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

TESTINGACT

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

SATDesigned to predict college success &

readiness Writing Math Critical Reading

Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes

SAT Subject TestDesigned to test specific knowledge

in subject area

Time: 1 hour

www.collegeboard.com

AVERAGE ACT/GPAACT GPA

University of Michigan 29 3.90Michigan State University 25 3.61Oakland University 22 3.30Wayne State University 20 3.19These scores are approximate, other factors considered for admission are course selection, extra curricular activities, etc…

INSTITUTION LOCATION ENROLLMENTTUITION 30 CREDITS

AVERAGE GPA

AVERAGE ACT

Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant 28,389 $10,380 3.27 22.3

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti 23,503 $8,377 2.96 20.4

Ferris State University Big Rapids 14,381 $9,930 3.21 21.1

Grand Valley State University Allendale 24,541 $9,088 3.51 24

Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste.

Marie2,644 $8,889 3.18 21.6

Michigan State University East Lansing 47,200 $11,153 3.61 25.4

Michigan Tech University Houghton 6,957 $12,017 3.58 26

Northern Michigan University Marquette 9,273 $7,897 3.12 22.9

Oakland University Auburn Hills 19,053 $9,285 3.3 22.4

Saginaw Valley University Saginaw 10,656 $7,307 3.2 21.5

University of Michigan Ann Arbor 41,674 $11,838 3.8 28

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn 8,885 $9,455 3.54 24.15

University of Michigan-Flint Flint 8,138 $8,601 3.23 22.07

Wayne State University Detroit 31,505 $9,025 3.19 20.4

Western Michigan University Kalamazoo 25,045 $9,306 3.3 22.5

Michigan Public Colleges and Universities

NCAA Eligibility CenterThe 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

CAREER/COLLEGE EXPLORATIONCAREER CRUISING

Career Cruising is a tool students have utilized to create and update their Educational Development Plan (EDP) which began in 9th 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.comYour student has already been assigned a username and password to access this program.

Contact Person: Leslie FletemierOffice: 797-1661

Email: leslie.fletemier@uticak12.org

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.

Find CollegesExplore 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.

COLLEGE REPSEach 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.

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 COLLEGE1.Visit the college admissions office

2.Take a campus tour3.Meet with a financial aid officer

4.Meet a professor in your field of interest5.Talk with current students

6.Look into extra curricular/athletic interest or specials student services7.Check out various housing arrangements

COLLEGE APPLICATIONA 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 linePay application fee

Request transcript through PARCHMENTRecommended that all applications be submitted by October 31st

Early Action/Decision Date is November 1st Some colleges/universities have deadlines for admissions and

financial aidSome are rolling admissions (no deadline)

Research the school you are applying to for deadlines

COMMON APPLICATIONwww.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

http://www.parchment.com

Easily get & send transcriptsRequest and electronically store your transcripts securely in your Parchment account and share them simply when you need to deliver them.

Put your transcripts to workCompare colleges, get suggestions on where to apply and make yourself discoverable to colleges looking for students like you.

Discover your chancesView 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

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.

oWhat if I do not get into my first choice?

oApply 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)

oConsider transferring later

2 GREAT LOCAL PROGRAMSMacomb 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.

• 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.

• 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/

AVOID SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS!

Avoid the following:

• www.fafsa.com• Ftc.gov/

scholarshipsscams• Anything you pay for

FINANCIAL AID

• SCHOLARSHIPS FREE• GRANTS FREE• WORK STUDY

EMPLOYMENT• STUDENT LOANS PAY BACK

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 1ST OF SENIOR YEAR

www.pin.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov

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...

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www.fastweb.comwww.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)

What to do this summer……

Research college/universities information on lineVisit College/Universities Campus

Begin scholarship searchContinue to explore careercruising.com

Network and job shadowPrepare to begin applying in August/September

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS