Counseling Office
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Upcoming 2026-2027 ACT Testing Dates and Registration Deadlines
Register for the ACT National Test
ACT National Test General Information
ACT National Test Registration
ACT National Test Fee Information
Information About Registering for the ACT:
- Register early, as spots are held on a first-come, first-served basis.
- ADM’s College Board High School Code #: 160-010.
- This must be used to complete ACT registration if you want your scores to be reported to ADM HS.
Student Athlete ACT Test Information
- NCAA Eligibility Center Code 9999: If you are planning to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse, please designate this on your ACT registration by using the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure the score is reported to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
- NAIA Eligibility Center Code 9876: If you are planning to register with the NIAA Clearinghouse, please designate this on your ACT registration by using the Eligibility Center code of 9876 to ensure the score is reported to the NAIA Eligibility Center.
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Use the following link to view information about ADM High School and the ADM Community School District.
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Use the following link to learn about ADM’s anti-bullying and harassment policies and processes for reporting incidents of bullying or harassment.
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ADM High School students and families can get assistance from our College and Career Transition Counselor with:
- College and career exploration
- Visiting campus and selecting a college or apprenticeship
- Applying to a college or for an apprenticeship
- Assistance with financial aid for college
ICAN Resources
Life After High School: A Guide to Career & College Planning (Webinar)
Additional Resources
Iowa Department of Education College & Career Preparation
Iowa Workforce Development: Career Exploration & Information
College and Career Transition Counselor
Amanda Wroblewski
Call or Text: 515-675-1060
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DMACC Career Advantage: Learn about this program that offers high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.
Important Dates: View grade check dates, midterm dates, etc.
Semester 1: DMACC Online Important Dates
Semester 2: DMACC Online Important Dates
DMACC Transcripts and Credit Transfers: Request DMACC transcripts and credit transfers:
DMACC Course Options: View approved DMACC Course Options
ADM Approved DMACC Course Options
DMACC Contacts: Receive support for during and after high school through DMACC.
DMACC Academic Advisor
(For life during High School)
Alissa Whitmore
Call or Text: 515-901-3548
Email: amwhitmore2@dmacc.edu
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Driver’s Education classes are not offered as a part of the curriculum at the Adel DeSoto Minburn School District. However, the district contracts with a private company, Street Smarts, to provide instruction at our high school location for the convenience of our students and parents.
Terms of enrollment, conditions of training, and all correspondence shall be administered by Street Smarts. Please visit the Street Smarts at the link below, or call 515-279-1112 for more information.
Note: If you qualify for free or reduced lunches, and you have signed the waiver at school registration, you may be eligible for a free or reduced-price driver’s education class. Please register online by choosing the check/cash/money order option and then call the Street Smarts office at 515-279-1112 to let them know of your status.
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What is Financial Aid?
This article does a great job of explaining financial aid and the different types available.
FAFSA Completion
The FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Form opened on October 1, 2026. Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.
- Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) offers FAFSA completion assistance via virtual meetings and online seminars.
- Schedule an appointment with an ICAN advisor
- Register for a Step-by-Step FAFSA event, which is a virtual walk through of the FAFSA form in which participants join a Zoom call and fill out the FAFSA while being led through the form by an ICAN professional.
Financial Aid Resources
- Federal Student Aid
- Federal Student Aid Estimator
- ICAN Financial Aid
- Iowa Department of Education Financial Aid
- Iowa Student Loan
- Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) offers FAFSA completion assistance via virtual meetings and online seminars.
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Please use the following links to access information about resources related to mental health:
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What are Scholarships?
Scholarships are gifts that do not need to be repaid. There are thousands of them that are awarded to students based on academic or other achievements and may be offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations. You may visit the Federal Student Aid website to learn more about finding and applying for scholarships.
Available Local and General Scholarships
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The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a public school district to recognize students who have attained proficiency in two or more languages, one of which is English, at any time during their high school enrollment prior to graduation. Use the following link to learn more about ADM’s Seal of Biliteracy Award.
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The Silver Cord is a distinguished award available to students at ADM High School who achieve 160 hours of volunteer service to their school and community. The purpose of this honor is to expand volunteer opportunities outside of the school setting. Activities need to be focused on “serving others” to qualify. The required hours for each grade level shall be a prerequisite to the subsequent grade level. Transfer students will be given special consideration. Time credited by ½ hour increments only.
How to Participate:
- Only current ADM High School students are eligible to participate; Freshmen students are considered a HS student the first day of summer break after the completion of their 8th grade year.
- Students who wish to participate must agree to the program guidelines linked below.
2026-2027 Updated Silver Cord Guidelines and FAQ
List of Pre-approved Organizations
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What is the difference between an Official Transcript and an Unofficial Transcript?
- Official Transcript: An Official Transcript is generally what is required from colleges/universities, employers, and other institutions. It must be obtained from the ADM High School Counseling Office, where it is signed by a designated official, and a raised school seal is then applied over the signature. It is often sent directly to the institution requesting them. If, however, it is sent to the student/graduate, it will be in a sealed envelope with an official signature. It must remain sealed in order to maintain its Official status. Once it has been opened, it becomes Unofficial.
- Unofficial Transcript: An Unofficial Transcript will not be signed or sealed by a school official, and is generally used for informational purposes for the student/graduate. In some cases, Unofficial Transcripts are acceptable for scholarship and other award applications, but requirements vary.
ADM Official Transcripts
Current and former ADM High School students may request official transcripts by using the link below.
Request an Official Transcript
ADM Unofficial Transcripts
Current/active ADMHS students may access unofficial transcripts via the Infinite Campus Portal.
DMACC Transcripts
DMACC transcripts and credit transfers may be requested by the student using the following link:
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10/1 AP Testing Registration Opens
10/7 College Visit: Drake University
10/8 College Visit: Graceland University
10/14 College Visit: Central College
10/14: Spring DMACC Online Course Registration Begins
10/16 PSAT Test Date
10/16 Senior Application Day
10/17 ACT Test Date
10/22 FInancial Aid Night for Senior and Parents: 4-6pm in the Commons
