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<body> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>You are viewing this page in this manner because your browser either does not support frames, or you </p> <p>have frames disabled.</p> <p><a href="index.htm">Back to Garber Counseling</a></p> <p>1</p> </font> <p>Revised <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">December</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM</p> </font></b><font SIZE="3"> <p>The Garber High School Guidance and Counseling Program has been planned and developed to meet the</p> <p>needs of students, parents, and staff through the use of resources in the school, home, and community. Through</p> <p>the counseling relationship, students are helped to:</p> <p>— ACCEPT THEMSELVES AS THEY ARE;</p> <p>— FEEL SECURE, IMPORTANT, AND RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS;</p> <p>— DEVELOP THEIR APTITUDES, ABILITIES, AND INTERESTS;</p> <p>— EXPLORE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES;</p> <p>— ADJUST TO, ACCEPT, AND PARTICIPATE IN A SOCIETY OF VARYING BACKGROUNDS,</p> <p>RELIGIONS, AND ETHNIC GROUPS.</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Joan Douglas, Director of Counseling, Bill Harris & Kathy Kinkema, Counselors</p> <p>* PLEASE KEEP THIS BOOKLET AS A REFERENCE FOR YOUR</p> <p>STUDENT'S HIGH SCHOOL AND POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING.</p> </font></b><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>2</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>A L L S T U D E N T S</p> </font><font SIZE="4"> <p>WHAT ARE THE MAJOR AREAS IN WHICH COUNSELORS WORK WITH</p> <p>ALL STUDENTS?</p> </font></b> <p>1. Assist in the development of educational plans:</p> <p>— Meet with students to provide career pathway and curricular information</p> <p>— Conduct individual scheduling appointments with students</p> <p>— Consult with students regarding special placements in available school programs</p> <p>— Consult with students regarding schedule changes</p> <p>— Help students in making contact with the following:</p> <p>— Administration</p> <p>— Teachers</p> <p>— Speech Therapist</p> <p>— Social Worker</p> <p>— Public Health Department</p> <p>— Bay-Arenac Career Center</p> <p>— Bay-Arenac Community High School</p> <p>— Department of Social Services</p> <p>— Working Permits</p> <p>— Other referral agencies</p> <p>— Job Shadowing and Internship Programs (<b>www.alliancebcs.org</b>)</p> <p>2. Coordinate career and post-secondary school planning:</p> <p>— Help students clarify career goals in conjunction with abilities and interests and make appropriate</p> <p>high school class selections to reflect these goals</p> <p>— Make available career pathway planning programs in grades 9, 10,11, and 12</p> <p>— Conduct a computer-assisted career program for all in 10th grade followed by another comprehensive</p> <p>computer-assisted career program for all students in grade 11</p> <p>— Maintain a Counseling Library with current educational and occupational resource materials,</p> <p>including college catalogs, computer software, and Internet Services</p> <p>— Provide information on colleges, including a computerized search service</p> <p>— Provide information on financial aid for higher education</p> <p>— Provide military service information</p> <p>— Provide employment information</p> <p>3. Provide services for meeting individual needs:</p> <p>— Review report cards and counsel with students in academic problem areas</p> <p>— Conduct student-teacher-counselor-parent conferences when students experience problems</p> <p>in areas such as attendance, motivation, attitude, and academic performance</p> <p>— Provide crisis counseling</p> <p>— Work with student self-referrals in areas of school, home, social, and emotional problems</p> <p>— Assist students who are experiencing difficulty in dealing with areas such as conflict, motivation,</p> <p>responsibility, authority, etc.</p> <p>— Participate in I.E.P. (Individualized Education Planning) meetings</p> <p>4. Conduct activities to recognize student achievement:</p> <p>— Help coordinate the annual Fall Honors Program and the Senior Honors Convocation</p> <p>— Assist in placement of students for recognition of various kinds: Boys State, Girls State,</p> <p>HOBY, DAR Good Citizen, Summer Institutes, Camp Rotary, and other applicable</p> <p>recognitions</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>3</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>P A R E N T S</p> </font><font SIZE="4"> <p>WHAT ARE THE MAJOR AREAS IN WHICH COUNSELORS WORK WITH</p> <p>PARENTS?</p> </font></b> <p>1. Provide services for meeting individual needs:</p> <p>— Conduct student-teacher-counselor-parent conferences when students experience problems</p> <p>in areas such as motivation, academic performance, etc.</p> <p>— Review report cards, and counsel with students in academic problem areas</p> <p>— Work with parent referrals in areas of school, home, social, and emotional problems</p> <p>— Mail appropriate communications throughout the year</p> <p>2. Coordinate efforts with the following:</p> <p>— Job Placement/Job Shadowing Opportunities/Internships (<b>www.alliancebcs.org</b>)</p> <p>— Speech and Hearing Therapist</p> <p>— Social Worker</p> <p>— Attendance</p> <p>— Career Education</p> <p>— Adult and Community Education</p> <p>— Bay-Arenac Career Center</p> <p>— Public Health Department</p> <p>— Athletic Director</p> <p>— Vocational Rehabilitation</p> <p>— Department of Social Services</p> <p>— Other community referral agencies to assist students and parents</p> <p>3. Communicate scheduling information which describes:</p> <p>— How students are scheduled</p> <p>— When students are scheduled</p> <p>— Graduation requirements</p> <p>— Career options students should consider in planning for the future</p> <p>4. Coordinate and provide evening programs such as:</p> <p>— Financial Aid Workshop</p> <p>— Eighth Grade Parent Orientation</p> <p>— Parents' Nights to plan high school courses and make post-high school</p> <p>plans</p> <p>5. Administer and provide test data such as:</p> <p>— P-ACT (Preliminary American College Test, also named PLAN)</p> <p>— PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying</p> <p>Test)</p> <p>— MEAP (High School MEAP Test)</p> <p>— SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)</p> <p>— SAT II</p> <p>— ACT (American College Test)</p> <p>— AP (Advanced Placement Exams)</p> <p>— SAT II (Subject Tests)</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>4</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>S T A F F</p> </font><font SIZE="4"> <p>WHAT ARE THE MAJOR AREAS IN WHICH COUNSELORS WORK WITH</p> <p>STAFF?</p> </font></b> <p>1. Communicate and interpret:</p> <p>— Information about student needs and abilities, including <b>HEALTH CONCERNS</b>, if</p> <p>parents desire that counselors share that information</p> <p>— Test data</p> <p>— Student records</p> <p>2. Consult:</p> <p>— Middle school counselors and teachers about the needs of incoming students</p> <p>— Teachers and administrators regarding school, home, social, and emotional concerns</p> <p>— Staff regarding <b>the development of curriculum </b>to meet the needs of all students</p> <p>3. Coordinate:</p> <p>— School testing programs</p> <p>— Job Shadowing Programs</p> <p>— Internship Programs</p> <p>— Community Service and Service Learning Programs</p> <p>— National Honor Society Organization</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>5</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>Preparing for High School</p> <p>8th Grade</p> </font></b> <p>The <b>8TH GRADE </b>year is an important year to prepare and plan for a positive high school experience.</p> <p>Students should do the following:</p> <p>• Develop good <b>STUDY SKILLS </b>- learn to organize materials, take notes, prepare AHEAD</p> <p>for tests and exams.</p> <p>• Although 8th grade letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) may not yet "count" in a grade point average,</p> <p>they are often used in placement in 9th grade classes and performing well academically</p> <p>makes the <b>TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL </b>easier.</p> <p>• Develop a <b>FOUR-YEAR CAREER PATHWAY</b>: This provides a "tentative" schedule for</p> <p>9-12 grades and helps students determine a career interest and direction while incorporating</p> <p>college entrance expectations and extracurricular activities which will enhance the career</p> <p>path. The plan is reviewed and revised annually as interests and curriculum may change,</p> <p>etc.</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>6</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>9th Grade Planning</p> </font></b> <p>• Parents should encourage academic progress and carefully review report cards and teacher</p> <p>reports. It is helpful to explain to students that <b>FROM THE FIRST MARKING PERIOD</p> </b> <p>of the 9th grade year, GPA, class rank, and the end result, the student transcript, all count.</p> <p>• GPA: This is the average of a student's semester grades beginning with the 9th grade year.</p> <p>We use a 4.0 scale (A) and do not weight grades (see below):</p> <p>A 4.0 C 2.0</p> <p>A- 3.7 C- 1.7</p> <p>B+ 3.3 D+ 1.3</p> <p>B 3.0 D 1.0</p> <p>B- 2.7 D- .7</p> <p>C+ 2.3 E 0</p> <p>• Note: The majority of colleges look at a student's <b>GPA FIRST </b>before identifying other</p> <p>items for admissions.</p> <p>• <b>CLASS RANK</b>: This indicates where a student stands academically in his class and is</p> <p>"ranked" at the end of each semester (e.g., 30 of 175).</p> <p>Note: A class rank of top 25% or 10% may help students in acquiring academic scholarships</p> <p>at various universities.</p> <p>• <b>TRANSCRIPT</b>: This is the student's cumulative record of grades, GPA, and rank.</p> <p>• All colleges request this information with the application for admission. The transcript is</p> <p>photocopied with a copy of standardized test scores (PSAT, ACT, SAT). An "official"</p> <p>transcript must include the high school's seal and an official signature. These are usually</p> <p>mailed in the fall of the senior year from the Garber Counseling Office.</p> <p>• Parents should also encourage <b>INVOLVEMENT </b>in activities including the fine arts,</p> <p>athletics, clubs, and community service. <b>BOTH DUKE + AND THE NATIONAL</p> <p>HONOR SOCIETY REQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR ELIGIBILITY.</p> </b> <p>• Families should discuss and plan for summer enrichment. . .summer study, athletic camps,</p> <p>part-time employment, job shadowing, etc., Peterson's Guide ("Opportunities for Kids and</p> <p>Teenagers") is an excellent resource (<b>http://www.peterson's.com</b>).</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Freshman Checklist</p> </font></b> <p>- Use MOIS, and Internet programs to find out more about careers and schools.</p> <p>- Maintain good grades (may wish to use Homework Help.com which provides online tutoring).</p> <p>- Become involved in activities.</p> <p>- Continue to plan and revise your four-year plan.</p> <p>- <b>Begin your Career Pathway </b>portfolio listing what you do (community service, etc.). This</p> <p>will help you tremendously when you apply to schools and programs in your senior year.</p> <p>- <b>LISTEN TO THE DAILY BULLETIN</b>.</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>7</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>10th Grade Planning</p> </font></b> <p>• In early fall, sign up for the PLAN (P-ACT) test which will be given on Wednesday, October</p> <p>2<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</font><font SIZE="1">th</font>. The test provides a good academic "progress report" plus an estimated ACT score</p> <p>and a compilation of career interests.