Transcript JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT - Grosse Pointe Public School System

SENIOR
GROUP GUIDANCE
MEETING
Grosse Pointe South High School
Fall, 2014
While we are waiting
Fill in Diploma Form LEGIBLY
STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNEL
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COUNSELORS
Mrs. Christa Warner
Mr. Eric Burson
Ms. Catherine Zatkoff
Mr. Troy Glasser
Mrs. Beth Walsh-Sahutske
Mrs. Aja Perales
432-5224
432-3524
432-3523
432-3521
432-3522
432-3526
Counseling Office
 Mrs. Herzog
432-3519
Career Resource Center
 Mrs. Teresa Bennett
432-3675
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
 Mr. Doug Roby
432-3520
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
 Mr. Scott Bruns
432-3525
1. Explore using Naviance. Save to “Colleges I’m
Thinking About”
Naviance Video
Introduction
2. Apply to colleges online either at the university
web site or through the Common Application.
3. Move the school from “Colleges I’m thinking
about” over to “Colleges I’m applying to.”
College Application Process
(continued)
4. On the “Colleges I’m applying to” screen send
transcripts and request Teacher Recommendation
(only request letter if needed)
5. Send ACT/SAT test scores from testing
company
6. Complete CRC paperwork
7. Check back to Naviance when you hear a
decision from the schools
Where Do You Start?
Sending your Transcript
Use Naviance Family Connection
http://connection.naviance.com/gpshs
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In the login box entitled “Username” enter your school
ID. For “Password” use your school password
Click on “Colleges” tab at top
 Click “Transcripts” at left
 Follow on screen instructions
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Sending your transcript is critical to your
application.
Sending Your Test Scores
YOU must send official test scores to the
colleges where you apply to have a
complete file.
 ACT: go to the website if you have not
already sent your score when you
registered. www.act.org
 SAT: go to the website if you have not
already sent your score when you
registered. www.collegeboard.com
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Teacher Letters of
Recommendation
Ask the
Teacher
Request in Naviance
Thank You Note
in Two Weeks
•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
•Request officially via Naviance
in the “Colleges I’m Applying
to” tab at the bottom
•Thank the teacher
And…we wait.
Common Application
www.commonapp.org
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Standard Uniform College Application
Used by over 500 member schools
May be used exclusively or optionally by schools
Includes: University of Michigan, Kalamazoo
College, University of Miami, Albion…
If you use this you need to
MATCH your
Common App Account with
your Naviance account
When Do Colleges Start
Considering My Application?
Not until your application is COMPLETE
•College Application (and fee if required)
•Counselor Recommendation Form or
Letter (if required)
•Official High School Transcript
•Official Test Scores
•Teacher Recommendation (if required)
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:
When You Write Your Essay . . .
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Start early
Read the directions carefully
Tell the truth about yourself
Focus on your best side
Feel comfortable with your anxieties
Tie yourself to the college
Speak positively
Write about your greatest assets and achievements
Have someone else proofread before sending
When you write your essay
DON’T:
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Repeat info. elsewhere on the application
Write on general, impersonal topics
Use the personal statement to excuse your
shortcomings
Use clichés
Go to extremes such as too witty, too
opinionated or too intellectual
Write a serious essay, from the bottom of your heart, in the
most mature manner possible.
Jennifer S. Senior
1234 Main Street
Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230
[email protected]
SCHOOL ACTIVITES
Grosse Pointe South High
School
Student Association
Grade
Senator
Vice President
9,10,11
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Meals on Wheels for Services for
Older Citizens
Operation Smile Fund Raiser Gala
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CHURCH
Grosse Pointe Memorial
Church
LOGOs – Youth Group
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Caddying at Lochmoor Country Club
9,10
AWARDS
Scholar Athlete
AAA for Success
George Eastman Young Leaders
Award
9,10,11
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OTHER
U of M Summer of Engineering
Henry Ford Hospital Research (11
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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
9,10
Campus Visits
The Office of Admission at Alma college suggests you ask
these questions:
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How is admission to the college determined?
How do I take a campus tour? Sit in on a class? Have lunch
in a dining hall? Stay overnight in a dorm?
Do you have a Career Planning program?
What is the school’s overall job placement rate? What is job
placement rate in my intended major?
What kinds of financial aid programs are available? What
extra forms do I fill out? Are there any special scholarships
offered by the school or its alumni?
Can I have a car on campus during my freshman year?
What are the dorm facilities like?
1. MONEY – CCs cost a fraction of a four year college and can be a
great way to get the basics out of the way
2. 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. YOUR CAREER CHOICE DOESN’T REQUIRE A BACHELOR’S
DEGREE – Many service and technological careers do not require a
four year degree.
5. YOU ARE 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.
Career Resource Center
Open 7:30 – 10:30 every morning
432-3675
Career Pathways, college representative visits,
financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer
programs, vocational school information, service
information, College Night, Financial Aid Night
NCAA Divisions I & II
Consult the NCAA Freshman Eligibility
Standards Quick Reference Sheet on the
website
 The new website address is
www.ncaastudent.org
 ACT and SAT scores must be sent
directly to the Clearinghouse from the
testing agency
 NCAA’s SAT/ACT code is 9999
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Financial Aid
and Scholarships
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Financial Aid and Scholarship information is
available both in the Counseling Center and in
the Career Resource Center. Now is the time
to start researching options for next year.
Attend Financial Aid Night
October 23 6:30 @ North
Register with FastWeb: online scholarship
search engine
Check Naviance & CRC Scholarship page
Research scholarships affiliated with your
parent’s business, religious organizations,
vocational interests, community non-profits and
the like
@SouthCounseling
Search: G P South Counseling