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Academics

Apprenticeship and Trade Programs

Apprenticeship Programs
Career Training Apprenticeship Programs
The Gazette Apprenticeship Publication
Glaziers
Trade School Programs
Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building Trades Council
ICAN Video: Earn As You Learn: Exploring Careers in Building Trades
WLC Video: Construction Apprenticeship Programs
Certificate/Diploma Careers

Assessments for College and Career Readiness

ISASPIowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress
Pre-ACTPractice ACT exam that predicts potential ACT scores
ACTAmerican College Testing
PSATPractice SAT exams that predicts potential SAT scores
SATScholastic Aptitude Test
ASVABArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
NCRCNational Career Readiness Certificate

College planning

ICAN College Planning TimelinesFreshman and Sophomores
Juniors and Seniors
Parent Guide
Regent Admission Index (RAI)Calculate your index, which is used in determining admission at the Iowa Regents (University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa)
Common AppExplore colleges and apply to multiple colleges at once!
QuestBridgeFor high-achieving, low-income students. Attending a top college can be affordable and we want to help!
Guided Pathway Support ProgramFREE program designed to help college-bound African American students navigate the admissions process.

College athletics

NCAA Eligibility CenterRegister here if you’re considering athletics at the Division I, II or III level
NAIA Eligibility CenterRegister here if you’re considering athletics at the NAIA level
*Students are recommended to register during their junior year of high school.

College search engines

College RaptorFind college matches, compare financial aid and simplify the college search process
Big FutureFind the Best College for You – a College Board product
ApplilyResearch schools, get scholarships, and see where you fit – at any stage of your journey.
College ConfidentialCollege Planning, Social Guidance and Vibrant Communities
NicheFind the school that fits you best
UnigoCollege stats, admissions advice and school reviews
Gazette College GuideEastern Iowa’s own community newspaper – The Gazette
This is not a comprehensive list of college search engines.

College Visit Opportunities 2024-25

College Admissions Representatives from various Colleges and Universities visit Kennedy High School each year.

If you are a College or University Admissions Professional interested in visiting Kennedy High School, all visits are scheduled through Rep Visits. Please log into the Counselor Community and schedule a time to visit with our students.

DateVisit TimeCollege/UniversityC/U Locations
Sept 1610:30 AMHawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo, IA
Sept 1710:30 AMAugustana CollegeRock Island, IL
Sept 1810:30 AMCoe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
Sept 2410:30 AMSt. Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MN
Sept 2510:30 AMKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
Sept 2610:30 AMUniversity of IowaIowa City, IA
Sept 2710:30 AMPrinceton UniversityPrinceton, NJ
Oct 110:30 AMSimpson CollegeIndianola, IA
Oct 210:30 AMMount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA
Oct 310:30 AMCornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA
Oct 710:30 AMNorthwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
Oct 810:30 AMIowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA
Oct 1410:30 AMUniversity of DubuqueDubuque, IA
Oct 1510:30 AMLuther CollegeDecorah, IA
Oct 1710:30 AMClarke UniversityDubuque, IA
Oct 2210:30 AMUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
Oct 2410:30 AMDrake UniversityDes Moines, IA
Oct 2910:30 AMIowa State UniversityAmes, IA
Oct 3110:30 AMUniversity of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI
Nov 610:30 AMUniversity of Mississippi *virtual visit*University, MS
Nov 810:30 AMLoras CollegeDubuque, IA
Nov 1210:30 AMCentral CollegePella, IA
Nov 1410:30 AMLa James International CollegeFort Dodge, IA
Nov 2110:30 AMWaldorf UniversityForest City, IA
All visits for the 2024-25 school year are in person, unless otherwise noted.
Sign up to attend

Off-Campus Visit Opportunities

The Counseling Office receives information about a variety of events throughout the year that students at Kennedy could benefit from. This list is updated upon receipt of new information. Each event varies in date, time, location, etc. Most registrations are done online so links are included.

OrganizationDate/TimeEvent NameRegistration
University of Northern IowaAugust 9 & 16Panther Visit DaysRegister here
Kirkwood Community CollegeSept – Dec (dates vary)Campus Visit DaysRegister here
Iowa ACAC @ KCCSept 11, 2024Cedar Rapids College FairSign up in CO
ICAN – Des MoinesSept 22, 2024Golden Circle College FairMore info here
University of Northern IowaSept 27, 2024Health & Human Sciences Visit DayRegister here
University of IowaOct – Nov (dates vary)Hawkeye Visit DaysRegister here
Iowa State UniversityOct – Nov (dates vary)Experience Iowa State Visit DaysRegister here
University of Northern IowaOct 4, 2024Applied Engineering Visit DayRegister here
University of Northern IowaOct 11, 2024Business Visit DayRegister here
University of Northern IowaOct 16, 2024LGBTQ+ Visit DayRegister here
University of Northern IowaOct 25, 2024Made to Teach Visit DayRegister here
University of IowaNov 8, 2024Hawkeye Visit DayRegister here
University of IowaNov 15, 2024Hawkeye Visit DayRegister here
Kirkwood Community CollegeNov 22, 2024Campus Visit DayRegister here
Kirkwood Community CollegeDec 6, 2024Campus Visit DayRegister here
Kirkwood Community CollegeDec 13, 2024Campus Visit DayRegister here
Iowa State UniversityFeb – April (dates vary)Experience Iowa StateRegister here
This list is not comprehensive to all colleges/universities or all campus visit events.

Military Career Options

Today’s Militaryoffers great resources for students considering the armed services
Air Forcehttps://www.airforce.com/
Air National Guardhttps://www.goang.com/
ArmyProgram flyer
Army National Guardhttps://www.nationalguard.com/
Coast Guardhttps://www.uscg.mil/
Iowa National Guardhttps://www.iowanationalguard.com/SitePages/Index.aspx
Marine Corpshttps://www.marines.com/
NavyProgram Flyer
Space Forcehttps://www.spaceforce.mil/
Air Force ROTCRecruiter Contact
UNI ROTCProgram Flyer
University of Iowa Air Force ROTCRecruiter Contact
University of Iowa ROTC Programshttps://admissions.uiowa.edu/academics/military-programs