college transition 2009-2010. agenda where do i start? how do i decide what to do after high...
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College Transition
2009-2010
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?
Six Michigan Career Pathways
Arts & Communication Business Management/Marketing Engineering/Manufacturing
Industrial Technology Health Science Human Service Natural Resources & Agriscience
Educational Development Plan(EDP)
Assists students in creating a four-year plan.
Assists students in creating a post-secondary plan.
Program research College research
www.careercruising.com (login id – swartzcreek password - dragons)
Summer of Junior Year Research Universities/Colleges
Campus Visits (School Related Absence)
Plan and Prepare for ACT Retake Students retaking the ACT = 55% increased Composite Score
Design list of references
Utilize Career Cruising
ACT Test Dates 2010/2011ACT Test Dates 2010/2011
Test DateSeptember 11, 2010
October 23, 2010
December 11, 2010
February 12, 2011
April 9, 2011
June 11, 2011
Registration DeadlineAugust 6, 2010
September 17, 2010
November 5, 2010
January 7, 2010
March 4, 2011
May 6, 2011
Recommended College Prep Courses
EnglishEnglish Four years of EnglishFour years of English
MathematicsMathematics Three years of mathematics, including rigorous Three years of mathematics, including rigorous courses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra IIcourses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
Natural SciencesNatural Sciences Three years of science, including rigorous courses Three years of science, including rigorous courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physicsin Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Social StudiesSocial Studies Three years of social studiesThree years of social studies
Additional CoursesAdditional Courses Some colleges and universities require other classes Some colleges and universities require other classes as prerequisites for admission, such as two or more years of the same foreign 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 language or courses in the visual arts, music, theater, drama, dance, computer science, etc.science, etc.*Specific high school course requirements vary from institution to *Specific high school course requirements vary from institution to institution. Be sure to check with the schools you're interested in to see what institution. Be sure to check with the schools you're interested in to see what they recommend or require.they recommend or require.
Senior Year
Get organized – start a folder save Get organized – start a folder save EVERYTHINGEVERYTHING
College VisitsCollege Visits Counselor meetingCounselor meeting Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation College ApplicationsCollege Applications ScholarshipsScholarships Financial AidFinancial Aid
Student/Counselor Meeting
Be ready for your counselor meeting –
Bring the following items: Completed college applications
(check or money order) Counselor verification form (if
applied online) Letters of recommendation (to be
mailed with other items) All questions ?????
Choosing a College
Right Course Right Course of Studyof Study
Right PriceRight Price
Right Right AtmosphereAtmosphere
15 Michigan Public Universities
Central Michigan Eastern Michigan Ferris State Grand Valley State Lake Superior
State Michigan State Michigan Tech Northern Michigan
Oakland University Saginaw Valley
State University of
Michigan Ann Arbor University of
Michigan Dearborn University of
Michigan Flint Western Michigan Wayne State
What do I need to get accepted into a college?
The GPA MythThe GPA Myth
"It doesn't matter which classes I take in high school, as long as my grade
point average is high."
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
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
Averages for AdmissionUNIVERSITY GPA ACT
Michigan State 3.4-3.8 23-27
Central Michigan 3.3 22
Saginaw Valley 3.2 21
U of M Flint 3.2 17
U of M Ann Arbor 3.7-4.0 27-31
Eastern Michigan 3.1 21
FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
online access www.fafsa.edu.gov
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
FAFSA Application Process
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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 –
June 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) 591-1868
Dave Carey O-Z (810) 591-1869