Counseling 411
October 2017 (Volume XXXVIII)
THE DECISION
DEFERRED: The school has not made a final decision and they want to see additional information before they make a final decision. Typically, the additional information the school needs is first semester grades from senior year or the test scores if a student is planning to take another ACT/SAT. Read the admissions notification carefully to be certain what items the school needs to make their final decision.
WAIT LIST: The school determined that a student meets the requirements for admission however the school does not have enough space to offer the student admission yet. The student is placed on a wait list to be notified later, typically closer to summer. (If a student decides to stay on the Wait List that student should notify the school promptly according to the directions included in the admissions notification.)
It is also helpful to keep in mind that no matter what decision a student receives there are options available and the best way to find out those options is to follow the instructions included in the admissions notification. Students with questions or concerns about his or her admissions decision can stop by the Counseling Offices for explanation or clarification.
EMAIL ME!
Colleges appreciate it when the student advocates for himself or herself. After a student has met the college representative at a college fair or a college open house the representative enjoys hearing from the student. This communication provides an opportunity for the admissions representative to get to know the prospective college student and it is an opportunity for the student as well. The communication ahead of the student's eventual college application can go a long way in helping that admissions representative recognize the student as more than just his or her college application.
So, if a student has questions about applying to a school or about his or her complete or incomplete college application email the college admission representative. If a student is concerned about taking or dropping a specific high school course email the college admissions representative. If a student is trying to determine if he/she should take another SAT or take an ACT email the college admissions representative. The questions could be endless but the college admissions representative will have an answer for their school to any question a high school student might have.
A quick search of a college or trade/technical school's website will yield contact information for the Admissions Representative that works with Stevenson High School. However, if a student is having difficulty locating that contact information the student can stop by the Counseling Office for help.
schools will be visiting Stevenson this fall.
OVER - $120 BILLION
As of October 1, 2018 any student no matter their age or their academic standing that would like to attend college or trade/technical school starting in the fall of 2018 can apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA.
Most colleges or career schools determine financial aid for each prospective student on a first come, first served basis which means that the earlier you complete the FAFSA the better. The deadline in Michigan to submit your FAFSA is March 1, 2018 but don't delay . . . submit your FAFSA today! https://goo.gl/qKD76C
The Parent's Guide
Wondering how to get started with FAFSA? This easy-to-understand Parent guide might help.
Who is My Parent for FAFSA?
Find helpful tips and information on how divorce affects completion of the FAFSA.
https://goo.gl/lkUS1kAfter Completing the FAFSA
Now that the student and parent have completed and submitted the FAFSA, what's next?
https://goo.gl/ir1U1pSTEVENSON WILL HOST A FAFSA WORKSHOP
Register today to reserve your spot for this FAFSA Workshop. Questions about this event? Please contact the Stevenson Counseling Department. To reserve your spot for this workshop please click on the following link: https://goo.gl/73JNQX
Email: thammare@livoniapublicschools.org
Website: http://stevenson.livoniapublicschools.org/
Location: 33500 West Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: (734)744-2660
ATTENDANCE . . . It's Trending!
HANG OUT WITH A TEACHER!
Why? Well, because your teacher is your BEST academic support when it comes to understanding class work, homework and upcoming test expectations. Staying after school with your teacher to study could propel you from "I'm confused" to "I've got this". Be sure to check with your teach today to see what his or her after school hours might be.
S.O.S. - TUTOR HELP
BETTER GRADES - LESS STUDYING
Newport recommends the following:
* Eliminate interruptions (i.e. phone, TV, computer etc.)
* Take a 10-minute break for every hour of studying
* No marathon study session - never study more than three hours consecutively
without taking significant time off from studying
He suggests treating your mental workouts like you would a physical workout. You don't need a marathon workout each time when intense focused workouts can yield results.
For more information on Cal Newport https://goo.gl/e8R5oG
WHAT's MY GPA? CAN I IMPROVE IT?
How to Calculate Your GPA
A student's grade point average or GPA is calculated at the end of every semester of high school. This article explains how a GPA is determined.
How to Improve Your GPA
Improving a student's GPA takes work and commitment. This article offers students tips to help improve their grades which can result in a better GPA.
You Can Calculate Your GPA
This easy-to-use tool from gpacalculator.tools can be used to calculate your GPA. This calculator will also factor a weighted as well as an unweighted GPA