COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Regina High School

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Mrs. Mary Berschback

Seniors Juniors Q-Z x227 [email protected]

Mrs. Amy Dulgerian

Sophomores Juniors A-G x229 [email protected]

586-585-0500

Mrs. Nicole Leonard

Freshmen Juniors H-P x228 [email protected]

Mrs. Terese Pauken

Guidance Secretary x226 [email protected]

Agenda

 Overview Senior Year –

Mrs. Mary Berschback

 Overview Guidance Website –

Mrs. Amy Dulgerian

 Overview Junior Year –

Mrs. Nicole Leonard

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 sent from ACT company) Local College Fairs: Tomorrow, 9/25 at the Warren City Hall 2014-2015 College Fair schedule go to: www.macrao.org

Timeline - Senior Year

 For current announcements go to News Briefs www.reginahs.com

and click on Guidance Tab and then Counselors’  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  Financial considerations 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)

College Application Process

   Complete college application online (required) Submit payment (application fees vary) by credit card. Order transcript via Parchment (small fee may be required for some colleges)  90% of MI colleges utilize Parchment  10% utilize Common App

College Application Process

Application Components  Online Application  Application fee (credit card or check directly mailed to admissions of college)  Electronic transcript: includes all semester grades, 9 – 11; class rank; and ACT test scores (unofficial, but accepted by most colleges)  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 17, 2014**  Financial aid: January 1 – March 15 for best results  SAT or ACT: must be sent

FROM

the testing service  Essay: personal statement

**by invitation only from MSU

Sample Criteria



University of Michigan

Exclusively Common App

 Early action (Nov. 1 – non binding – will receive decision by December 24)  December 1 deadline: music, theater & dance  Equal consideration deadline: February 1, 2015  Financial aid: Apply January 1 – March 15 for best results  SAT or ACT: must be sent

FROM

the testing service  Essay, Short response questions, Recommendation letters

Teacher Recommendations Highly Selective Colleges Only!

      

Ask

11th/12th grade teachers (core subject) Allow at least

2

weeks notice Supply the teacher with your resume/activity sheet 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 or submitted online 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 

Wow Writing Workshop, LLC

wowwritingworkshop.com

800-497-WRITE

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  Include academics, athletics, activities, honors, volunteer/community service & work experience  A good start is the EDP on

Career Cruising

 Everyone has a resume by the end of Junior year

Common Application

 Now exclusively used by University of Michigan and several other MI colleges  Most state of MI colleges still offer their own applications  Transcript is included in the Common App  Used by 500+ institutions  Some schools use the Common App as an option – you have a choice  Supplements are generally required for each college  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 15 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

Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  Paper application (discouraged)  Web-based worksheet 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 from 2013 if your actual figures are not available  Amend your estimated figures as soon as possible  New Feature: you can electronically import your tax return information (1040 Form) into the FAFSA form  Make a copy for your files Be aware of CSS Profile deadline – addendum to FAFSA – required by some schools.

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: check Regina’s tab under Guidance 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 Nights are available through Macomb Community College: (A Financial Aid professional will be presenting)

*Additional dates available in early 2014

College Goal Sunday…

FREE assistance with your FAFSA!

February 9, 2014 2 - 4 p.m.

Go to:

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

RHS Website



Guidance

Tab www.reginahs.com

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Overview Calendar College Information College Scholarships Career Information Career and College Timeline Counselor News Briefs

RHS Website

•

Overview

Timeline - Junior Year

 Individual meetings with Counselor  Attend college presentations at RHS  Attend local college fairs/nights  PSAT – Oct. 15 th (in school)  ACT/MME Test Prep after school beginning in Jan.

 MME – March 4 th , 5 th , and 6 th , 2014   Follow-up to determine re-testing on ACT and/or SAT testing

Juniors are the only students in attendance on March 4th

 End-of-year curriculum planning for senior year

Timeline - Junior Year

 AP Testing -

May

 Career Cruising  Create a tentative list of colleges  Develop a student resume 

Spring – Summer – Fall

- Visit college campuses 

Summer

- Work on essays and resumes and continue ACT prep

Choosing a College

  

Type of School

 Two year or four year    Religious affiliation

Location

 Public or private Single sex or coed In-state  Out-of-state

Campus setting

 Urban   Suburban Rural C o l l e g e s e a r c h p r o g r a m s www.careercruising.com

www.princetonreview.com

www.petersons.com

www.collegeboard.com

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 Athletics 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

College Admissions Criteria

ACT / SAT Scores Grades / Curriculum Extra Curricular Activities

College Visits Calendar –

at RHS

SEPTEMBER

Thursday, Sept 26 th :

Albion College, University of Dayton

Monday, Sept. 30 th

: Adrian College, Saginaw Valley State University OCTOBER

Wednesday, Oct. 2 nd

: Oakland University

Thursday, Oct. 3 rd

: Aquinas College, Hope College, Wayne State University

Monday, October 7 th

: Northern Michigan University, U of M (Ann Arbor)

Tuesday, October 8 th :

Alma College

Wednesday, October 9 th

: Madonna University

Tuesday, October 15 th :

