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Finding a school. Class of 2013 SENIOR MEETING. The Application Process. NCAA Clearing House. Paying For College. Choosing a Career. Scholarships. COLLEGE PLANNING: INFORMATION FROM YOUR COUNSELORS FOR THE STEVENSON CLASS OF 2013. THERE ARE 5 IMPORTANT STEPS: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Class of 2013 SENIOR MEETING
Choosing a Career
The Application
Process NCAA Clearing House
Finding a school
Paying For College
Scholarships
COLLEGE PLANNING:INFORMATION FROM YOUR COUNSELORS
FOR THE STEVENSON CLASS OF 2013
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 MATH-RELATED 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
STEP 3 – Search for colleges that are a good fit
for you
SIZE
LIVING ARRANGEMENTSCOST
DISTANCE FROM HOME
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 PROGRAMSAccounting/FinanceArchitectural TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyBusiness ManagementCisco NetworkingClimate Control/Heating and CoolingCommunication/Radio & TVConstruction Technology
Crime Lab TechnicianCulinary ArtsEarly Childhood StudiesElectronic TechnologyEMT/ParamedicFirefighter/ParamedicHospital Pharmacy TechnicianHospitality Management
IT SpecialistLaw EnforcementLegal AssistantMedical AssistantMolecular BiotechnologyNursing Photography and Digital ImagingPhysical Therapist Assistant
Respiratory TherapistRestaurant ManagementSurgical TechnologistTheater ArtsVeterinary TechnicianWeb site Programmer
These are just 30 of the 200 Associate degrees or Career Education Certification Programs!
#3 - COSTMACOMB 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
• 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
ATHLETICELIGIBILITY
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
ScholarshipsVisit 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….
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