</p> <p>• Decide if you would like to have your child take the PSAT test early (also given in October).</p> <p>The test is planned for juniors but may be taken by sophomores.</p> <p>• Continue to <b>monitor academic reports </b>and <b>encourage extracurricular involvement.</p> </b> <p>• Students should take the opportunity to "Job Shadow" in a field of interest to them. Discuss</p> <p>the skills and interests they are developing and questioning. The local web site to apply for</p> <p>this is www.alliancebcs.org.</p> <p>• Sophomores should see their counselor to apply for an internship for the junior or senior</p> <p>year with an employer from the area (during spring scheduling for the next school year).</p> <b> <p>Summer vacation </b>is great for <b>visiting campuses </b>and remember <b>Peterson's </b>very comprehensive</p> <p>summer guide!</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Sophomore Checklist</p> </font></b> <p>- Maintain <b>GOOD GRADES</b>.</p> <p>- Take the PLAN test.</p> <p>- Explore the careers in MOIS, Bridges, and use the Internet to explore possible schools, the</p> <p>military, job shadowing, internships, etc.</p> <p>- Stay <b>INVOLVED </b>in activities.</p> <p>- Listen to the daily bulletin.</p> <p>- <b>UPDATE </b>your career path portfolio (listing "activities, service, awards," etc.)</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>8</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>11th Grade Planning</p> </font></b> <p>• In early fall, sign up to take the PSAT/NMSQT test if you are fairly certain that you will be</p> <p>attending a four-year college. Plan to take the ACT (and/or SAT) second semester of the</p> <p>junior year, if not taken previously.</p> <p>• Discuss and <b>RESEARCH POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS: </b>two-year degree programs,</p> <p>apprenticeships, four-year (+) programs of study.</p> <p>• <b>VISIT </b>college campuses and discuss financial options, concerns, etc.</p> <p>• Review the four-year plan and direction for the senior year class schedule.</p> <p>• If interested, apply for an internship during your senior year or apply for a Co-op position.</p> <p>• Work to maintain solid grades; since college applications are mailed out in the fall of the</p> <p>senior year, <b>THE GPA IS VERY IMPORTANT AT THE END OF THE JUNIOR</p> <p>YEAR.</p> <font SIZE="4"> <p>Junior Checklist</p> </font></b> <p>- Continue career and college explorations.</p> <p>- Meet with college representatives and military representatives, if interested.</p> <p>- Apply for an internship.</p> <p>- Visit campuses.</p> <p>- Attend informational meetings, College Night, Financial Aid Workshops, etc.</p> <p>- <b>UPDATE CAREER PATHWAYS PORTFOLIO</b>.</p> <p>- Listen to the DAILY BULLETIN; Counseling Department information is provided to you</p> <p>that way.</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>9</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>12th Grade Planning</p> </font></b> <p>• Sign up for the October ACT (or earliest SAT) if this is still necessary or if you wish to retake</p> <p>the test(s).</p> <p>• Meet with your counselor to obtain college applications and to request information you may</p> <p>need; <b>REVIEW CREDITS </b>for graduation from high school.</p> <p>• Apply to colleges in <b>EARLY FALL</b>; we review and mail them for you. If college applications</p> <p>or scholarship applications require recommendation(s), request those recommendations</p> <b> <p>AS SOON AS POSSIBLE </b>to allow your counselors, teachers, etc., adequate time to</p> <p>write these important letters.</p> <p>• Continue to maintain a <b>STRONG ACADEMIC RECORD </b>and <b>INVOLVEMENT </b>in</p> <p>school activities.</p> <p>• Meet with college representatives and military representatives if decisions for post-high</p> <p>school are still pending.</p> <p>• Maintain an <b>UPDATED CAREER PATHWAYS PORTFOLIO </b>of activities, community</p> <p>service, awards, etc.</p> <p>• In late January, apply for financial aid if attending a two-year or four-year school is the</p> <p>plan.</p> <p>• Apply for scholarships throughout the year as they become available; criteria and deadlines</p> <p>for all scholarships are <b>POSTED IN THE COUNSELING HALLWAY</b>.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Senior Checklist</p> </font></b> <p>- Through MOIS, Bridges, the Internet, sessions with representatives, campus visits, and</p> <p>family discussions, determine if or for which schools you will complete applications.</p> <p>- Make sure that you have taken all of the required entry examinations and are meeting all</p> <p>requirements for graduation from Garber High School.</p> <p>- Attend College Night and other informational meetings.</p> <p>- Visit campuses if you are still deciding.</p> <p>- Determine college costs and decide whether to apply for financial aid.</p> <p>- Listen and read <b>DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS</b>. . .a great deal of information (scholarships,</p> <p>cap and gown, etc.) concerns you.</p> <p>- Decide upon your <b>POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLAN</b>.</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>10</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS</p> </font></b> <p>Juniors who plan to go to college should take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) in</p> <p>October of the junior year, the American College Test (ACT) in the fall or spring of the junior</p> <p>year, and, if needed, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in the spring of the junior year or fall of</p> <p>the senior year. <b>Students who are enrolled in advanced courses may decide to take the Act or</p> <p>SAT during the sophomore year. It is helpful to discuss this with your counselor.</p> </b> <p>Seniors who plan on entering college after high school and have not taken a college entrance exam</p> <p>in their junior year, should take the ACT or SAT in the fall.</p> <b> <p>All four-year colleges in Michigan </b>will accept the ACT as the College Entrance Test. Most twoyear</p> <p>colleges do not require either the ACT or the SAT but require their own entrance tests.</p> <p>Students who will be applying to colleges outside Michigan should see their counselors regarding</p> <p>test requirements. Some of these schools require the SAT; some require Achievement Tests. ( SAT</p> <p>II: Subject Tests).</p> <p>Registration materials for the ACT, SAT and SAT II: Subject Tests, which have to be mailed, are</p> <p>available in the Counseling Office. Be sure you read the materials carefully and fill out the forms</p> <p>accurately. Many colleges require the test results be sent directly from the testing company. <b>BE</p> <p>SURE TO CODE IN THE COLLEGES OF YOUR CHOICE</b>.</p> <b> <p>The Garber High School Code Number is 231-375.</p> </b> <p>This number should be used on the registration form for any test (ACT, SAT, etc.)</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>TESTS</p> </font> <p>1. PSAT/NMSQT</p> </b> <p>The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is very</p> <p>similar to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The test consists of three parts—verbal, math, and</p> <p>writing. Questions are multiple choice, and the math section also includes "free response" questions</p> <p>requiring students to provide their own answers. Counselors urge all juniors or sophomores</p> <p>in advanced classes who have any plans to attend college to take the test. The results of this test</p> <p>can provide you, your parents, and your counselor a realistic basis for planning your education. In</p> <p>addition, some college scholarships are awarded from the results of the PSAT/NMSQT. If you do</p> <p>not take the test, you are not eligible for these scholarships. Students may register for the test at</p> <p>the beginning of October in the Counseling Office. The test is given only once on a Tuesday in</p> <p>October at Garber High School. (A practice test is available in the Counseling Library.) Results</p> <p>are available from your counselor approximately six weeks after the test. <b>National Merit Semifinalists</p> <p>are chosen on the basis of PSAT scores.</p> <p>2. ACT</p> </b> <p>The American College Testing Program offers a "student assessment program" to help students</p> <p>and colleges in making plans and decisions. It is made up of a test battery that includes four tests,</p> <p>a Student Profile Section, and high school grades that you report yourself. The four tests that make</p> <p>up the ACT are: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. These tests average 25-</p> <p>40 minutes each and are intended to test you on how well you do the kinds of academic work</p> <p>colleges expect you to do. After the tests are scored by ACT, you receive five scores: one for each</p> <p>test and a <b>COMPOSITE SCORE </b>which is the average of the four scores. These scores are</p> <p>intended to give you an estimate of your academic achievement and an idea of how you compare</p> <p>with other students who took the tests.</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>11</p> </font> <p>The Student Profile is not a test. It is a questionnaire that informs colleges of your special interests,</p> <p>needs, and accomplishments. The high school grades that you report, along with your test</p> <p>scores, are used to "predict" your grades in college. <b>Test results will be sent to your high school</p> <p>and to your home.</p> </b> <p>NOTE: <b>Students who wish to qualify for financial aid (based on need) from the State of</p> <p>Michigan must take the ACT prior to entering college. </b>The state strongly encourages all</p> <p>potential State of Michigan Scholarship applicants to take the ACT in the spring of the junior year.</p> <p>Alternate dates in June and October are possible. You must have a Social Security number to</p> <p>register for this test. <b>PRACTICE TESTS </b>are provided to students.</p> <b> <p>3. SAT</p> </b> <p>The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I: Reasoning Test) is a multiple-choice test made up of verbal</p> <p>and mathematical questions, divided into seven sections. The verbal questions measure one's</p> <p>reading comprehension and the extent of one's vocabulary. The mathematical questions measure</p> <p>quantitative abilities closely related to college work. A descriptive booklet, "Taking the SAT"</p> <p>which includes a sample test, is available in the Counseling Office.</p> <p>The Student Descriptive Questionnaire (SDQ) is used for the same purpose as the Student Profile</p> <p>Section of the ACT.</p> <b> <p>4. SAT II: Subject Tests</p> </b> <p>These tests are not required by any schools in the State of Michigan. Many highly competitive</p> <p>out-of-state colleges require them for selecting students for admission, for course placement, or</p> <p>for both. The tests are designed to measure what students have learned in areas such as: Biology,</p> <p>Foreign Language, English, Mathematics, and Chemistry. The SAT II: Subject Tests are one hour</p> <p>multiple-choice tests and students are usually required to take three on one test date. Students</p> <p>should consult college catalogs or web sites for additional information about these tests. Registration</p> <p>materials are available in the Counseling Office.</p> <b> <p>5. AP Exams</p> </b> <p>The Advanced Placement Examinations provide students enrolled in AP courses, such as AP</p> <p>English or AP U.S. History, an opportunity to earn college credit and/or advanced placement by</p> <p>earning AP grades of 3 or higher. (The exams are scored on a scale from 1-5.) Most exams take</p> <p>three hours in length and are based upon subject matter covered in college-level courses. Exams</p> <p>are given in different disciplines and include multiple-choice and essay sections.