JUNIOR GROUP GUIDANCE MEETING

Thursday, September 20Auditorium

Grosse Pointe South High School

STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNELCOUNSELORS

Mr. Eric Burson eric.burson@gpschools.org 432-3524 Mrs. Catherine Lewis catherine.lewis@gpschools.org 432-3523 Mr. Troy Glasser troy.glasser@gpschools.org 432-3521 Mrs. Beth Walsh-Sahutske beth.walsh-sahutske@gpschools.org 432-3522 Mrs. Anne Mabley anne.mabley@gpschools.org 432-3526

Counseling Office Mrs. Laura Miskelly 432-3519 Counseling Fax 432-3527

Career Resource Center teresa.bennett@gpschools.org 432-3675

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Mr. Doug Roby doug.roby@gpschools.org 432-3520

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Mr. Scott Bruns scott.bruns@gpschools.org

432-3525

WHAT is my Transcript?

and

WHY is it important?

Note: Grades EVERY semester from 9th 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 & IIConsult the NCAA

Freshman Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet on the website

New website address: www.ncaastudent.org

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

DATE MORNING AFTERNOON

Monday, May 6, 2013 ChemistryEnvironmental Science

Psychology

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Spanish Language

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Calculus AB Calculus BC

Chinese Language & Culture

Thursday, May 9, 2013 English Literature & Comp

Friday, May 10, 2013 English Language & CompAP Studio Art Portfolios Deadline

Monday, May 13, 2013 BiologyMusic Theory

Physics C: Mechanics

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 US Government & Politics Comparative Govt & PolFrench Language & Culture

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 United States History German Language

European History

Thursday, May 16. 2013 Macroeconomics MicroeconomicsItalian Language & Culture

Friday, May 17, 2013 NO AP Tests

MICHIGAN MERIT EXAMPre-Test Information: Tuesday, February 12, 2013

March 5, 2013 – ACT + Writing/Makeup date – March 19, 2013March 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 ScheduleIf 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: 36Average Score in Michigan: 20Avg Score in Nation: 21Avg Score from South: 24.9

College Entrance ExamsSAT I and II (reasoning & subject tests)Register onlineCarefully review prospective

college application requirements

Only take SAT subject if schools require the test

www.collegeboard.com

ACTBe sure to register

for the ACT with writing if taking in addition to MME

MME ACT includes Writing

www.actstudent.org

2012-2013 SAT & Subject Tests 2012-2013 ACT

October 6, 2012November 3, 2012December 1, 2012January 26, 2013

May 4, 2013June 1, 2013

September 8, 2012October 27, 2012December 8, 2012February 9, 2013

April 13, 2013June 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, emailing, 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 Bennett432-3675

http://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/381

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 VisitsThe 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?

Jennifer S. Senior 1234 Main Street

Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230 jenmail@domain.com

SCHOOL ACTIVITES Grade Grosse Pointe South High School

Student Association Senator 9,10,11 Vice President 12 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Meals on Wheels for Services for

Older Citizens 9

Operation Smile Fund Raiser Gala 9,10 CHURCH Grosse Pointe Memorial Church

LOGOs – Youth Group

9

WORK EXPERIENCE Caddying at Lochmoor Country Club 9,10 AWARDS Scholar Athlete 9,10,11 AAA for Success 10,11 George Eastman Young Leaders

Award 11

OTHER U of M Summer of Engineering 10 Henry Ford Hospital Research (11

students) 11

Financial Aid and ScholarshipsFinancial 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 pm @North

Register with FastWeb: online scholarship search engine

Check the CRC Scholarship pageResearch 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