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JUNIOR PARENTJUNIOR PARENT NIGHTNIGHT
January 23, 2008January 23, 20087:00 – 9:00pm7:00 – 9:00pm
AuditoriumAuditoriumGrosse Pointe South High SchoolGrosse Pointe South High School
AGENDAAGENDAWelcome, Introductions and Plan for the eveningWelcome, Introductions and Plan for the evening
Al Diver, PrincipalAl Diver, Principal
Personal Appraisal – Abilities, Interests, Career Pathways Program, Goals, Personal Appraisal – Abilities, Interests, Career Pathways Program, Goals, NCAANCAA Eric Burson, CounselorEric Burson, Counselor
Testing Preparation – PSAT, ACT, SAT I, SAT II, APTesting Preparation – PSAT, ACT, SAT I, SAT II, AP Anne Mabley, CounselorAnne Mabley, Counselor
College Applications – Electronic/paper process, DeadlinesCollege Applications – Electronic/paper process, Deadlines Beth Walsh-Sahutske, CounselorBeth Walsh-Sahutske, Counselor
Essays/Resumes’/InterviewsEssays/Resumes’/Interviews Catherine Lewis, CounselorCatherine Lewis, Counselor
Recommendations/Campus VisitsRecommendations/Campus Visits Troy Glasser, CounselorTroy Glasser, Counselor
Financial Aid and Scholarships/the Internet/Career Resource CenterFinancial Aid and Scholarships/the Internet/Career Resource Center Troy Glasser, CounselorTroy Glasser, Counselor
Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers
STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNELPERSONNEL
COUNSELORSCOUNSELORSMr. Eric Burson Mr. Eric Burson [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3524432-3524
Mrs. Catherine LewisMrs. Catherine Lewis [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3523432-3523Mr. Troy GlasserMr. Troy Glasser [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3521432-3521
Mrs. Beth Walsh-SahutskeMrs. Beth Walsh-Sahutske [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3522432-3522
Mrs. Anne MableyMrs. Anne Mabley [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3526432-3526
Counseling OfficeCounseling Office [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3519432-3519
Counseling FaxCounseling Fax 432-3527432-3527
Career Resource CenterCareer Resource Center [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3675432-3675
Web PageWeb Page www.south.gpschools.org/crcwww.south.gpschools.org/crc
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSTUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMr. Doug RobyMr. Doug Roby [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3520432-3520
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTSCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTMr. Scott BrunsMr. Scott Bruns [email protected]@gpschools.org 432-3525432-3525
SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTSCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
Biographical informationBiographical information
Overall grade point averageOverall grade point average
Academic grade point averageAcademic grade point average
Completed class and GPACompleted class and GPA
Current classesCurrent classes
Test scores (GPA, ACT, PSAT, SAT I & II, Test scores (GPA, ACT, PSAT, SAT I & II, AP)AP)
JUNIOR and SENIOR JUNIOR and SENIOR INFORMATION SHEETINFORMATION SHEET
Activities and officesActivities and offices
AwardsAwards
Hobbies, interests, etc.Hobbies, interests, etc.
Special circumstances including ethnicitySpecial circumstances including ethnicity
Counselors use these sheets to relay Counselors use these sheets to relay information about scholarships, colleges, information about scholarships, colleges, jobs and special programs.jobs and special programs.
