Junior Parent Night

Junior Parent Night

Post-Secondary Options

Two/Four Year Colleges & Universities Technical/Vocational/Business Schools Apprenticeship Training Programs Military Services GAP Year Program

Tonight we will be focusing specifically on the college planning process

WHO

AM

I

?

WHAT is my Transcript?

and

WHY is it important?

Note: Grades EVERY semester from 9th grade to present

Note: “Work In Progress”

is listed with senior year classes

Students must send all colleges where they are applying their official high school transcript. This is now done electronically

HOW?

REGISTER for Parchment on the school website. Look under the ‘parents’ tab on the school homepage.

• Use a very stable e*mail address• Most transcripts are free – depends on the state

where they go• Common Application (including U of M) uses a

special process within Parchment. See directions on our website.

Junior Conference Information Form

What Six Words would you use to describe yourself:

What colleges/armed services/ vocational/technical jobs are you considering after you graduate?

Do you have a specific career goal or college major in mind? Are you doing any work that supports these goals?

How hard do you work in high school:

a. very hard (maybe too hard at times) b. hard (especially the night before tests and major papers/assignments c. somewhat hard d. minimally

Using the same choices as above, how hard do you expect to work in college?________________________ What special academic programs would the ideal college have available to you? (e.g. study abroad, internships, co-op program, honors college, etc.)

List your school activities (sports, clubs, music, drama, media, student government, service organizations):

List your awards and honors received:

In what community activities have you participated? (Religious organizations, music, community projects)

• Junior Student Counselor Meeting (spring)• Students schedule at their convenience

(Optional) Parent Letter or Parent Input form

…more input:

Career Preparation ProgramsCareer Cruising

Online @ home

NCAA

Divisions I, II

TESTING

•ACT •MME-MARCH•SAT I-II•AP• (don’t forget finals)

MICHIGAN MERIT EXAMPre-Test Information: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

March 6, 2012 – ACT + Writing/Makeup date – March 20, 2012March 7, 2012 – Workkeys/Makeup date – March 21, 2012

March 8, 2012 – Michigan Components/Makeup date – March 22, 2012

Advanced Placement Tests – May, 2012

DATE MORNING AFTERNOON

Monday, May 7, 2012 ChemistryEnvironmental Science

Psychology

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Spanish Language

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Calculus AB Calculus BC

Thursday, May 10, 2012 English Literature & Comp

Friday, May 11, 2012 United States History German Language @ GP North

European History

Monday, May 14, 2012 BiologyMusic Theory

Physics C: Mechanics

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 US Government & Politics Comparative Govt & PolFrench Language

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 English Language

Thursday, May 17, 2012 Macroeconomics MicroeconomicsItalian Language

Friday, May 18, 2012 No AP Tests

College Entrance ExamsACT• Be sure to register for

the ACT with writing if taking in addition to MME

• MME ACT includes Writing

www.actstudent.org

SAT I and II

(reasoning & subject tests)• Register online• Carefully review prospective

college application requirements

• Only take SAT subject if schools require the test

www.collegeboard.com 2011-2012 ACT 2011-2012 SAT & Subject Tests

September 10, 2011October 22, 2011

December 10, 2011February 11, 2012

April 14, 2012June 9, 2012

October 1, 2011November 5, 2011December 3, 2011January 28, 2012

March 10, 2012 (SAT only)May 5, 2012June 2, 2012

• English• Math• Reading• Science• Writing

Maximum Score: 36Avg Score in State of MI: 20Avg Score @ South: 24.9

2012 AP Exam Schedule

• Students should register for their own exams (but they will ask you for money)

• If your student is going to be absent from the scheduled AP testing date(s) for unavoidable reasons, notify the Records Clerk in the Counseling Center as soon as possible so that alternate accommodations can be made.

• If your student is receiving special accommodations for the SAT I and want the same for the AP exams, notify the Records Room at the time you register for the APs.

College Application

Process

To Do:• Research • Visit• Check Web/Print

resources on colleges• Prepare for

applications

Student fills out college application

Student goes to Career Resource Center (CRC) to notify school

School sends out paperwork and we wait!

Typically online but can be paper application

Student sends Test Scores and transcripts ONLINE

And…we wait.

Common Applicationwww.commonapp.org

Students STILL need to notify South of application in person in the CRC

** NOTE**

Transcript process on Parchment is slightly

different.Review specific

directions in your packet or on our website

Where will my student’s credentials take him?

Most competitive schools like :University of Michigan 3.8 GPA 27 ACT

Highly Competitive schools like:MSU, Hope, K-Zoo 3.5 GPA 24 ACT

Very Competitive schools like:Albion, Hillsdale, GVSU 3.0 GPA 22 ACT

Competitive schools like:Oakland, WSU, WMU 2.75 GPA 21 ACTAquinas, EMU, U of D 2.5 GPA 21 ACT

Less Competitive schools like:SVSU, LSSU, Ferris 2.0 GPA 19 ACT

Approximations ONLY

Five good reasons to choose

Community Colleges1. MONEY – CCs cost a fraction of a four year college and can be a

great way to get the basics out of the way2. WEAK GRADES or TEST SCORES – if you can’t get in to your top

school you may well be able to transfer in after a couple of semesters at a CC

3. WORK or FAMILY OBLIGATIONS – CCs allow flexible scheduling with weekends and evenings so you can juggle your family and work life.

4. CAREER CHOICE DOESN’T REQUIRE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE – Many service and technological careers do not require a four year degree.

5. NOT SURE ABOUT GOING TO COLLEGE - A lot of high school students have a sense that they should go to college, but they aren’t sure why and aren’t really fond of school. If this describes you, CC can be a good option. You can try out some college-level courses without committing years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars to the experiment.

Formula

For the Perfect Essay…

Interviews

• FIRST Check to see if your schools require a letter of recommendation

• Face to face request is important (NOT e-mail)

• Choose a core academic teacher that will best represent you as a student.

• Give at least two weeks notice

Ask Teacher(s)

Teacher Letters of Recommendation

Thank You Note in Two Weeks

Campus Visits

• Just do it! • Get a feel for the place

• Plan & combine them• Make it official

• Call ahead for a tour

• Get documentation for attendance freebie

• Prepare• Ask questions• Learn unique features

• Personalize to your interests

Jennifer S. Senior 1234 Main Street

Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230 [email protected]

SCHOOL ACTIVITES Grade Grosse Pointe South High School

Student Association Senator 9,10,11 Vice President 12 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Meals on Wheels for Services for

Older Citizens 9

Operation Smile Fund Raiser Gala 9,10 CHURCH Grosse Pointe Memorial Church

LOGOs – Youth Group

9

WORK EXPERIENCE Caddying at Lochmoor Country Club 9,10 AWARDS Scholar Athlete 9,10,11 AAA for Success 10,11 George Eastman Young Leaders

Award 11

OTHER U of M Summer of Engineering 10 Henry Ford Hospital Research (11

students) 11

Financial Aid

and Scholarships

Visit the South CRC Webpage

Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 10:30 amor by appointment at other times

Contact: Teresa Bennett432-3675

Visit the CRC website!

Career Cruising, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer programs, vocational

school information, service information, College Night, Financial Aid Night

Career Resource Center (CRC)

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