COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Regina High School 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Mrs. Mary Berschback Seniors Juniors P-Z x227 [email protected]

Mrs. Amy Dulgerian Sophomores Juniors A-G x229 [email protected]

586-585-0500 Ms. Corinne Forys Freshmen Juniors H-O x228 [email protected]

Mrs. Helen Dombruski Guidance Secretary x226 [email protected]

Agenda

 Overview - Senior Year  College Application Process  Financial Aid & Scholarships  Overview – Junior Year  College Exploration & Standardized Testing

Timeline - Senior Year

    College applications – the process Attend visits with college reps. at Regina Retake ACT/SAT (U of M and MSU require official scores) College Fairs: at RHS on October 4, and locally 2011-2012 College Fair schedule go to: www.macrao.org

Timeline - Senior Year

     For current announcements go to www.Reginahs.com

and click on Guidance Tab and then Counselors’ Notes-updated at least bi-weekly Visit college campuses Attend Financial Aid Night-obtain a PIN from FAFSA website Review acceptance offers (keep all documents regarding scholarship offers until after graduation) Finalize decision by May 1

College Application Process

    Discuss realistic options Apply to 3+ schools Safety school Match school Reach school Check schools’ deadlines Rolling Admissions (U of M – Feb. 1) Regular Admissions (Boston College – Jan. 1) Early Action - Early Notification Financial Aid Apply before October 31 (if possible)

Parchment.com – Transcript Request

Parchment.com - Waiver

Parchment.com - Authorization

Parchment.com - Deliver Tab

Common App – Transcript Requests

College Application Process

    Complete college application online (required) Transcript is sent via Parchment Submit payment (application fees vary) by credit card. Transcript fee ACT scores – billed at semester. Transcripts are $1, due to cost of attaching

College Application Process

Application Components Online Application Application fee (credit card or check directly mailed to admissions of college) Electronic transcript: includes grades 9 colleges) – 11; class rank; and ACT test scores (unofficial, but accepted by most Letter(s) of recommendation, if needed, by more selective schools, (check first with the school website to see if required) Essay(s) if needed

Sample Criteria

Michigan State University

 Rolling admissions (through July 30)  Early notification: October 7, 2011  Financial aid: January 1  SAT or ACT: must be sent

FROM

service the testing  Essay: personal statement

Sample Criteria

Boston College

(uses Common App.)      Restrictive Early Action: November 1 (non binding) Application deadline: January 1 (regular decision) Financial aid: February 1 (FAFSA and CSS) SAT plus subject tests (2 required) OR ACT with Writing Essay & two teacher recommendations & counselor recommendation

Teacher Recommendations Highly Selective Schools Only!

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Ask

11th/12th grade teachers (core subject) Give the teacher at least 2 weeks notice Supply the teacher with your resume/activity sheet Include the separate college recommendation form, if needed Ask the teacher to turn the letter in to the guidance office, or indicate if they are submitting online Remind the teacher to keep a copy in case you need additional letters Wait two weeks, then confirm with the teacher that the letter was handed in Follow up with a “thank you” note to the teacher

When you write your essay

 Start early  Read the directions carefully: answer the question!!

 Tell the truth about yourself  Focus on your best side: what sets you apart!

 Tie yourself to the college  Speak positively  Write about your greatest assets & achievements  www.essayedge.com

(sample essays, free tips)

Resume Also helpful for scholarship apps!

 Keep to one page  Use quality paper  Make it easy to read  Be specific  Include address, phone & e-mail address  Go to www.resumeedge.com

 Include academics, athletics, activities, honors, volunteer/community service & work experience

Common Application

 Now exclusively used by University of Michigan  If you are applying to other

selective

colleges, use the Common Application, if you prefer. Supplements are generally required for each college  Used by 450+ institutions  Go to: www.commonapp.org

Campus Visits

 Go online to schedule a visit or call the school’s Admissions Office  With your campus tour ask to sit in on a class have lunch in a dining hall stay overnight in a dorm meet with a financial aid rep., if possible  Pick a day the college is in session (week day)  October 12 is Testing Day at RHS-

no school for seniors

  See Regina school calendar for short schedule days Saturday campus visit days on are also good opportunities

MME - Class of 2012

Results were sent home with your student on Sept. 8

LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE Level 1* – Advanced - Exceeding Michigan Standards

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Level 2* – Proficient - Met Michigan Standards

*

Level 3 – Partially Proficient - Basic Level Level 4 – Not Proficient – Apprentice

As you know, the Michigan Promise Award has been discontinued. Your student’s score may still be of interest to you.

Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)   Paper application (discouraged) Web-based application www.fafsa.ed.gov

(faster results) EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. Go on the website now to obtain your PIN number, both parents and students.

