planning for college
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Planning for College. Looking ahead…. Michigan Merit Exam (MME) with the ACT. Required to take in March of Junior year One opportunity to take the MME Retake the ACT on your own for college entrance Three parts: ACT plus writing ACT Work Keys State of Michigan components. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Planning for College
Looking ahead…
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Required to take in March of Junior year One opportunity to take the MME Retake the ACT on your own for college
entrance Three parts:
◦ ACT plus writing◦ ACT Work Keys◦ State of Michigan components
Michigan Merit Exam (MME) with the ACT
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Prep workshopsBooks, CD programswww.actstudent.org/onlineprep/order.htmlSee Guidance website – every school has a
Guidance website
Prepare for the MME and ACT
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Required◦ 4 years of English◦ 4 years of Math◦ 2 years of World Language (Class of 2016)
Recommended◦ 3-4 years of Science◦ 3-4 years of Social Studies
College Prep: Choose your classes wisely!
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Curriculum (courses) taken Grade point average (GPA) ACT score Extra-curricular activities Application Essays Personal letters of recommendation – one in
school & one from outside school (coach, boss, clubs, etc.)
What Colleges are Looking for in an Applicant
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Now◦ Do well in school◦ Research colleges◦ Visit with the colleges’ reps during lunch◦ Check out websites◦ Check into financial aid/scholarships
Summer ◦ Visit colleges◦ Narrow down college choices◦ Work on personal statement/update every section of
Educational Development Plan (EDP) in Career Cruising
What & When
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Senior year◦ Apply in the fall
Online preferred If needed, get letters of recommendation Create an account with Parchment.com (check with
your school) Retake ACT, if needed
◦ Apply for Financial Aid in January-March of your Senior year Attend Financial Aid meeting FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form
due in March of senior year
What & When
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Keep senioritis in-check! Colleges do count the senior year
◦ Courses and GPA
Senior Year Does Count!
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Options to make up credits◦ Summer School◦ Adult Education Credit Recovery Program◦ Michigan Virtual High School
Begin now, don’t wait until your senior year See your counselor for more information
If you are short credits…
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Continue in your 2-hour blocks Internship - Is it for me? Still include core academics Options after high school
◦ College – 4-year or Community College◦ Apprenticeships◦ Trade schools
Career Technical Education(CTE) Programs
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ASVAB Test: December◦ Sign-up in the Guidance Office◦ Aptitude and interest test◦ Not just for students going into the Military
Take technical and/or academic classes Meet with the recruiter Meet with military veterans
Another option: Military
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If you are considering playing a college sport…
Apply online to the NCAA – September of your senior year
Continue with a strong, college prep curriculum
See eligibility requirements and procedures on the NCAA website
Student Athletes
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• www.careercruising.como Directions are available in the guidance office of your
schoolo Take courses that will help you in your future
endeavors• Take the ASVAB
Not sure what you will do after high school?
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http://www.cvs.k12.mi.us/your High School/ Click on the “Guidance” link.
Also, websites mentioned earlier…www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm
Bureau of Labor
www.bls.gov/oco Occupational Outlook Handbook
Check-out your High School Website
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See your counselor for more information.
Questions?