Class of 2024

Post Secondary Planning

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WHAT IS YOUR PATH??

College Degree

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Skilled Trades

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Military

College Application Strategy

Apply to a range of schools

• Reach: Your dream college (1-2)
• Match: You meet the minimum

requirements (1-2)

• Safety: You exceed the minimum requirements (1-2)

Elements of An Application

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• High School Transcript (Parchment)
• SAT Test Scores - may be optional
• May include Extracurricular Activities
• May include Essay(s) and short answer responses
• May Include Teacher Recommendation

Teacher & Counselor Recommendations

Ask for recommendations at least one month before the deadline for submitting

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Provide a resume or brag sheet to your recommenders

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• Ask teachers in classes where you’ve been most active/interested

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• H.S. Counselors provide information about the educational environment:
• Strength of curriculum (availability of AP and honors)
• Average SAT and/or ACT scores
• Percentage attending 4-year colleges
• Contribution to FHS

Common Application

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• https://www.commonapp.org

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• Use to apply to multiple schools with only one application

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• List of schools is on website

When to Apply for college

By November 1, 2024

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You are responsible for sending your transcript (parchment.com) and your SAT scores (collegeboard.com).

Some schools may be test optional

See handout for further details.

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SAT UPDATES

CLASS of 2025

All Juniors took the SAT in April of this year. If you plan to retake the SAT, National Test Dates are scheduled starting in August. See the College Board website for more information.

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Some colleges may not require SAT scores for admission decisions. Some scholarship offers, however, may require SAT scores.

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Check college websites for their Class of 2025 admission requirements.

College Admissions Visits for Juniors and Seniors

• Admission representatives will be offering informational sessions through Thanksgiving. Sessions may be in person or virtual.

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• You must sign up to attend a visit. A QR code for sign up will be in the Guidance Office and the rounds starting in the Fall.

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• You must meet the school’s admission criteria to attend.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

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• Colleges will award scholarships based on a student’s GPA and SAT scores.
• Every school has different standards and different amounts that are given.
• Some colleges also require a separate competition to earn these scholarships if a student is eligible.
• Check the college or university scholarship tab on its website for more information.

Scholarship List

• Visit the FHS website - under the Counseling tab-to obtain scholarship information (Scholarships) The scholarship list is updated on a regular basis.

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• Websites to review for scholarships and career info:

fastweb.com (FastWeb)

Scholarships.com (https://www.scholarships.com/ )

knowhow2go.org (http://knowhow2go.acenet.edu/ )

careeronestop.org (https://www.careeronestop.org/ )

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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• Available in October online at fafsa.gov
• You and your parent will complete the form online using tax information from 2023.
• The FAFSA determines your eligibility for need and non-need based aid; grants, loans, etc.
• Deadline to complete the FAFSA is March 1, 2025
• All colleges and many trade schools use require the FAFSA.

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YOU CANNOT RECEIVE MONEY FOR COLLEGE UNLESS YOUR FAFSA IS COMPLETED

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FAFSA WORKSHOPS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

�SKILLED TRADES and CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Usually completed within in one to two years.

IT, Health Care, Construction, Manufacturing, HVAC, Energy Sector, Cosmetology

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Professional Trades

MEDIAN INCOME

$53,000

45% higher than other occupations

MICHIGAN’S ECONOMY

545,000

Professional trades jobs

ANNUAL OPENINGS

47,000

Expected every year

*Source: Mi Talent for Michigan Job Growth through 2026

EXAMPLES OF CERTIFICATES

APPRENTICESHIPS & DIRECT EMPLOYMENT

• Combination of school and work
• Get paid to learn
• Wages steadily increase
• Most construction trades offer apprenticeships
• Apprenticeships often lead to direct employment

MILITARY

Recruiters visit throughout the year during lunch

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• Are you CAREER confused? (Not college confused)

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• Help you discover what you are good at or like and how it can become a career.

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• Help you overcome barriers that might get in the way (transportation, finding resources, financial aid etc.).

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• Provides an action plan so you know exact steps to make it happen.

How can my Career Counselor help me?

Ms. Lisa Sadikot

Ms. Lisa Sadikot

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(734)756-0626

Sadikol@resa.net

https://www.resa.net/family-and-community/workforce-development

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• Please complete the survey!
• https://forms.gle/2jvft78t

Text, email or call me for an appointment.

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XELLO RESOURCES

Xello provides valuable information about:

College Planning

Skilled Trades

Military

• Log in to your Xello account
• Find the Links and Resources section on your home page
• Click the post secondary path you would like to research

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Click College Planning

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Click 12th Grade

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• Senior Year College Planning Checklist

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• Application Tips and Essay Writing

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• Financial Aid Tips

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• How To Do College Research Right

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Click Skilled Trades:

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• Skilled trades schools in Michigan

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• An overview of the different types of skilled trades

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• What are the most lucrative trades, what income to anticipate

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• Information on Apprenticeships

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