</p> <p>Students will register for exams at Garber High School with the AP Coordinator, Mrs. Douglas, in</p> <p>early March. It is recommended that students plan to take AP exams in May of the year the</p> <p>specific class will be completed.</p> <p>6. The MEAP Tests</p> <p>All juniors are expected to complete the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests</p> <p>in the spring of their junior year. Sophomores who may wish to dual enroll in college during their</p> <p>junior or senior years may also take the MEAP. Sophomore students should contact their counselor</p> <p>if they are interested. The MEAP is composed of five (5) tests: reading, writing, mathematics,</p> <p>science, and social studies. Students who score at level I or level 2 on these tests are eligible for</p> <p>the Michigan Merit Award (see scholarship section).</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>12</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">2003-2004 AP Test Dates</p> </font></b> <table BORDER="1" CELLSPACING="1" CELLPADDING="7" WIDTH="583"> <tr> <td WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="TOP"><b><u><font SIZE="5"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Week 1</font></u></b></td> <td WIDTH="49%" VALIGN="TOP"><b><u><font SIZE="5"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Morning Session</p> </font></u><font SIZE="5"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">8:00 a.m.</font></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Tuesday, May 4<sup>th</sup></td> <td WIDTH="49%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Computer Science A</td> </tr> <tr> <td WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Wednesday, May 5<sup>th</sup></td> <td WIDTH="49%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Calculus AB</td> </tr> <tr> <td WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Thursday, May 6<sup>th</sup></td> <td WIDTH="49%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">English Literature</td> </tr> <tr> <td WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Friday, May 7<sup>th</sup></td> <td WIDTH="49%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">United States History</td> </tr> <tr> <td WIDTH="51%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Tuesday, May 11</td> <td WIDTH="49%" VALIGN="TOP"> <p ALIGN="CENTER">Chemistry</td> </tr> </table> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>TEST INFORMATION</p> </font><font SIZE="4"> <p>PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST PSAT/NMSQT)</p> </font></b> <p>1. Register in the Counseling Office in early October</p> <p>2. Fee required, $9.50</p> <p>3. Test location: Garber High School</p> <b> <p>TEST DATE REGISTRATION PERIOD</p> </b> <p>Tuesday, October 1<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">5</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2 </font>First two weeks of October</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT)</p> </font></b> <p>1. Registration booklets and practice tests are available in the Counseling Office</p> <p>2. Select a test date</p> <p>3. Fee required, $24.00</p> <p>4. Test centers are listed in registration packets</p> <p>5. <b>Garber High School code: 231-375</p> <p>TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE</p> </b> <p>October 2<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">6</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2 </font>September 2<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">0</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</p> </font> <p>December <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">14</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2 </font>November <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">8</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</p> </font> <p>February <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">8</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3 </font>January <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</p> </font> <p>April <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">12</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3 </font>March <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">7</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</p> </font> <p>June <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">14</font>, 2002 May <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">9</font>, 2002</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT)</p> </font></b> <p>1. Registration booklets and practice tests are available in the Counseling Office</p> <p>2. Select a test date</p> <p>3. Fee required, <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Regular-</font>$25.00</p> <p>4. Test centers are listed in registration packets</p> <p>5. <b>Garber High School code: 231-375</p> <p>TEST DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE</p> </b> <p>October 1<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2 </font>September 1<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">0</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</p> </font> <p>November <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2 September 27</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</p> </font> <p>December <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">7</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2 November 1</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</p> </font> <p>January 2<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">5</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3 December 23</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</p> <p>April 5</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3 February 28</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</p> </font> <p>May <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3 March 28</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</p> </font> <p>June <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">7</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3 May 2</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</p> </font><b> <p>Information: http://www.collegeboard.org</p> </b><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>13</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN COLLEGE SELECTION</p> </font></b> <p>Since your selection of a college will profoundly affect your future, it is important that you make this</p> <p>decision with great care. There is no such thing as a "best" college—only a college that is best for</p> <p>you. <b>BEGIN THE PROCESS OF COLLEGE SELECTION BY ANALYZING YOURSELF</b>—</p> <p>what are your likes, dislikes, interests, capabilities, career goals, and plans? A second step in college</p> <p>selection is comparing different colleges. <b>PLAN CAMPUS VISITS</b>. Consult with your counselor;</p> <p>review college handbooks and catalogs. Visit the Counseling Library and make use of the Internet</p> <p>service and the MOIS system to research information regarding colleges in Michigan and throughout</p> <p>the United States. Talk to the college representatives who visit our school during the year. Be sure to</p> <p>listen to <b>THE DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS </b>and look for notices in the Counseling Office regarding</p> <p>colleges.</p> <p>Listed below are some of the factors which you should consider when <b>choosing a college</b>:</p> <b> <p>1. Size and location</p> </b> <p>Do you prefer a small college or a large university? A school located in a small town or large</p> <p>city? Near home or away from home? Public or private? Do you prefer to live at home or at</p> <p>college?</p> <b> <p>2. Campus Atmosphere</p> </b> <p>Does the campus seem formal or informal? Are the rules governing conduct liberal or conservative?</p> <p>Does the school provide opportunities for the kinds of extracurricular activities that are of</p> <p>interest to you? What is the student body like?</p> <b> <p>3. Financial Considerations</p> </b> <p>What are the tuition, room and board costs, the average additional costs, the travel expenses? If</p> <p>you qualify, what financial aid is available? What possibilities are there for part-time employment?</p> <b> <p>4. Competitiveness and Admission</p> </b> <p>How selective is the college in its admissions? Have you taken the necessary tests for admission?</p> <p>What are your possibilities of being accepted, and, if accepted, of being successful?</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>ADMISSION TO COLLEGE</p> </font></b> <p>Your <b>GRADE POINT AVERAGE </b>(GPA) is the item examined first by colleges and universities to</p> <p>which you apply. <b>TEST SCORES </b>and <b>THE COURSES YOU HAVE TAKEN IN HIGH SCHOOL</p> </b> <p>are important factors in college admission. Minimum course requirements for most colleges are</p> <p>algebra and geometry, two science courses with labs, 4 years of English and 2 years of Social Studies.</p> <p>If your GPA is a 3.0 (B) or better, you will be considered and probably admitted to most colleges in</p> <p>Michigan.</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING TO COLLEGE</p> </font><font SIZE="4"> <p>COLLEGE APPLICATIONS</p> </font></b> <p>Applications are available in the Counseling Office for most Michigan colleges. You may have to</p> <p>write or e-mail to request out-of-state applications.</p> <b> <p>Since your college application is the first impression the college receives of you, it is imperative</p> <p>that you complete it with great care. </b>When you receive an application:</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>14</p> </font> <p>1. Read each question carefully.</p> <p>2. <b>TYPE OR LEGIBLY PRINT </b>your responses in ink, <b>typing is recommended</b>.</p> <p>3. <b>WRITE A ROUGH DRAFT </b>for any question requiring more than a one-word answer, and then</p> <p>transfer it to the application. If you are uncertain about answering a particular question, leave it</p> <p>blank until you have checked with your counselor.</p> <p>4. Complete all items clearly and concisely.</p> <p>5. <b>SIGN THE APPLICATION</b>.</p> <p>When you have completed the college application, <b>TAKE IT TO YOUR COUNSELOR OR TO</p> <p>THE SECRETARY IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE</b>. <b>BE SURE YOU HAVE ATTACHED</p> <p>A CHECK FOR THE APPLICATION FEE IF ONE IS REQUIRED.</p> <font SIZE="5"> <p>ADMISSION DISPOSITIONS</p> </font></b> <p>Wait! The college will notify you that your application has been accepted, rejected or delayed. A</p> <p>delay usually means that more evidence, either test scores or semester grades, is needed before a</p> <p>decision can be made.</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>FINANCIAL AID</p> </font></b> <p>Be certain to complete that part of the application concerned with financial aid. Some colleges expect</p> <p>you also to complete a separate financial aid form. <b>The Financial Aid Workshop will be held on</p> <p>Wednesday, January <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT">15</font>, 200<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT">3</font>, at 7:00 p.m., in Garber's Tech Hall.</p> </b><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>15</p> </font><b> <p>Listed on the following pages are Michigan colleges typically attended by our graduates. Listed</p> <p>below are the application fees, tests required, approximate costs, size, Financial Aid forms</p> <p>(FAFSA) required, telephone numbers, and web sites available.