors and helping out at community

events,” Stamp added. Applicants should share those

lessons and how they demonstrated leadership.

Understand the process. ICAN encourages students

to learn more about the different types of

applications, application deadlines and the entire

admissions process before applying. ICAN’s website

provides more information and a list of deadlines for

Iowa colleges at www.ICANsucceed.org.

Write an original essay. Even if the application

provides the topic, students should take care to make

sure their essay is creative, is well thought out and

provides an insight into their personality and values.

ICAN suggests that students use the essay to promote

themselves as a mature person willing to work hard

or as one with unique abilities. “Also, make sure

other people review the essay and that there are no

errors,” said Stamp.

Source: ICAN (Iowa College Access Network)

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