college information night wednesday, september 26, 2012 regina high school 7:00 - 8:00 p.m
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Contact Information
586-585-0500
Mrs. Mary Berschback Ms. Corinne ForysSeniors FreshmenJuniors P-Z Juniors H-Ox227 [email protected] [email protected]
Mrs. Amy Dulgerian Mrs. Helen DombruskiSophomores Guidance SecretaryJuniors A-G x226x229 [email protected]@reginahs.com
Agenda
Overview - Senior Year College Application Process Financial Aid & Scholarships
Overview – Junior Year College Exploration & Standardized
Testing
Timeline - Senior Year
College applications – the process Attend visits with college reps. at Regina Retake ACT/SAT (U of M and MSU require
official scores sent from ACT company) College Fairs: at RHS on October 9 from
1:30 – 3:30 (parents welcome after 2:40)
2012-2013 College Fair schedule go to: www.macrao.org
Timeline - Senior Year
For current announcements go to www.Reginahs.com and click on Guidance Tab and then Counselors’ News Briefs – beginning October 1
Visit college campuses
Attend Financial Aid Night-obtain a PIN from FAFSA website
Review acceptance offers (keep all documents regarding scholarship offers until after graduation)
Finalize decision by May 1
College Application Process Discuss realistic options Apply to 3+ schools
Safety schoolMatch schoolReach school
Check schools’ deadlinesRolling Admissions (U of M – Feb. 1)Regular Admissions (Boston College – Jan. 1)Early Action - Early NotificationFinancial Aid
Apply before October 31 (if possible)
College Application Process
Complete college application online (required)
Submit payment (application fees vary) by credit card.
Order transcript via Parchment (small fee may be required for some colleges)
An additonal transcript fee of $1 is billed at semester by RHS
College Application Process
Application Components
Online Application
Application fee (credit card or check directly mailed to admissions of college)
Electronic transcript: includes grades 9 – 11; class rank; and ACT test scores (unofficial, but accepted by most colleges)
Letter(s) of recommendation, if needed, by more selective schools, (check first with the school website to see if required)
Essay(s) if needed
Sample CriteriaMichigan State University Rolling admissions (through July 30)
Early notification: October 5, 2012**
Financial aid: January 1 – March 15 for best results
SAT or ACT: must be sent FROM the testing service
Essay: personal statement
**by invitation only from MSU
Sample Criteria University of Michigan
Early action (Nov. 1 – non binding – will receive decision by December 24)
December 1 deadline: music, theater & dance
Equal consideration deadline: February 1, 2013
Financial aid: Apply January 1 – March 15 for best results
SAT or ACT: must be sent FROM the testing service
Essay and short response questions
Teacher RecommendationsHighly Selective Schools Only!
Ask 11th/12th grade teachers (core subject) Allow at least 2 weeks notice Supply the teacher with your resume/activity sheet Ask the teacher to turn the letter in to the guidance office,
or indicate if they are submitting online Remind the teacher to keep a copy in case you need
additional letters Wait two weeks, then confirm with the teacher that the
letter was handed in or submitted on line Follow up with a “thank you” note to the teacher
When you write your essay Start early Read the directions carefully: answer the question!! Tell the truth about yourself Focus on your best side: what sets you apart! Tie yourself to the college Speak positively Write about your greatest assets & achievements www.essayedge.com (sample essays, free tips) Wow Writing Workshop, LLC
800-497-WRITE
ResumeAlso helpful for scholarship apps!
Keep to one page Use quality paper Make it easy to read Be specific Include address, phone & e-mail address Include academics, athletics, activities,
honors, volunteer/community service & work experience
A good start is the EDP on Career Cruising
Common Application
Now exclusively used by University of Michigan
Used by 500+ institutions Some schools use the Common App as an
option – you have a choice
Supplements are generally required for each college
Go to: www.commonapp.org
Campus Visits Go online to schedule a visit or call the school’s Admissions
Office
With your campus tourask to sit in on a classhave lunch in a dining hallstay overnight in a dormmeet with a financial aid rep., if possible
Pick a day the college is in session (week day) October 8 is a day off for all Regina students October 17 is Testing Day at RHS- no school for seniors See Regina school calendar for short schedule days Saturday campus visit days on are also good opportunities
MME - Class of 2013
Results were sent home with your student on Sept. 5
LEVELS OF PERFORMANCELevel 1* – Advanced - Exceeding Michigan Standards*Level 2* – Proficient - Met Michigan Standards*Level 3 – Partially Proficient - Basic LevelLevel 4 – Not Proficient – Apprentice
As you know, the Michigan Promise Award has been discontinued. Your student’s score may still be of
interest to you.
