MGLVA

Class of 2021

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Important Dates:

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• September 1-First Day of School
• September 8-First Day of Classes
• October 7-Fall Count Day
• Jan 20-26: Exams S1
• Jan 27th: Grades Posted

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• February 1-Second semester begins
• February 10-Spring Count Day
• May 21-Graduating Seniors’ Last Day
• June 3RD-Graduation (TBD)
• June 10th-Last Day returning students

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Welcome Class of 2021!

Welcome to a fantastic school year at MGLVA! I hope you had a terrific summer break and are rested and ready to go this year!

My name is Mrs. Kara Showerman and I will be your counselor this year. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goal of graduation.

This is my fifth year at MGLVA. and my 20th year in education. I live in the Frankenmuth area with my husband and we have two children and two grandchildren-super fun!

These resources will help you navigate this school year and questions you might have. You’ll also receive updates through email and scheduled sessions throughout the year,

Again, welcome to a great year at MGLVA!!

-Mrs. Showerman

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• Complete your Xello assignments/portfolio. There is a lot of valuable information in the “goals & plans” section!
• Make sure you have an appropriate email address for any applications, scholarship apps, etc.
• Make sure your social media content is appropriate-some schools, employers, or other programs will check!

ALL STUDENTS:

• Check your MGLVA email regularly! You will receive valuable information this way.
• Know your graduation plan and the required classes you have to complete. Reach out to your counselor (Mrs. Showerman) with any questions.
• Be familiar with important school dates and keep up with classes so you do not fall behind.
• Create a parchment account if you do not already have one. (See the “transcripts” section of this document for help).
• Begin to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on or after October 1st. (See the FAFSA section of this document for help).

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MICHIGAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES VIRTUAL VISITS TOUR PLAYLIST

• Youtube playlist of virtual Michigan campus tours.

MICHIGAN COLLEGES

• Includes information about application fees, test requirements, campus tours, etc. (Covid-Response List)

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If you are college-bound, Collegeboard has some great resources!

COLLEGE APPLICATION CHECKLIST

COLLEGE APPLICATION TIMELINE-12TH

YOU GOT ACCEPTED-NOW WHAT?

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Need a letter of recommendation?

Find information HERE as well as a form to use and send with your requests!

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Spring 2021 Testing Information:

• MGLVA is currently awaiting further instruction from the state.
• If you wish to test but are not testing with MGLVA, you can still sign up on your own through collegeboard.
• Seniors who want to test with school testing (if it takes place) must contact Mrs. Penn at testing@mglva.org
• Students who test with MGLVA must complete ALL parts of the MME: SAT, WKK, MSTEP
• Deadline to sign up for testing is FEB 24, 2021

Specific questions can be directed to Mrs. Anne Penn, aharkemapenn@mglva.org

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STANDARDIZED TESTING

Admission to college is based primarily on classroom performance in high school. The grades you earn in academic courses provide a lot of information for colleges to make decisions. The second piece of critical information is a college entrance exam. All juniors (and seniors who have not yet tested) in Michigan will take the SAT in the spring, which will allow for possible retakes in the summer or fall. Most admissions decisions will be delayed until the college receives these test results. Please make sure you check with each college/university for up to date testing requirements (due to Covid)

Note: We strongly recommend that you send test scores to colleges of interest WHEN TESTING to avoid further delays and fees. You will receive 4 FREE score sends on SAT school day testing.

Testing FAQ

Q: What is MGLVA’s CEEB/School Code?

A: 232405

Q: How do I know what my score is?

A: You’ll need to log in to your online score report to see your score and get information on what your scores mean.

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Q: How do I send my test scores to colleges and universities?

A: Two ways:

1.) When you test on SAT school day, you will have the opportunity to send your scores to up to four schools FREE. Even if you are unsure of your plans after high school, you should still list four schools of interest since it is FREE. (Students can still send four free score reports to colleges up to nine days after the test).

2.) If you need test scores sent to colleges/universities that have not received them, you will need to log in to your Collegeboard account.

