JUNIOR GROUP GUIDANCE MEETING

Thursday, September 19Auditorium

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. Aja Perales aja.perales@gpschools.org 432-3526

Counseling Office Mrs. Kathy Herzog 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?

andWHY 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.

Grade 11 Practice ACTTuesday, November 12

Parent Scores Back & Strategy Session

Thursday, December 5

MICHIGAN MERIT EXAMPre-Test Information: Tuesday, February 11

March 4 – ACT + Writing/Makeup date – March 18 March 5 – Workkeys/Makeup date – March 19

March 6 – Michigan Components/Makeup date – March 20

2013-2014 – GP South Test Calendar

PSATSaturday - October 19, 2013

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

• Register with Mrs. Ignagni in Ms. Redlin’s office – cost is $30

• Saturday, October 19th at South starting at 7:45 am

• Used to determine eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship

• Make sure you pick up practice booklet in Mrs. Ignani’s office

• Use practice booklet to prepare

2014 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.org2013-2014 SAT & Subject Tests 2013-2014 ACT

Test DateOctober 5, 2013

November 2, 2013December 7, 2013 January

25, 2014May 3, 2014June 7, 2014

Registration Deadline

September 6, 2013October 3, 2013

November 8, 2013December 27, 2013

April 4, 2014May 9, 2014

Test DateSeptember 21,

2013October 26, 2013

December 14, 2013 February 8,

April 12, 2014June 14, 2014

Registration Deadline

August 23, 2013September 27,

November 8, 2013January 10, 2014

March 7, 2014May 9, 2014

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

Learn to use Naviance Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/gpshs

Students log in here. Use school computer login

Parents log in here for the first time.

Use Parent Portal Password

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, sign up on Naviance, get a pass 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 Bennett

432-3675http://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/381

Career Cruising, college representative visits, financial aid, college videos &

catalogs, summer programs, vocational school information, service information

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 5, 7:00 pm @South

Register with FastWeb: online scholarship search engine

Check Naviance and 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