1. Junior Parents and Students Junior Parents and Students Class of 2012 Troy Athens High School December 8, 2010

2. Junior Year Junior Year Juniors should research colleges and consider: ◦ Areas of study offered by each institution ◦ GPA and ACT recommended for success ◦ Finances ◦ Location and environment ◦ 3 to 5 schools, one local and one “safe” Visit Colleges to find the best “fit” for you Take tests required by colleges you selected ◦ MME at Athens in March includes the ACT ◦ Additional ACTs to improve test scores ◦ SAT or other if required by the institution

3. Where will I be accepted? The following is only a guide. Schools look at other factors, as well. Where will I be accepted? The following is only a guide. Schools look at other factors, as well. InstitutionGPA ComputedAvg. GPA Avg. ACT Avg. SAT Centralacademics only 3.3 22 n/a Easternall subjects 3.15 21 1010 Ferrisall subjects 3.0 20 n/a Grand Valleyall subjects 3.6 23 n/a Lake Superiorall subjects 3.1 21 n/a Michigan Stateacademics only 3.7 25 1220 Michigan Techall subjects 3.5 26 1220 Northern academics only 2.75 21 n/a Oaklandacademics only 3.2 22 n/a OCCall subjects n/a n/a n/a Saginaw Valleyall subjects 3.3 22 n/a UofM – AnnArborall subjects 3.6-3.9 27-31 1230-1420 Wayne Stateall subjects 3.0 22 n/a Westernall subjects 3.2 22 n/a

4. Where will I be accepted? Where will I be accepted? InstitutionGPA ComputedAvg. GPA Avg. ACT Avg. SAT Adrianacademics only 3.3 22 1110 Albionacademics only 3.5 25 1210 Almaacademics only 3.5 25 1170 Aquinasall subjects 3.3 23 n/a Calvinall subjects 3.5 26 1220 Hillsdaleacademics only 3.7 26 1940 Hopeall subjects 3.7 26 1220 Kalamazooall subjects 3.7 28 1280 Ketteringacademics only 3.6 261200 Lawrence Techacademics only 3.0 22 n/a Madonnaall subjects 2.75 21 n/a Northwoodall subjects 2.9 21 n/a Rochester Collegeall subjects 2.75 20 n/a Sienna Heightsall subjects 3.2 22 n/a UofD/Mercyacademics only 3.3 23 1030

5. Senior Year Senior Year Complete applications EARLY (Sept.-Oct.) ◦ Most applications are online ◦ CAREFULLY follow instructions for essays, recommendations, or other items required by each college. ◦ Provide teachers and/or counselors with a “Senior Questionnaire” if you are asking for a letter of recommendation (forms available in office). ◦ Arrange for transcripts to be sent through Docufide ◦ Arrange for ACT/SAT to be sent. Consider On-site Admissions ◦ Check with the counseling office or the Athens website for a current list of colleges offering On-site Admissions. ◦ Complete paper applications and request transcripts ◦ Make your appointments through our counseling secretary

6. Use your Counselor! A-E: Michelle Kosimkosi2@troy.k12.mi.us F-K: Dave McMillandmcmillan2@troy.k12.mi.us L-R: Nancy Breennbreen@troy.k12.mi.us S-Z: Rick Rinnanrrinnan2@troy.k12.mi.us Counselors meet individually with seniors in the fall to: discuss their plans for the following year and provide guidance assist with college/vocational/technical application process review transcripts for graduation requirements

7. Additional Information Oakland Community College can provide recommendations for specific courses that will transfer to specific state colleges at a tremendous savings. macrao.org If your student plans to play sports in college he/she needs to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center, formerly known as NCAA Clearing House. www.ncaa.org ACT/SAT prep materials and workshops are available for students. They can be found online, in libraries, and in bookstores. Check the guidance office for additional information. www/actstudent.org sat.collegeboard.com/practice Junior year is the most important academic year for college admissions. Please emphasize this with your student and suggest our after-school tutoring if needed. Financial Aid night for class of 2012 seniors will be in January, 2012, and will provide information about scholarships and the FAFSA form. www.fafsa.ed.gov Our online scholarship book is available on the Athens website. Go to “Counseling” and on the left, click on “Complete Scholarship List”. Financial aid information from colleges will be mailed to your student once they have been accepted.