SENIOR GROUP GUIDANCE MEETING

Grosse Pointe South High SchoolFall, 2014

While we are waitingFill in Diploma Form LEGIBLY

STUDENT SUPPORT PERSONNELCOUNSELORS

Mrs. Christa Warner 432-5224 Mr. Eric Burson 432-3524 Ms. Catherine Zatkoff 432-3523 Mr. Troy Glasser 432-3521 Mrs. Beth Walsh-Sahutske 432-3522 Mrs. Aja Perales 432-3526

Counseling Office Mrs. Herzog 432-3519

Career Resource Center Mrs. Teresa Bennett 432-3675

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Mr. Doug Roby 432-3520

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Mr. Scott Bruns 432-3525

1. Explore using Naviance. Save to “Colleges I’m Thinking About”

2. Apply to colleges online either at the university web site or through the Common Application.

3. Move the school from “Colleges I’m thinking about” over to “Colleges I’m applying to.”

College Application Process

Naviance Video Introduction

College Application Process (continued)4. On the “Colleges I’m applying to” screen send transcripts and request Teacher Recommendation (only request letter if needed)

5. Send ACT/SAT test scores from testing company6. Complete CRC paperwork7. Check back to Naviance when you hear a decision from the schools

Where Do You Start?

Sending your TranscriptUse Naviance Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/gpshsIn the login box entitled “Username” enter

your school ID. For “Password” use your school password

Click on “Colleges” tab at topClick “Transcripts” at leftFollow on screen instructionsSending your transcript is critical

to your application.

Sending Your Test ScoresYOU must send official test

scores to the colleges where you apply to have a complete file.

ACT: go to the website if you have not already sent your score when you registered. www.act.org

SAT: go to the website if you have not already sent your score when you registered. www.collegeboard.com

• FIRST Check to see if your schools require a letter of recommendation

• Face to face request is important (NOT e-mail)

• Choose a core academic teacher that will best represent you as a student.

• Give at least two weeks notice

• Request officially via Naviance in the “Colleges I’m Applying to” tab at the bottom

• Thank the teacher

Ask the Teacher

Teacher Letters of Recommendation

Request in Naviance

Thank You Note

in Two Weeks

And…we wait.

Common Applicationwww.commonapp.org

• Standard Uniform College Application• Used by over 500 member schools• May be used exclusively or optionally by schools• Includes: University of Michigan, Kalamazoo

College, University of Miami, Albion…

If you use this you need to MATCH your

Common App Account with your Naviance account

When Do Colleges Start Considering My Application?Q:

A:Not until your application is COMPLETE

• College Application (and fee if required)• Counselor Recommendation Form or Letter (if required)

• Official High School Transcript • Official Test Scores• Teacher Recommendation (if required)

Junior Conference Information Form

What Six Words would you use to describe yourself:

What colleges/armed services/ vocational/technical jobs are you considering after you graduate?

Do you have a specific career goal or college major in mind? Are you doing any work that supports these goals?

How hard do you work in high school:

a. very hard (maybe too hard at times) b. hard (especially the night before tests and major papers/assignments c. somewhat hard d. minimally

Using the same choices as above, how hard do you expect to work in college?________________________ What special academic programs would the ideal college have available to you? (e.g. study abroad, internships, co-op program, honors college, etc.)

List your school activities (sports, clubs, music, drama, media, student government, service organizations):

List your awards and honors received:

In what community activities have you participated? (Religious organizations, music, community projects)

When You Write Your Essay . . .

DO:1. Start early2. Read the directions carefully3. Tell the truth about yourself4. Focus on your best side5. Feel comfortable with your anxieties6. Tie yourself to the college7. Speak positively8. Write about your greatest assets and

achievements9. Have someone else proofread before sending

When you write your essay

DON’T:

1. Repeat info. elsewhere on the application

2. Write on general, impersonal topics3. Use the personal statement to

excuse your shortcomings4. Use clichés5. Go to extremes such as too witty,

too opinionated or too intellectual

Write a serious essay, from the bottom of your heart, in the most mature manner possible.

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

Campus VisitsThe Office of Admission at Alma college

suggests you ask these questions: How is admission to the college determined? How do I take 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 job placement rate 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?

Five good reasons to choose

Community Colleges1. MONEY – CCs cost a fraction of a four year college and can be a

great way to get the basics out of the way2. WEAK GRADES or TEST SCORES – if you can’t get in to your top

school you may well be able to transfer in after a couple of semesters at a CC

3. WORK or FAMILY OBLIGATIONS – CCs allow flexible scheduling with weekends and evenings so you can juggle your family and work life.

4. YOUR CAREER CHOICE DOESN’T REQUIRE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE – Many service and technological careers do not require a four year degree.

5. YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT GOING TO COLLEGE - A lot of high school students have a sense that they should go to college, but they aren’t sure why and aren’t really fond of school. If this describes you, CC can be a good option. You can try out some college-level courses without committing years of your life and tens of thousands of dollars to the experiment.

Career Resource Center

Open 7:30 – 10:30 every morning

432-3675

Career Pathways, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos & catalogs, summer programs, vocational school information, service information, College Night, Financial Aid Night

NCAA Divisions I & IIConsult the NCAA Freshman

Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet on the website

The new website address is www.ncaastudent.org

ACT and SAT scores must be sent directly to the Clearinghouse from the testing agency

NCAA’s SAT/ACT code is 9999

Financial Aid

and Scholarships

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 October 23 6:30 @ North

Register with FastWeb: online scholarship search engine

Check Naviance & CRC Scholarship page

Research scholarships affiliated with your parent’s business, religious organizations, vocational interests, community non-profits and the like

Search: G P South Counseling

@SouthCounseling