JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT Athens High School December 3, 2012.

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JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT Athens High School December 3, 2012

JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL December 3, 2012 AGENDA WELCOME Rick Rinnan, AHS Counselor COLLEGE SELECTION Kim Bryant, Assistant Director Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Michigan COUNSELOR UPDATE Rick Rinnan, AHS Counselor QUESTIONS & ANSWERS JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL December 3, 2012 AGENDA WELCOME Rick Rinnan, AHS Counselor COLLEGE SELECTION Kim Bryant, Assistant Director Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Michigan COUNSELOR UPDATE Rick Rinnan, AHS Counselor QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

What to do Junior Year Visit Colleges Make an appointment for a tour Walk around on your own Visit on a weekday On your campus visits…. Comparison Shop  Location  Environment  Admission  Academics  Expenses  Financial Aid  Facilities  Housing  Activities Select 3-5 schools to apply to: - At least one local school - At least one “safe” school

Junior Year (Continued) TESTING: - MME (March at Athens) - ACT - MME includes complete ACT test (ACT score can be used for college applications) Additional ACTs to improve test scores - April at THS - February or June? Must send ACT scores directly to schools SAT and possibly SAT Subject Specific Tests if required by the institution ACT/SAT prep materials and workshops are available for students. They can be found online, in libraries, and in bookstores. Check the AHS newsletter for additional information. Prep information can be found at:

Junior Year (Continued) Any student who might participate in a varsity sport in college needs to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. All of the information is available at the website below. The website includes directions to review NCAA requirements, register with the NCAA, and to check the list of approved classes at Athens. ncaaeligibilitycenter.org Juniors and Seniors will be required by NCAA to submit a transcript at the end of the year. You can request your transcript be sent to the NCAA through Docufide/Parchment, Junior year is the most important academic year for college admissions. Please emphasize this with your student and suggest our after-school tutoring if needed. ATTENTION STUDENT ATHLETES:

Senior Year Complete applications EARLY (Sept.-Oct.)  Apply online  Arrange for transcripts to be sent through Docufide/Parchment  Arrange for ACT/SAT scores to be sent directly  If an ESSAY is required: proofread carefully  IF a TEACHER RECOMMENDATION is required: - Submit request to teacher for recommendation in May/early June - A completed Senior Questionnaire can assist letter writer - Senior Questionnaire forms are available in counseling office  Consider On-Site Admissions  Senior Parent Night is held in October

Financial Aid AHS Financial Aid Workshop ◦ January 14, 2013 (seniors) ◦ January, 2014 (juniors) ◦ Athens Auditorium FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) ◦ On-line at (remember PIN) ◦ Submit to every school accepted at ◦ School will send a financial aid statement

Scholarships check out on-line scholarship list – listed under “Counseling” Scholarships check out on-line scholarship list – listed under “Counseling” Academic Scholarships from colleges Academic Scholarships from private sources Academic Scholarships from Troy groups Academic Scholarships from AHS groups Non-academic Scholarships

Athens Counselors A-EMr. Bill Adams F-KMr. Dave McMillan L-RMrs. Nancy Breen S-ZMr. Rick Rinnan Meetings in spring for juniors Individual meetings in September for seniors Application help Letters of recommendation Scholarships on-line and daily announcements