FAFSA -

on-line – Fafsa.ed.gov

 Financial aid information is available in the counseling office  File January 1 through February 15  Use estimated tax information if your actual figures are not available  Amend your estimated figures as soon as possible  Make a copy for your files Be aware of CSS Profile deadline – addendum to FAFSA – required by U of M etc.

Juniors can use the FAFSA 4caster link now available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1112/help/complete001.htm

Scholarships & Financial Aid

www.fastweb.com

financial aid search through the web        Search more than 375,000 listings Scholarships Grants Loans Free website Local scholarship opportunities are the most beneficial, i.e. Elks Club, your employer, city governments, etc.

DO NOT be scammed by those promising to get you scholarships if you sign up for their services.

Financial Aid

 Financial Aid Night for Regina and DLS will be hosted by DLS this year: Monday, November 7 – 7:00 p.m.

(A Financial Aid professional will be presenting) College Goal Sunday…

FREE assistance with your FAFSA!

(The MISD will be hosting it this year) February 12, 2012 1 - 4 p.m.

Go to: http://www.micollegegoal.org/Students/Home/tabid/1350/ Default.aspx

Timeline - Junior Year

 Explore - College Representatives  College Day – Regina - October 4 in the morning  PSAT – Oct. 12 (in school)  ACT/MME Test Prep after school  ACT/MME – March 6, 7 & 8, 2012 (administered at Regina)

Timeline - Junior Year

 SAT / retake ACT – April/May/June  AP Testing - May  Late spring – Create a tentative list of colleges  Spring – Summer – Fall - Visit college campuses  Summer - Work on essays and resume

Choosing a College

 Type of School  Two year or four year  Public or private   Single sex or coed Religious affiliation College search programs

www.collegeboard.com

www.princetonreview.com

www.petersons.com

 Location   In-state Out-of-state  Campus setting  Urban   Suburban Rural

Choosing a College

         School Size Small (fewer than 2,000 students) Medium (2,000 - 15,000) Large (15,000+) Diversity  Percent of students with minority backgrounds  Percent of out-of-state students Activities & Sports Greek life Choir/dance/radio/etc.

Div I, II, III or club/intramural

Choosing a College

  Majors and Academics Rugg’s Recommendations   Admissions Requirements Curriculum   GPA Test Scores   Cost and financial aid Tuition  Need-based aid

Regina College Day – Oct. 4

 40+ Colleges – including:  Albion, Aquinas, Central, Columbia (Chicago), Grand Valley, John Carroll, Kalamazoo, Kettering, Lawrence Tech, Loyola, Madonna, Marygrove, MSU, Michigan Tech, Northwood, Notre Dame, Oakland, Ohio State, St. Mary’s of Notre Dame, Saginaw Valley,Specs Howard, U of M, U of Dayton, Wayne State, Western Mich.

College Admissions Criteria

Grades/Curriculum Extracurricular Activities ACT/SAT

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COMPARISON CHART

English

SUBJECT

Foreign Language Mathematics Social Studies 4 credits

REGINA HIGH SCHOOL

4 credits

STATE OF MICHIGAN Class of 2012 COLLEGE ENTRANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

4 credits (honors and AP for selective colleges) 2 credits (beginning with the class of 2015) 2 credits (beginning with the class of 2016) 3 credits (4 for selective colleges) 4 credits – including one credit in the senior year 4 credits: Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, including one credit in the senior year 4 credits 3 credits including World and U.S. History & Geography, Am. Govt. & Economics 3 credits including World and U.S. History & Geography, Am. Govt. & Economics 2 credits in History and 1 credit in Social Studies (4 including AP for selective colleges) Science Fine Arts Health & Phys. Ed.

Computers Religious Studies Christian Community Service Electives

TOTAL

3 credits including Biology and Chemistry 3 credits including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, one additional science credit 1 credit 1 credit ½ credit and online learning in each class 3 ½ credits ½ credit (60 Hours) 3 – 5 credits

27 credits

1 credit 1 credit One online class or online learning in each required class

16-18 academic credits

3 credits (4 including AP for selective colleges) Fine/performing arts Computer literacy strongly recommended

18-23 academic credits

College Admissions Tests

PLAN (Sophomores) PSAT (Juniors) ACT Achievement SAT Aptitude

College Admissions Tests PSAT

 ONLY Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Dismissal – 11:30 a.m. Length of Test – 2 hours 10 minutes Measures: Critical Reading Math Problem Solving Writing Skills Value of the Test: Feedback on academic skills Practice for the SAT Get used to standardized testing www.collegeboard.com/psat (practice questions) Official Student Guide to the PSAT Full-length tests available

