Class of 2012 Big Day Your Future is at STAKE

True or False??? My senior year does not count in the evaluation for college admissions My senior year does not count in the evaluation for college admissions

False Admissions to college is competitive Admissions to college is competitive Previously accepted students can be rejected based on poor senior year performance!!! Previously accepted students can be rejected based on poor senior year performance!!! Stay on Track!!!! Stay on Track!!!!

True or False??? Good paying jobs are available without further education beyond high school

False The fastest growing jobs require education beyond high school The fastest growing jobs require education beyond high school Adults with only a high school diploma are TWICE as likely to be unemployed as those with a degree Adults with only a high school diploma are TWICE as likely to be unemployed as those with a degree

True or False??? You can’t afford college or education beyond high school You can’t afford college or education beyond high school

False!!! More than 70% of students get some form of financial aid More than 70% of students get some form of financial aid Scholarships, grants, loans, work- study, and the military offer several options Scholarships, grants, loans, work- study, and the military offer several options

Learn More *** Earn More! College Graduates: Earn MORE money Earn MORE money Are more likely to be employed Are more likely to be employed Are more likely to enjoy their work Are more likely to enjoy their work Can change careers more easily Can change careers more easily 2010 US Bureau of Labor Statistics Salary HS Grad=$22,704 Bachelor’s Degree=$55,724

EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL... YOU HAVE SEVERAL OPTIONS: Certificate Program (1-2 yrs) Associate’s Degree (2 yrs) Bachelor’s Degree (4-5 yrs) Master’s Degree (6-7 yrs) Doctorate (7+yrs)

Start with a Career Search What are my academic strengths? What are my academic strengths? What are my interests? What are my interests? What do I value? What do I value? What is the future job market? What is the future job market? What colleges have the programs I am interested in? What colleges have the programs I am interested in? Internet Search User Name: franklin Password: patriots

Evaluate your School Choices Attend College Night 2012 Attend College Night 2012 at Schoolcraft Community College October 5 th 6:00 October 5 th 6:00TOMORROW!! Attend College Rep visits in the CIC- listen for announcements Attend College Rep visits in the CIC- listen for announcements

Complete Admissions Applications Apply to schools on-line Apply to schools on-line Create student profile on Create student profile on Deliver transcripts and recommendation letters through parchment Deliver transcripts and recommendation letters through parchment Counseling Office will approve and upload your requests Counseling Office will approve and upload your requests ACT scores must be sent directly from ACT unless you indicated your schools when you took the ACT in March of 2011 ACT scores must be sent directly from ACT unless you indicated your schools when you took the ACT in March of 2011 Complete your applications by October 31 st Complete your applications by October 31 st

Create profile Create profile Indicate schools you need transcripts sent to Indicate schools you need transcripts sent to Common Application requests cost $$ so do not request – we will upload them Common Application requests cost $$ so do not request – we will upload them NCAA requests cost $$ - you do need to pay and have parchment send NCAA requests cost $$ - you do need to pay and have parchment send If you cannot find your chosen college see your counselor If you cannot find your chosen college see your counselor You will receive an when requests have been completed and transcripts delivered You will receive an when requests have been completed and transcripts delivered

What about my ACT Scores? If you wish to re-take your ACT, write on your application: * Took the ACT in March 2011, and and * Plan to Re-Take the ACT on __________. New ACT scores must be sent to the colleges you applied to directly from ACT –indicate them on your registration Register at

UPCOMING ACT DATES: Test Date: Register By: October 22nd Closed December 10 th November 4 th

How do Colleges/Schools evaluate you? 1.Course Selection – Classes taken 2. GPA – how your GPA compares to classmates 3.Extra-curricular Activities - School/Community 4.Test Scores – ACT, SAT, AP Exams, IB Exams 5. Essays – If required 6. Letters of Recommendation – If requested

Orientation/Academic Advising Your final transcript, June 2012, and your final ACT scores determine which courses you will begin in college If your ACT sub scores are lower than 18 you may be recommended to take remedial (high school classes) in college for no credit If your Math or English skills are not college ready you may be recommended to take remedial classes in college for no credit

College can be expensive!!! Michigan Tuition is between $2,800 to $35,000

So, How will you pay for your education? Apply to colleges by 11/1/11 to be eligible for school sponsored Merit Scholarships Apply to colleges by 11/1/11 to be eligible for school sponsored Merit Scholarships Retake the ACT if sub scores are below 18 Retake the ACT if sub scores are below 18 Attend FHS Financial Aid Night, December 8 th Attend FHS Financial Aid Night, December 8 th Electronically file your FAFSA form by Electronically file your FAFSA form by Valentines Day 2012 Visit “The Scholarship Wall” in the Guidance Office and complete applications Visit “The Scholarship Wall” in the Guidance Office and complete applications Use scholarship search sites like Use scholarship search sites like

Scholarships Deliver transcripts for scholarships through parchment If you cannot find your scholarship see your counselor

STAY FOCUSED!!! Be aware of your graduation requirements You must pass two semesters of English this year You must pass two semesters of English this year You must pass Algebra 2 or Algebra 2B You must pass Algebra 2 or Algebra 2B and have 4.0 credits total in Math You must have 23 credits!! You must have 23 credits!!

COLLEGE VISITS – Sign up in the Guidance Office Or see the Representative during the lunch hour. This list is not complete. Alma College – at lunch Alma College – at lunch Schoolcraft Schoolcraft Michigan State University Michigan State University ITT Tech – at lunch ITT Tech – at lunch Western Michigan University Western Michigan University Madonna Madonna Central Michigan University Central Michigan University The University of Michigan Dearborn The University of Michigan Dearborn Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University

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