college! already! how do i do that?

COLLEGE! How do I do that?

Students will learn the process to prepare for graduation, select appropriate post secondary education and apply for post secondary education.COLLEGE! ALREADY! How do I do that? Your Transcript:

Your Transcript:

Your courses: past and presentYour Transcript:

Credits: earned and those being earnedYour Transcript:

Grades by year. You should only have grades in the first two columns.9th grade10th grade11th grade12th gradeYour Transcript:

Credits earnedRankGPAAm I on track to graduate with my class?Students must have 11 credits by the end of their sophomore year to be on track for graduation.

What if Im short credits?You must complete some credit recovery or attend a 5th year.One credit per semester is allowed (summer = semester)Options: night school, MiVHS online, summer school, or retake the class at SLHSMost credit recovery costs money and requires transportation.See your counselor for more information.

ACT March 2013You will take the ACT plus writing, ACT Work Keys, MME at schoolNo costNo need to registerCollege reportable scoresValid scores on all 3 days of testing required for graduationACT RetakesRegister to retake at www.actstudent.orgCost: ACT with writing $55.50; ACT without writing $35.00You will take at a National Test SightDates are available online and in student services

Senior Schedule SelectionGraduation Requirements:Senior EnglishSenior Math or Math Related CourseAny other graduation requirement not yet met.What are colleges looking for?Solid academic schedule think science, math, social studies, English, business, computers, world languageAim for 3-4 academic coursesExplore dual enrollment options with your counselor

Dual EnrollmentCommunity College coursework replaces SLHS coursework.SLCS pays for your coursework but not your books or materials.You must have qualifying scores on PLAN, MEAP or ACT.There are restrictions on the type of courses you can take at the community college.Courses can be at the college (requires transportation) or online.College grades do not factor into your GPA.May be difficult to dual enroll if you are involved in extracurricular activities at SLHS.

Looking for Post-Secondary Options?

Where do I best fit?2 year Community CollegesCost effectiveCan earn an Associates DegreeGreat place to get basics4 year Colleges/UniversitiesCan earn a Bachelors DegreeWider variety of coursesLive on your own

Trade SchoolsSkill specificVery hands on learningEarn a certificate or license in area of studyMilitaryServe your country in 1 of 4 branchesCan earn money for collegeVariety of skilled programs

Where Do I Start?Create a professional sounding email address.

Good example:wallaceb@slcs.usNot so good example:bikerchick@yahoo.comSchools will use your email address to contact you about practically everything.Start a folder to keep everything organized.

ACT scoresTranscriptsLetters of recommendationInformation from the schoolsNotes from your visitsEssaysScholarshipsFinancial aid

Do Your Research!Visit College WebsitesAsk Lots of Questions

Visit College CampusesCompare Costs

Find the best fit for you.

Now I know where I want to apply.How and when do I apply?

Applying to Colleges:Begin applying the August before your senior year begins.Know if your college has an early deadline usually November 1st.Find your colleges application online at their website.Many applications require a fee so be prepared.

What do you need to apply?Your basic personal and contact info.A list of all your activities/work/ volunteer/awards, etc.Your senior schedule.Essay(s)Letters of recommendationYour ACT scores

Submit only when you have had someone check over your application!

http://www.annarbor.com/news/university-of-michigan-admissions-director-talks-about-the-dos-and-donts-of-college-applications-on/The URL below is for a video from the Today show. It features university officials, including Ted Spencer from the University of Michigan, discussing college admissions and what colleges are really looking for in an application.

The link itself does not work you will need to copy and paste the URL into your browser.How on Earth Do I Pay for School?File the FAFSA in January/February of your senior year.

Attend Financial Aid Night in December of your senior year.Look for and apply for scholarships.www.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.comGoogle scholarshipsCheck Student Services scholarship book.FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

QUESTIONS?

Career Questions: Make an appointment with Mrs. Miloch in Student Services.

College Questions: Make an appointment with your counselor Mrs. Wallace (A-La) or Ms. Godo (Le-Z)