1. 3 parts today 1. Present information (20 mins) 2. You gather info from web (25 mins) 3. Update EDP (10 mins) Homework: continue gather data about colleges, scholarship, etc.

2.  Colleges will look at ACT and SAT score.  Tests are very different. › Aptitude vs. Achievement › Some do better on one over the other  Everyone will have to ACT plus writing because it is Day 1 of MME › This is an official ACT test. MME is a graduation requirement.  Colleges like to see all scores › Compare your sub scores

3.  In addition to MME day 1, you can take ACT in February, April or June › You must register online at www.act.orgwww.act.org  55% chance to improve your score if you retest  Data shows after 2 tests to improve your score you need to study, take class, etc. SAT test register at www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com

4.  Princeton Review FREE Practice ACT Test at Stoney Creek High School Nov 9 and Scores Back w/ Strategy Tips on Nov 18 › Must sign up online for both events at www.princetonreview.com/events www.princetonreview.com/events  Look at website for more resources

5.  A good plan is to have a list of 3-6 schools that you are interested in attending  Reach schools  Good matches  Safety schools  You need to know where you want to apply by September next year.  Even if you are thinking community college you could still check out OCC or MCC  Let’s look at www.collegeboard.com & www.careercruising.comwww.collegeboard.com www.careercruising.com

6.  Rolling Admissions  Regular  Early Action  Early Decision

7.  Questions to ask yourself. › 1. What three things do you like about your high school? (things you want to keep) › 2. What three things about my high school do I never want to see again? (within reason) › 3. What three clubs, programs or classes should your high school offer that aren’t offered › 4. What three parts of your hometown do I like and well-not like? › What three things would you like to do that you haven’t done before?  Bottom line: What qualities are you looking for in school

8.  What are you going to major in? › don’t panic- you have time to decide and explore  http://www.actstudent.org/majorsmap/ind ex.html http://www.actstudent.org/majorsmap/ind ex.html

9.  Make sure you are aware of each schools application deadline and what type admissions policy.  You really should have applications in by October 31 st.  Many times the college’s scholarship

10.  Merit Scholarships › See examples › www.meritaid.org www.meritaid.org › http://www.oakland.edu/go/ http://www.oakland.edu/go/  www.finaid.org www.finaid.org  Other scholarship search

11.  www.oakland.edu www.oakland.edu  www.msu.edu www.msu.edu  www.umich.edu www.umich.edu

12.  Remember the importance of visiting a college. › Schedule a visit  Call or register for tour online

13.  Pick at least 1: › Start to complete the Comparison Chart  Use www.careercruising.com www.collegeboard.com or college websiteswww.careercruising.com www.collegeboard.com › Join a college mailing list › Sign up for the Free Practice ACT.  www.princetonreview.com/events www.princetonreview.com/events