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Q and A

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College Students

Monday, November 27, 2017

Hamtramck High School, MI

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Introductions

Asseel Shammakh: 2015 HHS Alumni;

Junior at University of Michigan -- Dearborn

Major: Software Engineering & TBD Double major

Goals: Law Degree before 30; Start up Own Law Firm; Begin Political Career in 40’s

Tazia Miah: 2015 HHS Alumni;

Junior at University of Michigan -- Ann Arbor;

Major: BS International Studies (Global Environment and Health);

Minor: Asian Language and Culture (Japanese);

Goals: Masters in Public Health (Health Behavior & Health Education) & Medical School (Family Medicine or Neonatal Care)

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Elsa Nilaj: 2015 HHS Alumni; Junior at Wayne State University;

Degree/Major: Dual Degree in English & Education;

Minor: History

Goals: High School English Teacher & Writer

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Overview

  • Application Process
  • Expectations vs Reality
  • Typical Day/Week of a College Student
  • Undergraduate Opportunities
  • Resources on Campus
  • Questions
  • How to Contact Us

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Application Process

  • Essay/Writing Components
  • Recommendations
  • Reminder:
    • FAFSA/Fee Waivers
    • Common App/CSS Profile/Parchment
    • Merit/Aid Based Scholarship Deadlines
    • Potential for Transferring

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Deadlines

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  • UM Dearborn: Dec. 15th
  • UM Ann Arbor: Feb. 1st
  • WSU: April 1st
  • MSU: Rolling Admissions
  • EMU: Rolling Admissions
  • WCCCD: Rolling Admissions
  • Henry Ford CC: June 1st
  • Macomb CC: June 1st
  • Confirm which college you will attend by May 1st

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  • FAFSA: Jan. 1st & Mar. 1st
  • Michigan TIP: Mar. 1st (prior to graduating)
  • U of M Club of Greater Detroit Jan. 19th

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Admissions

Scholarships

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Expectation vs. Reality

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Typical Day/Week of a College Student

  • Classes
  • Extracurriculars
  • Work
  • Commuting/Living on Campus
  • Sleeping/Eating
  • Friends
  • Time Management
  • Mental Health

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Undergraduate Opportunities

  • Study Abroad
  • Research
  • Jobs/Internships
  • Meeting Other Students
  • Being Independent

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Resources on Campus: Check Email

  • U of M -- Ann Arbor*:
    • Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
    • Bridge Program/CSP
    • Michigan Learning Communities (Living in Dorms)
    • Study Abroad: CGIS (International), ASB (Domestic)
    • CAPS, UHS
    • Science Learning Center (Tutoring & Study Groups)
    • Sweetland Writing Center
    • Detroit Connector (To Detroit, Ann Arbor, & Dearborn)
    • Prayer Rooms across campus
    • Two gyms & athlete center (study & gym for athletes)
  • *Mostly Similar at UM--Dearborn
  • WSU:
    • CAPS, Campus Health Center
    • Recreation and Fitness Center: Plus All Girls Room
    • Academic Success Center
    • WRT Zone : Writing Zone
    • Math Resource Center
    • Pre-Med and Health Science Center
    • Honors
    • Learning Communities (Field/Class Specific Peer Mentors)
    • Student Center: Girls & Guys Prayer Room

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Links to Resources

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Thank You!

Any Questions or Comments ?

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Contacting Us

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Additional Tips

  • Speak to your Counselors and Teachers early for Recommendations
  • Be diligent in checking that your transcripts and recommendations are processed & received
  • Later SAT scores after Nov. won’t count for Dec. admission dates
  • Clicking Work Study on the FAFSA can make you eligible for potential jobs on campus
  • CREDIT HOUR: number of classroom hours per week throughout a term
  • Checking your email in college is important!
  • Use Ratemyprofessor.com to see reviews about professors
  • Search for Textbooks Online First: Cheaper such as on Amazon and Chegg; Pay attention to book editions; sometimes Renting is better; Used books aren’t bad!

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