L’Anse Creuse High School Junior Parent Meeting Class of 2015

The Counseling Department Ms. Barb Witkowski, Records Manager Mrs. Stacey Kopczyk, Receptionist Website: www.lc-ps.org /Schools/LCHS/Counseling

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

2014 Michigan Merit Exam MME and ACT ACT Exam WorkKeys Michigan Math, Science, and Social Studies

American College Test (ACT) www.actstudent.org 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 ACT scores are used to determine State of Michigan Scholarships (must be taken by December of senior year).

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) www.collegeboard.com Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections Scores can range from 200-800 per section Mean/average score is 500 on each section 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 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.

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

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

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 www.macomb.edu

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

College Timeline Spring of Junior Year: -Take ACT/MME Research out-of-state schools to see if SAT is required -Research and visit colleges Work hard – Grades are most important in 10th and 11th grades!

College Applications Spring/Summer 2014 Research colleges online Attend College Fairs Visit top choices Write essays for required schools (MSU and U of M) Begin Applications Online is preferred with many colleges Note: Applications are not submitted until the fall of the senior year. Please refer to College Application Process handout.

Campus Visits Sign up for a campus tour Visit the residence facilities                

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

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

Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid Parent Meeting in the Fall www.fafsa.ed.gov Scholarships: www.fastweb.com LCHS Counseling Website http://www.lc-ps.org/index.aspx?page=726 University Websites for Scholarships Local Scholarship applications in March 2015

Career Cruising www.careercruising.com 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 Anxiety is expected—keep talking and helping your senior to problem solve—give them lots of encouragement Recognize the difference between anxiety and severe depression Let them know that nothing is permanent—there is always the freedom to change plans

The Greatest Gift . . . . There are two lasting bequests we can give our children; one is roots. The other is wings. Hodding Carter, Jr.

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