Junior Parents and Students

1. Junior Parents and Students Class of 2012 Troy Athens High School December 8, 2010

2. Junior Year Juniors should research colleges and consider: • Areas of study offered by each institution • GPA and ACT recommended for success • Finances • Location and environment • 3 to 5 schools, one local and one “safe” Visit Colleges to find the best “fit” for you Take tests required by colleges you selected • MME at Athens in March includes the ACT • Additional ACTs to improve test scores • SAT or other if required by the institution

3. Where will I be accepted?The following is only a guide. Schools look at other factors, as well. Institution GPA Computed Avg. GPA Avg. ACT Avg. SAT Central academics only 3.3 22 n/a Eastern all subjects 3.15 21 1010 Ferris all subjects 3.0 20 n/a Grand Valley all subjects 3.6 23 n/a Lake Superior all subjects 3.1 21 n/a Michigan State academics only 3.7 25 1220 Michigan Tech all subjects 3.5 26 1220 Northern academics only 2.75 21 n/a Oakland academics only 3.2 22 n/a OCC all subjects n/a n/an/a Saginaw Valley all subjects 3.3 22 n/a UofM – AnnArbor all subjects 3.6-3.9 27-31 1230-1420 Wayne State all subjects 3.0 22 n/a Western all subjects 3.2 22 n/a

4. Where will I be accepted? Institution GPA Computed Avg. GPA Avg. ACT Avg. SAT Adrian academics only 3.3 22 1110 Albion academics only 3.5 25 1210 Alma academics only 3.5 25 1170 Aquinas all subjects 3.3 23 n/a Calvin all subjects 3.5 26 1220 Hillsdale academics only 3.7 26 1940 Hope all subjects 3.7 26 1220 Kalamazoo all subjects 3.7 28 1280 Kettering academics only 3.6 26 1200 Lawrence Tech academics only 3.0 22 n/a Madonna all subjects 2.75 21 n/a Northwood all subjects 2.9 21 n/a Rochester College all subjects 2.75 20 n/a Sienna Heights all subjects 3.2 22 n/a UofD/Mercy academics only 3.3 23 1030

5. Senior Year • Complete applications EARLY (Sept.-Oct.) • Most applications are online • CAREFULLY follow instructions for essays, recommendations, or other items required by each college. • Provide teachers and/or counselors with a “Senior Questionnaire” if you are asking for a letter of recommendation (forms available in office). • Arrange for transcripts to be sent through Docufide • Arrange for ACT/SAT to be sent. • Consider On-site Admissions • Check with the counseling office or the Athens website for a current list of colleges offering On-site Admissions. • Complete paper applications and request transcripts • Make your appointments through our counseling secretary

6. Use your Counselor! A-E: Michelle Kosi mkosi2@troy.k12.mi.us F-K: Dave McMillan dmcmillan2@troy.k12.mi.us L-R: Nancy Breen nbreen@troy.k12.mi.us S-Z: Rick Rinnan rrinnan2@troy.k12.mi.us Counselors meet individually with seniors in the fall to: • discuss their plans for the following year and provide guidance • assist with college/vocational/technical application process • review transcripts for graduation requirements

7. Additional Information • Oakland Community College can provide recommendations for specific courses that will transfer to specific state colleges at a tremendous savings. macrao.org • If your student plans to play sports in college he/she needs to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center, formerly known as NCAA Clearing House. www.ncaa.org • ACT/SAT prep materials and workshops are available for students. They can be found online, in libraries, and in bookstores. Check the guidance office for additional information. www/actstudent.org sat.collegeboard.com/practice • Junior year is the most important academic year for college admissions. Please emphasize this with your student and suggest our after-school tutoring if needed. • Financial Aid night for class of 2012 seniors will be in January, 2012, and will provide information about scholarships and the FAFSA form. www.fafsa.ed.gov • Our online scholarship book is available on the Athens website. Go to “Counseling” and on the left, click on “Complete Scholarship List”. Financial aid information from colleges will be mailed to your student once they have been accepted.