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Open House 2012 Open House 2012 Welcome Class of 2013 & 2014Welcome Class of 2013 & 2014
Seniors & Juniors and their Parents Seniors & Juniors and their Parents
School Counselor School Counselor
Mrs. Karen Blair (grades 9-12)Mrs. Karen Blair (grades 9-12)(810) 794-4911 ext 1282(810) 794-4911 ext 1282
[email protected] [email protected]
www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Use the ACS WebsiteUse the ACS Website
It’s a great resource!!It’s a great resource!!
www.algonac.k12.mi.us““Student Services” ”
College ApplicationsCollege Applications
Apply Online! Apply NOW!!Complete all required steps for applying.Go to the AHS Website and click on
Transcript Request Request that your transcript be sent
electronically through that secure website. It’s FREE!
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Average application fees - $35 - $50Common Application is $75 Community College applications are FREE!Early Action – a guaranteed answer by a set
deadline when you meet the early action deadline.
Check university websites.U of M – Nov 1 (Decision by 12/24/12) U of M uses the Common Application MSU – Oct 5 (Decision by 11/11/12)Make it your deadline to get college applications
in by October 31, 2012.
Retake the ACT!Retake the ACT!Every student should take the ACT more than once. Studies show each time a student retakes the ACT, his or her
score increases by at least one point. A one point difference can mean better chance of
admittance to college and scholarship money. Do some test prep! Sign up for the ACT Workshops being
held at SC4 in the up coming weeks. The national test dates will be on the next slide. National
test dates are on Saturdays (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)We are NOT a national test center. Register to take the ACT at http://www.actstudent.orgACT Student ID# is needed when registering. $35.00
ACT Dates 2012/13ACT Dates 2012/13Test Date Registration Deadline w/Late Fee
September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012 Aug 18-24, 2012
October 27, 2012 Sept 21, 2012 Sept 22-Oct 5, 12
December 8, 2012 Nov 2, 2012 Nov 3-16, 2012
February 9, 2013 Jan 11, 2013 Jan 12-18, 2013
April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9-22,2013
June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 3-17, 2013
Register online at www.actstudent.org
ACT Fees ACT Fees Basic Fee (No Writing) $35.00ACT (Plus Writing) $50.50Late Fee $21.00 Additional colleges $11.00 eachTest date change $21.00Test center change $21.00Standby testing $43.00Viewing Scores Online Free
ACT Prep Workshops ACT Prep Workshops Improve Your ACT Score Workshop Offered at SC4Four (4) Saturdays September 29 October 6 October 13October 20Cost -- $25 per session Call Jennifer Evans (810) 455-4261 or email her
[email protected] – Flyer in office.
College Essay College Essay WorkshopWorkshop
Essay Coaching: Make the Most of Your College Application Essay
September 18th (4-6 or 7-9 p.m.)To Register: Jennifer Evans at 810-455-4261
Link to Flyer
FREE ACT Prep Online FREE ACT Prep Online
You can access FREE ACT Prep resources at Michigan Electronic Library at www.mel.org.
Participants of the ACT Prep Workshop (offered in Fall and Winter Sessions) received Barron's ACT Prep Book, ISBN-13: 978-0-7641-4482-0. You are welcome to purchase on your own through Amazon for approximately $16. www.amazon.com
The SATThe SATOut of State, Highly Selective and Private Colleges sometimes prefer the SAT over the ACT.Visit the website of the school you are interested in to determine which admission test is preferred.
Register to take the SAT at www.collegeboard.com
2012/13 DatesOctober 6, 2012November 3, 2012December 1, 2012January 26, 2013March 9, 2013May 4, 2013June 1, 2013
Juniors (Class of 2014)Juniors (Class of 2014)Take the PSATTake the PSAT
When taken in the junior year, the PSAT is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (MNSQT)Cost is $14.00 – Make check payable to ACS, Mrs. Donaldson is taking registrations.Test is at AHS (1st, 2nd & 3rd hrs) Wednesday, October, 17, 2012,Lecture HallDeadline to register tomorrow, Thursday, 9/20/12Visit College Board for more info.All college bound and IB Students should be taking this.
Seniors are encouraged to visit college campuses.
They may use two (2) school business “off campus” days for that purpose.
Student must provide written documentation of visit to the attendance secretary.
Student arranges college visit through college/university website or by calling college/university.
College Visits (Off Campus)
On Campus -- Fall Open HousesOn Campus -- Fall Open HousesNearly all colleges host a fall “Open House” on
their campusAt these events students are able to take a tour,
meet students, listen to presentations, go to a football game, even spend the night in the dorms!
