The Academic Practice Test Package(s), specifically the ACT practice tests are now available for the 2007-08 school year.  Users at these sites may access the practice test  package(s) purchased by our school district by following the procedure described below.

• Log into MCIS www.mncis.intocareers.org  (our user name is listed in the fall newsletter) Hint: town name and mascot.)
• Scroll down to see "Practice tests" under Additional Resources on the far right hand side. In the near future, you may click on the link contained in the graphic in the center of your screen titled "Prepare and take free practice tests."
• The next screen provides overview information on what practice tests are available. At the bottom of the page the user can "Click" to continue.
• The next screen either requires users to either log into their portfolios or to create a portfolio if they don't already have one.
• After completing the portfolio step, click "Start" using the Minnesota Career Information System.
• Click either "Yes" or "No" for portfolio access and then click "Submit."   (Typically, our students will click yes).  Their information is not shared if they do this.  Only the school counselor sees their info.
• The user returns to the Home Page and clicks on "My MCIS" in the upper right of the screen. Now in their portfolio they will see links to the test packages available at their site. They might see a link to the Academic Practice Tests, More Academic Practice Tests (AP and SAT Subject), Civil Service Practice Tests or links to multiple tests.
• Once they click on one of the links they will be sent to Thomsen Peterson's website where they can follow instructions to take a practice test.

PLEASE NOTE: After initial set up, students should always log in to MCIS with their personal username and password then click on "My MCIS" and the practice test(s) will be an option.  Students should keep a record of their personal username and password.  This year’s freshmen have set up their portfolio during their career unit in Computer 9 with myself and Mr. Leppke.  They have their username and password listed on their career plan which is kept in their portfolio in the Counselor’s Office.