Class of
2013
SENIOR
MEETING
COLLEGE PLANNING:
INFORMATION FROM YOUR COUNSELORS
FOR THE STEVENSON CLASS OF 2013
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THERE ARE 5 IMPORTANT STEPS:
Ensure you are on track to graduate
Know what colleges want
Search for colleges that are a good
fit for you
Apply to colleges that interest you
Develop a plan to pay for college
STEP 1 - Ensure you are on
track to graduate
• Stay on track with the PLANNING
CALENDAR FOR SENIORS
• Review your transcript and check
your credits
• Make sure that you have fulfilled
your VPAA and SENIOR MATHRELATED CREDITS
STEP 2 - Know what colleges
want
• COLLEGES LOOK AT:
– Quality and rigor of classes
INCLUDING SENIOR YEAR
Actual quote from MSU
Admissions Officer
“I am currently reviewing your application
to Michigan State University. Your senior
year is academically very weak. At MSU,
we like to see at least 3 core academic
classes in a student’s senior year While I
understand your interest in (arts), to be
considered for admission to MSU you will
need to have at least 3 academic classes
in second semester of your senior year”
STEP 2 - Know what colleges
want
• COLLEGES LOOK AT:
– Quality and rigor of classes
INCLUDING SENIOR YEAR
– Your academic performance i.e.,
your grades and rank in class
STEP 2 - Know what colleges
want
• COLLEGES LOOK AT:
– Quality and rigor of classes
INCLUDING SENIOR YEAR
– Your academic performance i.e.,
your grades and rank in class
– Test scores – ACT, SAT, AP
GO TO
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
FOR INFORMATION ON COLLEGE CREDIT
AVAILABLE FROM YOUR AP TEST SCORES
•Should I retake the ACT?
•How do I do that?
STEP 2 - Know what colleges
want
• ADDITIONAL FACTORS SUCH AS:
– Extracurricular activities
– Essays
– Letters of Recommendation (if
provided)
– Your interest in the school
What about
Foreign
Language?
DON’T BE DISAPPOINTED…
Make sure that your
schedule is one that
prepares you to be a
SUCCESSFUL
college student
SIZE
DISTANCE
FROM HOME
STEP 3 – Search for
colleges that are a good
fit for you
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
COST
STEP 3 – Search for colleges
that are a good fit for you
There are many factors to
consider when choosing a
college. Make sure you do your
research so that you know you
are picking one that will be a
good fit FOR YOU
STEP 3 – Search for colleges
that are a good fit for you
• Learn about the colleges through
Websites
• Schedule a visit to the college
• See a presentation here at
Stevenson from a representative of
the school
Three Good Reasons to Attend
Macomb Community College
#1 – Survey shows:
 Macomb Community College is ranked in the top 10
Community Colleges in the United States.
 Largest granter of Associates degrees in MICHIGAN
 Over $16 Million in Financial aide awarded annually
 Annual enrollment = 743,000!
# 2 – THE PROGRAMS
Accounting/Finance
Architectural Technology
Automotive Technology
Business Management
Cisco Networking
Climate Control/Heating and Cooling
Communication/Radio & TV
Crime Lab Technician
Construction Technology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Studies
Electronic Technology
EMT/Paramedic
Firefighter/Paramedic
Hospital Pharmacy Technician
Hospitality Management
IT Specialist
Law Enforcement
Legal Assistant
Medical Assistant
Molecular Biotechnology
Nursing
Photography and Digital Imaging
Physical Therapist Assistant
Respiratory Therapist
Restaurant Management
Surgical Technologist
Theater Arts
Veterinary Technician
Web site Programmer
These are just 30 of the 200 Associate degrees or
Career Education Certification Programs!
#3 - COST
MACOMB
Tuition: $86/credit hour
4 credit class = $344.00
30 credit/year = $2,580
Oakland U.
Tuition : $341/credit hour
4 credit class = $1,364
30 credit/year = $10,230
Michigan State
Tuition $12,674 + Room & Board $8,526 =
$21,200
STEP 4 – Apply to Colleges
that interest you
• Register AT WWW.PARCHMENT.COM
STEP 4 – Apply to Colleges
that interest you
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NARROW YOUR CHOICES
Sign up on Docufide/Parchment to send your transcripts
Visit college websites to complete online applications.
If essays are required, have someone proof read
REMEMBER… everything on the application represents you.
Submit a request on Docufide/Parchment to have your
transcript sent to each school that you apply to.
• Send ACT scores directly to the schools that require this.
• Complete all NCAA requirements if you are hoping to
compete as a college athlete.
• See your counselor with questions regarding any special
circumstances that you may have.
STEP 4 – Apply to Colleges
that interest you
• Submit all applications for schools you are
serious about by Halloween
• Early notification for MSU requires submission
by October 5th …online response by November
9th.
• Forms that require counselor input should be
given to your counselor at least 10 days prior to
the due date
ATHLETIC
ELIGIBILITY
www.ncaa.org
STEP 5 – Develop a plan to
pay for college
• Look at the costs for each school
• Do your FAFSA so the school can
determine any GRANTS, LOANS or
SCHOLARSHIPS that you may be
eligible for
• Pursue additional scholarships
STEP 5 – Develop a plan to
pay for college
• THE MOST IMPORTANT
STEP IS TO FILL OUT
THE FAFSA
• It’s FREE
• Use your family tax info
• Submit online after
January 1 (but before
March 1 in order to be
eligible for the greatest
amount of state aid
Scholarships
Scholarships
Visit both the UCS Scholarship site and
others such as those listed in your handout
•Don’t miss deadlines
•Proofread carefully
•Don’t miss any required information
Do not
pay for
this
service
Got Questions???
Visit your counselor….