COLLEGE VISITS and INFORMATION 

NEW!!OCC College Nights!!!

• Highland Lakes Campus--Thursday, October 14, 2010--6:30 to 8 pm
• Royal Oak Campus--Wednesday, October 20, 2010--6:30 to 8 pm

See the above link for more information!

The following universities and colleges are offering days to visit and/or information  for you and your families:

OCC

• Need to apply? Online application 
• Online orientation:  Learn ahead of time about OCC's programs, registration, financial aid, tuition, ordering books, and more!
• New program.....O2O (Oakland to Oakland)! Ever thought of applying to OCC and Oakland University? Now you can...with one application! Certain restrictions apply and the program starts with the Winter 2010 semester....see if O2O is what you need!

University Of Michigan

• Ross School of Business (U of M--BBA Program)
• Common application (used for admission application after August 1, 2010 for the 2011-2012 school year and beyond)
• Campus visit 

Central Michigan University

• NEW!CMU and You Day-Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9 am to 2 pm, click on the link to register!
• Campus visits

Michigan State University

• Be A Spartan-Information on applying to MSU, campus visits, and more! 
• NEW!MSU Future Engineers Page--Information for all students interested in Engineering, plus links to campus visits and applications! 
• Spartan Future Engineers Preview Day--September 26, 2010 @ MSU, 9:00 am-12:30 pm. Learn about MSU's engineering programs and engineering careers. You must register first by September 16, 2010..get information from this link! COMING UP!!

Western Michigan University 

• Campus visits 
• Admissions info/apply

Oakland University

• Criteria/How to apply
• Visit Oakland Events

University of Michigan-Dearborn

• Thinking About Tomorrow - An in depth look at the majors (and what associated careers that go with them) UM-D has to offer, financial aid, and more! (For all grades!!)
• NEW!Fall Open House (for prospective Freshman) Sunday, September 26, 2010; Noon-3:30pm, online registration via this link!
• Go Blue Friday dates coming soon!

Lawrence Tech

• NEW!Exploration Day-October 15, 2010--Come and explore the different programs at Lawrence Tech and see the careers associated with them! Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may attend! 8:30 am-1 pm, online or phone registration required! More info on the link.

Wayne State University 

• Campus visits
• Admission requirements
• Apply (after September 13, 2010)

Eastern Michigan University 

• Campus visits
• Application information

College for Creative Studies

• Undergraduate information sessions/visits
• Admission requirements/application 

Macomb Community College 

Community college program link here!  Many great programs!

TESTING INFO

The next ACT test is September 11, 2010.  ACT Registration page

Students can no longer register for this test date.

The October test will be October 23, 2010. The registration deadline is September 17, 2010. Late registration deadline is October 1, 2010. 

Test Prep/Homework Help

• ACT Test Prep Booklet (in PDF form, link at bottom of this page)
• ACT Test Prep from Peterson's--Three practice tests to help you prepare!!
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  Hippocampus.org--Homework assistance in several subjects, even AP classes!

• Learning Express Library--Tons of practice material for the ACT and practice in reading, writing, math, science, and other subjects.  Also, e-books to help you out! 

• ACT 
• TOEFL

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES (Links in blue)

NEW!Engineering and Computer Science Career Night--Learn all about the latest career trends in this field at the University of Michigan-Dearborn on November 17, 2010 from 6-8:30 pm. Admission is free and an admissions counselor will also be available if you have questions about the university!

Michigan National Portfolio Day at CCS-Here is a chance for visual artists and designers to meet with representatives from 36 schools from the US and Canada and have a chance to have your work reviewed. You can also discuss their programs and get answers to questions about careers in the art and design field. You must register..check out the link for more details. The date is October 31, 2010! ALSO...on October 30, 2010 at CCS, precollege students planning to attend the above event can attend FREE one day workshops and create new work for their portfolio while gaining college classroom experience! Go to www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/ppdw

OSTC VISITS!!!!

Visit OSTC on the web to what it has to offer!! 

$$Financial Aid$$

NASFAA--(National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration) Financial aid basics and scholarship info.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

FAFSA (en espanol)

State of Michigan financial aid website  

Fast Web--Free scholarship search

Financial Aid EasyPlanner from College Board--Financial aid, step by step! 

eScholarships USA

NEW!ETV (Michigan Education and Training Voucher)--Up to $5,000 a year of financial assistance for college, trade school, or university for students who meet the following basic criteria:

• Student was in foster care on or after 14th birthday because of neglect or abuse OR adopted from foster care on or after 16th birthday because of abuse or neglect
• Student has high school diploma
• Must enroll in schooling before 21st birthday
• Maintain 2.0 GPA 

More information at the link above!