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Paper application (discouraged) Web-based application
www.fafsa.ed.gov (faster results)
EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. Go on the website now to obtain your PIN number, both parents and students.
FAFSA - on-line – Fafsa.ed.gov
Financial aid information is available in the counseling office
File January 1 through February 15
Use estimated tax information if your actual figures are not available
Amend your estimated figures as soon as possible
New Feature: you can electronically import your tax return information (1040 Form) into the FAFSA form
Make a copy for your files
Be aware of CSS Profile deadline– addendum to FAFSA – required by U of M etc.Juniors can use the FAFSA 4caster link now available at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1112/help/complete001.htm
Scholarships & Financial Aidwww.fastweb.com
financial aid search through the web
Search more than 375,000 listings Scholarships: check Regina’s tab under Guidance Grants Loans Free website Local scholarship opportunities are the most beneficial,
i.e. Elks Club, your employer, city governments, etc. DO NOT be scammed by those promising to get you
scholarships if you sign up for their services.
Financial Aid Financial Aid Nights are available through Macomb Community College:
Wednesday, November 14* – 6 – 8 p.m. Center Campus
Wednesday, November 28* – 6 - 8:00 p.m. South Campus (A Financial Aid professional will be presenting)
*Additional dates available in early 2013
College Goal Sunday… FREE assistance with your FAFSA! February 10, 2013 2 - 4 p.m.
Go to: http://www.micollegegoal.org/Students/Home/tabid/1350/Default.aspx
Timeline - Junior Year
Explore - College Choices
College Day – Regina - October 9 1:30 – 3:30
PSAT – Oct. 17 (in school)
ACT/MME Test Prep after school beginning in Jan.
ACT/MME – March 5, 6 & 7, 2013
Timeline - Junior Year
SAT / retake ACT – April/May/June
AP Testing - May
Career cruising – Create a tentative list of colleges
Spring – Summer – Fall - Visit college campuses
Summer - Work on essays and resumes
Choosing a College Type of School
Two year or four year Public or private College search programs Single sex or coed www.collegeboard.com Religious affiliation www.princetonreview.com
www.petersons.com Location www.careercruising.com
In-state Out-of-state
Campus setting Urban Suburban Rural
Choosing a College School Size
Small (fewer than 2,000 students) Medium (2,000 - 15,000) Large (15,000+)
Diversity Percent of students with minority backgrounds Percent of out-of-state students
Activities & Sports Greek life Choir/dance/radio/etc. Div I, II, III or club/intramural
Choosing a College
Majors and Academics Rugg’s Recommendations
Admissions Requirements Curriculum GPA Test Scores
Cost and financial aid Tuition Need-based aid
Regina College Day – Oct. 9
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (parents welcome beginning at 2:40) RHS Cafeteria 50+ Colleges including: Albion, Aquinas, Central,
Columbia (Chicago), Grand Valley, John Carroll, Kalamazoo, Kettering, Lawrence Tech, Loyola, Madonna, Marygrove, MSU, Michigan Tech, Northwood, Notre Dame, Oakland, Ohio State, St. Mary’s of Notre Dame, Saginaw Valley,Specs Howard, U of M, U of Dayton, Wayne State, Western Mich.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COMPARISON CHART
SUBJECT REGINA HIGH SCHOOLSTATE OF MICHIGAN
Class of 2012COLLEGE ENTRANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits (honors and AP for selective colleges)
Foreign Language 2 credits (beginning with the class of 2015) 2 credits (beginning with the class of 2016) 3 credits (4 for selective colleges)
Mathematics4 credits – including one credit in the senior year
4 credits: Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, including one credit in the senior year
4 credits
Social Studies3 credits including World and U.S. History & Geography, Am. Govt. & Economics
3 credits including World and U.S. History & Geography, Am. Govt. & Economics
2 credits in History and 1 credit in Social Studies (4 including AP for selective colleges)
Science 3 credits including Biology and Chemistry3 credits including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, one additional science credit
3 credits (4 including AP for selective colleges)
Fine Arts 1 credit 1 credit Fine/performing arts
Health & Phys. Ed. 1 credit 1 credit
Computers ½ credit and online learning in each classOne online class or online learning in each required class
Computer literacy strongly recommended
Religious Studies 3 ½ credits
Christian Community Service ½ credit (60 Hours)
Electives 3 – 5 credits
TOTAL 27 credits 16-18 academic credits 18-23 academic credits
College Admissions Tests - PSAT
ONLY Wednesday, October 17, 2012Dismissal – 11:30 a.m. Length of Test – 2 hours 10 minutesMeasures: Critical Reading
Math Problem SolvingWriting Skills
Value of the Test: Feedback on academic skillsPractice for the SATGet used to standardized testing
