Thursday, September 20 Auditorium Grosse Pointe South High School

STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNEL COUNSELORS Mr. Eric Burson Mrs. Catherine Mr. Troy Mrs. Beth Mrs. Anne Counseling OfficeMrs. Laura Miskelly Counseling Fax Career Resource STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Mr. Doug SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Mr. Scott

WHAT is my Transcript? and WHY is it important?

Note: Grades EVERY semester from 9 th grade to present

NCAA Eligibility and NEW Requirements To be considered qualified for playing sports at the collegiate level: Graduate from high school Complete a core curriculum: 16 academic classes (Division I) 14 academic classes (Division II) Earn an academic GPA and ACT or SAT score consistent with NCAA requirements Register online (ncaastudent.org)

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

Advanced Placement Tests – May, 2013 DATEMORNINGAFTERNOON Monday, May 6, 2013Chemistry Environmental Science Psychology Tuesday, May 7, 2013Spanish Language Wednesday, May 8, 2013Calculus AB Calculus BC Chinese Language & Culture Thursday, May 9, 2013English Literature & Comp Friday, May 10, 2013English Language & Comp AP Studio Art Portfolios Deadline Monday, May 13, 2013Biology Music Theory Physics C: Mechanics Tuesday, May 14, 2013US Government & PoliticsComparative Govt & Pol French Language & Culture Wednesday, May 15, 2013United States History German Language European History Thursday, May MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics Italian Language & Culture Friday, May 17, 2013NO AP Tests MICHIGAN MERIT EXAM Pre-Test Information: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 March 5, 2013 – ACT + Writing/Makeup date – March 19, 2013 March 6, 2013 – Workkeys/Makeup date – March 20, 2013 March 7, 2013 – Michigan Components/Makeup date – March 21, 2013

Register with Mrs. Ignagni in Ms. Higgins’s office – cost is $30 Saturday, October 20th at South starting at 7:45 am Used to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Make sure you pick up practice booklet today in back of auditorium. Use practice booklet to review

2013 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 I and want the same for the AP exams, notify the Records Room at the time you register for the APs.

English Math Reading Science Writing Maximum Score: 36 Average Score in Michigan: 20 Avg Score in Nation: 21 Avg Score from South: 24.9

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 ACT Be sure to register for the ACT with writing if taking in addition to MME MME ACT includes Writing SAT & Subject Tests ACT October 6, 2012 November 3, 2012 December 1, 2012 January 26, 2013 May 4, 2013 June 1, 2013 September 8, 2012 October 27, 2012 December 8, 2012 February 9, 2013 April 13, 2013 June 8, 2013

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

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 Listen to announcements for upcoming meetings or go to South’s CRC website To attend a visitation, get a pass before school from the Counseling Center secretary Contacting the college, visiting the college, meeting with the admissions officer, ing, etc., during junior year can greatly add to your chances for admission when you apply senior year.

Career Resource Center Library (left side room) Open 7:30 – 10:30 am daily Contact: Ms. Teresa Bennett Career Cruising, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer programs, vocational school information, service information and College Night (Oct. 10, 6:00 pm at South).

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 November 15, 7:00 Register with FastWeb: online scholarship search engine Check 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