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A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TOPREPARING FOR COLLEGE
ARE YOU READY?
MEETING MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ISN’T ALWAYS ENOUGH
Go above-and-beyond in the core academic
areas
What about world languages?
Challenge yourself with
accelerated and AP courses BUT make sure you have a balance
College Board checked in with 1,507 students who graduated from high school in 2010 to see how they were doing a year later.
… almost half of students say they wish they took different classes in high school, particularly more difficult science, math, and writing courses. Students who did challenge themselves by taking AP or International Baccalaureate courses—39 percent of those surveyed—say the extra difficulty was worth it.
Recent High School Grads Regret Class Selections - US News & World Report, August 30, 2011
54 percent of graduates say that their freshman year college courses were more difficult than expected, and a quarter needed to take remedial coursework during their freshman year. One in seven students dropped out during their first year of college.
54 percent of graduates say that their freshman year college courses were more difficult than expected, and a quarter needed to take remedial coursework during their freshman year. One in seven students dropped out during their first year of college.
Recent High School Grads Regret Class Selections - US News & World Report, August 30, 2011
54 percent of graduates say that their freshman year college courses were
more difficult than expected
a quarter needed to take remedial coursework during their freshman year
one in seven students dropped out during their first year of college.
Earning College Credit Prior to High School Graduation
AP Testing
Dual Enrollment
College Courses not paid for by Utica Schools
FINDING 1
Most students take five or six
years, and sometimes even longer, to earn their bachelor’s
degrees at public colleges and universities.
Students who take AP courses and
exams are much more likely to
graduate in four years.
FINDING 2
Students who take longer to graduate
from a public college or university
typically pay between
$8,000 and $19,000 for
each additional
year.
FINDING 3
Taking AP increases
eligibility for scholarships and makes candidates
more attractive to
colleges.
AP English Language and Composition (11T
H
grade)
AP ENGLISH COURSES
AP Calculus
AB
AP Calculus
BC
AP Statistics
AP Computer Science A
AP MATHEMATICS COURSES
EXAMPLE FOR CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
AP CALC BC
3 OR HIGHER
8 CREDITS – CALC 1 & 2
AP Biology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics C
AP Environment
al Science
AP SCIENCE COURSES
AP U.S. History
AP Micro/M
acro Economi
cs
AP Psychol
ogy
AP U.S. Government
AP Government/Po
litics Compar
ative
AP Europea
n History
AP SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES
EXAMPLE FOR MICHIGAN STATEAP US History*
5, 4, or 38 credits HST 202, 203
AP Studio Art:2D Design
AP Studio Art: 3D Design
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP Art History
AP ART COURSES
AP French
AP Spani
sh
AP German
AP Japanese
AP WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES
Dual EnrollmentAssists students with tuition for college courses
Students qualify through test scores for academic courses
Additional courses are possible in non-core areas, regardless of score
College course is not offered by the district
Application is completed by district deadlines
College Courses not paid for by Utica Schools
Talk to counselor
Complete Macomb
application
Student/Family pays for course
tuition, fees, and books
Available during any semester
Admission Factors & What Colleges Consider
PRIMARY FACTORS
Quality and Rigor of
Academic Courses
Academic Performan
ce / Grades /
Rank
Test Scores – ACT, SAT, AP, etc.
Admission Factors & What Colleges Consider
ADDITIONAL FACTORS
Extracurricular Activities
Community Involvement
Essay(s)
Letters of
Recommendation
Demonstrated Interest
Keep on track in 10th & 11th grade
Attend presentations from college reps at SHS
Attend Career and College Fairs
Take challenging courses and get good grades
Keep on track in 10th & 11th grade
Be active in clubs and activities at school
Research the colleges that you are interested in to find out what their expectations are for GPA and test scores
Schedule visits to college campuses
Keep on track in 10th & 11th grade
Prepare for and take the ACT test
Have regular family discussions about college-related issues
Be careful about what you post on social media sites
Some useful websites for college infomation
www.collegeweeklive.com www.collegemajors101.com www.collegeboard.com www.petersons.com www.usnews.com/education http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandre
views.com/best-colleges www.collegedata.com http://www.micollegeaccess.org/ https://www.michigancap.org/
Playing sports in college
Meet with your
counselor to assess
your academic readiness
Register with the NCAA
Eligibility Center at the end of
junior year
Closely monitor
your classes
and grades
Send a transcript
to the NCAA
eligibility center using
Parchment.com
Send ACT scores to NCAA by entering
"9999” as a reporting selection
when registering
Playing sports in collegeGo to www.eligibilitycenter.org by the end of junior year to register and for further information
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information!@ASHSCounseli
ng
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