Many have on-site admissions as well.Visit the website of the college you are interested
in or look at the showcase in the senior hall. Student arranges the visit.
The counseling center hosts visits from many colleges.Representatives from the respective college will set up
a time during our school day to visit with any prospective applicant.
Seniors are allowed four (4) on-campus college visits. The absence will be marked as school business.
College visits are publicized in the daily announcements. Students can sign up in the Student Services.
College Visitation (On-Campus)
College Visits On Campus
Central Michigan University Sept 10University of Detroit Sept 13Northern Michigan University Sept 18Albion College Sept 24Western Michigan University Sept 25Macomb Community College Sept 28Saginaw Valley State University Oct 16
St. Clair County Community College St. Clair County Community College (SC4) (SC4) College Night College Night Thursday, October 18, 20126:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Citizens First Michigan Technical Education Center Corner of Erie Street & Glenwood AvenueOver 40 institutions will be represented. ALSO --- INFORMATION SESSIONS ON SC4
First session – 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.Second session – 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Jennifer Evans– Jennifer Evans– College Access Counselor - Know How to GoCollege Access Counselor - Know How to Go
Higher Education Consultant at St. Clair County RESA (810) 455- 4261
[email protected] She will be hosting seminars for parents at AHS
in the up-coming monthsInformation will be in the Daily
Announcements and posted on the website.
Financial Aid BasicsFinancial Aid BasicsScholarships(free money) – does not have to be
paid back TWO KINDS Merit Based – based on grades, involvement in
school and community, character Need Based – based on parents financial situation
(income, assets, debts)Grants (free money) – does not have to be paid
back (based on income) FAFSA Loan – must be paid back (may be subsidized
(borrower does not pay interest) or unsubsidized (borrower does pay interest)
What is the FAFSA?What is the FAFSA?The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
is the first step in the financial aid process. Use it to apply for federal student financial aid, such as Pell grant, student loans, and college work-study.
In addition, most states and schools use FAFSA information to award their financial aid.
www.fafsa.ed.govBegin application January of the graduating year.Priority deadline March 1st College Goal Sunday @ SC4 – Sunday, Feb 10, 2013
(2-4), FAFSA Night at AHS Thursday, Feb 21 (6-8 PM)Mr. Zimmerman will be helping students w/FAFSA in
Core V
Other Forms of Financial AidOther Forms of Financial Aid Check out your college’s financial aid
websiteCheck out the Student Services link on
the AHS Website – www.algonac.k12.mi.us
You can also check out these resources: www.studentaid.ed.govwww.studentaid.ed.govhttp://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid www.students.govwww.students.govwww.stclairfoundation.org Check out your affiliations – employers, unions,
religious affiliations, etc for scholarships available
Tuition Incentive Program - TIPTuition Incentive Program - TIPTo be eligible a student must have (or have had)
Medicaid Coverage for 24 months within a 36 consecutive month period. Students are identified as TIP eligible as early as sixth grade, typically age 12 or after, so you may have received a letter from the OSG when your student was in middle school.
It is a state of Michigan program that pays college tuition and mandatory fees in two phases. Phase I pays for a certificate program (one year) or for an associate’s degree (two-year degree) from Michigan colleges. Phase II at public universities covers $2,000 for the junior and senior year in college.
If you don’t have the letter with the acceptance form, call this number – 1-888-447-2687 and ask to speak to someone about TIP. Tell them you need the TIP acceptance form. It will be mailed to you, fill it out and send it back.
When you receive your TIP Eligibility Letter, put it in a safe place! If you need a copy of this letter contact the OSG at
1-888-447-2687. Your student will take this letter to his or her financial aid office of the college or university they will attend; the financial aid office will take it from there!
Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2013! TIP eligible students may be eligible for other federal and state financial aid programs that will cover other education expenses like room & board, books, supplies and transportation. Complete your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Local ScholarshipsLocal ScholarshipsLocal Scholarship Applications for the 2012/13 school
year will be available via the web beginning in January 2013.
Deadline will be March 15, 2013. Local scholarships are available to AHS seniors only.Merit and need based scholarshipsMany award students for community serviceNeed two letters of recommendation Over $43,000 in scholarship money given awayAll are listed at the Student Services portion of the
AHS Website.
Senior Awards AssemblySenior Awards Assembly
•All seniors and their parents should plan to attend the annual senior awards assembly Friday, June 7, 2013.•Begins at 8:00 AM•Ends approximately 11:00 AM•Local Scholarships are presented as well as many other awards, including those from St. Clair TEC.
Know How to Go ResourcesKnow How to Go Resources
Timeline for FreshmanTimeline for Sophomore
Timeline for JuniorsTimeline for Seniors
Handout for Parents
