1. Junior Parent Night

2. Agenda Upcoming Junior Events Planning for Senior Year
College Planning

3. State Testing-MME Graduation requirement and college admissions test (SAT)
Tuesday, April 10, 2018-SAT 7:40-1:30
Total Score ( ) Evidenced Based Reading and Writing ( ), Math ( ), and Essay (2-6)
Scores go on high school transcript per State of Michigan
is best resource for information. Every student should have account. PSAT scores available now. This is how students send future scores. Also has scholarship and career and college exploration tools.
for SAT practice. Can link to CollegeBoard account for individualized free SAT prep.
Bus available at 2:40 PM.

4. State Testing Graduation Requirement
Wednesday, April 11, 2018-ACT Work KEYS 7:40-11:00
Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information
After testing, students will attend class. Dismissal at normal time: 2:40 PM.
Students with accommodations may have a different testing schedule.
Thursday, April 12, 2018-MSTEP 7:40-9:50
Online science and social studies
After testing, students will attend class. Dismissal at normal time: 2:40 PM
Students with accommodations may have a different testing schedule

5. Coming Up before April 10th
MME Preregistration-During School.
Bring SS#
Can input four college codes (more for additional $)
Doorway to College SAT Prep class February 26th and 27th after school. Registration online at or
Create College Board and Khan Academy accounts for practice

7. Planning For Senior Year
Online registration- March 26-April 9th
Counselors will meet with juniors prior to March 26th to go over course selection
Senior year courses are important for college preparation and to admissions counselors.

8. Planning For Senior Year
Graduation Requirements
Math English Credits
Wilson Talent Center Opportunities-Many one year programs (see list)
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
AP or Advanced courses-online at
Strength of Schedule for college admissions

9. Dual Enrollment Earn college AND high school credit
Eligibility: Students can qualify for dual enrollment by taking the PSAT, PLAN, EXPLORE, ACT, SAT or MME. Qualifying scores can be found in the Student Handbook.
Students in grades 9 through 12 may take up to ten postsecondary courses.
Students must complete the process: applications & enrollment for both MHS and the college by the last week of May.

10. Career and College Exploration

11. Exploring Careers & Colleges Step 1: Know yourself
Know your Personal Goals
Academic and Personal Interests
Reasons for Attending College
Career Cruising:
Career and College search engine
Username: mason Password: bulldogs
- Part of College Board (account)

12. Step two: Consider College Characteristics
What are you looking for in a college?
Type of School
Academics
Size
Cost/Financial Aid
Admissions Standards
Athletics/Extra Curricular Activities
What is your rank of importance?

13. Step three: List, Compare and Visit
Search Career Cruising and Big Future
Attend Colleges Fairs & Open Houses
Make an appointment to get best experience
Talk with college admissions reps when they visit MHS
Look on college websites for virtual tours, admission criteria, admission deadlines & scholarship information.

14. Remember SAT is a factor but not the ONLY factor
List, Compare and Visit
Remember SAT is a factor but not the ONLY factor
Strength of curriculum/schedule
GPA/Recalculated GPA
ACT/SAT scores
Personal Statement/Essay
Activities & Achievements

15. Step Four: Applying for admission
Narrow your choices
Know the Process & Start Early
Letters of recommendation and writing prompts (if applicable)
File application online in fall of senior year
Fee waivers available for eligible students
We recommend by October 31st
Check deadlines for
specific colleges
Don’t forget to check admission portal for any important updates or needed information

16. Applying to college Use Parchment for all transcript requests
click Transcript Requests-Create Account- Order for Free
Can also have transcript ed to personal
Send as soon as application is complete.
Some colleges will ask for midterm grades sent. Use Parchment
In June, order final transcript to college you will be attending. It will be sent when all grades are in and student has graduated.

17. Applying to college and playing ncaa athletics
Official NCAA Web site that gives details of student-eligibility requirements to play NCAA sports.

18. Step Five: Develop a plan to pay for college
Financial Aid and Scholarships (senior parent night)
Federal Aid is through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Student and Parent can create an FSA ID and complete the FAFSA at . October 1st .
Some schools also may require additional information like the CSI Profile. All requirements will be on website of the college.
Before making a final college decision, look over Student Aid Report.

19. Five things to do
Create accounts with College Board, Khan Academy and Parchment.
Prepare for SAT, discuss which schools to send scores & SSN for Preregistration
Discuss strength of Senior Schedule
Explore colleges online and plan college visits
Sign up for REMIND