JUNIOR INFORMATION JUNIOR INFORMATION Parent ContributionParent Contribution
Many colleges, scholarship donors and Many colleges, scholarship donors and special programs require a counselor special programs require a counselor recommendationrecommendation
Parent can write a letter to the counselor:Parent can write a letter to the counselor:
special anecdotesspecial anecdotes
special talentsspecial talents
information unknown in schoolinformation unknown in school
CAREER CRUISING PROGRAMCAREER CRUISING PROGRAM
Arts and CommunicationsArts and Communications
Business, Management, Marketing and Business, Management, Marketing and TechnologyTechnology
Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial TechnologyTechnology
Health SciencesHealth Sciences
Human ServicesHuman Services
Natural Resources and AgriscienceNatural Resources and Agriscience
CAREER CRUISING CAREER CRUISING PROGRAMPROGRAM
Will be working with all students to explore career Will be working with all students to explore career options based on interests and abilitiesoptions based on interests and abilities
Can access this program from home after initial Can access this program from home after initial registration and set-upregistration and set-up
Update the information often by working side-by-Update the information often by working side-by-side with your studentside with your student
NCAA Eligibility and NCAA Eligibility and NEW NEW RequirementsRequirements
To be considered qualified for playing sports To be considered qualified for playing sports at the collegiate level:at the collegiate level:
• Graduate from high schoolGraduate from high school• Complete a core curriculum of 16 Complete a core curriculum of 16
academic classesacademic classes• Earn an academic GPA and ACT or SAT Earn an academic GPA and ACT or SAT
score consistent with NCAA requirementsscore consistent with NCAA requirements• The MME/ACT is NCAA reportableThe MME/ACT is NCAA reportable
NCAA Divisions I, II and IIINCAA Divisions I, II and III
For Division I, student must have 4 years of For Division I, student must have 4 years of English, 2 of math, 2 of lab science, 2 of social English, 2 of math, 2 of lab science, 2 of social studies, 1 additional English, math, or science, studies, 1 additional English, math, or science, and 4 more of any above and 4 more of any above
For Division II, student must have 3 years of For Division II, student must have 3 years of English, 2 of Math, 2 of Lab Science, 2 of Social English, 2 of Math, 2 of Lab Science, 2 of Social students and 5 more of any above students and 5 more of any above
For Division III, these requirements above do not For Division III, these requirements above do not apply.apply.
2007-2008 Testing Calendar2007-2008 Testing Calendar
The The requiredrequired MME / ACT is scheduled at South MME / ACT is scheduled at South for all juniors on March 11-13th for all juniors on March 11-13th
Register early for other test dates and use online Register early for other test dates and use online resources rather than the mailresources rather than the mail
See counselor regarding any special See counselor regarding any special accommodationsaccommodations
Check data on admissions ticket for: location, Check data on admissions ticket for: location, Social Security number, spelling, and addressSocial Security number, spelling, and address
MME – ACT with WritingMME – ACT with WritingMichigan Merit ExamMichigan Merit Exam
The required MME exam to be held on March The required MME exam to be held on March 11-13th includes the 11-13th includes the
ACT with WritingACT with Writing
Registration for this exam is scheduled in Registration for this exam is scheduled in school on March 3school on March 3rdrd(half day)(half day)
This is a college reportable ACT scoreThis is a college reportable ACT score
It is free of charge to all juniorsIt is free of charge to all juniors
The 90 day rule between ACT exam attempts The 90 day rule between ACT exam attempts does not apply.does not apply.
To register online for other test To register online for other test dates:dates:
ACTACT
www.act.orgwww.act.org
SAT I and IISAT I and II
www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com
Free practice ACT exams are available online.Refer to the link on the Grosse Pointe South High School Home page: http://south.gpschools.org/resources/
Testing Services for DisabilitiesTesting Services for DisabilitiesACTACT
All documentation must be All documentation must be mailed with application mailed with application when applying for testwhen applying for test
Extend time tests are nowExtend time tests are now offered every test dateoffered every test date of the yearof the year
Apply early!Apply early!
SATSAT
Teachers must verify use of Teachers must verify use of accommodations in classaccommodations in class
Application for extended Application for extended times done in 10times done in 10thth grade grade and applies to PSAT, and applies to PSAT, SAT I, SAT II and AP SAT I, SAT II and AP tests thereaftertests thereafter
Extend time test dates are Extend time test dates are every test date of the every test date of the yearyear
Check with your counselor to assure MME /ACT accommodationrequests have been submitted.
