S ENIOR M EETING C OLLEGE S ELECTION & A PPLICATION P ROCESS CLASS OF 2011 H OLLAND H IGH S CHOOL.

SENIOR MEETINGCOLLEGE SELECTION & APPLICATION PROCESS

CLASS OF 2011HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL

HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Students with last name “A –Go”Suzanne Hemmeke/Bethany Nichols

494-2213 Students with last name “Gp-O”

Dawn Moylan494-2209

Students with last name “P-Z”Karen Legg494-2211

SENIOR CREDIT CHECKS

Credit checks were mailed to homes in August.

It is important to review your credit check.

All requirements must be completed by graduation on May 31, 2011.

FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGES

Attend College Fairs- Sept. 30

Research college websites & college guides Visit campuses – contact the admissions

office Meet with college reps at lunch

Sign- up book in the Counseling Center**A reminder note will be sent the day of the visit

Use your EDP and www.careercrusing.com Military Academies – Nov 23rd Meet with your counselor

WHAT SCHOOLS DO I APPLY TO?

The average student applies to 3-4 colleges When applying go for a safety school, a

middle school, and a reach school

MICHIGAN PUBLIC COLLEGESSchool GPA ACT

U of M 3.75 27-31

MSU 3.61 23-27

GVSU 3.53 21-26

CMU 3.28 20-24

WMU 3.23 20-25

Northern Michigan University

3.0 20-25

GRCC 2.0 18

MICHIGAN PRIVATE COLLEGES

College GPA ACT

Hope College 3.7 23-29

Calvin College 3.5 23-28

Albion College 3.4 23-27

Alma College 3.4 21-26

Aquinas College 3.3 20-26

4 YEAR COLLEGE VS 2 YEAR COLLEGE

4 Year College Earn a bachelors degree in science (biology,

computer, engineering) or arts (English, history, drama)

Examples: Hope College, GVSU, Michigan State 2 Year College (also known as community

college or junior college) Earn an associates degree or certificate Examples: Grand Rapids Community College, Baker

College, Lake Michigan College Vocational or Technical School

Most programs last 2 years or less Earn a certificate to practice a trade Examples: Booker Institute of Cosmetology, ITT

Tech.

WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER COMMUNITY COLLEGE?

1. A second chance to attend a 4-year college

2. Desiring additional academic

support/intervention

3. $$$

4. Free application

5. Ability to live at home and work

HOW DO I APPLY?1. Apply online or use paper application2. Common Application may be accepted at

various schools (U of M) https://www.commonapp.org/

3. Check if individual college requires that ACT or SAT scores be sent directly from the testing company

http://www.actstudent.org http://www.collgeboard.com

4. Review requirements with the NCAA Clearing House (if applicable)

5. Print the counselor recommendation form and bring it to the guidance office

EXAMPLE OF A COUNSELOR FORM

HHS APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete student portion of all college applications online.

Print counselor page found online where student completed the college application.

Bring counselor page with a $1 fee per application to the counseling center.

Student will be given a college application receipt.

Please allow 5 school days for processing. Note: Any application that is received in the counseling

office by Friday, Dec. 10 is guaranteed to be processed and mailed prior to the holiday break. Any application after that date will be mailed after break.

ADMISSION PROTOCOLS

Rolling Admissions All state schools use rolling admissions

Early Action Private school driven Non-binding

Early Decision Binding – if you apply using early decision you

are agreeing to come if they admit you….it is non-negotiable!!

APPLICATION FAUX PAS

Don’t forget to SIGN & DATE your application Only include what the college application

requests Use an appropriate email address

Don’t use an email like [email protected] Be careful of what you post on social

networking sites like Facebook and MySpace Watch your spelling & grammar – proof

read!!! Be sure press SUBMIT if applying online Make a copy of your application

HOW DO I SEND A TEACHER RECOMMENDATION?

Ask an academic teacher – 2 weeks in

advance

Use form from the guidance office

Give teacher a stamped envelope & a

completed form of activities

Follow up with a thank you note

ONLY submit if colleges request a letter of

recommendation from a teacher

STANDARDIZED TESTING

ACT (www.act.org) Upcoming Test Dates – October 23, December 11 Should I retest? Sending ACT scores

www.actstudent.org

SAT, SAT II (www.collegeboard.com) Upcoming test dates – November 6 & December

4

Send applications even if you plan on

retesting!!

DEADLINES Prioritize – know the deadlines for all the

schools you want to apply to Deadline for applications – shoot for October

15th

MSU applications should be turned in to the counseling center by Monday, Oct. 4 for early notification.

U of M applications should be turned in to the counseling center by Monday, Oct. 18. To ensure consideration U of M applications should be turned in for Early Action.

No trick or treat until your application is complete!!

$$$ FOR COLLEGE

Apply early and be aware of all deadlines. Check for scholarships on college websites Review HHS scholarship packet Check updates on “Scholarship News You Can

Use” link on HPS website www.fastweb.com Financial Aid – FAFSA

After January 1, 2011 Financial Aid Night Be aware of scams!

YOU ARE NOT DONE…..

Senior classes – many colleges want to see rigorous classes NOT an easy year!

Keep your grades up – colleges can take back an acceptance based on your final transcript

Important Dates for Seniors, Class of 2011

WHAT NOW?

Don’t procrastinate – start now!!! Confused – make an appointment with your

counselor

QUESTIONS?