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COLLEGE INFORMATION
NIGHTWednesday, September 24, 2014
Regina High School7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Contact Information
586-585-0500
Mrs. Mary Berschback Mrs. Nicole LeonardSeniors FreshmenJuniors Q-Z Juniors H-Px227 [email protected] [email protected]
Mrs. Amy Dulgerian Mrs. Terese PaukenSophomores Guidance SecretaryJuniors A-G x226x229 [email protected]@reginahs.com
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 www.reginahs.com and click on Guidance Tab and then Counselors’ News Briefs
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 schoolMatch schoolReach school
Check schools’ deadlinesRolling Admissions (U of M – Feb. 1)Regular Admissions (Boston College – Jan. 1)Early Action - Early NotificationFinancial 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 CriteriaMichigan 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 RecommendationsHighly 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
ResumeAlso 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 classhave lunch in a dining hallstay overnight in a dormmeet 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 Aidwww.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:
Wednesday, November 6* – 6 – 8 p.m. South Campus Wednesday, November 20* – 6 - 8:00 p.m. Center Campus
Wednesday, December 11* - 6 – 8:00 p.m. South Campus (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
• 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. 15th (in school)
ACT/MME Test Prep after school beginning in Jan.
MME – March 4th, 5th, and 6th, 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 Public or private Single sex or coed Religious affiliation
Location In-state Out-of-state
Campus setting Urban Suburban Rural
Col lege search p rogramswww.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 / SATScores
Extra CurricularActivities
Grades / Curriculum
College Visits Calendar – at RHSSEPTEMBER
Thursday, Sept 26th: Albion College, University of DaytonMonday, Sept. 30th: Adrian College, Saginaw Valley State University
OCTOBERWednesday, Oct. 2nd: Oakland UniversityThursday, Oct. 3rd: Aquinas College, Hope College, Wayne State UniversityMonday, October 7th: Northern Michigan University, U of M (Ann Arbor)Tuesday, October 8th: Alma CollegeWednesday, October 9th: Madonna UniversityTuesday, October 15th: Northwood University, St. Mary’s College (Indiana)Monday, October 21st: Loyola UniversityThursday, October 24th: Lawrence Tech
NOVEMBERFriday, November 1st: Grand Valley State UniversityMonday, November 18th: Central Michigan University
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED…
College Nights Calendar – localOCTOBER
Monday, Oct. 7th – Troy Athens High School 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday, Oct. 8th – Wayne County Community College 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, Oct. 10th – Wayne State University 8:45am – 1:00pm
Monday, Oct. 14th – Bloomfield Hills High School 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday, Oct. 15th – Notre Dame Prep School 9:00am – 11:00am
Tuesday, Oct. 15th – Royal Oak High School 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 22nd – Rochester High School 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 23rd – 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 RT
SUBJECT REGINA HIGH SCHOOLSTATE OF MICHIGAN
Class of 2012COLLEGE ENTRANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
English 4 credits 4 credits4 credits (honors and AP for selective colleges)
Foreign Language2 credits (beginning with the class of ‘15)
2 credits (beginning with the class of ‘16)
3 credits (4 for selective colleges)
Mathematics4 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 Studies3 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)
Science3 credits including Biology and Chemistry
3 credits including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, one additional science credit
3 credits (4 including AP for selective colleges)
Fine Arts 1 credit 1 credit Fine/performing arts
Health & Phys. Ed. 1 credit 1 credit
Computers½ credit and online learning in each class
One online class or online learning in each required class
Computer literacy strongly recommended
Religious Studies 3 ½ credits
Christian Community Service
½ credit (60 Hours)
Electives 3 – 5 credits
TOTAL 27 credits 16-18 academic credits 18-23 academic credits
College Admissions Tests
PLAN (Sophomores) PSAT (Juniors)
ACT SAT Achievement Aptitude
College Admissions Tests - PSAT
ONLY Wednesday, October 16, 2013Dismissal – 11:30 a.m. Length of Test – 2 hours 10 minutesMeasures: Critical Reading
Math Problem SolvingWriting Skills
Value of the Test: Feedback on academic skillsPractice for the SATGet 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/NMSQTNational Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Juniors Only
Screening Test for National Merit Scholars1.5 million students take the test34,000 students are commended16,000 students are semi-finalists8,300 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 websiteswww.michigan.gov/mme (Information for Parents and Students)
The New Michigan Merit Exam -- What it is, What it Means, andWhat 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 Regular Deadline
October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014December 13, 2014 November 11, 2014February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015April 18, 2015 March 3, 2015June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015
Register on-line: www.actstudent.orgRegina CEEB code: 231-873
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) $38.00ACT Plus Writing $54.50Additional score reports (first 4 colleges are free) $12.00 eachLate registration fee (10 – 14 days after deadline) $24.00Stand-by basic fee+$47.00Test Information Release basic fee+$20.00*Test date or center change (by phone) $23.00
*Available only Dec., April, June
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, 2014Regina High School 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.$30.00*
*For students testing March 4th 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 13th
Tuesdays: Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4,Feb. 11, Feb. 18, and Feb. 25
Regina High School3 – 4:45 p.m.$175
If enrolled in the class there is a $10.00 discount for the Saturday workshop on March 1st (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 Regular Deadline
November 8, 2014 October 9, 2014December 6, 2014 November 6, 2014January 24, 2015 December 29, 2014March 4, 2015 February 13, 2015May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015
register on-line: www.collegeboard.com or www.sat.orgRegina’s CEEB code: 231-873
SAT 2014-15 Fees
SAT Reasoning Test $52.50 SAT Subject Tests – basic fee $26.00
plus each subject $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/