Changes in ACT/SAT since 2005Changes in ACT/SAT since 2005
Writing will be a part of ACT and SAT I Writing will be a part of ACT and SAT I Reasoning tests—take this!Reasoning tests—take this!
SAT II Writing exam to be eliminated SAT II Writing exam to be eliminated
Students have the option of taking ACT with or Students have the option of taking ACT with or without Writing section; all Michigan public without Writing section; all Michigan public school students school students willwill take the ACT take the ACT withwith Writing at Writing at school in March as part of the MMEschool in March as part of the MME
The College Application The College Application ProcessProcess
Get on-line now with perspective colleges to start Get on-line now with perspective colleges to start receiving information (colleges this year have begun receiving information (colleges this year have begun using “pre-interest” as part of the admissions decision)using “pre-interest” as part of the admissions decision)
Visit colleges this semester and have a conference with Visit colleges this semester and have a conference with Admissions Office, if possibleAdmissions Office, if possible
Check to see if the Common Application or the Black Check to see if the Common Application or the Black College Common Application are optionsCollege Common Application are options
Go to the Prep HQ program for another excellent Go to the Prep HQ program for another excellent resource (free) to compare your student with other South resource (free) to compare your student with other South grad college resultsgrad college results
Do applications online whenever possibleDo applications online whenever possible
The Common ApplicationThe Common Application
If you are applying to two or more selective If you are applying to two or more selective colleges, use the Common Application.colleges, use the Common Application.
Go to: www.commonapp.orgGo to: www.commonapp.org
Print copies for each of the colleges and turn Print copies for each of the colleges and turn all in to the Career Resource Center in the all in to the Career Resource Center in the LibraryLibrary
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION ELECTRONIC APPLICATION CHECKLISTCHECKLIST
Show samplesShow samples
If there are required essays . . .If there are required essays . . .Have your student:Have your student: Start earlyStart early Read the directions carefullyRead the directions carefully Tell the truth about himselfTell the truth about himself Focus on the student’s best sideFocus on the student’s best side Feel comfortable with any anxietiesFeel comfortable with any anxieties Tie himself to the collegeTie himself to the college Speak in a positive but not self-serving mannerSpeak in a positive but not self-serving manner Write about greatest assets and achievementsWrite about greatest assets and achievements Look for special or unusual Look for special or unusual
interest/activities/talentsinterest/activities/talentswww.essayedge.comwww.essayedge.com
Essay-writing continuedEssay-writing continued
DO NOTDO NOT1.1. Repeat information that is elsewhere on the Repeat information that is elsewhere on the
applicationapplication2.2. Write on general, impersonal topicsWrite on general, impersonal topics3.3. Use the personal statement to excuse any Use the personal statement to excuse any
shortcomingsshortcomings4.4. Use clichésUse clichés5.5. Go to extremes such as too witty, too Go to extremes such as too witty, too
opinionated or too intellectualopinionated or too intellectual
Write a serious essay, from the bottom of the Write a serious essay, from the bottom of the heart, in the most mature manner possible.heart, in the most mature manner possible.
Resume’Resume’
Have your student:Have your student:
Keep to one pageKeep to one pageUse quality paper and quality typeUse quality paper and quality typeMake it easily decipherableMake it easily decipherableBe specificBe specificCustomize to the college’s preferencesCustomize to the college’s preferencesInclude address, home telephone number Include address, home telephone number and email addressand email address
Go to www.resumeedge.comGo to www.resumeedge.com
Resume’Resume’
Show examplesShow examples
InterviewsInterviews
Remind your student to:Remind your student to:
Take a copy of his resume’ to give to the Take a copy of his resume’ to give to the interviewerinterviewerTake a copy of his transcript and most Take a copy of his transcript and most recent report cardrecent report cardDress in appropriate clothingDress in appropriate clothingHave questions to ask the interviewerHave questions to ask the interviewerBe prepared to expand on the questions Be prepared to expand on the questions that may be askedthat may be asked
Teacher RecommendationsTeacher RecommendationsAsk 11Ask 11thth/12/12thth grade teachers for letters grade teachers for letters
Give the teacher at least 2 weeks notice prior to the date Give the teacher at least 2 weeks notice prior to the date the letters are to be sentthe letters are to be sent
Supply the teacher with a stamped envelope already Supply the teacher with a stamped envelope already addressed to the collegeaddressed to the college
Include the separate college recommendation form, if neededInclude the separate college recommendation form, if needed
Supply the teacher with a completed resume’ with which to refer Supply the teacher with a completed resume’ with which to refer
Remind the teacher to keep a copy in case there is a need for more Remind the teacher to keep a copy in case there is a need for more recommendations laterrecommendations later
If the teacher feels a letter of recommendation is not advisable for If the teacher feels a letter of recommendation is not advisable for that class, select another teacherthat class, select another teacher
Wait two weeks. Then confirm with the teacher the date Wait two weeks. Then confirm with the teacher the date the recommendation was mailed.the recommendation was mailed.
