Thursday, September 19 Auditorium Grosse Pointe South High School

STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNEL COUNSELORS Mr. Eric Burson Mrs. Catherine Mr. Troy Mrs. Beth Mrs. Aja Counseling OfficeMrs. Kathy Herzog Counseling Fax Career Resource STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Mr. Doug SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Mr. Scott

WHAT is my Transcript? and WHY is it important?

Note: Grades EVERY semester from 9 th grade to present

NCAA Eligibility and NEW Requirements To be considered qualified for playing sports at the collegiate level: Graduate from high school Complete a core curriculum: 16 academic classes (Division I) 14 academic classes (Division II) Earn an academic GPA and ACT or SAT score consistent with NCAA requirements Register online (ncaastudent.org)

NCAA Divisions I & II Consult the NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet on the website New website address: ACT and SAT scores must be sent directly to NCAA from the testing agency. NCAA’s SAT/ACT code is 9999.

Grade 11 Practice ACT Tuesday, November 12 Parent Scores Back & Strategy Session Thursday, December 5 MICHIGAN MERIT EXAM Pre-Test Information: Tuesday, February 11 March 4 – ACT + Writing/Makeup date – March 18 March 5 – Workkeys/Makeup date – March 19 March 6 – Michigan Components/Makeup date – March 20 PSAT Saturday - October 19, :00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Register with Mrs. Ignagni in Ms. Redlin’s office – cost is $30 Saturday, October 19th at South starting at 7:45 am Used to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Make sure you pick up practice booklet in Mrs. Ignani’s office Use practice booklet to prepare

2014 AP Exam Schedule If you are going to be absent from the scheduled AP testing date(s) for unavoidable reasons, notify the Records Clerk in the Counseling Center as soon as possible so that alternate accommodations can be made for you. If you are receiving special accommodations for the SAT I and want the same for the AP exams, notify the Records Room at the time you register for the APs.

English Math Reading Science Writing Maximum Score: 36 Average Score in Michigan: 20 Avg Score in Nation: 21 Avg Score from South: 24.9

College Entrance Exams SAT I and II (reasoning & subject tests) Register online Carefully review prospective college application requirements Only take SAT subject if schools require the test ACT Be sure to register for the ACT with writing if taking in addition to MME MME ACT includes Writing SAT & Subject Tests ACT Test Date October 5, 2013 November 2, 2013 December 7, 2013 January 25, 2014 May 3, 2014 June 7, 2014 Registration Deadline September 6, 2013 October 3, 2013 November 8, 2013 December 27, 2013 April 4, 2014 May 9, 2014 Test Date September 21, 2013 October 26, 2013 December 14, 2013 February 8, April 12, 2014 June 14, 2014 Registration Deadline August 23, 2013 September 27, November 8, 2013 January 10, 2014 March 7, 2014 May 9, 2014

Finding the right fit… Selecting a college is not about getting into the most prestigious school. It is about finding the one that is just right for YOU! Start by thinking about what you are looking for in your college experience Visit them Let them visit you Let your fingers do the walking…online searches

Learn to use Naviance Family Connection Students log in here. Use school computer login Parents log in here for the first time. Use Parent Portal Password

Search Online It’s not perfect, but it’s a great start. Links are included in your packet Different sites have different ways of searching – try several!

College Representative Visits College admissions officers from over 100 colleges and universities visit GP South Listen to announcements for upcoming meetings or go to South’s CRC website To attend a visitation, sign up on Naviance, get a pass from the Counseling Center secretary Contacting the college, visiting the college, meeting with the admissions officer, ing, etc., during junior year can greatly add to your chances for admission when you apply senior year.

Career Resource Center Library (left side room) Open 7:30 – 10:30 am daily Contact: Ms. Teresa Bennett Career Cruising, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer programs, vocational school information, service information

Campus Visits The Office of Admission at Alma college suggests you ask these questions: How is admission to the college determined? How do I have a campus tour? Sit in on a class? Have lunch in a dining hall? Stay overnight in a dorm? Do you have a Career Planning program? What is the school’s overall job placement rate? What is it in my intended major? What kinds of financial aid programs are available? What extra forms do I fill out? Are there any special scholarships offered by the school or its alumni? Can I have a car on campus during my freshman year? What are the dorm facilities like?

Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid and Scholarship information is available both in the Counseling Center and in the Career Resource Center. Now is the time to start researching options for next year. Attend Financial Aid Night November 5, 7:00 Register with FastWeb: online scholarship search engine Check Naviance and the CRC Scholarship page Research scholarships affiliated with your parents’ business, religious organizations, vocational interests, community non-profits and the like

College isn’t Voo-Doo, it’s YOU-DO and if you don’t do it, it won’t get done Patrick O’Connor