</p> <font SIZE="5"> <p>PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES</p> </font><font SIZE="4"> <p>CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (Mt. Pleasant)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($25.00)</p> <p>B. ACT <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">or SAT </font>required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: One year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">13,142</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">19,480</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">989</font>) 774-<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3076 </font>or http://www.cmich.edu</p> <p>G. Average high School GPA: 3.00 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">20-25</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (Ypsilanti)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($25.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">12,524</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">18,568</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">734</font>) 487-3060 or http://www.emich.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3.00 </font>Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">18-23</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY (Big Rapids)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3</font>0.00)</p> <p>B. ACT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $14,138</p> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">9,759</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">231</font>) 59<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">1</font>-2100 or 1-800-4-FERRIS or http://www.ferris.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: not reported (GED accepted) Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">16-19</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>GRAND VALLEY STATE </font><font FACE="TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT" SIZE="4">UNIVERSITY </font><font SIZE="4">(Allendale)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($20.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">12,036</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">16,499</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (616) 895-2025 or http://www.gvsu.edu/</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.00 <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">(GED accepted) </font>Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">20-25</p> </font><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>16</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY (East Lansing)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($35.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">12,871</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">34,902</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (517) 355-8332 or www.msu.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.44 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">22-27</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (Houghton)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($30.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">13,388</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">5,790</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (906) 487-2335 or http://www.mtu.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.50 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">23-28</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (Marquette)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($25.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">12,372</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">7,901</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (906) 227-2650 or http://www.nmu.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">3.00 </font>Mean ACT Score: not provided</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (Rochester)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($25.00)</p> <p>B. ACT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $12,260</p> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: 12,045</p> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (248) 370-3360 or www.oakland.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.20 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">19-24</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (University Center)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($25.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $12,358</p> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: 7,267</p> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (517) 790-4200 or http://www.svsu.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.11 <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">M</font>ean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">18-24</p> </font><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>17</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (Ann Arbor)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($40.00) Deadline: Feb. 1, 2000 <b>(Need to apply in EARLY FALL)</p> </b> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $16,723</p> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: 24,287</p> <p>E. FAFSA and IRS Forms</p> <p>F. Telephone: (734) 764-7433 or www.umich.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.70 ACT Score Range Minimum: 2<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">5</font>-30</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (Kalamazoo)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee (<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Not Reported</font>)</p> <p>B. ACT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $13,082</p> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: 23,453</p> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (616) 387-2000 or http://www.wmich.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.20 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">20-25</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES</p> </font><font SIZE="4"> <p>ADRIAN COLLEGE (Adrian)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($20.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $23,075</p> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: 997</p> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (517) 265-5161 or www.adrian.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.26 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">19-25</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>ALBION COLLEGE (Albion)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($20.00)</p> <p>(Early Decision Application Due <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">November </font>1<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">5</font>)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $29,560</p> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Not Provided</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (517) 629-<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">0321 </font>or http://www.albion.edu/</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.60 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">22-27</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>ALMA COLLEGE (Alma)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($2<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">5</font>.00, Early Decision, Nov. 1)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">26,068</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">1,272</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (800) 321-ALMA or www.alma.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.50 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">22-27</p> </font><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>18</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>KETTERING UNIVERSITY (Flint)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($25.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">27,273 </font>/ Plus Co-Op plan</p> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2,460</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (800) 955-4464 or www.kettering.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.60 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">24-28</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>HILLSDALE COLLEGE (Hillsdale)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($15.00)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">23,686</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">1,215</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA and CSS Financial Aid Profile</p> <p>F. Telephone: (517) 437-7341 or www.hillsdale.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.60 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">23-29</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>KALAMAZOO COLLEGE (Kalamazoo)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">4</font>5.00) Application Deadline: February 1 (Early decision, Nov. 15)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">31,348</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">1,230</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA and CSS Financial Aid Profile</p> <p>F. Telephone: (616) 337-7166 or www.kzoo.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.69 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">26-31</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY (Midland)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee ($<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2</font>5.00) Priority Application Deadline: December 1</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">21,474</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">1,783</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA and CSS Financial Aid Profile</p> <p>F. Telephone: (989) 837-4273 or http://www.northwood.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">Not Reported, GED accepted </font>Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">17-22</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT (Mercy)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee (unavailable)</p> <p>B. ACT or SAT required</p> <p>C. Tuition and fees/Room and board, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">27,726</p> </font> <p>D. Undergraduate enrollment: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">(unavailable)</p> </font> <p>E. FAFSA and Institution's Own Form</p> <p>F. Telephone: (313) 993-1245 or http://www.udmercy.edu</p> <p>G. Average High School GPA: 3.25 Mean ACT Score: <font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">18-24</p> </font><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>19</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>COMMUNITY COLLEGES</p> </font></b> <p>Community colleges offer two kinds of programs:</p> <p>A. The <b>TRANSFER PROGRAM </b>allows students who satisfactorily complete specific programs to</p> <p>enter a baccalaureate college of their choice with full junior status.</p> <p>B. The <b>CERTIFICATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS </b>prepare students to enter a</p> <p>career after one or two years. <b>Those positions with an * are considered "hot jobs." </b>They are in</p> <p>demand and offer good opportunities:</p> <b> <p>*Accounting</p> <p>*Automotive Service Technology</p> <p>*Aviation Flight Technology</p> <p>*Chemical Technology</p> <p>*CNA Machine Programmer</p> <p>*Computer Information Systems/Programming</p> <p>*Criminal Justice (Corrections/Law enforcement)</p> </b> <p>Dental Assistant</p> <b> <p>*Electronic Engineering Technology</p> <p>*Graphic Arts</p> <p>*Health Fields (Paramedic, Physical Therapy Asst., Radiography)</p> <p>*Hotel-Motel Management</p> </b> <p>Industrial Security/ Fire Safety</p> <p>Landscape Technology</p> <p>Law Enforcement</p> <b> <p>*Legal Assistant</p> <p>*Licensed Practical Nursing</p> <p>*Machine Tool Operations</p> <p>*Medical Engineering Technology</p> </b> <p>Paralegal</p> <b> <p>*Refrigeration/Heating & Air Technician</p> </b> <p>Real Estate</p> <b> <p>*Residential Construction</p> <p>*Surgical Technology</p> <p>*Water Environment Technology</p> <p>*Welding</p> </b> <p>Community colleges may offer other career training. Consult their catalogs and websites for more</p> <p>information.