Renaissance High School 6565 West Outer Drive Detroit, MI

1. Renaissance High School 6565 West Outer Drive Detroit, MI Senior Parent Night 

2. Agenda • Graduation Requirements • The Application Process • The Common Application • Parchment/Transcript Requests • The Essay • Counseling Appointments • Letters of Recommendation • Career and College Resource Room

3. Renaissance High School Seal RequirementsRenaissance High School is a college preparatory school whose mission is to create a community designed to develop future citizens who will lead from a foundation of integrity in a highly technological, multicultural, and global society.      4 years English       4 years Math           4 years Natural/Physical Science                                     4 years Soc Studies                                      2 years of Foreign Language1 year of Visual, Performing or Applied Arts         1 year of P.E./Health OR 2 year J.R.O.T.C.  200  OCLEX Hours No D's or F'sENGLISH  MATHEMATICS English Language Arts 9                                              Algebra I English Language Arts 10                                           Geometry English Language Arts 11                                           Algebra II  English Language Arts 12                                           4th year MathSOCIAL STUDIES  SCIENCEU.S. Hist & Geography                                                   Physical Science         Economics (1/2 credit)                                                  Biology    Civics  (1/2 credit)                                                          Chem/Phys World History & Geography                                      4th year Science                              4th year Social Studies Renaissance Alma MatterWe’re proud of “number one”.Our hearts and spirits soarFor knowledge, strength and dedicationThankful evermore.Renaissance, we sing to theeOur praise and gratitude eternally.

4. Michigan Merit Curriculum

5. Last NamesCounselor A-G                                 Mrs. Jones H-O                                 Mr. Duncan P - Z                                 Mrs. Bell College Transition Advisor ,Wendy Nichols Counseling Secretary Ms. Gilespie Ms. Sophia Sims, Assistant Principal Renaissance High School Counseling Department The Counseling Center is located on the 2nd floor, adjacent to the Main Office.(313) 416-4608 Counseling Main  Line https://www.detroitk12.org/renaissance

6. OCLEX Hours

7. Applying to College is a Team Effort • The Student • The Parent • The Counselors • The Teachers

8. Four Parts to the Application Process • Application • SAT or ACT scores • Teachers Recommendations • Transcript/School Secondary Report/School Profile and Counselor Recommendation

9. Types of Colleges  and Universities Two Year Schools • Apply in February (ideal) • No transcript until after graduation • All Students that  • live in Detroit, • attended a Detroit high school for four years  • graduate from a Detroit High Qualify for free  tuition through the Detroit Promise Four Year Schools Apply by deadline Transcript required Student needs to send SAT/ACT scores Essays/ Letters of Recommendations All Students that  • live in Detroit, • attended a Detroit high school for four years  • graduate from a Detroit High School with at least a 3.o and a 1060 SAT score or 21 ACT score qualify for free  tuition at most Michigan Universities for 4 years through the Detroit Promise

10. Early Decision​ ▪ BINDING (if student gets in, they are attending)​ ▪ Must withdraw other applications if they get in​ ▪ Not right option if financial aid is a factor​ ▪ Should have visited multiple times​ ▪ Not right for the majority of students.​ ▪ Deadlines: October -​ January​ ​ Regular/Rolling ▪ NOT binding ▪ May notify on a rolling basis, or may notify all at once (in April....) ▪ Have until May 1 to decide ▪ Deadlines: December - May, but should be mostly done by mid-January Early Action​ ▪ NOT binding​ ▪ Have until May 1 to decide​ ▪ Still find out early ▪ Great for lots of​ students​ ▪ Deadlines: October -​ December Main Application Options On Site Admissions • Turn in application to admissions Representatives and find out status of admissions that day or within a week • Decision Day • Infinite Scholars Fair • High School Visit

11. The Common Application How it Works 4 1 2 3 Submit applications. Remember to finish the academic year on a high note, apply for financial aid and prepare for the future. Add colleges to your list. Find out what's most important to you in a college or university.  and add colleges that align with them. Create your profile Your Common App profile at https://www.commonapp.org/ List everything from your academic coursework to your extracurricular activities. Gather requirements. Make a checklist of everything required. Each college and university is different. Common App at a Glance • Almost 900 colleges and universities use Common App                                        • 204 public colleges and universities  • 62 international universities in 18 countries                                                            • 12 HBCUs     • More than 325 without application  fee                                                                    • Nearly 250 test optional/flexible

12. SAT//ACTTest Scores Sending Scores •  Many schools now accept self-reporting of scores. Check school requirements! •  But many schools require scores directly from the testing service (College Board or ACT). • Request via online account at LEAST two weeks before the deadline. • There is a fee per school  Don’t Forget! There are lots of test optional schools! http://www.fairtest.org • Your child should check each college website to see the last accepted test date • Scores are released to colleges 10 days AFTER the student receives the scores.

