HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Students with last name “A –Go”Suzanne Hemmeke/Bethany Nichols
494-2213 Students with last name “Gp-O”
Dawn Moylan494-2209
Students with last name “P-Z”Karen Legg494-2211
SENIOR CREDIT CHECKS
Credit checks were mailed to homes in August.
It is important to review your credit check.
All requirements must be completed by graduation on May 31, 2011.
FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGES
Attend College Fairs- Sept. 30
Research college websites & college guides Visit campuses – contact the admissions
office Meet with college reps at lunch
Sign- up book in the Counseling Center**A reminder note will be sent the day of the visit
Use your EDP and www.careercrusing.com Military Academies – Nov 23rd Meet with your counselor
WHAT SCHOOLS DO I APPLY TO?
The average student applies to 3-4 colleges When applying go for a safety school, a
middle school, and a reach school
MICHIGAN PUBLIC COLLEGESSchool GPA ACT
U of M 3.75 27-31
MSU 3.61 23-27
GVSU 3.53 21-26
CMU 3.28 20-24
WMU 3.23 20-25
Northern Michigan University
3.0 20-25
GRCC 2.0 18
MICHIGAN PRIVATE COLLEGES
College GPA ACT
Hope College 3.7 23-29
Calvin College 3.5 23-28
Albion College 3.4 23-27
Alma College 3.4 21-26
Aquinas College 3.3 20-26
4 YEAR COLLEGE VS 2 YEAR COLLEGE
4 Year College Earn a bachelors degree in science (biology,
computer, engineering) or arts (English, history, drama)
Examples: Hope College, GVSU, Michigan State 2 Year College (also known as community
college or junior college) Earn an associates degree or certificate Examples: Grand Rapids Community College, Baker
College, Lake Michigan College Vocational or Technical School
Most programs last 2 years or less Earn a certificate to practice a trade Examples: Booker Institute of Cosmetology, ITT
Tech.
WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
1. A second chance to attend a 4-year college
2. Desiring additional academic
support/intervention
3. $$$
4. Free application
5. Ability to live at home and work
HOW DO I APPLY?1. Apply online or use paper application2. Common Application may be accepted at
various schools (U of M) https://www.commonapp.org/
3. Check if individual college requires that ACT or SAT scores be sent directly from the testing company
http://www.actstudent.org http://www.collgeboard.com
4. Review requirements with the NCAA Clearing House (if applicable)
5. Print the counselor recommendation form and bring it to the guidance office
HHS APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete student portion of all college applications online.
Print counselor page found online where student completed the college application.
Bring counselor page with a $1 fee per application to the counseling center.
Student will be given a college application receipt.
Please allow 5 school days for processing. Note: Any application that is received in the counseling
office by Friday, Dec. 10 is guaranteed to be processed and mailed prior to the holiday break. Any application after that date will be mailed after break.
ADMISSION PROTOCOLS
Rolling Admissions All state schools use rolling admissions
Early Action Private school driven Non-binding
Early Decision Binding – if you apply using early decision you
are agreeing to come if they admit you….it is non-negotiable!!
APPLICATION FAUX PAS
Don’t forget to SIGN & DATE your application Only include what the college application
requests Use an appropriate email address
Don’t use an email like [email protected] Be careful of what you post on social
networking sites like Facebook and MySpace Watch your spelling & grammar – proof
read!!! Be sure press SUBMIT if applying online Make a copy of your application
HOW DO I SEND A TEACHER RECOMMENDATION?
Ask an academic teacher – 2 weeks in
advance
Use form from the guidance office
Give teacher a stamped envelope & a
completed form of activities
Follow up with a thank you note
ONLY submit if colleges request a letter of
recommendation from a teacher
STANDARDIZED TESTING
ACT (www.act.org) Upcoming Test Dates – October 23, December 11 Should I retest? Sending ACT scores
www.actstudent.org
SAT, SAT II (www.collegeboard.com) Upcoming test dates – November 6 & December
4
Send applications even if you plan on
retesting!!
DEADLINES Prioritize – know the deadlines for all the
schools you want to apply to Deadline for applications – shoot for October
15th
MSU applications should be turned in to the counseling center by Monday, Oct. 4 for early notification.
U of M applications should be turned in to the counseling center by Monday, Oct. 18. To ensure consideration U of M applications should be turned in for Early Action.
No trick or treat until your application is complete!!
$$$ FOR COLLEGE
Apply early and be aware of all deadlines. Check for scholarships on college websites Review HHS scholarship packet Check updates on “Scholarship News You Can
Use” link on HPS website www.fastweb.com Financial Aid – FAFSA
After January 1, 2011 Financial Aid Night Be aware of scams!
YOU ARE NOT DONE…..
Senior classes – many colleges want to see rigorous classes NOT an easy year!
Keep your grades up – colleges can take back an acceptance based on your final transcript