college information night wednesday, september 28, 2011 regina high school 7:00 - 8:00 p.m

COLLEGE INFORMATION

NIGHTWednesday, September 28, 2011Regina High School7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Contact Information

586-585-0500

Mrs. Mary Berschback Ms. Corinne ForysSeniors FreshmenJuniors P-Z Juniors H-Ox227 x228mberschback@reginahs.com cforys@reginahs.com

Mrs. Amy Dulgerian Mrs. Helen DombruskiSophomores Guidance SecretaryJuniors A-G x226x229 hdombruski@reginahs.comadulgerian@reginahs.com

Agenda

Overview - Senior Year College Application Process Financial Aid & Scholarships

Overview – Junior Year College Exploration & Standardized

Testing

Timeline - Senior Year

College applications – the process Attend visits with college reps. at Regina Retake ACT/SAT (U of M and MSU require

official scores) College Fairs: at RHS on October 4, and locally

2011-2012 College Fair schedule go to: www.macrao.org

Timeline - Senior Year

For current announcements go to www.Reginahs.com and click on Guidance Tab and then Counselors’ Notes-updated at least bi-weekly

Visit college campuses Attend Financial Aid Night-obtain a PIN from

FAFSA website Review acceptance offers (keep all documents

regarding scholarship offers until after graduation) Finalize decision by May 1

College Application Process Discuss realistic options Apply to 3+ schools

Safety schoolMatch schoolReach school

Check schools’ deadlinesRolling Admissions (U of M – Feb. 1)Regular Admissions (Boston College – Jan. 1)Early Action - Early NotificationFinancial Aid

Apply before October 31 (if possible)

Parchment.com – Transcript Request

Parchment.com - Waiver

Parchment.com - Authorization

Parchment.com - Deliver Tab

Common App – Transcript Requests

College Application Process

Complete college application online (required)

Transcript is sent via Parchment Submit payment (application fees vary) by

credit card. Transcript fee – billed at semester.

Transcripts are $1, due to cost of attaching ACT scores

College Application Process

Application Components

Online Application

Application fee (credit card or check directly mailed to admissions of college)

Electronic transcript: includes grades 9 – 11; class rank; and ACT test scores (unofficial, but accepted by most colleges)

Letter(s) of recommendation, if needed, by more selective schools, (check first with the school website to see if required)

Essay(s) if needed

Sample Criteria

Michigan State University

Rolling admissions (through July 30) Early notification: October 7, 2011 Financial aid: January 1 SAT or ACT: must be sent FROM the testing

service Essay: personal statement

Sample Criteria

Boston College (uses Common App.)

Restrictive Early Action: November 1 (non binding) Application deadline: January 1 (regular decision) Financial aid: February 1 (FAFSA and CSS) SAT plus subject tests (2 required) OR ACT with

Writing Essay & two teacher recommendations &

counselor recommendation

Teacher RecommendationsHighly Selective Schools Only!

Ask 11th/12th grade teachers (core subject) Give the teacher at least 2 weeks notice Supply the teacher with your resume/activity sheet Include the separate college recommendation form, if

needed Ask the teacher to turn the letter in to the guidance office,

or indicate if they are submitting online Remind the teacher to keep a copy in case you need

additional letters Wait two weeks, then confirm with the teacher that the

letter was handed in Follow up with a “thank you” note to the teacher

When you write your essay

Start early Read the directions carefully: answer the question!! Tell the truth about yourself Focus on your best side: what sets you apart! Tie yourself to the college Speak positively Write about your greatest assets & achievements www.essayedge.com (sample essays, free tips)

ResumeAlso helpful for scholarship apps!

Keep to one page Use quality paper Make it easy to read Be specific Include address, phone & e-mail address Go to www.resumeedge.com Include academics, athletics, activities,

honors, volunteer/community service & work experience

Common Application

Now exclusively used by University of Michigan

If you are applying to other selective colleges, use the Common Application, if you prefer. Supplements are generally required for each college

Used by 450+ institutions

Go to: www.commonapp.org

Campus Visits Go online to schedule a visit or call the school’s Admissions

Office

With your campus tourask to sit in on a classhave lunch in a dining hallstay overnight in a dormmeet with a financial aid rep., if possible

Pick a day the college is in session (week day) October 12 is Testing Day at RHS- no school for seniors See Regina school calendar for short schedule days Saturday campus visit days on are also good opportunities

MME - Class of 2012

Results were sent home with your student on Sept. 8

LEVELS OF PERFORMANCELevel 1* – Advanced - Exceeding Michigan Standards*Level 2* – Proficient - Met Michigan Standards*Level 3 – Partially Proficient - Basic LevelLevel 4 – Not Proficient – Apprentice

As you know, the Michigan Promise Award has been discontinued. Your student’s score may still be of

interest to you.

Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Paper application (discouraged) Web-based application

www.fafsa.ed.gov (faster results)

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM. Go on the website now to obtain your PIN number, both parents and students.

FAFSA - on-line – Fafsa.ed.gov

Financial aid information is available in the counseling office

File January 1 through February 15

Use estimated tax information if your actual figures are not available

Amend your estimated figures as soon as possible

Make a copy for your files

Be aware of CSS Profile deadline– addendum to FAFSA – required by U of M etc.

Juniors can use the FAFSA 4caster link now available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1112/help/complete001.htm

Scholarships & Financial Aidwww.fastweb.com

financial aid search through the web

Search more than 375,000 listings Scholarships Grants Loans Free website Local scholarship opportunities are the most beneficial,

i.e. Elks Club, your employer, city governments, etc. DO NOT be scammed by those promising to get you

scholarships if you sign up for their services.

Financial Aid Financial Aid Night for Regina and DLS will be hosted by DLS this

year:Monday, November 7 – 7:00 p.m. (A Financial Aid professional will be presenting)

College Goal Sunday… FREE assistance with your FAFSA! (The MISD will be hosting it this year) February 12, 2012 1 - 4 p.m.

Go to: http://www.micollegegoal.org/Students/Home/tabid/1350/Default.aspx

Timeline - Junior Year

Explore - College Representatives

College Day – Regina - October 4 in the morning

PSAT – Oct. 12 (in school)

ACT/MME Test Prep after school

ACT/MME – March 6, 7 & 8, 2012 (administered at Regina)

Timeline - Junior Year

SAT / retake ACT – April/May/June

AP Testing - May

Late spring – Create a tentative list of colleges

Spring – Summer – Fall - Visit college campuses

Summer - Work on essays and resume

Choosing a College Type of School

Two year or four year Public or private College search programs Single sex or coed www.collegeboard.com Religious affiliation www.princetonreview.com

www.petersons.com Location

In-state Out-of-state

Campus setting Urban Suburban Rural

Choosing a College School Size

Small (fewer than 2,000 students) Medium (2,000 - 15,000) Large (15,000+)

Diversity Percent of students with minority backgrounds Percent of out-of-state students

Activities & Sports Greek life Choir/dance/radio/etc. Div I, II, III or club/intramural

Choosing a College

Majors and Academics Rugg’s Recommendations

Admissions Requirements Curriculum GPA Test Scores

Cost and financial aid Tuition Need-based aid

Regina College Day – Oct. 4

40+ Colleges – including:

Albion, Aquinas, Central, Columbia (Chicago), Grand Valley, John Carroll, Kalamazoo, Kettering, Lawrence Tech, Loyola, Madonna, Marygrove, MSU, Michigan Tech, Northwood, Notre Dame, Oakland, Ohio State, St. Mary’s of Notre Dame, Saginaw Valley,Specs Howard, U of M, U of Dayton, Wayne State, Western Mich.

College Admissions Criteria

Grades/Curriculum

Extracurricular

ActivitiesACT/SAT

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COMPARISON CHART

SUBJECT REGINA HIGH SCHOOLSTATE OF MICHIGAN

Class of 2012COLLEGE ENTRANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits (honors and AP for selective colleges)

Foreign Language 2 credits (beginning with the class of 2015) 2 credits (beginning with the class of 2016) 3 credits (4 for selective colleges)

Mathematics4 credits – including one credit in the senior year

4 credits: Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, including one credit in the senior year

4 credits

Social Studies3 credits including World and U.S. History & Geography, Am. Govt. & Economics

3 credits including World and U.S. History & Geography, Am. Govt. & Economics

2 credits in History and 1 credit in Social Studies (4 including AP for selective colleges)

Science 3 credits including Biology and Chemistry3 credits including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, one additional science credit

3 credits (4 including AP for selective colleges)

Fine Arts 1 credit 1 credit Fine/performing arts

Health & Phys. Ed. 1 credit 1 credit

Computers ½ credit and online learning in each classOne online class or online learning in each required class

Computer literacy strongly recommended

Religious Studies 3 ½ credits

Christian Community Service ½ credit (60 Hours)

Electives 3 – 5 credits

TOTAL 27 credits 16-18 academic credits 18-23 academic credits

College Admissions Tests

PLAN (Sophomores) PSAT (Juniors)

ACT SAT Achievement Aptitude

College Admissions Tests - PSAT

ONLY Wednesday, October 12, 2011Dismissal – 11:30 a.m. Length of Test – 2 hours 10 minutesMeasures: Critical Reading

