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Planning for College

Get ready for college with Michigan Merit Exam and ACT prep tips, college application guidance, career options, and more essential information for high school students in Michigan. Follow a step-by-step plan for success!

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Planning for College

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  1. Planning for College Looking ahead…

  2. Michigan Merit Exam (MME) with the ACT • Required to take in March of Junior year • One opportunity to take the MME • Retake the ACT on your own for college entrance • Three parts: • ACT plus writing • ACT Work Keys • State of Michigan components

  3. Prepare for the MME and ACT • Prep workshops • Books, CD programs • www.actstudent.org/onlineprep/order.html • See Guidance website – every school has a Guidance website

  4. College Prep: Choose your classes wisely! • Required • 4 years of English • 4 years of Math • 2 years of World Language (Class of 2016) • Recommended • 3-4 years of Science • 3-4 years of Social Studies

  5. What Colleges are Looking for in an Applicant • Curriculum (courses) taken • Grade point average (GPA) • ACT score • Extra-curricular activities • Application Essays • Personal letters of recommendation – one in school & one from outside school (coach, boss, clubs, etc.)

  6. What & When • Now • Do well in school • Research colleges • Visit with the colleges’ reps during lunch • Check out websites • Check into financial aid/scholarships • Summer • Visit colleges • Narrow down college choices • Work on personal statement/update every section of Educational Development Plan (EDP) in Career Cruising

  7. What & When • Senior year • Apply in the fall • Online preferred • If needed, get letters of recommendation • Create an account with Parchment.com (check with your school) • Retake ACT, if needed • Apply for Financial Aid in January-March of your Senior year • Attend Financial Aid meeting • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form due in March of senior year

  8. Senior Year Does Count! • Keep senioritis in-check! • Colleges do count the senior year • Courses and GPA

  9. If you are short credits… • Options to make up credits • Summer School • Adult Education Credit Recovery Program • Michigan Virtual High School • Begin now, don’t wait until your senior year • See your counselor for more information

  10. Career Technical Education(CTE) Programs • Continue in your 2-hour blocks • Internship - Is it for me? • Still include core academics • Options after high school • College – 4-year or Community College • Apprenticeships • Trade schools

  11. Another option: Military • ASVAB Test: December • Sign-up in the Guidance Office • Aptitude and interest test • Not just for students going into the Military • Take technical and/or academic classes • Meet with the recruiter • Meet with military veterans

  12. Student Athletes If you are considering playing a college sport… • Apply online to the NCAA – September of your senior year • Continue with a strong, college prep curriculum • See eligibility requirements and procedures on the NCAA website

  13. Not sure what you will do after high school? • www.careercruising.com • Directions are available in the guidance office of your school • Take courses that will help you in your future endeavors • Take the ASVAB

  14. Check-out your High School Website http://www.cvs.k12.mi.us/your High School/ Click on the “Guidance” link. Also, websites mentioned earlier… www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm Bureau of Labor www.bls.gov/oco Occupational Outlook Handbook

  15. Questions? See your counselor for more information.

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