13. Letters of Recommendation • What should I put in a Brag sheet? • Each student’s brag sheet will be unique to them, but there are a few things that are helpful for everyone to include. • Your name and contact information • Your school information (name, expected graduation date) • Your GPA • Your standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, PSAT, etc.) • Activities you have participated in and when • Academic clubs • Sports teams • Extracurricular clubs • Out-of-school clubs (this is especially important if your recommender is connected with your school and may not see your community-based activities) • Leadership roles you have held • Work experience and when • Any awards you have won (academic, athletic, etc.) • Your goals for the future as it relates to your college applications • Additional notes or insights that may help them understand more about you • We are currently accepting recommendations, there is a 10-day completion time and students will receive notification through email upon completion. • Letter of recommendations submitted through email before October 18th, are available for submission for colleges accepting early admission.  • Letters are completed by order of submission . • We will begin to accept requests for new letters of recommendations after October 18th starting on November 1 • New requests will require a10-day completion time from the date they were requested through email. • Students must turn in a Brag Sheet with requests for letters of recommendations. They must be typed and attached to the request when submitted online to the counselors.

14. How to Schedule an Appointment to meet with Counselors Procedure Appointment request must be made no later than 1 day prior to meeting withcounselors. *Appointment request must be submitted through email to the counselor to verify date and time. * Student are able to display verified appointment time  to  their teachers and receive a past to enter counseling office. *Students are available to meet with counselors  during their lunch hours, if time allows, if additional assistance is still needed, counselors will schedule appointment.

15. Essay or Personal Statement

16. Get Organized- Save time and effort  Students should visit each school’s undergraduate admission web page, and gather information including: • type of applications accepted, deadlines, items required, how to submit them, essay topics, financial aid forms • Organize using a spreadsheet - or whatever works! • Renaissance High School School Code 231023 Official transcripts are sent by the School Counselor However.... • Some schools no longer require a transcript (e.g. Rutgers, Penn State, CA system schools, NC State, Pitt....) ▪ They require a SRAR - Self Reported Academic Record ▪ Student needs to enter each course and each grade into the school’s online application system •  Students can get an unofficial transcript from Parchment

17. Wednesday October 24,2019 Renaissance High School Auditorium 5:00 pm -  6:30 pm Presenters: University of Michigan  Ann Arbor Financial Aid Office

18. Other Important Information • Check the Renaissance High School Calendar on the website for College Visit Dates, On Sites and other school related data • Renaissance High School Website •  Students register for Parchment •  Financial Aid Applications FAFSA - Used by most schools-Opens October 1 • CSS Profile - Opens October 1 • Deadlines are CRITICAL - and vary by school and decision plan!

19. Additional Assistance Ms. Wendy Nichols, College & Career Advisor Wendy.Nichols@detroitk12.org • College &CAREER & RESOURCE CENTER: Students’ must have an appointment to meet with Ms. Nichols. Appointments can be made via email: wendy.nichols@detroitk12.org. • Students’ can use the Career Center during Seminar to research, apply, or work on anything related to College.

20. College Visits

21. COLLEGE READINESS PROCEDURES ON SITE ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship information will be posted on the bulletin board outside of the counseling office.  FOR BEST PRACTICE, please join Edmodo. CODE FOR EDMODO: pdpk6k. Alerts will be sent through Remind regarding On-Site visits. This will be done by APPOINTMENT ONLY! You must see Ms. Nichols to schedule an appointment.

22. Educational Development Plan (Career Cruising) • University of Michigan Ann Arbor September 17th 1:40 pm - 3:30 pm   College Admissions Process Seminar • Senior Parent Night September 25th  • September 26th MSU Fall Informational 10:00 am • Infinite Scholars Fair October 10 • October 22 MSU Onsite Admissions • Financial Aid Night  October 23 • Grand Valley State University October 9th  1:30 pm • November 9, 2019 Decision Day Coffee with the Counselors November 20th        9:00am – 10:30 am