thursday, september 19 auditorium grosse pointe south high school
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JUNIOR GROUP GUIDANCE MEETING
Thursday, September 19Auditorium
Grosse Pointe South High School
STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNELCOUNSELORS
Mr. Eric Burson [email protected] 432-3524 Mrs. Catherine Lewis [email protected] 432-3523 Mr. Troy Glasser [email protected] 432-3521 Mrs. Beth Walsh-Sahutske [email protected] 432-3522 Mrs. Aja Perales [email protected] 432-3526
Counseling Office Mrs. Kathy Herzog 432-3519 Counseling Fax 432-3527
Career Resource Center [email protected] 432-3675
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Mr. Doug Roby [email protected] 432-3520
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Mr. Scott Bruns [email protected] 432-3525
WHAT is my Transcript?
and
WHY is it important?
Note: Grades EVERY semester from 9th grade to present
NCAA Eligibility and NEW Requirements
To be considered qualified for playing sports at the collegiate level:
• Graduate from high school
• Complete a core curriculum: • 16 academic classes (Division I) • 14 academic classes (Division II)
• Earn an academic GPA and ACT or SAT score consistent with NCAA requirements
• Register online (ncaastudent.org)
NCAA Divisions I & IIConsult the NCAA
Freshman Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet on the website
New website address: www.ncaastudent.org
ACT and SAT scores must be sent directly to NCAA from the testing agency.
NCAA’s SAT/ACT code is 9999.
Grade 11 Practice ACT
Tuesday, November 12
Parent Scores Back & Strategy Session
Thursday, December 5
MICHIGAN MERIT EXAMPre-Test Information: Tuesday, February 11
March 4 – ACT + Writing/Makeup date – March 18 March 5 – Workkeys/Makeup date – March 19
March 6 – Michigan Components/Makeup date – March 20
2013-2014 – GP South Test Calendar
PSATSaturday - October 19, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Register with Mrs. Ignagni in Ms. Redlin’s office – cost is $30
• Saturday, October 19th at South starting at 7:45 am
• Used to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship
• Make sure you pick up practice booklet in Mrs. Ignani’s office
• Use practice booklet to prepare
2014 AP Exam ScheduleIf you are going to be absent from the
scheduled AP testing date(s) for unavoidable reasons, notify the Records Clerk in the Counseling Center as soon as possible so that alternate accommodations can be made for you.
If you are receiving special accommodations for the SAT I and want the same for the AP exams, notify the Records Room at the time you register for the APs.
• English• Math• Reading• Science• Writing
Maximum Score: 36Average Score in Michigan: 20Avg Score in Nation: 21Avg Score from South: 24.9
College Entrance ExamsSAT I and II (reasoning & subject tests)Register onlineCarefully review prospective
college application requirements
Only take SAT subject if schools require the test
www.collegeboard.com
ACTBe sure to register
for the ACT with writing if taking in addition to MME
MME ACT includes Writing
www.actstudent.org2013-2014 SAT & Subject Tests 2013-2014 ACT
Test DateOctober 5, 2013
November 2, 2013December 7, 2013 January
25, 2014May 3, 2014June 7, 2014
Registration Deadline
September 6, 2013October 3, 2013
November 8, 2013December 27, 2013
April 4, 2014May 9, 2014
Test DateSeptember 21,
2013October 26, 2013
December 14, 2013 February 8,
April 12, 2014June 14, 2014
Registration Deadline
August 23, 2013September 27,
November 8, 2013January 10, 2014
March 7, 2014May 9, 2014
Finding the right fit…Selecting a college is not about getting into the
most prestigious school. It is about finding the one that is just right for YOU!
Start by thinking about what you are looking for in your college experience
Visit them
Let them visit you
Let your fingers do the walking…online searches
Learn to use Naviance Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/gpshs
Students log in here. Use school computer login
Parents log in here for the first time.
Use Parent Portal Password
Search Online It’s not perfect, but it’s a great start.
Links are included in your packet
Different sites have different ways of searching – try several!
College Representative Visits College admissions officers from over 100
colleges and universities visit GP South Listen to announcements for upcoming
meetings or go to South’s CRC website
To attend a visitation, sign up on Naviance, get a pass from the Counseling Center secretary
Contacting the college, visiting the college, meeting with the admissions officer, emailing, etc., during junior year can greatly add to your chances for admission when you apply senior year.
Career Resource Center Library (left side room)
Open 7:30 – 10:30 am daily
Contact: Ms. Teresa Bennett432-3675
http://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/381
Career Cruising, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos &
catalogs, summer programs, vocational school information, service information
Campus VisitsThe Office of Admission at Alma college suggests
you ask these questions: How is admission to the college determined? How do I have a campus tour? Sit in on a class?
Have lunch in a dining hall? Stay overnight in a dorm?
Do you have a Career Planning program? What is the school’s overall job placement rate?
What is it in my intended major? What kinds of financial aid programs are
available? What extra forms do I fill out? Are there any special scholarships offered by the school or its alumni?
Can I have a car on campus during my freshman year?
What are the dorm facilities like?
Jennifer S. Senior 1234 Main Street
Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230 [email protected]
SCHOOL ACTIVITES Grade Grosse Pointe South High School
Student Association Senator 9,10,11 Vice President 12 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Meals on Wheels for Services for
Older Citizens 9
Operation Smile Fund Raiser Gala 9,10 CHURCH Grosse Pointe Memorial Church
LOGOs – Youth Group
9
WORK EXPERIENCE Caddying at Lochmoor Country Club 9,10 AWARDS Scholar Athlete 9,10,11 AAA for Success 10,11 George Eastman Young Leaders
Award 11
OTHER U of M Summer of Engineering 10 Henry Ford Hospital Research (11
students) 11
Financial Aid and ScholarshipsFinancial Aid and Scholarship information is
available both in the Counseling Center and in the Career Resource Center. Now is the time to start researching options for next year.
Attend Financial Aid Night November 5, 7:00 pm @South
Register with FastWeb: online scholarship search engine
Check Naviance and the CRC Scholarship pageResearch scholarships affiliated with your
parents’ business, religious organizations, vocational interests, community non-profits and the like
College isn’t Voo-Doo, it’s YOU-DO and if you don’t do it,
it won’t get done
Patrick O’Connor