JUNIOR GROUP GUIDANCE MEETING Thursday, September 22 Library Grosse Pointe South High School

STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNEL COUNSELORS Mr. Nick Bernbeck nicholas.bernbeck@gpschools.org 432-3523 Mr. Eric Burson eric.burson@gpschools.org 432-3524 Mr. Troy Glasser troy.glasser@gpschools.org 432-3521 Mrs. Aja Perales aja.perales@gpschools.org 432-3526 Mrs. Beth Walsh-Sahutske beth.walsh-sahutske@gpschools.org 432-3522 Counseling Office – Mrs. Armentrout 432-3519 Career Resource Center - Mrs. Naporano 432-3675 STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Mr. Doug Roby doug.roby@gpschools.org 432-3520 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Mrs. Lisa Khoury lisa.khoury@gpschools.org 432-3525

WHAT is my Transcript? and WHY is it important?

Note: Grades EVERY semester from 9th grade to present

NCAA Eligibility and Requirements To be considered qualified for playing sports at the collegiate level: Graduate from high school Complete a core curriculum: Earn an academic GPA and ACT or SAT score consistent with NCAA requirements Register online (EligibilityCenter.org)

NCAA Divisions I & II Consult the NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet on the website Website address: www.eligibility center.org ACT and SAT scores must be sent directly to NCAA from the testing agency. NCAA’s SAT/ACT code is 9999.

Wednesday, October 19th at South Used to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Practice booklet distributed at Junior Meeting last Friday Use practice booklet or Khan Academy to prepare for free!

2017 AP Exam Schedule If you are going to be absent from the scheduled AP testing date(s) for unavoidable reasons, notify the Records Clerk in the Counseling Center as soon as possible so that alternate accommodations can be made for you. If you are receiving special accommodations for the SAT and want the same for the AP exams, notify your counselor.

English Math Reading Science Writing Maximum Score: 36 Avg Score in Michigan: 20.3 Avg Score in Nation: 20.8 Avg Score from South: 25

College Entrance Exams SAT I and II (reasoning & subject tests) Register online Carefully review prospective college application requirements Only take SAT subject if schools require the test www.collegeboard.com ACT Be sure to register for the ACT with writing if taking in addition to MME MME ACT includes Writing www.actstudent.org

Finding the right fit… Selecting a college is not about getting into the most prestigious school. It is about finding the one that is just right for YOU! Start by thinking about what you are looking for in your college experience Visit them Let them visit you Let your fingers do the walking…online searches

Learn to use Naviance Family Connection http://connection.naviance.com/gpshs Parents log in here for the first time. Use Parent Portal Password Students log in here. Use school computer login

Search Online It’s not perfect, but it’s a great start. Links are included in your packet Different sites have different ways of searching – try several!

College Representative Visits College admissions officers from over 100 colleges and universities visit GP South For upcoming visits check: Naviance, counseling bulletin board, CRC, or listen to announcements To attend a visitation, sign up on Naviance Contacting the college, visiting the college, meeting with the admissions officer, emailing, etc., during junior year can add to your chances for admission when you apply senior year.

College Resource Center Library Open 7:45 – 10:45 am daily Contact: Mrs. Naporano 432-3675 http://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/381 College representative visits, financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer programs, vocational school information, service information

Campus Visits The Office of Admission at Alma college suggests you ask these questions: How is admission to the college determined? How do I have a campus tour? Sit in on a class? Have lunch in a dining hall? Stay overnight in a dorm? Do you have a Career Planning program? What is the school’s overall job placement rate? What is it in my intended major? What kinds of financial aid programs are available? What extra forms do I fill out? Are there any special scholarships offered by the school or its alumni? Can I have a car on campus during my freshman year? What are the dorm facilities like?

Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial Aid and Scholarship information is available both in the Counseling Center and in the Career Resource Center. Now is the time to start researching options for next year. Attend Financial Aid Night Register with FastWeb: online scholarship search engine Check Naviance and the CRC Scholarship page Research scholarships affiliated with your parents’ business, religious organizations, vocational interests, community non-profits and the like

College isn’t Voo-Doo, it’s YOU-DO and if you don’t do it, it won’t get done Patrick O’Connor