Senior Scoop
What you need to know for the next step in your life…
Issue II November/December 2007
UNDECIDED?
Unsure of what your future holds for you? Undecided about what kind of job you want? Having trouble picking a college major?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you should see the counseling office for more information.
We can assist you with Career Scope or Career Cruising. You can review your career scope results that you may have taken as a freshman or you can retake this 60-minute assessment. Career Cruising is another option that will help you find a direction. There is a parent page describing Career Cruising on page 4 of this newsletter.
Don’t wait…come visit the counseling office and check it out today!
FINES AND FEES
All fines and fees can be cleared through the C.O. as soon as possible to assure participation in graduation. Don’t delay…take care of today!!!
College Information
College Applications: Applications for most Michigan colleges and universities are available in the Counseling Office. Completed applications, along with application fee, should be turned into Ms. Rynberg, Counseling Office Secretary. A transcript will be attached and the packet will be given to your counselor. The high school counselor portion will be completed and then mailed. You may also apply on-line. There will usually be a page that you must print out and bring to the C.O. so that your transcript may be sent. It is not too early to start the application process.
NCAA guide for college bound Athletes can now be found at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Student-athletes should click on “Prospective Student-Athlete” which will link the student to the necessary information. It is extremely important that prospective student athletes read the guide carefully and understand the NCAA initial eligibility requirements. If you plan to compete in college athletics, it is imperative that you file the appropriate forms. If you have questions, visit their website at www.ncaa.org .
Find your dream college at:
www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html
College Visits...At Fremont High School…
Juniors/Seniors must sign-up & pick up pass the day before in the C.O. On the day of visit must, student should check in with that hour teacher for attendance. Be sure to have your pass signed by your releasing teacher . Bring your signed pass to the C.O. for attendance & location
Tuesday, Nov. 13
US Navy, 2nd hour
Olivet College, 4th hour
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Western Michigan University, 5th hour
Thursday, Nov. 15
Northern Michigan University, 2nd hour
Friday, Nov. 16
Ferris State University, 2nd hour
Thursday, Nov. 29
US Army, 2nd hour
Wednesday, Dec. 5
US Marines, 5th hour
College Visit Opportunities …Road Trip…
Going into…
Engineering, Math, Science Business
• Lawrence Tech Dec. 1 (8am-1pm)
Leadership
• Aquinas AQ Day Dec. 7 (8:30am-1:30pm)
For a list of more college day/night events, log onto www.macrao.org
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Classof 2008 Escape Register early for a discount: Dec. 19: $40 April 18: $50 Deadline: May 23: $60 Great Activities! Gifts! Prizes! Pick forms up in the office. |
Testing Information
• Attention all seniors…you must have attempted to take the complete MME at least one time in order to be in good standing for graduation. There is an opportunity for re-take once more in the spring so sign up in the counseling office for the Spring MME if needed. By receiving scores of 1 or 2 on the MME, you will qualify for the Michigan Promise Scholarship.
• Thinking about re-taking the ACT…if you qualify, you can re-take for free as part of the MME…if not…you can sign up on your own at anytime at www.actstudent.org.
• Interested in ACT Prep. Davenport University is offering ACT Prep sessions. More information is available in the counseling office.
$$$...Money…Money…Money…$$$
…Financial Aid…Scholarships…
Need money for college…free scholarship search at:
| www.fastweb.com | www.collegeboard.com | www.studentservices.com |
| www.finaid.org | www.absolutelyscholarships.com | www.estudentloan.com |
| www.ed.gov | www.fafsa.ed.gov | www.michiganlegion.org |
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be used to apply for aid from Federal student financial aid programs. (Federal student financial aid means Federal grant, loan and work study money for your education.) You must also use this form to apply for most state and some private aid. This form must be filled out if the student is eligible for the MICHIGAN Competitive Scholarship. Forms will be available in December. Completed forms will not be accepted by the processor until January 1 of each year and must be received no later than February 22.
• The mission of the Michigan Student Financial Aid Association is to coordinate services and funding information between educational support programs and to better provide access for students in their pursuit of education goals. MSFAA provides a help-line brochure @ www.msfaa.org.
• The Michigan Alternative Student Loan (MI-LOAN) Program offers a practical means to attaining success by delivering inexpensive, personalized financial assistance. To obtain further info. and a MI-LOAN application kit, visit www.Michigan.gov/mistudentaid
Dates to remember:
• Financial Aid Workshop Thursday, January 24, 2008 7-8pm
Fremont HS Multi-Purpose Room
• College Goal Sunday Sunday, February 10, 2008 2-4 pm
Have an expert help you fill out the FAFSA Free For more information: www.micollegegoal.org
Scholarships (NOTE: Applications must be to the sponsor by deadline, not to the counseling office)
• Deadline: December 14, 2007
Sponsor: Comcast Scholarship Program
If interested, please see your counselor for requirements
• Deadline: December 15, 2007
Sponsor: AXA Achievement Scholarship
To learn more: www.axa-achievement.com
• Deadline: December 31, 2007
Sponsor: Anycollege.com
To learn more: www.anycollege.com
• Deadline: February 8, 2008
Sponsor: Michigan Education Association
Pick up application in the counseling office.
• Deadline: February 15, 2008
Sponsor: Burger King Scholars Program
To learn more: www.bk.com/scholars
• Deadline: February 28, 2008
Sponsor: The Gerber Foundation
To learn more: www.gerberfoundation.org
• Deadline: March 31, 2008
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Fremont Public Schools
Pick up scholarship application in the counseling office.
• Deadline: May 1, 2008
Sponsor: Baker College Career Scholarships
To learn more: www.baker.edu
• Deadline: May 29, 2008
Sponsor: Josten’s CollegeSTEPS
Are you an athlete?
• Deadline: November 30, 2007
Sponsor: MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award
Are you a veteran’s dependents?
• To learn more: www.needalift.org
Are you going into an energy related field?
• Deadline: April 4, 2008
Sponsor: Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Scholarship
Are you pursuing an engineering degree?
• Deadline: January 14, 2008
Sponsor: Engineering Scholarships
Do you own a business in HS?
• Deadline: January 15, 2008 Sponsor:
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Scholarships for specific colleges:
Are you going to?
Eastern
• Deadline: November 21, 2007
Presidential Scholarship
MSU
• Deadline: January 11, 2008
MSU Alumni Association Scholarship
Northern Michigan
• Scholarship Competition
o Nov. 11-12 or Dec. 2-3
www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars
Olivet
• HS Counselor Scholarship Program
See you counselor for a recommendation
Western
• Medallion Scholarship Competition
o January 26, 2008
Notify counseling office of interest by December 5, 2007
GET PREPARED! GET ORGANIZED! The Scholarship Strategy
♦ Get Prepared
Buy some clear plastic binders. Prepare some application packets ahead of time that are ready to submit to various scholarship committees
♦ Get Organized… within these packets add: -scholarship application
-essay
-transcript
-letters of recommendation
-picture in front inside cover
♦ Create a chart to keep track of deadlines. Create a column for scholarship name, date you received application, due date, date application was mailed and the contact number on where you can follow up.
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