1. Senior Presentation By Mrs. Fleming-Dittenber

2. ACT Registration September 16th deadline to register for October 22nd test at a National Test Site (MMCC). November 4th deadline for the December 10th test. Required for 4 year colleges not for 2 year colleges. 2 year colleges use them in place of assessment. $34.00 or $55.00 (if you miss the deadline.) With writing $49.50 or $70.50 (if you miss the deadline) Extra college reports $10.00 See counselor to check if you qualify for a fee wavier

3. ACT Registration Register on-line at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org ACT Test Prep- free test prep book in the counseling office, books that can be signed out www.number2.com

4. ACT/MME MME Scores will be distributed in Academic Seminar. At this time there will NOT be an opportunity for retake testing unless a student did not receive a valid MME score in all subject areas. If a senior has not been tested he/she will test in in the spring with the juniors. Exam exemptions will be given out for achieving a level 1 or 2 in a subject in which you have a class during trimester 1 or 2.

5. Scholarships On-line scholarships available now. Local scholarships will begin soon. Watch the announcements and the dry erase board by the career center for updates. Students that find the initiative to apply, earn the scholarships. www.harrisonschools.com

6. College Night 9/20 at CMU 6:30 - 8:00 pm 9/22 at Northwood 6:30 - 8:00 pm TBA Ferris Over 50 representatives from colleges will be there. Financial Aid Session. Students and parents are encouraged to attend. Fast Web college search (flyers)

7. College Representatives Many college representatives will be here this fall to talk with students. Sign up in Counseling office before the date. Listen to the announcements. Posted daily at www.harrisonschools.com www.harrisonschools.com Times and colleges are posted on dry erase board by career center in the counseling office. Meet with them and ask about programs. Some colleges will give application fee wavers.

8. College Visits SVSU FSU LSSU 9/23 NMU 10/11 Alma College 10/3 CMU 10/4 Olivet MSU GVSU 11/2 Cornerstone Univ. Albion CMU & You Day 10/1 Centralis Scholarship for CMU 10/29 SVSU Open House 11/5

9. College Applications Available in the counseling office and on-line. Many colleges prefer on-line applications (some at no cost). 4 year colleges $25.00 - $40.00 to apply. MMCC is free of charge. Apply in the fall - before Christmas break. Transcript release form for each application. (Even on-line apps) Turn application into counseling office with transcript release form and check. COUNSELING OFFICE WILL MAIL COLLEGE APPS.

10. Completing College Applications Blue or black ink or on-line No white out Neatness is important Prepare essays and short answers (proofread) No texting language ex: i, u, r Use N/A when needed Submit counseling page and transcript release to the counseling office. (Payment) Practice application in Academic Seminar

11. College Admissions What are the requirements? Do I meet them? Range from open (community colleges) to highly selective (ex: U of M)  Community Colleges only requirement you to graduate from high school  To highly selective (U of M) requires a 28 on the ACT and a 3.5 GPA. Many Michigan colleges fall into liberal or traditional category where you need an average ACT score and a 2.5 GPA, this includes Ferris, Lake Superior, and Northern Michigan.

12. Sending out Transcripts Colleges require official transcripts for admission. Transcript release forms can be retrieved from the counseling office or can be processed online through Docufide  http://www.docufide.com/ http://www.docufide.com/

13. College Costs 2 year colleges - least expensive begin at $5,000.00 a year. 4 year public universities - $15,000.00 - $25,000 a year. 4 year private universities - $28,000.00 - $35,000 a year.

14. College Visits Narrow your choices down to one or two and then visit those colleges. We can assist you to set up a visit in the counseling office. College Visits - you are allowed two excused days, need a note from home and documentation from the college to confirm.

15. Financial Aid FAFSA Apply on-line after Jan 1, 2012. Must complete FAFSA to get state or federal financial aid. Determines financial need. Information will be available in counseling office in January. More information coming in November.

16. Military Reps Reps. will be here during school year Look for announcements and check dry erase board by career center in counseling office. Sign up in the office before the date.  Army NavyNational Guard  MarinesAir Force

17. Career Assistance www.careercruising.com Please take the time to update your EDP. Career Center is available for career exploration and EDP work. If you are undecided about a career or college I would be glad to sit down and work with you.

18. Looking Ahead We will be in Academic Seminars or Senior classes soon to review…  Graduation requirement evaluations  MME scores  Career sheets  Career Cruising

19. Good Luck Class of 2012 Do you have any questions? Sign up to meet with a counselor! Keep well informed during your senior year. Thank-you for your time.