Northwood University, St. Mary’s College (Indiana)

Monday, October 21 st :

Loyola University

Thursday, October 24 th

: Lawrence Tech NOVEMBER

Friday, November 1 st

: Grand Valley State University

Monday, November 18 th

: Central Michigan University

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED…

College Nights Calendar – local

OCTOBER Monday, Oct. 7 th –

Troy Athens High School

6:30pm – 8:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 8 th – Thursday, Oct. 10 th

Wayne County Community College

6:30pm – 8:00pm –

Wayne State University

8:45am – 1:00pm Monday, Oct. 14 th Tuesday, Oct. 15 th – –

Bloomfield Hills High School

6:30pm – 8:00pm

Notre Dame Prep School

9:00am – 11:00am Tuesday, Oct. 15 th –

Royal Oak High School

6:00pm – 8:30pm Tuesday, Oct. 22 nd – Wednesday, Oct. 23 rd

Rochester High School

– 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Cousino High School

6:00pm – 7:30pm

G R A D U AT I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S C O M PA R I S O N C H A R T SUBJECT

English Foreign Language Mathematics

REGINA HIGH SCHOOL

4 credits

STATE OF MICHIGAN

4 credits

Class of 2012 COLLEGE ENTRANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

4 credits (honors and AP for selective colleges) 2 credits (beginning with the class of ‘15) 2 credits (beginning with the class of ‘16) 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 Social Studies 3 credits including World and U.S. History & Geography, Am. Govt. & Economics Science Fine Arts 3 credits including Biology and Chemistry 1 credit Health & Phys. Ed.

Computers 1 credit ½ credit and online learning in each class 3 ½ credits Religious Studies Christian Community Service Electives

TOTAL

½ credit (60 Hours) 3 – 5 credits

27 credits

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) 3 credits including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, one additional science credit 1 credit 3 credits (4 including AP for selective colleges) Fine/performing arts 1 credit One online class or online learning in each required class Computer literacy strongly recommended

16-18 academic credits 18-23 academic credits

College Admissions Tests

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

College Admissions Tests PSAT

 ONLY Wednesday, October 16, 2013 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



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 8,300 receive National Merit Scholarship awards (one-half of the top one percent who take the test)

College Admissions Tests/MME

 Michigan Merit Exam (MME) March 2-3rd, 2015 

Held at RHS, attendance is priority

 ACT Plus Writing  College reportable score  WorkKeys  Applied Math / Reading for Info / Locating Info  Additional assessments in Math, Science, and Social Studies

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 websites

www.michigan.gov/mme (Information for Parents and Students) 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 2014-15 National Test Dates

Test Date

October 25, 2014 December 13, 2014 February 7, 2015 April 18, 2015 June 13, 2015

Regular Deadline

September 19, 2014 November 11, 2014 January 9, 2015 March 3, 2015 May 8, 2015 Register on-line: www.actstudent.org

Regina CEEB code: 231-873

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ACT 2014-15

 Register Online (for all except MME test) Real Time Seat Assignment Print Admission Ticket Bring Photo I.D.

View Scores – beginning 2 weeks later New: ACT requires student to upload photo

ACT 2014-15 National Test Fees

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 (by phone) *Available only Dec., April, June $38.00

$54.50

$12.00 each $24.00

basic fee+$47.00

basic fee+$20.00* $23.00

ACT 2014-15

 Average Student takes ACT

2 - 4

times  Writing Test: required by certain schools (UM – MSU – Kalamazoo – etc.) 78% - Go Up or Stay the Same (1.2 pts) 22% - Go Down

Dec – Apr – June

$20 – Test Information Release: Get Test and Answers

Test Prep – ACT/MME

 ACT – One Day Workshop

Saturday – March 1, 2014 Regina High School 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

$30.00* *For students testing March 4 th who are not enrolled in the ACT class. Price is $20.00 for students enrolled in the ACT class.

Test Prep – ACT/MME



ACT/MME Test Prep Class

•

Eight week class

Registration deadline is Friday, December 13 th Tuesdays: Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4,

Feb. 11, Feb. 18, and Feb. 25

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 1 st (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Test Prep – ACT/MME/SAT

 Test Prep Websites   www.actstudent.org

www.collegeboard.com

(SAT only)    www.kaplan.com

www.princetonreview.com

www.collegequestmi.com

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

SAT 2014-15 Test Dates

Test Date

November 8, 2014 December 6, 2014 January 24, 2015 March 4, 2015 May 2, 2015 June 6, 2015

Regular Deadline

October 9, 2014 November 6, 2014 December 29, 2014 February 13, 2015 April 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 register on-line : www.collegeboard.com

Regina’s CEEB code:

231-873

or www.sat.org

SAT 2014-15 Fees

  SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests – basic fee plus each subject $52.50

$26.00

$16.00

Students may choose which SAT test results they wish to report.

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

EDP – careercruising.com

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

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

Career Outlook – Career Growth

 Estimates for 2008-18 http://cew.georgetown.edu/clusters/

Career Outlook – Salary Ranges

 Estimates for 2008-18 http://cew.georgetown.edu/clusters/