College Admissions Tests PSAT

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PSAT/NMSQT

National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Juniors Only

Screening Test for National Merit Scholars

1.5 million students take the test 34,000 students are commended 16,000 students are semi-finalists 8,200 receive National Merit Scholarship awards (one-half of the top one percent who take the test)

College Admissions Tests/MME

 Michigan Merit Exam (MME)   ACT Plus Writing (college reportable score) WorkKeys (Applied Math – Reading for Info – Locating Info)  Additional assessments in Math, Science, and Social Studies

MME

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Regina 2012 MME Schedule

(State wide administration)

Tuesday, March 6

– ACT Plus Writing

Wednesday, March 7

– WorkKeys

Thursday, March 8

– Michigan Science, Math and Social Studies Assessments

MME

 ACT score from the MME will be accepted by all colleges and universities and the NCAA Clearinghouse (National Collegiate Athletic Association – www.ncaa.org

)  ACT score (plus writing score) will be available four weeks after the test  ACT March scores can be sent to four colleges free  MME Score will be available in the summer before senior year

MME

Website: www.michigan.gov/mme Students) (Information for Parents and The New Michigan Merit Exam -- What it is, What it Means, and What it Offers Your Guide to the ACT (Link to ACT Website) Preparing to Take the ACT Plus Writing State Testing Preparing for WorkKeys ACT College Readiness Standards ACT - Ready for College & Ready for Work: Same or Different?

ACT 2011-12 National Test Dates

Test Date Regular Deadline

December 10, 2011 February 11, 2012 April 14, 2012 June 9, 2012 November 4, 2011 January 13, 2012 March 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 Register on-line: www.actstudent.org

Regina CEEB code: 231-873

ACT 2011-12

 Register Online (for all except MME test) Real Time Seat Assignment Print Admission Ticket View Scores – beginning 2 weeks later

ACT 2011-12 National Test Dates

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2011 –2012 ACT Fees and Services

ACT (No Writing) ACT Plus Writing Additional score reports (first 4 colleges are free) Late registration fee (10 – 14 days after deadline) Stand-by Test Information Release Test date or center change *Available only Dec., April, June $34.00

$49.50

$10.00 each $21.00

basic fee+$42.00

basic fee+$18.00* $21.00

ACT 2010-11

 Average Student takes ACT 2 - 4 times  Writing Test: required by some schools (UM – MSU – Kalamazoo – etc.) 88% - Go Up or Stay the Same (1.2 pts) 12% - Go Down Dec – Apr – June $18 – Test Information Release: Get Test and Answers

Test Prep – ACT/MME

 ACT – One Day Workshop Saturday – March 3, 2012 Regina High School 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

$30.00* *For students testing March 6 who are not enrolled in the ACT class. Price is $20.00 for students enrolled in the ACT class.

Test Prep – ACT/MME

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ACT/MME Test Prep Class Eight week class

(registration deadline is Friday, December 16)

Tuesdays:

Jan. 3, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, and Feb. 28 Regina High School 3 – 4:45 p.m.

$175 If enrolled in the class there is a $10.00 discount for the Saturday workshop on March 3 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

ACT Toolbox K-12

Take and know the test –

“Preparing for the ACT” http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/preparing.pdf

English Math Reading Science Writing

Test Prep – ACT/MME

 Test Prep Websites   www.actstudent.org

www.collegeboard.com

   www.kaplan.com

www.princetonreview.com

www.collegequestmi.com

 Test Prep Resources   The Real ACT Prep Guide ACT Prep On-Line (student edition)

SAT 2011-12 Test Dates

Test Date

November 5, 2011 December 3, 2011 January 28, 2012 March 10, 2012 May 5, 2012 June 2, 2012

Regular Deadline

October 7, 2011 November 8, 2011 December 30, 2011 February 10, 2012 April 6, 2012 May 8, 2012 register on-line: www.collegeboard.com or www.sat.org

Regina’s CEEB code: 231-873

SAT 2010-11 Fees

  SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests – basic fee plus each subject $49.00

$22.00

$11.00

New (as of last year) Students may choose which SAT test results they wish to report

http://www.act.org/aap/concordance/

Explore Colleges

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College Night Programs

www.macrao.org

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated) Mon., October 10 Mon., October 17 Tues., October 18 Wed., October 19 Thurs., October 20 *6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

**5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Troy Athens High School Bloomfield Hills Lahser H.S. Stoney Creek High School Grosse Pointe North H.S.* O.C.C. – Royal Oak**

EDP – careercruising.com

 Online guidance program that assists with the Career and Education planning process.

 Career Exploration  Education Plans  College Search  Portfolio/Resume