COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday, September 24, 2014 Regina High School 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Contact Information Mrs. Mary Berschback Mrs. Nicole Leonard Seniors Freshmen Juniors Q-ZJuniors H-P x227 x228 Mrs. Amy Dulgerian Mrs. Terese Pauken Sophomores Guidance Secretary Juniors A-G x226

Agenda Overview Senior Year – Mrs. Mary Berschback Overview Guidance Website – Mrs. Amy Dulgerian Overview Junior Year – Mrs. Nicole Leonard

Timeline - Senior Year College applications – the process Attend visits with college reps. at Regina Retake ACT/SAT (U of M and MSU require official scores sent from ACT company) Local College Fairs: Tomorrow, 9/25 at the Warren City Hall College Fair schedule go to:

Timeline - Senior Year For current announcements go to and click on Guidance Tab and then Counselors’ News Briefswww.reginahs.com Visit college campuses Attend Financial Aid Night obtain a PIN from FAFSA website Review acceptance offers (keep all documents regarding scholarship offers until after graduation) Finalize decision by May 1

College Application Process Discuss realistic options Discuss realistic options Financial considerations Apply to 3+ schools Apply to 3+ schools Safety school Match school Reach school Check schools’ deadlines Check schools’ deadlines Rolling Admissions Rolling Admissions (U of M – Feb. 1) Regular Admissions Regular Admissions (Boston College – Jan. 1) Early Action - Early Notification Financial Aid Apply before October 31 Apply before October 31 (if possible)

College Application Process Complete college application online Complete college application online (required) Submit payment Submit payment (application fees vary) by credit card. Order transcript via Parchment Order transcript via Parchment (small fee may be required for some colleges) 90% of MI colleges utilize Parchment 10% utilize Common App

College Application Process Application Components Online Application Application fee (credit card or check directly mailed to admissions of college) Electronic transcript: includes all semester grades, 9 – 11; class rank; and ACT test scores (unofficial, but accepted by most colleges) Letter(s) of recommendation, if needed, by more selective schools, (check first with the school website to see if required) Essay(s) if needed

Sample Criteria Michigan State University Rolling admissions (through July 30) Early notification: October 17, 2014** Financial aid: January 1 – March 15 for best results SAT or ACT: must be sent FROM the testing service Essay: personal statement **by invitation only from MSU

Sample Criteria University of Michigan Exclusively Common App Early action (Nov. 1 – non binding – will receive decision by December 24) December 1 deadline: music, theater & dance Equal consideration deadline: February 1, 2015 Financial aid: Apply January 1 – March 15 for best results SAT or ACT: must be sent FROM the testing service Essay, Short response questions, Recommendation letters

Teacher Recommendations Teacher Recommendations Highly Selective Colleges Only! Ask 11th/12th grade teachers (core subject) Allow at least 2 weeks notice Supply the teacher with your resume/activity sheet Ask the teacher to turn the letter in to the guidance office, or indicate if they are submitting online Remind the teacher to keep a copy in case you need additional letters Wait two weeks, then confirm with the teacher that the letter was handed in or submitted online Follow up with a “thank you” note to the teacher

When you write your essay… Start early Read the directions carefully: answer the question!! Tell the truth about yourself Focus on your best side: what sets you apart! Tie yourself to the college Speak positively Write about your greatest assets & achievements Wow Writing Workshop, LLC wowwritingworkshop.com WRITE

Resume Resume Also helpful for scholarship apps! Keep to one page Use quality paper Make it easy to read Be specific Include address, phone & address Include academics, athletics, activities, honors, volunteer/community service & work experience A good start is the EDP on Career Cruising Everyone has a resume by the end of Junior year

Common Application Now exclusively used by University of Michigan and several other MI colleges Most state of MI colleges still offer their own applications Transcript is included in the Common App Used by 500+ institutions Some schools use the Common App as an option – you have a choice Supplements are generally required for each college Go to:

Campus Visits Go online to schedule a visit or call the school’s Admissions Office With your campus tour ask to sit in on a class have lunch in a dining hall stay overnight in a dorm meet with a financial aid rep., if possible Pick a day the college is in session (week day) October 15 is Testing Day at RHS- no school for Seniors See Regina school calendar for short schedule days Saturday campus visit days on are also good opportunities

Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Paper application (discouraged) Web-based worksheet (faster results) EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THIS FORM! Go on the website now to obtain your PIN number, both parents and students.

