3. What do colleges and universities look for?  GPA (weighted/unweighted)  ACT or SAT  Rigorous Curriculum  Performance in challenging curriculum  Taking highest level of courses available (example AP)  Trends like: Improvement, Consistency  Extra Curricular Activities

4. TESTING ACT Curriculum Based  English  Math  Science  Reading  Writing Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes All Michigan colleges accept ACT scores Can take multiple times www.actstudent.org SAT Designed to predict college success & readiness  Writing  Math  Critical Reading Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes SAT Subject Test Designed to test specific knowledge in subject area Time: 1 hour www.collegeboard.com

5. AVERAGE ACT/GPA ACTGPA University of Michigan293.90 Michigan State University253.61 Oakland University223.30 Wayne State University203.19 These scores are approximate, other factors considered for admission are course selection, extra curricular activities, etc…

6. INSTITUTIONLOCATIONENROLLMENT TUITION 30 CREDITS AVERAGE GPA AVERAGE ACT Central Michigan UniversityMt. Pleasant28,389$10,3803.2722.3 Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti23,503$8,3772.9620.4 Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids14,381$9,9303.2121.1 Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale24,541$9,0883.5124 Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie 2,644$8,8893.1821.6 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing47,200$11,1533.6125.4 Michigan Tech UniversityHoughton6,957$12,0173.5826 Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette9,273$7,8973.1222.9 Oakland UniversityAuburn Hills19,053$9,2853.322.4 Saginaw Valley UniversitySaginaw10,656$7,3073.221.5 University of MichiganAnn Arbor41,674$11,8383.828 University of Michigan- Dearborn Dearborn8,885$9,4553.5424.15 University of Michigan-FlintFlint8,138$8,6013.2322.07 Wayne State UniversityDetroit31,505$9,0253.1920.4 Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo25,045$9,3063.322.5 Michigan Public Colleges and Universities

7. NCAA Eligibility Center The Eligibility Center certifies the academics and amateur credentials of all student who want to play sports at an NCAA Division 1 or 2 institution as freshmen. www.eligibilitycenter.org complete on-line registration fee payment test scores sent from testing agency transcript Contact Person @ Ford: Mr. Joseph 797-1668

8. CAREER/COLLEGE EXPLORATION CAREER CRUISING Career Cruising is a tool students have utilized to create and update their Educational Development Plan (EDP) which began in 9 th grade. An EDP includes goals, college planning, high school course planning, resume writing, and many others areas which can be helpful. You are encouraged to check it out Career Cruising with your student. www.careercruising.com Your student has already been assigned a username and password to access this program. Contact Person: Leslie Fletemier Office: 797-1661 Email: leslie.fletemier@uticak12.org

9. http://student.collegeboard.org/?student Introducing BigFuture™: Step-by-step advice and interactive tools to help you get started navigating the college planning process, explore majors and careers, get in to schools you like, and figure out how best to pay for it. get startedexplore majors and careers get inpay for it Find Colleges Explore your interests to find your college fit, learn about academic life and explore college campuses. Make a Plan Create a customized action plan for college based on your grade level, your interests and your situation. YouCanGo! TM Not sure college is in your future? These real students didn’t think they had college options — and made it.

10. COLLEGE REPS  Each year, admissions counselors from colleges and universities visit Henry Ford II High School in the fall.  The schedule for these visits is located in the counseling office as well on our TV’s and in the newsletter.  These visits are held during school hours.  Students must follow the procedures, located in the counseling office, that are in place to attend a visit and are responsible to make up any missed class assignments.

