L’Anse Creuse High School Seniors Class of 2015

The Counseling Department Ms. Barb Witkowski, Records Manager Mrs. Stacey Kopczyk, Receptionist Website: /Schools/LCHS/Counseling

Counselors A– D : Melissa Champ ext.1207, E – L: Julie Miller ext. 1206, M –R: Sue Judd ext.1208, S-Z: Ann Mueller ext. 1209, LCHS Counseling Website: ps.org/index.aspx?page=722

American College Test (ACT) Consists of four sections – English, Math, Reading and Science and an optional Writing section Consists of four sections – English, Math, Reading and Science and an optional Writing section A score of 22 is considered an average score for college admissions A score of 22 is considered an average score for college admissions ACT scores are used to determine State of Michigan Scholarships (must be taken by December of senior year). ACT scores are used to determine State of Michigan Scholarships (must be taken by December of senior year).

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections Scores can range from per section Scores can range from per section Mean/average score is 500 on each section Mean/average score is 500 on each section A combined score of 1500 (out of 2400) is considered average for college A combined score of 1500 (out of 2400) is considered average for college Add zero to end of scores on PSAT to compare with future potential SAT scores Add zero to end of scores on PSAT to compare with future potential SAT scores This test is preferred by the highly selective and eastern schools This test is preferred by the highly selective and eastern schools Be sure to also register for the SAT II’s per the requirements of the universities you are interested in. Be sure to also register for the SAT II’s per the requirements of the universities you are interested in.

Senior Schedules Schedule should be challenging but balanced—not too easy and not too difficult! Schedule should be challenging but balanced—not too easy and not too difficult! Elective courses related to career pathway Elective courses related to career pathway

Community Service Students need 10 hours for each year at LCHS. Students need 10 hours for each year at LCHS. Get your Community Service done this summer Get your Community Service done this summer 80 hours = 80 hours = Honor Cords 100 hours = Presidential Award & Honor Cords 100 hours = Presidential Award & Honor Cords Must do Reflection when finished Must do Reflection when finished For questions, contact Mrs. Rickel, Coordinator, at For questions, contact Mrs. Rickel, Coordinator, at

School Transcript Biographical information Completed classes Course level indicator Overall grade point average Class rank Attendance Community service hours MEAP Scores ACT/SAT/PSAT Scores School Profile

Dual Enrollment Criteria Drop one class at LCHS for each class taken at Macomb Community College Must take PLAN, PSAT, or MME/ACT Must pass area related to college class Student must have all credits and be in good academic standing Must be an academic class not offered At LCHS

NCAA Clearinghouse Guidelines Please go to for application and requirements. Please go to for application and requirements. Apply spring of junior year or fall of senior year, if seriously interested in playing college sports. Apply spring of junior year or fall of senior year, if seriously interested in playing college sports. Schedule appointment with counselor Schedule appointment with counselor

College Applications Applications should be in by Thanksgiving break. Applications should be in by Thanksgiving break. Apply on line Apply on line Send transcript through Send transcript through Give teachers two weeks minimum notice for letters of recommendation Give teachers two weeks minimum notice for letters of recommendation Thank teachers for taking time to do this for you Thank teachers for taking time to do this for you You will have until May 1 st to make a decision, in most cases You will have until May 1 st to make a decision, in most cases

Campus Visits Sign up for a campus tour online Visit the residence facilities/dorms 1 visit per semester school activity

Campus Visits Schedule a tour of the department/program of interest Schedule a tour of the department/program of interest Sit in on a class or tour while classes are in session Sit in on a class or tour while classes are in session Eat in the dining halls Eat in the dining halls Check out the student activity facilities Check out the student activity facilities

College Representatives Visit LCHS Fall visits by all major colleges in Michigan Fall visits by all major colleges in Michigan Seniors sign up at Lancer Days Seniors sign up at Lancer Days Seniors are allowed to select 3 appropriate colleges Seniors are allowed to select 3 appropriate colleges

Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid Parent Meeting in the Fall Financial Aid Parent Meeting in the Fall – Scholarships: Scholarships: – –LCHS Counseling Website » –University Websites for Scholarships –Local Scholarship applications in March 2015

Career Cruising –Username: lanse –Password: creuse Career Guidance Resource Assessment/Matchmaker Interviews Profiles Colleges/Schools Scholarship Information

Senioritis/Anxiety Colleges look at senior grades--may rescind admissions offers if performance declines Colleges look at senior grades--may rescind admissions offers if performance declines Anxiety is normal Anxiety is normal Take one day at a time and don’t procrastinate Take one day at a time and don’t procrastinate Sign up to see your counselor for assistance or questions during senior year Sign up to see your counselor for assistance or questions during senior year

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