www.collegeboard.com/psat (practice questions)Official Student Guide to the PSATFull-length tests available
College Admissions Tests - PSAT
PSAT/NMSQTNational Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Juniors Only
Screening Test for National Merit Scholars1.5 million students take the test34,000 students are commended16,000 students are semi-finalists8,300 receive National Merit Scholarship awards(one-half of the top one percent who take the test)
College Admissions Tests/MME
Michigan Merit Exam (MME) ACT Plus Writing (college reportable score) WorkKeys (Applied Math – Reading for Info
– Locating Info) Additional assessments in Math, Science,
and Social Studies
MME Regina 2013 MME Schedule
(State wide administration)
Tuesday, March 5 – ACT Plus Writing
(To be held at Macomb CC South Campus)
Wednesday, March 6 – WorkKeys
(To be held at RHS)
Thursday, March 7 – Michigan Science, Math and Social Studies Assessments
(To be held at RHS)
MME ACT score from the MME will be accepted by all colleges
and universities and the NCAA Clearinghouse (National Collegiate Athletic Association – www.ncaa.org)
ACT score (plus writing score) will be available four weeks after the test
ACT March scores can be sent to four colleges free
MME Score will be available in the summer before senior year
MMEWebsite: www.michigan.gov/mme (Information for Parents and
Students)
The New Michigan Merit Exam -- What it is, What it Means, and What it Offers
Your Guide to the ACT (Link to ACT Website)
Preparing to Take the ACT Plus Writing State Testing
Preparing for WorkKeys
ACT College Readiness Standards
ACT - Ready for College & Ready for Work: Same or Different?
ACT 2012-13 National Test Dates
Test Date Regular Deadline
December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013
Register on-line: www.actstudent.orgRegina CEEB code: 231-873
ACT 2012-13
Register Online (for all except MME test)
Real Time Seat Assignment
Print Admission Ticket
View Scores – beginning 2 weeks later
New: ACT requires student to upload photo
ACT 2012-13 National Test Fees
ACT (No Writing) $35.00ACT Plus Writing $50.50Additional score reports (first 4 colleges are free) $11.00 eachLate registration fee (10 – 14 days after deadline) $22.00Stand-by basic fee+$43.00Test Information Release basic fee+$19.00*Test date or center change $21.00
*Available only Dec., April, June
ACT 2012-13
Average Student takes ACT 2 - 4 times Writing Test: required by some schools
(UM – MSU – Kalamazoo – etc.)78% - Go Up or Stay the Same (1.2 pts)22% - Go Down
Dec – Apr – June$19 – Test Information Release: Get Test and
Answers
Test Prep – ACT/MME
ACT – One Day Workshop
Saturday – March 2, 2012Regina High School 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.$30.00*
*For students testing March 5 who are not enrolled in the ACT class. Price is $20.00 for students enrolled in the ACT class.
Test Prep – ACT/MME
ACT/MME Test Prep Class
Eight week class (registration deadline is Friday, December 14)
Tuesdays: Jan. 8, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5,Feb. 12, Feb. 19, and Feb. 26
Regina High School3 – 4:45 p.m.$175
If enrolled in the class there is a $10.00 discount for the Saturday workshop on March 2 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Test Prep – ACT
Free on-line resource www.actonlineprep.com Students received username & password in Spring
2012* Diagnostic assessment tailors prep class to each
student’s level
*See Mrs. Dulgerian or Ms. Forys if original username and password is lost
Take and know the test – “Preparing for the ACT”
http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/preparing.pdf
English
Math
Reading
Science
Writing
ACT Toolbox K-12
Test Prep – ACT/MME
Test Prep Websites www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com www.kaplan.com www.princetonreview.com www.collegequestmi.com
Test Prep Resources The Real ACT Prep Guide ACT Prep On-Line (student edition)
SAT 2012-13 Test Dates
Test Date Regular Deadline
November 3, 2012 October 4, 2013December 1, 2012 November 1, 2012January 26, 2013 December 28, 2012March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013June 1, 2013 May 2, 2013
register on-line: www.collegeboard.com or www.sat.orgRegina’s CEEB code: 231-873
SAT 2012-13 Fees
SAT Reasoning Test $50.00 SAT Subject Tests – basic fee $23.00
plus each subject $12.00
New (as of 2010)
Students may choose which SAT test results they wish to report
Explore Colleges
College Night Programs www.macrao.org6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated)
Tues., October 2 O.C.C. – Royal Oak 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Wed., October 10 Grosse Pointe South 6 – 8 p.m.
Mon., October 15 Troy Athens High 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Tues., October 16 Notre Dame Prep 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Thurs., October 16 Rochester Adams 6:30 – 8 p.m.