Counseling 411
Educational Development Plan
Class of 2022
Counselors will meet with 9th graders during their Social Studies classes. *If you are not enrolled in a Social Studies class, please see your counselor.
Class of 2021
Counselors will meet with 10th graders during their Language Arts classes. *If you are not enrolled in a Language Arts class, please see your counselor.
Class of 2020
Counselors will meet with 11th graders during their Social Studies classes. *If you do not have a Social Studies class, please see your counselor.
STEVENSON 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://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BA9AF2BA7FF2-stevenson1
Website: http://stevenson.livoniapublicschools.org/
Location: 33500 West Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: (734)744-2660
Did Someone Say Practice Test?
NOVEMBER IS SCHOLARSHIP MONTH!
1. When is the scholarship application due? And, do I have time to complete it? Organizing possible scholarships by application due date is critical to making the most of your time and effort.
2. Is what is asked of the scholarship worth the time and effort that is put in? For example: A $50 non-renewable scholarship in which the student is asked to write a 10 page paper and submit 8 letters of recommendation may not be worth the headache.
3. Hmmm...this says I need to pay $20 to submit this scholarship application, can that be right? No, it's not right! Do not ever pay money to submit a scholarship application.
4. If I'm on the Nice List, will Santa bring me some scholarship money? Unfortunately, the socks or sweater seem like a more likely gift but you never know!
Remember that there is money out there; it just takes a little time, effort and dedication in putting in the work. The class of 2018 reported being awarded over $2.7 million in scholarships last year; what will the class of 2019 report?
What is an Apprenticeship, anyway?
An apprenticeship is an arrangement in which someone learns an art, trade or job under the guidance of another; typically a master or specialist in a particular field. Most apprenticeships offer on-the-job training and some accompanying study- whether that be in or out of the classroom. So what are some of the benefits of an apprenticeship?
- Develop useful skills- In an apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to undergo specialized training and become highly skilled in a particular area.
- Earn while you learn- Many apprenticeships are paid which means that you're earning a paycheck while you are learning. That's a good thing- no student loans, no tuition and hopefully no debt.
- Chance to be your best- You will have the chance in learning "real life skills" while developing confidence and knowledge in a particular field. Apprenticeships offer the chance of expanding various skill sets and interests.
- Build contacts- Working alongside various experts in a field offer up the chance to build relationships, network and meet many people who are already working and established in various areas.
Looking for resources on apprenticeships? Check out these websites for more information:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
- http://workforce.resa.net
- https://www.schoolcraft.edu/bdc/apprenticeships
- https://www.michigan.gov/wda
The below article from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers up some information on the outlook, employment and wages for some top apprenticeships.
Choose a Major! (or not.....)
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 Office for explanation or clarification.