FAFSA - on-line – Fafsa.ed.govFafsa.ed.gov Financial aid information is available in the counseling office File January 1 through February 15 Use estimated tax information from 2013 if your actual figures are not available Amend your estimated figures as soon as possible New Feature: you can electronically import your tax return information (1040 Form) into the FAFSA form Make a copy for your files Be aware of CSS Profile deadline– addendum to FAFSA – required by some schools. Juniors can use the FAFSA 4caster link now available at

Scholarships & Financial Aid financial aid search through the web Search more than 375,000 listings Scholarships: check Regina’s tab under Guidance Grants Loans Free website Local scholarship opportunities are the most beneficial, i.e. Elks Club, your employer, city governments, etc. DO NOT be scammed by those promising to get you scholarships if you sign up for their services.

Financial Aid

RHS Website Guidance Tab Overview Calendar College Information College Scholarships Career Information Career and College Timeline Counselor News Briefs

RHS Website Overview

Junior Year Timeline - Junior Year Individual meetings with Counselor Attend college presentations at RHS Attend local college fairs/nights PSAT – Oct. 15 th (in school) ACT/MME Test Prep after school beginning in Jan. MME – March 4 th, 5 th, and 6 th, 2014 Follow-up to determine re-testing on ACT and/or SAT testing Juniors are the only students in attendance on March 4th End-of-year curriculum planning for senior year

Junior Year Timeline - Junior Year AP Testing - May Career Cruising Create a tentative list of colleges Develop a student resume Spring – Summer – Fall - Visit college campuses Summer - Work on essays and resumes and continue ACT prep

Choosing a College Type of School Two year or four year Public or private Single sex or coed Religious affiliation Location In-state Out-of-state Campus setting Urban Suburban Rural College search programs

Choosing a College  School Size Small (fewer than 2,000 students) Medium (2, ,000) Large (15,000+)  Diversity  Percent of students with minority backgrounds Percent of out-of-state students  Activities & Sports Greek life Choir/dance/radio/etc. Div. I, II, III Athletics or club/intramural

Choosing a College Majors and Academics Rugg’s Recommendations Admissions Requirements Curriculum GPA Test Scores Cost and financial aid Tuition Need-based aid

College Admissions Criteria ACT / SAT Scores Extra Curricular Activities Grades / Curriculum

College Visits Calendar – at RHS SEPTEMBER Albion College, University of Dayton Adrian College, Saginaw Valley State University SEPTEMBER Thursday, Sept 26 th : Albion College, University of Dayton Monday, Sept. 30 th : Adrian College, Saginaw Valley State UniversityOCTOBER Oakland University Aquinas College, Hope College, Wayne State University Northern Michigan University, U of M (Ann Arbor) Alma College Madonna University Northwood University, St. Mary’s College (Indiana) Loyola University Lawrence Tech Wednesday, Oct. 2 nd : Oakland University Thursday, Oct. 3 rd : Aquinas College, Hope College, Wayne State University Monday, October 7 th : Northern Michigan University, U of M (Ann Arbor) Tuesday, October 8 th : Alma College Wednesday, October 9 th : Madonna University Tuesday, October 15 th : Northwood University, St. Mary’s College (Indiana) Monday, October 21 st : Loyola University Thursday, October 24 th : Lawrence TechNOVEMBER Grand Valley State University : Central Michigan University Friday, November 1 st : Grand Valley State University Monday, November 18 th : Central Michigan University MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED…

College Nights Calendar – local OCTOBER Monday, Oct. 7 th – Troy Athens High School Monday, Oct. 7 th – Troy Athens High School 6:30pm – 8:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 8 th – Wayne County Community College Thursday, Oct. 10 th – Wayne State University Tuesday, Oct. 8 th – Wayne County Community College 6:30pm – 8:00pm Thursday, Oct. 10 th – Wayne State University 8:45am – 1:00pm Monday, Oct. 14 th – Bloomfield Hills High School Tuesday, Oct. 15 th – Notre Dame Prep School Tuesday, Oct. 15 th – Royal Oak High School Tuesday, Oct. 22 nd – Rochester High School Wednesday, Oct. 23 rd – Cousino High School Monday, Oct. 14 th – Bloomfield Hills High School 6:30pm – 8:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 15 th – Notre Dame Prep School 9:00am – 11:00am Tuesday, Oct. 15 th – Royal Oak High School 6:00pm – 8:30pm Tuesday, Oct. 22 nd – Rochester High School 6:30pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, Oct. 23 rd – Cousino High School 6:00pm – 7:30pm

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS COMPARISON CHART SUBJECT REGINA HIGH SCHOOL STATE OF MICHIGAN Class of 2012 COLLEGE ENTRANCE RECOMMENDATIONS English 4 credits 4 credits (honors and AP for selective colleges) Foreign Language 2 credits (beginning with the class of ‘15) 2 credits (beginning with the class of ‘16) 3 credits (4 for selective colleges) Mathematics 4 credits – including one credit in the senior year 4 credits: Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, including one credit in the senior year 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits including World and U.S. History & Geography, Am. Govt. & Economics 2 credits in History and 1 credit in Social Studies (4 including AP for selective colleges) Science 3 credits including Biology and Chemistry 3 credits including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, one additional science credit 3 credits (4 including AP for selective colleges) Fine Arts 1 credit Fine/performing arts Health & Phys. Ed. 1 credit Computers ½ credit and online learning in each class One online class or online learning in each required class Computer literacy strongly recommended Religious Studies 3 ½ credits Christian Community Service ½ credit (60 Hours) Electives 3 – 5 credits TOTAL 27 credits academic credits academic credits

