Junior Parent Night
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Transcript of Junior Parent Night
Junior Parent Night
Post-Secondary Options
Two/Four Year Colleges & Universities Technical/Vocational/Business Schools Apprenticeship Training Programs Military Services GAP Year Program
Tonight we will be focusing specifically on the college planning process
WHO
AM
I
?
WHAT is my Transcript?
and
WHY is it important?
Note: Grades EVERY semester from 9th grade to present
Note: “Work In Progress”
is listed with senior year classes
Students must send all colleges where they are applying their official high school transcript. This is now done electronically
HOW?
REGISTER for Parchment on the school website. Look under the ‘parents’ tab on the school homepage.
• Use a very stable e*mail address• Most transcripts are free – depends on the state
where they go• Common Application (including U of M) uses a
special process within Parchment. See directions on our website.
Junior Conference Information Form
What Six Words would you use to describe yourself:
What colleges/armed services/ vocational/technical jobs are you considering after you graduate?
Do you have a specific career goal or college major in mind? Are you doing any work that supports these goals?
How hard do you work in high school:
a. very hard (maybe too hard at times) b. hard (especially the night before tests and major papers/assignments c. somewhat hard d. minimally
Using the same choices as above, how hard do you expect to work in college?________________________ What special academic programs would the ideal college have available to you? (e.g. study abroad, internships, co-op program, honors college, etc.)
List your school activities (sports, clubs, music, drama, media, student government, service organizations):
List your awards and honors received:
In what community activities have you participated? (Religious organizations, music, community projects)
• Junior Student Counselor Meeting (spring)• Students schedule at their convenience
(Optional) Parent Letter or Parent Input form
…more input:
Career Preparation ProgramsCareer Cruising
Online @ home
NCAA
Divisions I, II
TESTING
•ACT •MME-MARCH•SAT I-II•AP• (don’t forget finals)
MICHIGAN MERIT EXAMPre-Test Information: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
March 6, 2012 – ACT + Writing/Makeup date – March 20, 2012March 7, 2012 – Workkeys/Makeup date – March 21, 2012
March 8, 2012 – Michigan Components/Makeup date – March 22, 2012
Advanced Placement Tests – May, 2012
DATE MORNING AFTERNOON
Monday, May 7, 2012 ChemistryEnvironmental Science
Psychology
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Spanish Language
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Calculus AB Calculus BC
Thursday, May 10, 2012 English Literature & Comp
Friday, May 11, 2012 United States History German Language @ GP North
European History
Monday, May 14, 2012 BiologyMusic Theory
Physics C: Mechanics
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 US Government & Politics Comparative Govt & PolFrench Language
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 English Language
Thursday, May 17, 2012 Macroeconomics MicroeconomicsItalian Language
Friday, May 18, 2012 No AP Tests
College Entrance ExamsACT• Be sure to register for
the ACT with writing if taking in addition to MME
• MME ACT includes Writing
www.actstudent.org
SAT I and II
(reasoning & subject tests)• Register online• Carefully review prospective
college application requirements
• Only take SAT subject if schools require the test
www.collegeboard.com 2011-2012 ACT 2011-2012 SAT & Subject Tests
September 10, 2011October 22, 2011
December 10, 2011February 11, 2012
April 14, 2012June 9, 2012
October 1, 2011November 5, 2011December 3, 2011January 28, 2012
March 10, 2012 (SAT only)May 5, 2012June 2, 2012
• English• Math• Reading• Science• Writing
Maximum Score: 36Avg Score in State of MI: 20Avg Score @ South: 24.9
2012 AP Exam Schedule
• Students should register for their own exams (but they will ask you for money)
• If your student is 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.
• If your student is 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.
College Application
Process
To Do:• Research • Visit• Check Web/Print
resources on colleges• Prepare for
applications
Student fills out college application
Student goes to Career Resource Center (CRC) to notify school
School sends out paperwork and we wait!
Typically online but can be paper application
Student sends Test Scores and transcripts ONLINE
And…we wait.
Common Applicationwww.commonapp.org
Students STILL need to notify South of application in person in the CRC
** NOTE**
Transcript process on Parchment is slightly
different.Review specific
directions in your packet or on our website
Where will my student’s credentials take him?
Most competitive schools like :University of Michigan 3.8 GPA 27 ACT
Highly Competitive schools like:MSU, Hope, K-Zoo 3.5 GPA 24 ACT
Very Competitive schools like:Albion, Hillsdale, GVSU 3.0 GPA 22 ACT
Competitive schools like:Oakland, WSU, WMU 2.75 GPA 21 ACTAquinas, EMU, U of D 2.5 GPA 21 ACT
Less Competitive schools like:SVSU, LSSU, Ferris 2.0 GPA 19 ACT
Approximations ONLY
Five good reasons to choose
Community Colleges1. MONEY – CCs cost a fraction of a four year college and can be a
great way to get the basics out of the way2. WEAK GRADES or TEST SCORES – if you can’t get in to your top
school you may well be able to transfer in after a couple of semesters at a CC
3. WORK or FAMILY OBLIGATIONS – CCs allow flexible scheduling with weekends and evenings so you can juggle your family and work life.
4. CAREER CHOICE DOESN’T REQUIRE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE – Many service and technological careers do not require a four year degree.
5. NOT SURE ABOUT GOING TO COLLEGE - A lot of high school students have a sense that they should go to college, but they aren’t sure why and aren’t really fond of school. If this describes you, CC can be a good option. You can try out some college-level courses without committing years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars to the experiment.
Formula
For the Perfect Essay…
Interviews
• FIRST Check to see if your schools require a letter of recommendation
• Face to face request is important (NOT e-mail)
• Choose a core academic teacher that will best represent you as a student.
• Give at least two weeks notice
Ask Teacher(s)
Teacher Letters of Recommendation
Thank You Note in Two Weeks
Campus Visits
• Just do it! • Get a feel for the place
• Plan & combine them• Make it official
• Call ahead for a tour
• Get documentation for attendance freebie
• Prepare• Ask questions• Learn unique features
• Personalize to your interests
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 Scholarships
Visit the South CRC Webpage
Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 10:30 amor by appointment at other times
Contact: Teresa Bennett432-3675
Visit the CRC website!
Career Cruising, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer programs, vocational
school information, service information, College Night, Financial Aid Night
Career Resource Center (CRC)
in Library
Photo Sources
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