Q: If I need to send a score report to a college or university (after the four free score sends), how much does it cost?

A: Additional score reports or those sent outside of the free period are $12

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Q: Wow! That’s expensive! Is there any way I can send my scores for free?

A: Some students may qualify for a fee waiver. To see if you qualify, click HERE or contact your counselor.

Q: Where do I find how to create Collegeboard and Khan Academy accounts?

A: Follow this LINK for instructions

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QUICK LINKS

COLLEGEBOARD

KHAN ACADEMY

COLLEGEBOARD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

COLLEGEBOARD COLLEGE PLANNING

FEE WAIVER INFORMATION

PSAT 8/9

PSAT 10

Collegeboard Contact Information: 866-756-7346 or https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/help

(Note: The ACT is a different admissions exam. Students who want to take the ACT will need to register on his/her own at act.org )

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MGLVA uses Parchment to send electronic transcripts. As long as you are still a student, there is no charge to send a transcript.

What is an “unofficial” transcript?

Unofficial transcripts do not require a signature. They can be requested by students to check on progress or view GPA.

What is an “official”’ transcript?

Official transcripts are signed and/or sent directly from the school to another institution. Students will need to request an official transcript when applying for college or most scholarships.

Note: Please do not duplicate requests! Orders are generally processed a couple times a week. If there is an urgent request, please email your counselor to check the status.

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TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

To request a copy of your transcript, please use the link below to create an account and then request your unofficial or official copies. Choose either yourself as the recipient (unofficial) or the college/university you are applying to (official).

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COLLEGE=Any post-secondary institution:

• College (SEE Senior Checklist)
• Military
• Apprenticeship
• Trades program

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ENLISTING IN THE MILITARY

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Michigan Skilled Trades

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BECOME AN APPRENTICE

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APPRENTICESHIP IN MICHIGAN

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CONSTRUCTION CAREERS

The first step! No matter which path you think you'd like to take, you must finish high school to be able to take full advantage of the

opportunities the industry has to offer. This is true if you want to be an apprentice, and it's true if you plan to be a construction engineer. A high school diploma is the key to your future in construction. After that, it's up to you.

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Need Help Deciding?

Bigfuture.collegeboard.org

• Go to “Explore Careers” (need a collegeboard login)

Xello

• (Check out “explore options”)

Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Guide to career information for hundreds of different careers

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MICHIGAN'S HOT 50 JOB OUTLOOK THROUGH 2028

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APPLYING FOR THE FAFSA

@FAFSA

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Search “Federal Student Aid”

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• Step One? Create your FSAID. You and your parent/guardian will need your own separate ID. For more information or to create your ID, click HERE

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• When you set up your FSAID, don’t use your school email! Use something that will remain active after you’ve graduated. Write everything down! You’ll need to remember passwords for a long time. Use something you won’t forget and keep it somewhere safe.

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• Even if you are unsure of your plans for next fall, file your FAFSA! It’s better to have it on file than to apply late-you are not committing to anything yet. AGAIN, IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT FALL, COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ANYWAY.

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• Also check with the financial aid office of the college or university you are interested in attending. Most of them will offer free assistance with the FAFSA.

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• MGLVA offers some helpful resources (additional links, videos, etc.) Visit our WEEBLY site for more information
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Are you aware that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available October 1^st for the 2021-2022 school year?

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If you are scheduled to graduate by June 2021, this applies to you! Here are some tips you should remember:

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• EVERYONE should apply for federal financial aid, regardless of family income levels. Many applications and scholarships are tied to having a completed FAFSA on file!

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• FAFSA is mobile friendly: simply download the myStudentAid app on your apple or android device. Recent updates have made it so you can go between a mobile device and computer and continue working where you left off.

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https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources/irs-drt-text

Directions for Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. Helps save time by linking tax info to the FAFSA.

https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e2s1

Link to the FAFSA4caster at fafsa.ed.gov. Can put in “dummy data” that won’t be saved in order to see what student may qualify for in federal aid

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/comparing-colleges.pdf

http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

https://collegecost.ed.gov/net-price

Links to College Scorecard, College Navigator, Net Price Calculator, etc.