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>DELTA COLLEGE (University Center)</p> </font></b> <p>A. Application fee (unavailable)</p> <p>B. Require their own test-COMPASS</p> <p>C. Tuition, travel, books: one year, approximately, $<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">2,859</p> </font> <p>D. Enrollment: (unavailable)</p> <p>E. FAFSA</p> <p>F. Telephone: (517) 686-90<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">00 </font>or http://www.delta.edu</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL INFORMATION</p> </font></b> <p>Students interested in attending an occupational school, either public or private, should consult their</p> <p>counselors or the Bay-Arenac Career Center. Procedures are the same as outlined in the college</p> <p>section of this handbook.</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>20</p> </font><b><font SIZE="5"> <p>ARMED FORCES INFORMATION</p> </font></b> <p>Students interested in joining any branch of the United States Armed Forces should begin their research</p> <p>early in their junior year.</p> <p>The following are some of the resources available:</p> <p>Counseling Library</p> <p>Local Recruiting Offices of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines</p> <p>Visits by the recruiting officers to Garber High School, approximately every 4-6 weeks, during</p> <p>lunch.</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION</p> </font></b> <p>Students who are not planning to continue their education after high school, but plan to work fulltime,</p> <p>should start preparing early in their senior year.</p> <p>Employment opportunities should be investigated thoroughly and systematically.</p> <p>It should be noted that, like college selection, choosing a job is a process for which students need to</p> <p>be prepared. Like colleges, certain jobs or employers have specific requirements and standards.</p> <p>The following are some of the resources available:</p> <p>Placement Office—Bay-Arenac Career Center</p> <p>Counseling Library</p> <p>Co-op Coordinator</p> <p>Employment Agencies—Public or Private</p> <p>Michigan Works! 1-800-285-WORK or www.michiganworks.org</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE</p> </font></b> <p>There is a wide variety of financial aid programs families may wish to investigate. In most cases,</p> <p>financial need must be documented. "Need" is calculated by determining the difference between the</p> <p>cost of education (tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation, personal expense) at the</p> <p>school you select and the amount that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) says the</p> <p>family should be able to contribute. Publications available in the Counseling Office explain this</p> <p>assessment process in detail. If you have investigated the cost of higher education and feel the family</p> <p>cannot cover it, it is wise to apply.</p> <p>The types of financial assistance listed are usually combined to make up a financial aid "package."</p> <p>Since one source of aid may not cover full "need," students are encouraged to consider applying for a</p> <p>variety of financial aid programs in order to increase their potential for receiving full consideration.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>FINANCIAL AID—ITS DEFINITION AND PURPOSE</p> </font></b> <p>Financial aid consists of <b>SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES</p> </b> <p>which are available to help students attend the post secondary institutions of their choice.</p> <b> <p>NO STUDENT OR PARENT SHOULD HESITATE TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY</p> <p>OF AID.</p> </b> <p>Most financial aid programs are based upon the philosophical belief that the student and his or her</p> <p>family have the primary responsibility for financing educational costs. Therefore, <b>MOST FINANCIAL</p> <p>AID RESOURCES SERVE TO SUPPLEMENT</b>, rather than replace, the resources of the</p> <p>family. While no applicant or family is expected to contribute everything they have to educational</p> <p>costs, every attempt is made to determine a reasonable contribution from the current income and</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>21</p> </font> <p>assets of the family unit.</p> <p>The funds necessary to provide these financial aid resources come from a variety of sources. Although</p> <p>federal funds are perhaps the most evident, state and local governments, private business and</p> <p>industry, student and community organizations, and the institution itself make significant contributions</p> <p>to the financial aid programs which are made available to students requiring assistance.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>KINDS OF AID AVAILABLE</p> </font> <p>Scholarships </b>— Do not require repayment and may be based upon financial need as well as</p> <p>academic performance, athletic performance, community service, or area of</p> <p>major course of study.</p> <b> <p>Grants </b>— These funds do not have to be repaid and usually are based only upon demonstrated</p> <b> <p>FINANCIAL NEED</b>.</p> <b> <p>Loans </b>— Require repayment usually after the student leaves school. Evidence of</p> <p>demonstrated financial need is generally required. Some of the loan programs</p> <p>require a monthly minimum payment before graduation.</p> <b> <p>Employment </b>— The <b>FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM </b>is based upon demonstrated</p> <p>need. Students can also earn money through part-time work on or off campus</p> <b> <p>without </b>demonstrating financial need. Most colleges have co-op programs;</p> <p>students usually qualify at the beginning of the sophomore year.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>APPLICATION PROCEDURES</p> </font></b> <p>The procedures for application for student financial assistance are many and can be complex. What</p> <p>follows is a general description of the most common elements. You should supplement this information</p> <p>with <b>THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES </b>of the state agency and <b>INSTITUTIONS</p> </b> <p>to which you plan to apply. Your guidance counselor can help you sort through the variations</p> <p>in this general description.</p> <p>The basic element in most application procedures is the "need analysis" form. The form which must</p> <p>be completed is the <b>FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) </b>it can be</p> <p>completed online, also at www.fafsa.ed.gov In addition, some private colleges are requiring the CSS</p> <p>Supplement form be completed and other colleges ask families to complete the college’s own financial</p> <p>aid application.</p> <p>The financial information collected on each of these forms is essentially the same; however, different</p> <p>institutions and states may require different or additional forms. Therefore, it is imperative that you</p> <p>determine which form is required. Additionally, some states and/or institutions require a separate</p> <p>application in addition to the need analysis document. Your counselor will help you with this information.</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>INSTITUTIONAL AID SOURCES</p> </font></b> <p>Institutional sources of aid are provided and controlled by the institution. Since these aid sources may</p> <p>vary from one institution to another, you should <b>CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE AT</p> <p>THE SCHOOL YOU ARE CONSIDERING FOR INFORMATION. </b>The following list is not</p> <p>necessarily complete but provides general guidelines many colleges use in establishing scholarships:</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>22</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Adrian College Scholarship</p> </font> <p>Merit Scholarship ($12,000)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 Gpa and ACT composite of 20</p> <p>Deadline: All qualified applicants considered upon applicatio<font FACE="TimesNewRomanPSMT">n</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Albion College Scholarships</p> </font> <p>Trustee Scholarship: ($9,000-12,000)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: National Merit Scholarship Finalists or GPA of 3.8, ACT Comp. 29(+).</p> <p>Deadline: February 15</p> <b> <p>Distinguished Albion Scholars</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: Outstanding academic special talents, interview required</p> <p>Deadline: Tentative interview dates announced in advance</p> <b> <p>Presidential Recognition Scholarship: ($10,000)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: Leadership, academic excellence, on-campus interview.</p> <p>Deadline: January 15</p> <b> <p>Webster Scholarship: ($5,500 - $6,500)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: 3.5(+) g.p.a., rank in top 15% of class, ACT composite of 25(+).</p> <p>Deadline: April 1 (Interview strongly encouraged)</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Alma College Scholarships</p> </font> <p>Distinguished Scholar Award (up to full tuition)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: National Merit Finalist</p> <b> <p>Alma College Merit Scholarship ($500 - $2,000)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: National Merit Scholarship Finalist.</p> <p>Deadline: April 1</p> <b> <p>Trustee Honors and Presidential Scholarship ($7,000, renewable)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: ACT composite, 25/1150 SAT, 3.25 g.p.a.</p> <p>Deadline: April 1</p> <b> <p>Tartan Award (up to $5,000, renewable)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: 3.500 g.p.a., ACT composite, 25.</p> <p>Deadline: April 1</p> <b> <p>Leadership Award (Variable amount)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: Student leaders who contribute in school and in the community demonstrating</p> <p>outstanding efforts</p> <b> <p>Performance Scholarship (up to $1,500, renewable)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: Demonstrate performance in vocal or instrumental music, dance, etc.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Aquinas College Scholarships</p> </font> <p>Spectrum Scholarship (up to full tuition)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: Academic achievement, leadership, community serviced.</p> <p>Deadline: Spectrum competition will be February 16, 2002</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>23</p> </font><b> <p>Aquinas Tuition Scholarship</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: Five freshmen "with exceptional grades and test scores" receive full tuition scholarships.</p> <p>Deadline: Varies</p> <b> <p>Presidential Leadership Scholarships ($6,500)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility B average grades or better, outstanding leadership.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Central Michigan University Bastow/Anderson Scholarship Fund</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 or higher g.p.a., demonstrated financial need and full-time student.