College Admissions Tests PLAN (Sophomores)PSAT (Juniors) ACT SAT Achievement Aptitude

PSAT College Admissions Tests - PSAT ONLY Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Dismissal – 11:30 a.m. Length of Test – 2 hours 10 minutes Measures:Critical Reading Math Problem Solving Writing Skills Value of the Test: Feedback on academic skills Practice for the SAT Get used to standardized testing (practice questions) Official Student Guide to the PSAT Full-length tests available

PSAT College Admissions Tests - PSAT PSAT/NMSQT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Juniors Only Screening Test for National Merit Scholars 1.5 million students take the test 34,000 students are commended 16,000 students are semi-finalists 8,300 receive National Merit Scholarship awards (one-half of the top one percent who take the test)

MME College Admissions Tests/MME Michigan Merit Exam (MME) March 2-3rd, 2015 Held at RHS, attendance is priority ACT Plus Writing College reportable score WorkKeys Applied Math / Reading for Info / Locating Info Additional assessments in Math, Science, and Social Studies

MME ACT score from the MME will be accepted by all colleges and universities and the NCAA Clearinghouse National Collegiate Athletic Association – ACT score (plus writing score) will be available four weeks after the test ACT March scores can be sent to four colleges free MME Score will be available in the summer before senior year

MME MME websites (Information for Parents and Students) The New Michigan Merit Exam -- What it is, What it Means, and What it Offers Your Guide to the ACTYour Guide to the ACT (Link to ACT Website) Preparing to Take the ACT Plus WritingPreparing to Take the ACT Plus Writing State Testing Preparing for WorkKeys ACT College Readiness Standards ACT - Ready for College & Ready for Work: Same or Different?

ACT ACT National Test Dates Test DateRegular Deadline October 25, 2014September 19, 2014 December 13, 2014November 11, 2014 February 7, 2015January 9, 2015 April 18, 2015March 3, 2015 June 13, 2015May 8, 2015 Register on-line: Regina CEEB code:

ACT ACT Register Online (for all except MME test) Real Time Seat Assignment Print Admission Ticket Bring Photo I.D. View Scores – beginning 2 weeks later New: ACT requires student to upload photo

ACT ACT National Test Fees ACT (No Writing)$38.00 ACT Plus Writing$54.50 Additional score reports (first 4 colleges are free)$12.00 each Late registration fee (10 – 14 days after deadline)$24.00 Stand-by basic fee+$47.00 Test Information Releasebasic fee+$20.00* Test date or center change (by phone)$23.00 *Available only Dec., April, June

ACT ACT Average Student takes ACT times Writing Test: required by certain schools (UM – MSU – Kalamazoo – etc.) 78% 78% - Go Up or Stay the Same (1.2 pts) 22% 22% - Go Down Dec – Apr – June $20 – Test Information Release: Get Test and Answers

ACT/MME Test Prep – ACT/MME ACT – One Day Workshop Saturday – March 1, 2014 Regina High School 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $30.00* *For students testing March 4 th who are not enrolled in the ACT class. Price is $20.00 for students enrolled in the ACT class.

ACT/MME Test Prep – ACT/MME ACT/MME Test Prep Class Eight week class Registration deadline is Friday, December 13 th Tuesdays: Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, and Feb. 25 Regina High School 3 – 4:45 p.m. $175 If enrolled in the class there is a $10.00 discount for the Saturday workshop on March 1 st (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

ACT/MME/SAT Test Prep – ACT/MME/SAT Test Prep Websites (SAT only) Test Prep Resources The Real ACT Prep Guide ACT Prep On-Line (student edition)

SAT SAT Test Dates Test DateRegular Deadline November 8, 2014October 9, 2014 December 6, 2014November 6, 2014 January 24, 2015December 29, 2014 March 4, 2015February 13, 2015 May 2, 2015April 6, 2015 June 6, 2015May 8, 2015 register on-line: or Regina’s CEEB code:

SAT SAT Fees SAT Reasoning Test$52.50 SAT Subject Tests – basic fee$26.00 plus each subject$16.00 Students may choose which SAT test results they wish to report.

EDP EDP – careercruising.com Online guidance program that assists with the Career and Education planning process. Career Exploration Education Plans College Search Portfolio/Resume

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