Follow up with a “thank you” note to the teachers for the time Follow up with a “thank you” note to the teachers for the time and effort they took to support the application.and effort they took to support the application.
Campus VisitsCampus VisitsThe Office of Admission at Alma College suggests the student ask The Office of Admission at Alma College suggests the student ask
these questions:these questions: How is admission to the college determined?How is admission to the college determined?
How do I have a campus tour? Sit in on a class? Have How do I have a campus tour? Sit in on a class? Have lunch in a dining hall? Stay overnight in a dorm?lunch in a dining hall? Stay overnight in a dorm?
Do you have a Career Planning program?Do you have a Career Planning program?
What is the school’s overall job placement rate? What is it in my What is the school’s overall job placement rate? What is it in my intended majorintended major??
What kinds of financial aid programs are available? What extra What kinds of financial aid programs are available? What extra forms do I fill out? Are there any special scholarships offered by forms do I fill out? Are there any special scholarships offered by the school or its alumni?the school or its alumni?
Can I have a car on campus during my freshman year?Can I have a car on campus during my freshman year?
What are the dorm facilities like?What are the dorm facilities like?
Financial Aid and ScholarshipsFinancial Aid and Scholarships
Use the Web to access up-to-date aid Use the Web to access up-to-date aid sourcessources
Attend Financial Aid Night at Grosse Attend Financial Aid Night at Grosse Pointe South in November of 12Pointe South in November of 12thth grade grade
Visit the Career Resource Center in the Visit the Career Resource Center in the Library for additional informationLibrary for additional information
Research NOW – apply in senior yearResearch NOW – apply in senior year
Other ResourcesOther Resources
Check out materials in South’s Counseling Check out materials in South’s Counseling CenterCenterFAFSA formFAFSA formRegister with FastWeb nowRegister with FastWeb nowMME (coming in March); replaces MEAPMME (coming in March); replaces MEAP
Michigan Promise Award $4,000Michigan Promise Award $4,000State of Michigan Scholarships – ACTState of Michigan Scholarships – ACTNational Merit Scholarships (PSAT/SAT)National Merit Scholarships (PSAT/SAT)Go online for more resources Go online for more resources but do not use any but do not use any that charge fees!that charge fees!
Career Resource Center in LibraryCareer Resource Center in Library
Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 10:30 amMonday through Friday 7:30 am – 10:30 amor by appointment at other timesor by appointment at other times
Visit the CRC website!Visit the CRC website!
Contact: Brenda CarlsonContact: Brenda Carlson432-3675432-3675
Career Cruising, college representative visits, Career Cruising, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer programs, vocational school information, service programs, vocational school information, service information, College Night, Financial Aid Nightinformation, College Night, Financial Aid Night
Two Words of WarningTwo Words of Warning
The “Credit Card Binge”The “Credit Card Binge”
Financial Aid ScamsFinancial Aid Scams
Work with your student now to get an Work with your student now to get an understanding for finances for college – understanding for finances for college – forewarned is forearmedforewarned is forearmed..
