Sixth grade informational meeting on Wednesday, March 20th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Building B gymnasium. Contact Joell Pundsack at jpundsack@mnmsa.org or 651-724-0562 with any questions. Thank you!

College Planning Q&A Workshop Monday, March 25th, 2019 Building A, Great Hall 6:30-7:30pm College. Confused? Panicked? Don’t know where you start? Many families find the college planning experience challenging, overwhelming and frustrating. They find themselves at a loss to properly evaluate their options and make informed choices. When and where do I start? What can we afford? What information do I trust? Join us on March 25th for a free, open format Questions and Answer session with Emily Graveen, MSA counselor and Jeff Bria, a college admission consultant (and MSA parent). Emily and Jeff will answer questions about the admission process, applications, financial aid, college visits, PSEO versus AP or any other question you have regarding College Admissions. We hope to see you there! MSA has partnered with Independent Education Consultant (and MSA parent) Jeff Bria to assist the MSA community with the college planning process. Jeff has spent 25+ years working in higher education as a Registrar and Director of Student/Academic Services. As an educational consultant, he uses his experience and insights to identify "good match" colleges to fit your academic, social and financial needs and guide you through college graduation. Learn more by visiting www.goalisgraduation.com.

Building C, room 1C

Building A, room 4A

Park Square Theatre

11th grade students have the opportunity to take the ACT

Building B, room 101B

How Do I Pay For College? 10 Ways families Can Decrease the Cost of College (and Student Debt) Sunday April 14, 2019 Building A, Great Hall 6:30-7:30pm The cost of college education keeps rising. Today’s college admissions environment means one thing- families need guidance when considering which college(s) to attend. Designed for parents of students in 6th-11th grade, learn how a strategic approach to college admissions planning will save you both time and $$. Join us on the 14th to learn: Choices matter To identify potential “financial safety” schools Why starting this process early leads to cost savings non-traditional cost saving strategies The connection between “good match’ schools, retention and cost savings Scholarship myths and realities Why course selection, extra curricular activities, standardized tests, diversity, etc matter Can I negotiate a better financial aid aware? and more… MSA has partnered with Independent Education Consultant (and MSA parent) Jeff Bria to assist the MSA community with the college planning process. Jeff has spent 25+ years working in higher education as a Registrar and Director of Student/Academic Services. As an educational consultant, he uses his experience and insights to identify "good match" colleges to fit your academic, social and financial needs and guide you through college graduation. Learn more by visiting www.goalisgraduation.com

Building A, room 10A