</p> <p>Deadline: Early March</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Central Michigan Centralis Scholarships</p> </font></b> <p>Twenty renewable awards of $6,000 each up to full tuition</p> <p>Eligibility: Competitive program-must have ACT composite of 26 and 3.5 g.p.a., awarded</p> <p>upon evaluation of transcript, application to C.M.U., on-campus competition.</p> <p>Deadline: Two competition dates, in October and November, invitations are sent to qualified</p> <p>applicants in the fall.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Central Michigan University Board of Trustees Outstanding High School Student</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Valedictorians or Salutatorians.</p> <p>Deadline: Commit to CMU as first choice when you apply</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Central Michigan Academic Honors Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: All entering freshman with a 3.5(+) GPA will automatically receive this award.</p> <p>Deadline: Awarded after the college application has been processed</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Central Michigan Leadership Advancement Scholarship (12 tuition </font></b><font SIZE="3">hours per year,</p> <p>renewable)</p> </font> <p>Eligibility: 3.00 GPA, complete a leadership profile</p> <p>Deadline: Early January, 40 are awarded</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Delta Business Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Six awards of $375-$1500, competition held at Delta Business Day.</p> <p>Deadline: Early April</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Delta Board of Trustees Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Student with the highest g.p.a. applying to Delta is the recipient.</p> <p>Deadline: April 1</p> <b> <p>*Other Delta scholarships are listed in a publication available through Delta College.</p> <font SIZE="4"> <p>Eastern Michigan University Alumni Scholarship ($2,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Children/grandchildren of alumni and a 3.0(+) g.p.a.</p> <p>Deadline: March 6</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Eastern Michigan Eagle Leadership Award, (The)</p> </font></b><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>24</p> </font> <p>Eligibility: 3.0(+) g.p.a., involved in leadership activities.</p> <p>Deadline: February 14</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Ferris State University's Founder's Scholarship ($6,000, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.9(+) g.p.a. and ACT composite of 31.</p> <p>Deadline: January 10</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Ferris State University's Dean's Scholarship ($2,500, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.5(+) g.p.a. and ACT composite of 27.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Ferris State University's President's Scholarship (total tuition, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.7 (+) g.p.a. and ACT Composite of 29</p> <p>Deadline: Consideration upon application</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Ferris State University's Residential Life ($2,000, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.3(+) g.p.a. and ACT composite of 20</p> <p>Deadline: Consideration upon application</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Grand Valley State Presidential Scholarship ($4,000 - $6,000, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.8 g.p.a. and ACT composite of 32.</p> <p>Deadline: February 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Grand Valley Faculty Scholarship ($500 - $3000, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.5 g.p.a. and ACT composite of 29</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Grand Valley Freshmen Award for Excellence ($1,000, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.5 g.p.a. and ACT composite of 26.</p> <p>Deadline: February 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Grand Valley University Distinguished Scholarship ($500, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.1 g.p.a. and ACT composite of 20.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Hope College Trustee Scholarship ($10,000, renewable for 3 years)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: "Superior academic achievement" and on-campus interview.</p> <p>Deadline: January 20</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Hope Presidential Scholarship ($6,000, renewable for 3 years)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Academic excellence and leadership.</p> <p>Deadline: February 15</p> <b> <p>(Other Hope scholarships are available, finaid@hope.edu)</p> <font SIZE="4"> <p>Kalamazoo College Honors Scholarships ($3,000 - $10,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Academic excellence/co-curricular activities</p> <p>Deadline: February 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Kalamazoo College Competitive Scholarships ($1,500 - $3,000, renewable)</p> </font></b><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>25</p> </font> <p>Eligibility: On campus competitions in math/science, foreign language, English (writing), and</p> <p>the fine arts.</p> <p>Deadline: Early fall</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association</p> </font></b> <p>One award of $1,000</p> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 g.p.a., enrolling in pre-education program and sons or daughters of alumni.</p> <p>Deadline: Early January</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Michigan State Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Competition (approx. $11,500,</p> <p>renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Outstanding academic achievement.</p> <p>Deadline: Apply to MSU early fall; competitions in mid-February</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Michigan State Engineering Distinguished Scholars Program ($1,500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: "High Achieving" Freshman engineering applicant</p> <p>Deadline: Consideration upon application</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Michigan State University's Creative Arts Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Declare a major in the area of your competition (theatre, dance, writing, etc.).</p> <p>Deadline: February 2</p> <b> <p>(*Other Michigan State University Scholarships can be researched at www.msu.edu)</p> <font SIZE="4"> <p>MTU (Michigan Technological University) Scholar Award </font>(full tuition, room and board)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: Nominated by a science or math teacher, demonstrate outstanding academic</p> <p>achievement</p> <p>Deadline: October 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Northern Michigan University Merit Awards </font>(See NMU's website for more listings)</p> </b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 g.p.a., ACT composite of 30 or SAT combined 1460, , awarded to all who</p> <p>meet criteria.</p> <p>Deadline: March 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Northern Michigan University Scholars Award ($1,250-2000 per year)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: GPA - 3.00, ACT of 27-29</p> <p>Deadline: March 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Northwood Academic Merit Scholarships</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 g.p.a. and ACT composite of 25 or SAT 1150.</p> <b> <p>(*Northwood has many "privately funded" scholarships (517) 837-4160)</p> <font SIZE="4"> <p>Oakland University Presidential Scholarship ($6,000, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.5 g.p.a., on campus interview.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Oakland University Scholarship ($2,000, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.30 g.p.a., extracurricular activities.</p> <p>(<b>*Other scholarships can be researched at http://www.oakland.edu)</p> </b><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>26</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Olivet College Community Responsibility Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Provide history of community service.</p> <p>Deadline: Varies</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Saginaw Valley State University Award for Excellence</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.7(+) g.p.a., ACT composite of 28, extracurricular, pays all tuition and fees.</p> <p>Deadline Rolling basis</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Saginaw Valley State University Scholar ($1,000, renewable)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.5 g.p.a., above average ACT scores, <b>not need based</b>.</p> <p>Deadline: Rolling basis</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Saginaw Valley State University presidential Scholarship (tuition, room/board)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Rank 1st or 2nd in high school graduating class</p> <p>Deadline: Rolling basis</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Saginaw Valley State University-Gary Bierlein Memorial ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Leadership skills and concern for others, 2.5 g.p.a.</p> <p>Deadline: May 1</p> <b><i> <p>*Many "Specialized" departmental scholarships are listed on www.svsu.edu website.</p> </i><font SIZE="4"> <p>Western Michigan University Medallion Program ($8,000 per year)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Admitted to WMU before Dec 31 with a 3.8(+) g.p.a. and ACT composite of 25</p> <p>or SAT composite of 1130</p> <p>Deadline: Apply prior to Dec. 31, on campus competitions are held on the second and third</p> <p>weekends of February</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>PRIVATE SOURCES OF AID</p> </font></b> <p>Private sources of aid are derived from:</p> <p>1. Community organizations;</p> <p>2. Foundations;</p> <p>3. Professional associations;</p> <p>4. Corporations;</p> <p>5. Commercial lending institutions.</p> <p>The following list is the most current compilation we have on file in the Counseling Office:</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>AAA of Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: ACT comp. of 21(+) and 3.00 g.p.a. plus documented proof of safety patrol</p> <p>participation. (Only one applicant per school allowed)</p> <p>Deadline: April 4, 2002</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Aid Association for Lutherans (Amount varies)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Hold an A.A.L. certificate and insurance or annuity in own name.</p> <p>Deadline: November 30</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>27</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>American Cancer Society Scholarship (Amount Varies)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Michigan resident diagnosed with cancer.</p> <p>Deadline: Early April</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Amount varies)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Community service, academic performance, extracurricular activities, major in an</p> <p>engineering area.</p> <p>Deadline: April 27, 2002</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>American Legion Auxiliary ($5000-1,500)</p> </font></b> <p>National President’s Scholarship (for a son or daughter of a Veteran)</p> <p>Memorial Scholarship (for a daughter or granddaughter of a Veteran)</p> <p>Past President’s Scholarship- A Nursing, Physical Therapy & Respiratory Therapy Scholarship</p> <p>(daughters, sons, granddaughters, wives or widows of Veterans)</p> <p>Deadline: Early February</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>American Legion ($500-1,500)</p> </font></b> <p>Guy M. Wilson Scholarship (sons and daughters of Veterans)</p> <p>Brewer Scholarship Trust (sons and daughters of Veterans)</p> <p>Oratorical Contest Information (See your counselor)</p> <p>Student Trooper Program (16-18 yr. old boys & girls)</p> <p>Deadline: Early February</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>American Society of Metals </font></b><font SIZE="4">— Saginaw Valley Chapter (Amount varies)</p> </font> <p>Eligibility: High GPA, extracurricular activities, high ACT or SAT scores, major in an engineering</p> <p>program.