11. COLLEGE VISITS “ Visiting colleges is an excellent way to weed through the propaganda and objectively learn about the campus atmosphere, the students, the environment and location of the college that you are considering.” College Admissions Services Inc. THINGS TO SEE AND DO WHEN YOU VISIT A COLLEGE 1.Visit the college admissions office 2.Take a campus tour 3.Meet with a financial aid officer 4.Meet a professor in your field of interest 5.Talk with current students 6.Look into extra curricular/athletic interest or specials student services 7.Check out various housing arrangements

12. COLLEGE APPLICATION  A majority of the colleges request that applications be submitted on-line.  Go to the College/University website to apply.  Fill out application and submit on line  Pay application fee  Request transcript through PARCHMENT  Recommended that all applications be submitted by October 31 st  Early Action/Decision Date is November 1 st  Some colleges/universities have deadlines for admissions and financial aid  Some are rolling admissions (no deadline)  Research the school you are applying to for deadlines

13. COMMON APPLICATION www.commonapp.org (step by step directions to register and complete application are provided) IVY League Colleges (many if not all) MI Common App Member Colleges/Universities:  ALBION COLLEGE  HILLSDALE COLLEGE  HOPE COLLEGE  KALAMAZOO COLLEGE  LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY  UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

14. http://www.parchment.com Easily get & send transcripts Request and electronically store your transcripts securely in your Parchment account and share them simply when you need to deliver them. Put your transcripts to work Compare colleges, get suggestions on where to apply and make yourself discoverable to colleges looking for students like you. Discover your chances View the colleges you're interested in, see your chances of getting in and how you compare to other applicants. ALL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST MUST BE DONE ON PARCHMENT

15. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION  Request letters from teachers before summer so they will have it ready for you in September.  Provide them a list of activities, positions held, sports, awards and community /volunteer services.  Provide work experiences.  Provide your plans for college and career goal.  Provide name of colleges you plan to apply to.

16. HAVE A BACKUP PLAN o What if I do not get into my first choice? o Apply to at least 3 colleges: Sure-thing (school you know you will get into) Middle of the Road (school that you have a good chance of getting into) Reach (your dream school...worth a try to apply) o Consider transferring later

17. 2 GREAT LOCAL PROGRAMS Macomb to Oakland M2O Oakland University and Macomb Community College are welcoming students into the state’s first concurrent enrollment program. Named M2O, the program is the centerpiece of a partnership between the two higher education institutions to bring more meaningful degree- program options directly to the residents of Macomb County. Oakland UniversityMacomb Community College With one application, students apply to both institutions and take advantage of the resources offered by both schools. The M2O degree path is designed to help move students toward completion of their bachelor’s degree more quickly and to help ease the burden of college costs. Through M2O, students are able to first earn their associate’s degree, allowing them to more successfully secure employment in the workplace, if they so choose, while completing their bachelor’s degree.application http://www.oakland.edu/m2o WAYNE-DIRECT Wayne-Direct is an early admission program for students at Wayne County Community College District, Henry Ford Community College, and Macomb Community College who are interested in transferring to Wayne State University to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Wayne-Direct program provides participating students opportunities to learn more about Wayne State University’s academic programs, to participate in campus events and activities and to utilize university academic resources. Students are encouraged to apply for Wayne-Direct early in their college career so they can fully benefit from the program and ensure a smooth transition to Wayne State. http://admissions.wayne.edu/waynedirect/

18. AVOID SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS! Avoid the following: www.fafsa. com www.fafsa. com Ftc.gov/scholarshipsscams Anything you pay for

19. FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS FREE GRANTS FREE WORK STUDY EMPLOYMENT STUDENT LOANS PAY BACK

20. ALL COLLEGE - BOUND STUDENTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE FAFSA… FREE APPLICATION for FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID PLANNING/FAFSA INFORMATION NIGHT WILL BE PLANNED IN JANUARY 2013 IT MUST BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 1 ST OF SENIOR YEAR www.pin.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov

21. Get help paying for college Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Start or continue your FAFSA Correct your FAFSA Check the status of your FAFSA, and more... www.fafsa.ed.gov ree pplication for ederal tudent id

22. www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.uticak12.org (click on scholarships in the lower left hand corner) www.uticaford.com (click on counseling) Henry Ford II Monthly Newsletter (scholarships updated monthly) Many colleges/universities have their own scholarships (check out the colleges/universities websites)

23. What to do this summer……  Research college/universities information on line  Visit College/Universities Campus  Begin scholarship search  Continue to explore careercruising.com  Network and job shadow  Prepare to begin applying in August/September

24. QUESTIONS and ANSWERS