Senior Year & Beyond
2012-2013
High School Counselors
Crisis Counseling
 Group Counseling
 Career Counseling
 Academic Counseling
 Individual Counseling
 Planning your Future
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Agenda
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Where do I start?
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How do I decide what to do after high school?
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How do I decide on a college?
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What should I be doing now?
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When and how do I apply to college?
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How do I get into college?
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How do I pay for college?
Recommended College Prep Courses
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English
Four years of English
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Mathematics
Three years of mathematics, including rigorous
courses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
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Natural Sciences
Three years of science, including rigorous courses
in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
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Social Studies
Three years of social studies
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Additional Courses
Some colleges and universities require other classes as
prerequisites for admission, such as two or more years of the same foreign language
or courses in the visual arts, music, theater, drama, dance, computer science,
etc.*Specific high school course requirements vary from institution to
institution. Be sure to check with the schools you're interested in to see what
they recommend or require.
Senior Year
Get organized – start a folder save
EVERYTHING
 College Visits
 Counselor meeting
 Letters of Recommendation
 College Applications
 Scholarships
 Financial Aid
 Utilize Career Cruising
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High School E-Mail
Senior Info
 College Rep Visits
 Scholarship Info
 Financial Aid Info
 Deadlines
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Choosing a College
Right
Atmosphere
Right Course
of Study
Right Price
15 Michigan Public Universities
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Central Michigan
Eastern Michigan
Ferris State
Grand Valley State
Lake Superior State
Michigan State
Michigan Tech
Northern Michigan
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Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Dearborn
University of Michigan
Flint
Western Michigan
Wayne State
College Visits
College representatives will
be visiting Swartz Creek
High School starting this
week. Sign up in the
counseling office.
What do I need to get
accepted into a college?
College Admission Criteria
 Academic Performance (Cumulative/Core)
 Class Rank
 Strength of Curriculum
 Recent trends in academic performance
 ACT Score
 Recommendations
 Leadership, talents, conduct, and diversity of
experience
 Personal Essays
 Interviews
Averages for Admission
UNIVERSITY
Michigan State
GPA
ACT
3.4-3.8
23-27
Central Michigan
3.3
22
Saginaw Valley
3.3
22
U of M Flint
3.4
22
U of M Ann Arbor
3.8
28-32
ACT Test Dates 2012/2013
Test Date
Registration Deadline
September 8, 2012
August 12, 2012
October 22, 2011(SCHS)
September 21, 2012
December 8, 2012(SCHS)
November 2, 2012
February 9, 2013
January 11, 2013
April 13, 2013
March 8, 2013
June 8, 2013 (SCHS)
May 3, 2013
Request a Transcript
www.parchment.com
Application Process
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MAIL
Complete application
Attach check/money order,
letters of recommendation,
essay, etc.
Turn in to high school
counselor
Counselor completes his/her
portion, attaches transcript and
mails to college/university
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ONLINE
Complete application via
website (credit card)
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Print counselor page and hand in
to high school guidance
counselor
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Counselor completes his/her
portion, attaches transcript and
mails to college/university
Request a transcript
(www.parchment.com)
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FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
online access www.fafsa.edu.gov
Financial Aid Night – January 2012
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
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Need-based money provided for postsecondary education
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Grants (do not have to repay)
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Student Loans (must repay)
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(MUST fill out the FAFSA to qualify for low interest student loans)
Reapply every year
Filling out the FAFSA
Online Application
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Parents and student apply for pin number – electronic
signature (website - www.pin.ed.gov)
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FAFSA ON THE WEB WORKSHEET - optional
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Complete online application between January 1st –
June 30th
State of Michigan Scholarships and Grants
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
 GEAR UP Michigan Scholarship
 Michigan Competitive Scholarship
 Michigan Merit Award
 Michigan Tuition Grant
 Tuition Incentive Program
 Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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Apply early!
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See high school website
(www.swartzcreek.org/Scholarships.html)
Local (Guidance Office)
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Academic (high GPA and ACT)
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Athletic
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Private, Groups, Organizations
Scholarship Website Searches
www.studentaid.ed.gov
 www.fastweb.com
 www.fastaid.com
 www.collegeanswer.com
 www.collegenet.com
 www.collegeboard.com
 www.schoolsoup.com
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Student/Counselor Meeting
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Be ready for your counselor meeting –
Bring the following items:
 Counselor
verification form (if applied online)
 Letters of recommendation (to be mailed with
other items)
 All questions ?????
Swartz Creek High School
Guidance Counselors
Cheryl Reger
A-G
(810) 591-1870
Daniel Nolen
H-N
(810) 591-1869
Michelle Horning
O-Z
(810) 591-1868