</p> <p>Deadline: March</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Asthma Athlete Scholarship ($1,000-10,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: valid proof of asthma while actively participating in high school sports</p> <p>Deadline: April 30</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>ASWA, Accounting Scholarship (Amount varies)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Major in accounting, GPA 3.5.</p> <p>Deadline: March 20</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>AYN Rand Scholarship ($5,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Written essay on a selected topic from <b><i>The Fountainhead.</p> </i></b> <p>Deadline: April 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Barnes and Noble essay Contest</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Produce a written essay based upon a novel from "The Independent Thinkers</p> <p>series"</p> <p>Deadline: March 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Bay Area Community Foundation Scholarship</p> </font></b><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>28</p> </font> <p>The Community Foundation publishes a booklet listing all local scholarship programs. It is updated</p> <p>and available in the Garber Counseling Office each January with an application deadline of late-</p> <p>February.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Bay Arenac Career Center Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>One award of $500</p> <p>Eligibility: Continue training in area of Career Center specialization, 3.0 g.p.a.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Bay City Morning Rotary</p> </font></b> <p>Four awards of $250 each.</p> <p>Eligibility: Deserving student from Bay County, financial need, extracurricular.</p> <p>Deadline: Late March</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Bay City Sports Hall of Fame ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Athletic performance, citizenship, GPA 2.0 (+).</p> <p>Deadline: April 30</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>The Bay City Times Scholarship (Tuition/fees to Delta college)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Attend Delta College and eventually work in newspaper business (for minority</p> <p>students).</p> <p>Deadline May 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Bay County Veterans ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, financial need, relative of a veteran</p> <p>Deadline: March 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Bay Medical Nursing Scholarship ($3,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 2.56 GPA, essay on choosing a career in nursing.</p> <p>Deadline: June 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Boys/Girls Club Scholarship ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Strong GPA, extra curricular involvement, financial need</p> <p>Deadline: May 7</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Burger King Scholarship ($1,000 to female and $1,000 male students)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: GPA 2.5, work an average of 15 hours per week, extracurricular involvement</p> <p>Deadline: January 31</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Carl Parsell Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Family member employed by the State of Michigan, community service, extracurricular</p> <p>involvement</p> <p>Deadline: May 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Coca-Cola Scholarship Program ($20,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: High school senior demonstrating leadership in school, civic, and extracurricular</p> <p>activities; academic achievement and motivation.</p> <p>Deadline: October 31</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>29</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Community Excellence Award ($1,000 savings bond)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: <b>Extraordinary community service and recommendations.</p> </b> <p>Deadline: March 2</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Covenant Health Care Scholarship ($2,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.25 GPA, pursue a career in the health field</p> <p>Deadline: March 5</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Credit Union, Team One ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, financial need, community service, extracurricular activities</p> <p>Deadline: February 16</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Crimestoppers Scholarship ($2,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Major in law enforcement, 2.5 g.p.a.</p> <p>Deadline: April 10</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Data Match, Inc. National Scholarship ($500-1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Student member of NHS or Student council or Business Professionals of America</p> <p>Deadline: March 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Discover Card Tribute Award ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>National Competition for scholarships</p> <p>Eligibility: <b>JUNIORS </b>with 2.75 g.p.a. who have demonstrated leadership, special talents and</p> <p>unique endeavors.</p> <p>Deadline: Early January</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>(The Mary) Dupuis and Katherine Gustafson Education Fund (amount varies)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 2.0 g.p.a., plan to enter the teaching field, demonstrate financial need.</p> <p>Deadline: April 13</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" Scholarship ($2,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Activities, g.p.a. (top 10% of class) and financial need.</p> <p>Deadline: Mid-January</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Engineering/National Society of Professional Engineers (SAE)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Pursue a career in engineering, minimum 3.5 g.p.a.</p> <p>Deadline: March 31</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Farm Bureau Scholarship ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Family member of Farm Bureau, 2.5 GPA, pursue an agricultural career</p> <p>Deadline: February 28</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>First of America, Donald C. and Helene Marienthal McCabe Charitable</p> <p>Foundation Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Must attend Delta or SVSU, preference given to Jewish or Presbyterian students.</p> <p>Deadline: April 30</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Garber Athletic Association Scholarships (Two awards, one male and one female of</p> </font></b><font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>30</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>$250 each)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 g.p.a.; two years of athletic participation including the senior year.</p> <p>Deadline: Mid-May</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Garber Student Council Scholarship ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: A senior with a 2.0 g.p.a. or higher and financial need.</p> <p>Deadline: Mid-May</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>GM Scholarship Program for Dependent Children ($1,000-3,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Student must be under 25 yrs. and dependent upon the employee (or retiree) and</p> <p>plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year college in the state of Michigan.</p> <p>Deadline: Varies</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Harvest Foundation Scholarship (varies)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Pursue a career in the manufactured housing or RV industries</p> <p>Deadline: March 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>(The) Mark Jaffe Scholarship (amount varies)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Demonstrate outstanding leadership, may be in grades 9-12; the award may be</p> <p>used to attend a leadership conference or summer workshop, e.g., HOBY Conference,</p> <p>athletic camps, etc.</p> <p>Deadline: Varies</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Legal Assistants' Scholarship ($250-2,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, enroll in legal assistant's program in the State of Michigan</p> <p>Deadline: April 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Lutherans for Life ($2,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.25 GPA, member of WELS Lutheran Synod, pursue a life-related field (medicine,</p> <p>journalism, biology)</p> <p>Deadline: March 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>MALSP (Michigan Association of Legal Secretaries Scholarship Program</p> <p>($1,000.00)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 g.p.a., major in a legal area, financial need</p> <p>Deadline: January 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Masonic Foundation of Michigan ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Scholarship, leadership (school-related), and leadership (non-school-related).</p> <p>Deadline: March 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>MCI Cutting Edge Scholarship ($1000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Academic achievement, extracurricular activities, pursue a career in insurance or</p> <p>a business field.</p> <p>Deadline: April 26</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>31</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>MEA Scholarship ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Academic achievement, extracurricular, community service.</p> <p>Deadline: February 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>(The) Meemic Foundation Scholarship ($500-1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Senior must make a written request for an application, must be a son or daughter of an educational</p> <p>employee.</p> <p>Deadline: February 2</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Meijer's Scholarship ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Child of a meijer employee who demonstrates scholastic ability and financial</p> <p>need</p> <p>Deadline: March 20</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Michigan Cardio Vascular Institute ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, pursue a career in the health field</p> <p>Deadline: June 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Michigan Merit Award $2500</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Earn scores of Level 1 or Level 2 on the high school MEAP tests or earn a Level</p> <p>1 or level 2 on at least 2 of the 5 tests and score at the 75<font SIZE="1">th </font>percentile or above on</p> <p>the ACT or SAT (ACT composite, 24; SAT of 1170).</p> <p>Deadline: Tests are administered in the sprint of the junior year. A student may "retest" in</p> <p>the fall or spring of the senior year to qualify.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Michigan Society of Professional Engineers ($1,000-2,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: ACT 26 composite, pursue an engineering career.</p> <p>Deadline: Early spring</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Michigan State Troopers Scholarship ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Pursue a career with the Michigan State Police, financial need, leadership and</p> <p>service</p> <p>Deadline: March 31.