JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT AGENDA Upcoming Junior Events Planning

JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT

AGENDA • Upcoming Junior Events • Planning for Senior Year • College Planning

STATE TESTING-MME GR ADU AT ION REQUIRE ME NT AND CO LLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST (SAT) • Tuesday, April 9, 2019 -SAT 7: 40 -1: 30 • Total Score (400 -1600) Evidenced Based Reading and Writing (200 -800), Math (200 -800), and Essay (2 -6) • Scores go on high school transcript per State of Michigan • www. collegeboard. org is best resource for information. Every student should have account. PSAT scores available now. This is how students send future scores. Also has scholarship and career and college exploration tools. • www. khanacademy. org for SAT practice. Can link to College. Board account for individualized free SAT prep. • Bus available at 2: 40 PM.

STATE TESTING GRADUATION REQUIREMENT • Wednesday, April 10, 2019 -ACT Work KEYS 7: 40 -11: 00 • Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information • After testing, students will attend class. Dismissal at normal time: 2: 40 PM. • Students with accommodations may have a different testing schedule. • Thursday, April 11, 2019 -MSTEP 7: 40 -9: 50 • Online science and social studies • After testing, students will attend class. Dismissal at normal time: 2: 40 PM • Students with accommodations may have a different testing schedule

COMING UP BEFORE APRIL 9 TH • MME Preregistration-During School. – Bring SS# – Can input four college codes (more for additional $) • MME Preparation Programs – Doorway to College SAT Prep class February 25 th and 26 th after school. Registration online at www. doorwaytocollege. com or 877 -927 -8378. $95 – Create College Board and Khan Academy accounts for practice – SAT Prep Class through Mason Community Education: Room 5 in Mason Middle School Saturdays from 9: 00 - 11: 00 am on January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, and March 2, 9, 16, & 23

PLANNING FOR SENIOR YEAR • Junior Class Meeting March 12 • Online registration- March 25 -April 8 th • Counselors will meet with juniors prior to March 25 th to go over course selection • Senior year courses are important for college preparation and to admissions counselors.

PLANNING FOR SENIOR YEAR • Graduation Requirements • Math English 27. 5 Credits • Wilson Talent Center Opportunities-Many one year programs (see list) • Dual Enrollment Opportunities • AP or Advanced courses-online at www. mhscounseling. weebly. com • Strength of Schedule for college admissions

DUAL ENROLLMENT • Earn college AND high school credit • Eligibility: Students can qualify for dual enrollment by taking the PSAT, PLAN, EXPLORE, ACT, SAT or MME. Qualifying scores can be found in the Student Handbook. • Students in grades 9 through 12 may take up to ten postsecondary courses. • Students must complete the process: applications & enrollment for both MHS and the college by the last week of May.

CAREER AND COLLEGE EXPLORATION

EXPLORING CAREERS & COLLEGES STEP 1: KNOW YOURSELF • Know your Personal Goals • Academic and Personal Interests • Reasons for Attending College • Career Cruising: www. careercruising. com Career and College search engine Username: mason Password: bulldogs • https: //bigfuture. collegeboard. org/ - Part of College Board (account)

STEP TWO: CONSIDER COLLEGE CHARACTERISTICS What are you looking for in a college? • Type of School • Academics • Size • Cost/Financial Aid • Admissions Standards • Athletics/Extra Curricular Activities What is your rank of importance?

STEP THREE: LIST, COMPARE AND VISIT • Search Career Cruising and Big Future • Attend Colleges Fairs & Open Houses Make an appointment to get best experience • Talk with college admissions reps when they visit MHS • Look on college websites for virtual tours, admission criteria, admission deadlines & scholarship information.

LIST, COMPARE AND VISIT Remember SAT is a factor but not the ONLY factor • Strength of curriculum/schedule • GPA/Recalculated GPA • ACT/SAT scores • Personal Statement/Essay • Activities & Achievements

STEP FOUR: APPLYING FOR ADMISSION • Narrow your choices • Know the Process & Start Early Letters of recommendation and writing prompts (if applicable) • File application online in fall of senior year (September/October) • Fee waivers available for eligible students We recommend by October 31 st • Check deadlines for specific colleges • Don’t forget to check admission portal for any important updates or needed information

APPLYING TO COLLEGE USE PARCHMENT FOR ALL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS • www. mhscounseling. weebly. com click Transcript Requests-Create Account-Order for Free • Can also have transcript emailed to personal email • Send as soon as application is complete. • Some colleges will ask for midterm grades sent. Use Parchment • In June, order final transcript to college you will be attending. It will be sent when all grades are in and student has graduated.

APPLYING TO COLLEGE AND PLAYING NCAA ATHLETICS www. ncaaclearninghouse. net Official NCAA Web site that gives details of student-eligibility requirements to play NCAA sports.

STEP FIVE: DEVELOP A PLAN TO PAY FOR COLLEGE • Financial Aid and Scholarships (senior parent night) • Federal Aid is through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Student and Parent can create an FSA ID and complete the FAFSA at https: //fafsa. ed. gov/. October 1 st. • Some schools also may require additional information like the CSI Profile. All requirements will be on website of the college. • Before making a final college decision, look over Student Aid Report.

FIVE THINGS TO DO • Create accounts with College Board, Khan Academy and Parchment. • Prepare for SAT, discuss which schools to send scores & SSN for Preregistration • Discuss strength of Senior Schedule • Explore colleges online and plan college visits • Sign up for REMIND