Junior Information Night Seaholm High School Welcome Class of 2017 Junior Information Night Part 1 Welcome! I’m Mr. Romano and this is Mr. Flatter

Seaholm High School Keep Your Grades Up! Schedule Appropriately Rigor Persevere Struggling? Mock up a schedule on paper AP or not to AP, how much? How much can you handle? What do you care about? Make commitments and stick with it (Seek help!) (visualize the workload)

Seaholm High School Be Well-Rounded Stay Involved! Depth Commitment Take a chance (extra-curricular, leadership, and community) (It’s not about how much, not a “check list”…it’s the richness of your involvement, not volume) (Long lasting, significant to you!) Find a niche (If you haven’t found a place yet, keep looking, we have many opportunities) Commitment (Long lasting, significant to you!) Chance (Try something new, it could make all the difference) (Cross Country Example.)

Prepare for the SAT or ACT Seaholm High School Prepare for the SAT or ACT New SAT Test Dates: ACT Test Dates: March 5, 2016 December 12, 2015 April 12, 2016 (Seaholm) February 6, 2016 May 7, 2016 April 9, 2016 June 4, 2016         June 11, 2016       http://sat.collegeboard.org/ or http://www.actstudent.org www.khanacademy.org Check out testing websites for more information Students will take the test with us 2nd week in April (After Spring Break) Typical testing pattern for our students – test in December, with us in March and again in June Visit Seaholm counseling and College & Career Center Websites: we have links and the books to sign out

Visit our College and Career Center Seaholm High School Your Plan Create a list of colleges Consider Majors and Minors Visit college campuses Take the ACT/SAT in December Study and review information on college websites Visit our College and Career Center Create a list – College Board & Career Cruising Taking the ACT will provide you valuable information when you meet with admissions officers or tour guides/interviews Meet with Judi Stahl and your counselor Use the CCC resources

Seaholm High School Create a list – College Board & Career Cruising Taking the ACT will provide you valuable information when you meet with admissions officers or tour guides/interviews Meet with Judi Stahl and your counselor Use the CCC resources

Seaholm High School Choosing a College Identify the factors in a college that are most important to you: Location; Cost; Programs; Public vs. private vs. religious affiliation; Social environment, groups and clubs; NCAA or other sports College Visit or College Fairs (Farmington, Nov. 21st) Attend college fairs Attend our college rep presentations Campus visits – refer to slide Visit College Board – Search for Schools

Your College or University Seaholm High School Personal Financial Your College or University Career Goals Location Be sure to evaluate all issues that impact your decision.

Plan Senior Year Schedule! Seaholm High School Plan Senior Year Schedule! Understand Graduation Requirements If you are weak in an academic area, you may need to add more rigor. Once your application is submitted, do NOT make changes. Grad requirements, if you delayed a requirement, don’t forget about it! If you weak in a particular area – you may want to add another class etc.. (IE. Writing class) rigor/ and balance No changes – you must resubmit your schedule to colleges

Some Michigan College Data Seaholm High School Where can I go? Some Michigan College Data Gpa trend Career gpa/weighted gpa Rigor Some Michigan college averages What are you “shooting for”? Not an inclusive list – some examples Averages Holistic approaches for some colleges: Gpa, test scores, essay, letters of rec, leadership/extra curriculars

Seaholm High School Students with a GPA of 3.0-3.3 There are many college options!!! In state: Oakland WMU SVSU Wayne State GVSU EMU Ferris NMU LSSU It is more difficult to get into the college your parents go into - - it is very competitive There is a school for all students You are not a gpa or test score Don’t let this define you You will be successful In state: look at Mid American Conference

Clean Up! Seaholm High School Clean up your social media accounts – it may be used for admissions and/or scholarships Just because it’s “private” doesn’t mean it’s not “out there” Clean email account addresses - - don’t us… “partykid@comcast.net”

Financials Seaholm High School Have an honest conversation Shared sacrifice Expectations Scholarships (usually after January 1st of your Senior year) Institutional Deadlines, private scholarships through CCC. Affordability Harder today to “foot the bill” FAFSA – get your taxes done

Seaholm High School Sneak Preview of Junior Student Parent Night - Part 2 Thursday, April 21 at 7 pm in the Auditorium Essay writing tips Review the common app writing prompts Letters of rec Accounts: parchment, common app, actstudent.org etc… Details – screen shots etc.. Mark your calendar!!!

Seaholm High School Stay Strong!!! Contact Information: Brian Flatter (A-D)           bflatter@birmingham.k12.mi.us   Kristy Fekaris (E-J & Z)           kfekaris@birmingham.k12.mi.us Jenn Vanderveen(K-M)           jvanderveen@birmingham.k12.mi.us  Walt Romano (N-R)           wromano@birmingham.k12.mi.us Rebecca Powrozek(S-Y)           rpowrozek@birmingham.k12.mi.us College & Career Judi Stahl jstahl@birmingham.k12.mi.us Rebecca’s sub: Mrs. Jamie Glover jglover@birmingham.k12.mi.us Essay writing tips Review the common app writing prompts Letters of rec Accounts: parchment, common app, actstudent.org etc… Stay strong – this is a showcase year For additional information – refer to contact info on the slide