senior year & beyond 2013-2014
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Senior Year & Beyond2013-2014
High School CounselorsHigh School Counselors
Crisis CounselingCrisis Counseling Group CounselingGroup Counseling Career CounselingCareer Counseling Academic CounselingAcademic Counseling Individual CounselingIndividual Counseling Planning your FuturePlanning your Future
Agenda Where do I start?
How do I decide what to do after high school?
How do I decide on a college?
What should I be doing now?
When and how do I apply to college?
How do I get into college?
How do I pay for college?
Recommended College Prep Courses
English Four years of English
Mathematics Four years of mathematics, including rigorous courses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
Natural Sciences Three years of science, including rigorous courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Social Studies Three years of social studies
Additional Courses Some colleges and universities require other classes as prerequisites for admission, such as two or more years of the same foreign language or courses in the visual arts, music, theater, drama, dance, computer science, etc.*Specific high school course requirements vary from institution to institution. Be sure to check with the schools you're interested in to see what they recommend or require.
Dual EnrollmentDual Enrollment
MCC, U of M Flint, Kettering, & BakerMCC, U of M Flint, Kettering, & Baker
1.1.Meet with high school counselorMeet with high school counselor
2.2.Apply to the college as a dual enrolled Apply to the college as a dual enrolled studentstudent
3.3.Turn in Dual Enrollment form to Turn in Dual Enrollment form to counselorcounselor
4.4.Take (returned form) to collegeTake (returned form) to college
5.5.Register for class at the collegeRegister for class at the college
ACT RetakeACT Retake
You can take the ACT no more than 12 You can take the ACT no more than 12 times totaltimes total Many students take the test Many students take the test twice, once as a junior and again as a twice, once as a junior and again as a senior.senior.
How will I do on a retest?How will I do on a retest? Of the students who took the ACT more Of the students who took the ACT more
than once:than once: 57% increased their Composite score57% increased their Composite score 21% had no change in their Composite score21% had no change in their Composite score 22% decreased their Composite score22% decreased their Composite score
ACT Test Dates 2013-2014ACT Test Dates 2013-2014
Test Date Registration Deadline
June 8, 2013 (SCHS) May 3, 2013September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013October 26, 2013 (SCHS) September 27, 2013 December 14, 2013 (SCHS) November 8, 2013 February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014June 14, 2014 (SCHS) May 9, 2014
Act Registration
Student must register online Www.actstudent.org Student creates account Student registers for selected test
date and submits payment Student must upload a picture and
print admission ticket
Senior Year
Get organized – start a folder save EVERYTHING
College Visits Counselor meeting Letters of Recommendation College Applications Scholarships Financial Aid Utilize Career Cruising
Choosing a College
Right Course Right Course of Studyof Study
Right PriceRight Price
Right Right AtmosphereAtmosphere
Campus Visitation Campus Visitation ProcedureProcedure
Obtain College Visitation Form from Obtain College Visitation Form from the Guidance Officethe Guidance Office
Parent calls in EXP absenceParent calls in EXP absence Student obtains signature at college Student obtains signature at college
visitvisit Attendance office receives form and Attendance office receives form and
changes EXP absence to SRchanges EXP absence to SR
Campus Visits 101Campus Visits 101
Schedule an appointment with an Schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor and/or admissions counselor and/or financial aid administrator at college financial aid administrator at college you are consideringyou are considering
Take a campus tourTake a campus tour Research the college before you go, Research the college before you go,
so you know the questions to askso you know the questions to ask
Campus Visits 101 Campus Visits 101 continuedcontinued
Attend a class and eat in the dining hallAttend a class and eat in the dining hall Check out the range of services and Check out the range of services and
facilities in the bookstore and student facilities in the bookstore and student centercenter
Ask students what they like about Ask students what they like about campus and what they don’t like.campus and what they don’t like.
Check out whatever is important to Check out whatever is important to you: athletic facilities, fine arts you: athletic facilities, fine arts facilities, career counseling office, facilities, career counseling office, student newspaper office, etc.student newspaper office, etc.
College VisitsITT TechITT Tech AdrianMSUMSU AiAdvantageGrand Valley State UniversityGrand Valley State University Albion CollegeKettering UniversityKettering University Alma CollegeU of D MercyU of D Mercy Aquinas CollegeBaker CollegeBaker College CornerstoneNorthern Michigan UniversityNorthern Michigan University Eastern Michigan UniversityFerris State UniversityFerris State University Hope CollegeCentral Michigan UniversityCentral Michigan University Indiana TechWestern Michigan UniversityWestern Michigan University Lake Superior State UniversitySpring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor University Mott Community
CollegeWayne State UniversityWayne State University Northwood UniversityHope CollegeHope College Oakland UniversitySaginaw Valley State University University of Michigan
FlintUniversity of Michigan Ann Arbor
What do I need to get accepted into a college?
College Admission Criteria
Academic Performance (Cumulative/Core) Class Rank Strength of Curriculum Recent trends in academic performance ACT Score Recommendations Leadership, talents, conduct, and diversity of
experience Personal Essays Interviews
Averages for AdmissionUNIVERSITY GPA ACT
Michigan State 3.4-3.9 23-28
Central Michigan 3.3 22
Saginaw Valley 3.3 22
U of M Flint 3.4 22
U of M Ann Arbor 3.8 28-32
Application Process
MAIL Complete application
Attach check/money order, letters of recommendation, essay, etc.
Turn in to high school counselor
Counselor completes his/her portion, attaches transcript and mails to college/university
ONLINE Complete application via
website (credit card)
Print counselor page and hand in to high school guidance counselor
Counselor completes his/her portion, attaches transcript and mails to college/university
Request a transcript (www.parchment.com)
Request a Transcriptwww.parchment.com
FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid online access www.fafsa.edu.gov
Financial Aid Night – January 2014
Financial AidFree Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
Need-based money provided for post-secondary education
Grants (do not have to repay)
Student Loans (must repay) (MUST fill out the FAFSA to qualify for low interest student loans)
Reapply every year
Filling out the FAFSA
Online Application
Parents and student apply for pin number – electronic signature (website - www.pin.ed.gov)
FAFSA ON THE WEB WORKSHEET - optional Complete online application between January 1st –
March 30th
State of Michigan Scholarships and Grants
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant GEAR UP Michigan Scholarship Michigan Competitive Scholarship Michigan Merit Award Michigan Tuition Grant Tuition Incentive Program Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply early!
See high school website (www.swartzcreek.org/Scholarships.html)
Local (Guidance Office)
Academic (high GPA and ACT)
Athletic
Private, Groups, Organizations
Scholarship Website Searches
www.studentaid.ed.gov www.fastweb.com www.fastaid.com www.collegeanswer.com www.collegenet.com www.collegeboard.com www.schoolsoup.com
Swartz Creek High SchoolGuidance Counselors
Cheryl Reger A-G (810) 591-1870
Daniel Nolen H-N (810) 591-1869
Michelle Horning O-Z (810) 591-1868
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