Class of 2013 SENIOR MEETING

Choosing a Career

The Application

Process NCAA Clearing House

Finding a school

Paying For College

Scholarships

COLLEGE PLANNING:INFORMATION FROM YOUR COUNSELORS

FOR THE STEVENSON CLASS OF 2013

THERE ARE 5 IMPORTANT STEPS:• Ensure you are on track to graduate• Know what colleges want• Search for colleges that are a good fit for you• Apply to colleges that interest you• Develop a plan to pay for college

STEP 1 - Ensure you are on track to graduate

• Stay on track with the PLANNING CALENDAR FOR SENIORS

• Review your transcript and check your credits

• Make sure that you have fulfilled your VPAA and SENIOR MATH-RELATED CREDITS

STEP 2 - Know what colleges want

• COLLEGES LOOK AT:– Quality and rigor of classes

INCLUDING SENIOR YEAR

Actual quote from MSU Admissions Officer

“I am currently reviewing your application to Michigan State University. Your senior year is academically very weak. At MSU, we like to see at least 3 core academic classes in a student’s senior year While I understand your interest in (arts), to be considered for admission to MSU you will need to have at least 3 academic classes in second semester of your senior year”

STEP 2 - Know what colleges want

• COLLEGES LOOK AT:– Quality and rigor of classes

INCLUDING SENIOR YEAR– Your academic performance i.e.,

your grades and rank in class

STEP 2 - Know what colleges want

• COLLEGES LOOK AT:– Quality and rigor of classes

INCLUDING SENIOR YEAR– Your academic performance i.e.,

your grades and rank in class– Test scores – ACT, SAT, AP

GO TO http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp

FOR INFORMATION ON COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE FROM YOUR AP TEST SCORES

•Should I retake the ACT?

•How do I do that?

STEP 2 - Know what colleges want

• ADDITIONAL FACTORS SUCH AS:– Extracurricular activities– Essays– Letters of Recommendation (if

provided)– Your interest in the school

What about Foreign

Language?

DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED…

Make sure that your schedule is one that prepares you to be a SUCCESSFUL college

student

STEP 3 – Search for colleges that are a good fit

for you

SIZE

LIVING ARRANGEMENTSCOST

DISTANCE FROM HOME

STEP 3 – Search for colleges that are a good fit for you

There are many factors to consider when choosing a college. Make

sure you do your research so that you know you are picking one

that will be a good fit FOR YOU

STEP 3 – Search for colleges that are a good fit for you

• Learn about the colleges through Websites

• Schedule a visit to the college• See a presentation here at

Stevenson from a representative of the school

Three Good Reasons to Attend

Macomb Community College

#1 – Survey shows: Macomb Community College is ranked in the top

10 Community Colleges in the United States. Largest granter of Associates degrees in MICHIGAN Over $16 Million in Financial aide awarded annually Annual enrollment = 743,000!

# 2 – THE PROGRAMSAccounting/FinanceArchitectural TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyBusiness ManagementCisco NetworkingClimate Control/Heating and CoolingCommunication/Radio & TVConstruction Technology

Crime Lab TechnicianCulinary ArtsEarly Childhood StudiesElectronic TechnologyEMT/ParamedicFirefighter/ParamedicHospital Pharmacy TechnicianHospitality Management

IT SpecialistLaw EnforcementLegal AssistantMedical AssistantMolecular BiotechnologyNursing Photography and Digital ImagingPhysical Therapist Assistant

Respiratory TherapistRestaurant ManagementSurgical TechnologistTheater ArtsVeterinary TechnicianWeb site Programmer

These are just 30 of the 200 Associate degrees or Career Education Certification Programs!

#3 - COSTMACOMB Tuition: $86/credit hour

4 credit class = $344.00

30 credit/year = $2,580

Oakland U. Tuition : $341/credit hour

4 credit class = $1,364

30 credit/year = $10,230

Michigan State Tuition $12,674 + Room & Board $8,526 = $21,200

STEP 4 – Apply to Colleges that interest you

• Register AT WWW.PARCHMENT.COM

STEP 4 – Apply to Colleges that interest you

• NARROW YOUR CHOICES • Sign up on Docufide/Parchment to send your transcripts• Visit college websites to complete online applications. • If essays are required, have someone proof read• REMEMBER… everything on the application represents you. • Submit a request on Docufide/Parchment to have your

transcript sent to each school that you apply to.• Send ACT scores directly to the schools that require this. • Complete all NCAA requirements if you are hoping to

compete as a college athlete.• See your counselor with questions regarding any special

circumstances that you may have.

STEP 4 – Apply to Colleges that interest you

• Submit all applications for schools you are serious about by Halloween

• Early notification for MSU requires submission by October 5th …online response by November 9th.

• Forms that require counselor input should be given to your counselor at least 10 days prior to the due date

ATHLETICELIGIBILITY

www.ncaa.org

STEP 5 – Develop a plan to pay for college

• Look at the costs for each school• Do your FAFSA so the school can

determine any GRANTS, LOANS or SCHOLARSHIPS that you may be eligible for

• Pursue additional scholarships

STEP 5 – Develop a plan to pay for college

• THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP IS TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA

• It’s FREE

• Use your family tax info

• Submit online after January 1 (but before March 1 in order to be eligible for the greatest amount of state aid

Scholarships

ScholarshipsVisit both the UCS Scholarship site and others such as those listed in your handout

•Don’t miss deadlines

•Proofread carefully

•Don’t miss any required information

Do not pay for

this service

Got Questions???

Visit your counselor….