Additional Help-

Fafsa.gov (help screens; online chat); Phone: -1-800-4-FED-AID; email: studentaid@ed.gov

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http://mglvahs.weebly.com/financial-aid-resources.html

MGLVA’s weebly site with information on lots of topics. The recording for the financial aid presentation will be available here as well as links to various resources.

https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

Home page for creating the FSA ID. You will need this to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Home page for starting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Also provides links to the College Scorecard and the FAFSA4caster

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/

Home page for Federal Student Aid. TONS of resources for parents and students on preparing for college, managing loans, types of aid, applying for financial aid and also a link to fill out the FAFSA.

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/resources

PDF resources, videos, web links, etc. EVERY TOPIC related to the financial aid process

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Some scholarship applications will require a personal essay: To get help with writing a personal essay, visit http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/tips/scholarship-essay-tips.php

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Types of Scholarships:

• Need-based: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need (make sure you’ve filed your FAFSA)
• Merit-based: Awarded to students based on academic performance (grades, test scores, etc.)
• Academic: Awarded to students based on intended area of study (ex: health field)
• Athletic: Competitive: Awarded to student athletes

Remember: Unlike a student loan, scholarships are dollars you do not pay back-apply for as many as you can!

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Scholarship Searches: Helpful Tips and Websites

Remember the GOLDEN rule of scholarship searches: NEVER PAY SOMEONE TO DO A SEARCH FOR YOU! If you are asked to pay, it’s likely a scam.

Visit MGLVA’s high school site throughout the year for all kinds of student information and updates: http://mglvahs.weebly.com/counselor-corner.html

Know what your costs will look like for school: To calculate the cost of colleges that are on your list, go here: https://collegecost.ed.gov/net-price or visit the website of individual schools

Some scholarship applications will require attached letters of recommendation: To get help with letters of recommendation, visit http://mglvahs.weebly.com/letter-of-recommendation-request.html and download the printable worksheet

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Helpful Websites:

www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid

Fastweb

Scholarship Matcher

BigFuture.Collegeboard

Scholarships.com

Federal Student Aid: Home

Scholarships

SallieMae.com

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When Should I Apply?

• Year Round! Pay attention to deadlines (most are fall and spring)
• Many scholarships are renewable each year
• Sort scholarships by deadline-they can take some time to complete

Where Do I Find Scholarships?

• Look at the college/university you plan to attend (yes, community colleges too!)
• Scholarship search sites (examples listed below)
• Check with local organizations and community foundations (credit unions, local businesses, etc.)
• Social Media

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Don’t Forget!

• Search often for new or updated scholarships
• Create a list of scholarships you are eligible for-don’t waste your time on those you’re not
• Sort your applications by deadline-it’s VERY important not to miss a deadline-most will not be accepted
• Get your information together and keep it in one spot: grades, test scores, personal information, essays, letters of recommendation, volunteer or other work, etc.
• Make sure you keep copies of applications
• Keep your passwords for search sites in one place
• Don’t get discouraged-keep applying!
• Clean up your social media and get a professional email to use for all college materials
• Check out your parent’s employer, local businesses, community agencies, the college you plan to attend, etc.

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Download this scholarship application checklist

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Graduation 2021

For the most up to date information regarding graduation, please visit (and bookmark) this site:

https://sites.google.com/view/2021graduatemglva/home

Tentative Dates:

Last Day for graduating seniors: Friday, May 21, 2021

Graduation: Thursday, June 3RD, 2021

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MGLVA school colors: Royal Blue and Red

Caps and Gowns are royal blue and tassels are red/blue mix

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Much more information to come! Make sure you check school email regularly.

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Thank you!

Have a terrific school year!!

Mrs. Kara Showerman

kshowerman@mglva.org

231-794-5999 ext 3222

Office hours: Tuesdays 10:30-11:00

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