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>NALS of Michigan Scholarship ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, pursue a career in the legal field, financial need</p> <p>Deadline: January 15</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>National Honor Society Scholarship ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Two members may be nominated from the local chapter</p> <p>Deadline: January 25</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Padgett Business Services Scholarship ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Dependents of small business owners.</p> <p>Deadline: March 1</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>32</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Papa John's Scholars ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 2.0 GPA, community involvement, quality of character</p> <p>Deadline: January 31</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Phi Delta Kappa International Scholarships ($2,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Academic achievement, community service, extra curricular activities</p> <p>Deadline: February 22</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>President's Student Service Scholarships ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Juniors or seniors who have performed 100(+) hours of service.</p> <p>Deadline: June 30</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Professional Secretaries International ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, pursue a secretarial or business curriculum.</p> <p>Deadline: March 30</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Rosa Parks Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 3.0 g.p.a., financial need, and an essay of 200-300 words on "What you think a</p> <p>Rosa Parks Scholar should be."</p> <p>Deadline: April 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>SAMMY, got milk? USA Today ($7,500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Athletic excellence, academic performance, leadership, community service.</p> <p>Deadline: March 16</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Target All-Around Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Academic achievement, record of service, applications available in Target stores.</p> <p>Deadline: August 1 - November 1</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Tri-County Independent Insurance Agents Scholarship ($1,000)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Extracurricular involvement, academic achievement, pursue a degree in the</p> <p>insurance profession or business field.</p> <p>Deadline: April 7</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>(The) U of M Club of Bay City ($750.00+)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Seniors admitted to the University of Michigan, extracurricular activities, work</p> <p>experience, financial need.</p> <p>Deadline: April 30</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Wal-Mart, Sam Walton Scholarship Program (One Award of $1000 from each</p> <p>Wal-Mart Store)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Each high school may submit 2 candidates based upon academic performance,</p> <p>test scores, and financial need.</p> <p>Deadline: January 31</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>(Nathan) Weidner Memorial Scholarship</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: 2.00(+) g.p.a., plan to attend Delta College full time, financial need.</p> <p>Deadline: May 1</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>33</p> </font><b><font SIZE="4"> <p>Y2K Scholarship ($500)</p> </font></b> <p>Eligibility: Child of a veteran, 3.0 GPA, financial need</p> <p>Deadline: March 15</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>STATE SOURCES OF AID</p> </font></b> <p>The State of Michigan operates the <b>Michigan Competitive Scholarship </b>and <b>Tuition Grant Programs</b>.</p> <p>Juniors must take the ACT (American College Test) and score above a predetermined score composite</p> <p>of 23+ to be considered for these two programs. Financial awards are given based upon financial</p> <p>need for Michigan state-supported colleges under the Michigan Competitive Scholarship Programs</p> <p>and for Michigan’s private colleges under the Michigan Tuition Grant Program.</p> <p>If a student qualifies by score but not by financial need, the student becomes an honorary winner and</p> <b> <p>eligible for consideration in future years of college.</p> <p>T.I.P. </b>— The Tuition Incentive Program will pay college tuition and fees for students from lowerincome</p> <p>families. See your high school counselor for more information.</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>THE FEDERAL PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE</p> <p>DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION</p> </font></b> <p>The federal government is still <b>the largest single source of student financial aid funds</b>. The primary</p> <p>federal programs encompass Pell Grants, the three campus-based programs: National Direct</p> <p>Student Loans (NDSL), College Work-Study (CW-S), and Supplemental Educational Opportunity</p> <p>Grants (SEOG), as well as Guaranteed/Federal Insured/PLUS Loans and State Student Incentive</p> <p>Grants. For more information you may contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-</p> <p>433-3243.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>THE PELL GRANT PROGRAM</p> </font></b> <p>The Pell Grant Program is the largest program administered by the Office of Student Financial Assistance.</p> <p>It is an entitlement program for undergraduates who have not yet completed a first baccalaureate</p> <p>course of study. This means that if you apply, meet all the eligibility criteria (e.g., your expected</p> <p>family contribution comes to $2,300 or less) and are enrolled in an eligible program at an eligible</p> <p>institution, you will receive a Pell Grant. Students may apply for a Pell Grant by:</p> <p>Completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually for each year you are in</p> <p>school.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>THE CAMPUS-BASED PROGRAMS</p> </font></b> <p>There are three (3) campus-based programs: The National Direct Student Loan (NDSL) Program, the</p> <p>College-Work-Study (CW-S) Program, and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)</p> <p>Program.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>STAFFORD LOANS</p> </font></b> <p>Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are available to students <b>REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL NEED</b>.</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>34</p> </font> <p>Students may borrow $4,000 per year during the freshman and sophomore years and $5,000 thereafter</p> <p>to a maximum of $23,000. Payments are deferred until the student has graduated but interest which</p> <p>has accrued must also be paid back.</p> <p>Subsidized Stafford Loans are provided to students who, through filing the FAFSA, have demonstrated</p> <p>financial need. Students may borrow up to a total of $23,000; the federal government pays the</p> <p>interest while the student is in school (at least half-time). <b>CONSULT THE FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATOR</p> <p>AT THE COLLEGE YOU WILL ATTEND FOR ADVISE ON ANY LOANS</p> <p>YOU MAY NEED.</p> <font SIZE="4"> <p>COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM</p> </font></b> <p>The College Work-Study (CW-S) Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who</p> <p>are in need of such earnings to meet a portion of their educational expenses. The rate of pay will be at</p> <p>least the current Federal minimum wage.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM</p> </font></b> <p>The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Program provides grant funds for undergraduate</p> <p>students who have not completed their first baccalaureate degree and who are financially in</p> <p>need of this grant to enable them to pursue their education.</p> <b><font SIZE="4"> <p>OTHER DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS</p> </font></b> <p>In addition to Pell Grants and the three (3) campus-based programs, the Department of Education also</p> <p>administers the Guaranteed/Federal Insured Student Loan and PLUS Programs. Guidebooks which</p> <font FACE="ArialMT"> <p>35</p> </font> <p>provide more specific information are available in the Counseling Office.</p> <b><font SIZE="5"> <p>Sources of Financial Aid Information and Educational</p> <p>Information on the Internet</p> </font> <p>The Financial Aid Information Page ........................................................................... </b>www.finaid.org</p> <p>Webmaster Mark Kantrowitz keeps an up-to-date set of pages packed with financial aid</p> <p>information, including links to scholarship searches, financial aid calculators, and more.</p> <b> <p>Financial Aid Eligibility Estimator ...........................</b>www.finaid.org/finaid/calculators/estimate.html</p> <b> <p>Title IV Institution Codes ............................................................ </b>http://www.finaid.org/finaid/tiv.html</p> <p>FAFSA on the Web ...................................................................................................... www.fafsa.ed.gov</p> <p>The Student Guide & Funding Your Education ................................................ www.ed.gov/money.html</p> <b> <p>Colleges and Universities</p> </b> <p>College Financial Aid Offices ........................................................ www.finaid.org/finaid/fao-web.html</p> <p>Virtual Campus Tours ..........................................................................................www.campustours.com</p> <p>Peterson's Education Center .....................................................................................www.petersons.com</p> <p>The College Board ................................................................................................www.collegeboard.org</p> <p>Kaplan Online ............................................................................................................... www.kaplan.com</p> <b> <p>Scholarship Search Service</p> </b> <p>MI-CASHE .............................................................................................................www.mde.state.mi.us</p> <p>Michigan Merit Award Office....................................................................www.MeritAward.State.mi.us</p> <p>Scholarship Scams ..............................................................................www.finaid.org/finaid/scams.html</p> <p>Fastweb ....................................................................................................................... www.fastweb.com</p> <b> <p>Career Sources</p> </b> <p>America's Job Bank ......................................................................................................... www.ajb.dni.us</p> <p>CareerNet ....................................................................................................................... www.careers.org</p> <p>Online Career Center ......................................................................................................... www.occ.com</p> <p>College View ........................................................................................................www.collegeview.com</p> <p>Job Trak ........................................................................................................................www.jobtrak.com</p> <p>The Opportunity Connection ...................................................................................www.alliancebcs.org</p> </body>