Math Problem SolvingWriting Skills

Value of the Test: Feedback on academic skillsPractice for the SATGet used to standardized testing

www.collegeboard.com/psat (practice questions)Official Student Guide to the PSATFull-length tests available

College Admissions Tests - PSAT

PSAT/NMSQTNational Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

Juniors Only

Screening Test for National Merit Scholars1.5 million students take the test34,000 students are commended16,000 students are semi-finalists8,200 receive National Merit Scholarship awards(one-half of the top one percent who take the test)

College Admissions Tests/MME

Michigan Merit Exam (MME) ACT Plus Writing (college reportable score) WorkKeys (Applied Math – Reading for Info

– Locating Info) Additional assessments in Math, Science,

and Social Studies

MME

Regina 2012 MME Schedule

(State wide administration)

Tuesday, March 6 – ACT Plus Writing

Wednesday, March 7 – WorkKeys

Thursday, March 8 – Michigan Science, Math and Social Studies Assessments

MME ACT score from the MME will be accepted by all colleges

and universities and the NCAA Clearinghouse (National Collegiate Athletic Association – www.ncaa.org)

ACT score (plus writing score) will be available four weeks after the test

ACT March scores can be sent to four colleges free

MME Score will be available in the summer before senior year

MMEWebsite: www.michigan.gov/mme (Information for Parents and

Students)

The New Michigan Merit Exam -- What it is, What it Means, and What it Offers 

Your Guide to the ACT  (Link to ACT Website)

Preparing to Take the ACT Plus Writing  State Testing

Preparing for WorkKeys 

ACT College Readiness Standards

ACT - Ready for College & Ready for Work: Same or Different?

ACT 2011-12 National Test Dates

Test Date Regular Deadline

December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012

Register on-line: www.actstudent.orgRegina CEEB code: 231-873

ACT 2011-12

Register Online (for all except MME test)

Real Time Seat Assignment

Print Admission Ticket

View Scores – beginning 2 weeks later

ACT 2011-12 National Test Dates

2011–2012 ACT Fees and Services

ACT (No Writing) $34.00ACT Plus Writing $49.50Additional score reports (first 4 colleges are free) $10.00 eachLate registration fee (10 – 14 days after deadline) $21.00Stand-by basic fee+$42.00Test Information Release basic fee+$18.00*Test date or center change $21.00

*Available only Dec., April, June

ACT 2010-11

Average Student takes ACT 2 - 4 times Writing Test: required by some schools

(UM – MSU – Kalamazoo – etc.)88% - Go Up or Stay the Same (1.2 pts)12% - Go Down

Dec – Apr – June$18 – Test Information Release: Get Test and

Answers

Test Prep – ACT/MME

ACT – One Day Workshop

Saturday – March 3, 2012Regina High School 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.$30.00*

*For students testing March 6 who are not enrolled in the ACT class. Price is $20.00 for students enrolled in the ACT class.

Test Prep – ACT/MME

ACT/MME Test Prep Class

Eight week class (registration deadline is Friday, December 16)

Tuesdays: Jan. 3, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 7,Feb. 14, Feb. 21, and Feb. 28

Regina High School3 – 4:45 p.m.$175

If enrolled in the class there is a $10.00 discount for the Saturday workshop on March 3 (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Take and know the test – “Preparing for the ACT”

http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/preparing.pdf

English

Math

Reading

Science

Writing

ACT Toolbox K-12

Test Prep – ACT/MME

Test Prep Websites www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.com www.kaplan.com www.princetonreview.com www.collegequestmi.com

Test Prep Resources The Real ACT Prep Guide ACT Prep On-Line (student edition)

SAT 2011-12 Test Dates

Test Date Regular Deadline

November 5, 2011 October 7, 2011December 3, 2011 November 8, 2011January 28, 2012 December 30, 2011March 10, 2012 February 10, 2012May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012

register on-line: www.collegeboard.com or www.sat.orgRegina’s CEEB code: 231-873

SAT 2010-11 Fees

SAT Reasoning Test $49.00 SAT Subject Tests – basic fee $22.00

plus each subject $11.00

New (as of last year)

Students may choose which SAT test results they wish to report

http://www.act.org/aap/concordance/

Explore Colleges

College Night Programs www.macrao.org6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated)

Mon., October 10 Troy Athens High SchoolMon., October 17 Bloomfield Hills Lahser H.S. Tues., October 18 Stoney Creek High SchoolWed., October 19 Grosse Pointe North H.S.*Thurs., October 20 O.C.C. – Royal Oak**

*6:00 – 7:30 p.m.**5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

EDP – careercruising.com

Online guidance program that assists with the Career and Education planning process.

Career Exploration Education Plans College Search Portfolio/Resume