Transcript COLLEGE! How do I do that? - South Lyon Community Schools

COLLEGE! ALREADY!
How do I do that?
Students will learn the process to prepare for
graduation, select appropriate post secondary
education and apply for post secondary education.
Your Transcript:
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Your courses: past
and present
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Credits: earned and
those being earned
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9th
grade
Grades by year. You
should only have
grades in the first two
columns.
10th
grade
11th
grade
12th
grade
Your Transcript:
Credits earned
Rank
GPA
Am I on track to graduate with my class?
 Students must have 11 credits by the end of
their sophomore year to be on track for
graduation.
What if I’m short credits?
You must complete some credit recovery or attend a 5th year.
•One credit per semester is allowed (summer = semester)
•Options: night school, MiVHS online, summer school, or
retake the class at SLHS
•Most credit recovery costs money and requires
transportation.
•See your counselor for more information.
ACT
March 2013
ACT Retakes
 You will take the ACT plus
 Register to retake at
writing, ACT Work Keys,
MME at school
 No cost
 No need to register
 College reportable scores
 Valid scores on all 3 days of
testing required for
graduation
www.actstudent.org
 Cost: ACT with writing
$55.50; ACT without
writing $35.00
 You will take at a National
Test Sight
 Dates are available online
and in student services
Graduation
Requirements:
•Senior English
•Senior Math or
Math Related
Course
•Any other
graduation
requirement not
yet met.
What are colleges looking for?
 Solid academic schedule – think science,
math, social studies, English, business,
computers, world language
 Aim for 3-4 academic courses
 Explore dual enrollment options with
your counselor
Dual Enrollment
 Community College coursework replaces SLHS coursework.
 SLCS pays for your coursework but not your books or materials.
 You must have qualifying scores on PLAN, MEAP or ACT.
 There are restrictions on the type of courses you can take at the
community college.
 Courses can be at the college (requires
transportation) or online.
 College grades do not factor into your GPA.
 May be difficult to dual enroll if you are involved
in extracurricular activities at SLHS.
Looking for Post-Secondary
Options?
Where do I best fit?
2 year
Community Colleges
 Cost effective
 Can earn an Associates
Degree
 Great place to get basics
Trade Schools
•Skill specific
•Very hands on learning
•Earn a certificate or license
in area of study
4 year
Colleges/Universities
 Can earn a Bachelors Degree
 Wider variety of courses
 Live on your own
Military
•Serve your country in
1 of 4 branches
•Can earn money for college
•Variety of skilled programs
Where Do I Start?
 Create a professional
sounding email address.
 Good example:
[email protected]
 Not so good example:
[email protected]
Schools will use your email
address to contact you about
practically everything.
 Start a folder to keep
everything organized.
 ACT scores
 Transcripts
 Letters of recommendation
 Information from the schools
 Notes from your visits
 Essays
 Scholarships
 Financial aid
Do Your Research!
Visit College Websites
Ask Lots of Questions
Visit College Campuses
Compare Costs
Find the best fit for you.
Now I know where I want to apply.
How and when do I apply?
Applying to Colleges:
 Begin applying the August before your
senior year begins.
 Know if your college has an early deadline –
usually November 1st.
 Find your college’s application online at
their website.
 Many applications require a fee so be
prepared.
What do you need to apply?
 Your basic personal and contact info.
 A list of all your activities/work/
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volunteer/awards, etc.
Your senior schedule.
Essay(s)
Letters of recommendation
Your ACT scores
Submit only when you have had
someone check over your application!
The URL below is for a video from the Today show. It features university
officials, including Ted Spencer from the University of Michigan,
discussing college admissions and what colleges are really looking for in
an application.
The link itself does not work – you will need to copy and paste the URL
into your browser.
http://www.annarbor.com/news/university-of-michigan-admissions-director-talks-aboutthe-dos-and-donts-of-college-applications-on/
How on Earth Do I Pay for School?
 File the FAFSA in January/February of your senior year.
 Attend Financial Aid Night in December of your senior year.
 Look for and apply for scholarships.
 www.fastweb.com
 www.scholarships.com
 Google “scholarships”
 Check Student Services scholarship book.
QUESTIONS?
Career Questions: Make an appointment with
Mrs. Miloch in Student Services.
College Questions: Make an appointment with
your counselor – Mrs. Wallace (A-La) or Ms.
Godo (Le-Z)