college information night wednesday, september 28, 2011 regina high school 7:00 - 8:00 p.m
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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 [email protected] [email protected]
Mrs. Amy Dulgerian Mrs. Helen DombruskiSophomores Guidance SecretaryJuniors A-G x226x229 [email protected]@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