NEW!!Coca-Cola Scholars Program--Awards of up to $20,000 available! Students must:

• Be a current high school senior
• Have had a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year
• Have US citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, asylee, humanitarian parole status 
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution
• May not be the child of an employee of the Coca-Cola company, bottling company, or a subsidiary or division of Coca-Cola

Applications due October 31, 2010. Information and application available at the link above! 

NEW!!Class of 2011!! Eastern Michigan University (EMU) will be having its Presidential Scholarship Competition on two Saturdays:  either December 3, 2010 or December 10, 2010.  All eligible students who participate and meet minimum qualifications are guaranteed scholarships!! Check out the Presidential Scholarship link above for more information!!

NEW!WMU Medallion Scholarship Program-Completed admissions packet to WMU must be in to Western by December 3, 2010-the competition is Saturday, January 22, 2010. The scholarship is worth $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 each year) plus admission to the Lee Honors College. Click on the link for more information.

NEW!Gates Millenium Scholar Program--check out this link!

• African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic American, American Indian/Alaska Native (with tribal affiliation proof)
• Citizen, legal resident of the US
• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or GED
• First time college student in fall of 2011
• Meets Federal Pell Grant eligibility
• Demonstrates leadership ability
• Must complete required forms

Career Links/Financial Literacy

What are Michigan's six Career Pathways? Click here to find out!

What hours can I work?  What jobs can I work at?  Ever wonder about these things.....?  Click on our links for Federal youth employment rules and Michigan youth employment rules and wonder no longer!  Printable versions are at the bottom of the page in both English and Spanish!

What careers should I be looking at?  What will be big in Michigan's future?  Check out the forecasts here at Michigan's Career Outlook with predictions through 2014!

My Student Edge:  Watch new career videos

CareerShip

Careers-What Do You Like?

New and Emerging Careers

Health Careers in Michigan

Wondering about green careers? Want to know what they are, what education they require, and how to get them? Go to Green Careers-CareerOneStop by clicking our link and find out!

Want to know more about making, managing, and keeping money? Get your finances in order at Your Life Your Money! This site is full of interesting and informative tips to help you out in these difficult times.  Play the interactive game here.

Credit cards, jobs, insurance, savings and checking accounts, investing or donating money...so many questions.... We all need advice!  The Mint is an excellent interactive resource for learning more about finances, insurance, and money matters.  Check it out!

Girls, want to learn more about careers in engineering? Check out this site from the Society of Women Engineers just for you! Plenty of information about careers, scholarships, and activities!

  College Planning/Research

These sites provide information on an array of topics, and can help guide you from your research to your first college experience.

• NEW!KnowHow2GO-Fantastic website with information for middle school students, high school students, parents, and mentors for college planning. Definitely must check it out!  Librito en Espanol Booklet in Arabic
• Want to know what classes will transfer between different colleges (maybe a community college and another university)? The Michigan Transfer Network will help you out!  A few clicks and you can find out!
• College Navigator can help you learn about college accreditation, do side-by-side comparisons of different schools, find schools using various criteria...a great tool when you are looking for a college!
• Ever wonder if a school or program is reputable or accredited? Find out here at the US Government's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs. Check it out before and save your time and money!
• My Student Edge--College and career planning, scholarship info, ACT/test prep, and homework help all on one site!

     Use Access Code:  FMKSSXQA

• College Prowler-Search for and compare schools from around the country! 
• College Board--A non-profit association dedicated to preparing students for college. Includes a financial aid estimator, a college search; tips on planning, preparing, and applying for college; information on SAT and AP testing, and more.
• My College Calendar--Terrific website with calendars for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors for college planning; includes financial aid, scholarship help, and assistance with filling out college applications. 
• Michigan College Guide-Online guide to Michigan colleges and links to excellent resources to help you choose, write essays, and apply for financial aid.  Highly recommended!
• Next Step online magazine-a great resource with tons of information!
• Critical Issues for High School Students-A great link for Juniors and Seniors, especially, to help plan for college--has a section with application essay writing tips
• Michigan Colleges/Universities-Link to virtual tours, websites, online applications, and more for Michigan schools from the State of Michigan
• MACRAO-A wealth of college information; links to colleges, college fairs, guest student application, and more!
• LD Online's College Preparation Page--An online resource full of information for anyone with learning disabilities who is preparing for college.  Excellent website!

Are Apprenticeships in Your Future?  Check Out These Links!

Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer, and Labor Services Website

Michigan Apprentice Development Links

Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan Website

Lend a Hand...Volunteer!

Gain and strengthen skills while meeting people and helping others!

Beaumont Hospital

Royal Oak Public Library

Michigan Humane Society

The Detroit Zoo

The Friendship Circle

Red Cross

Children's Hospital 

Habitat for Humanity 

Miscellaneous

Who says learning can't be fun?  Check out Free Rice and learn new vocabulary, review Chemistry, basic math, Spanish, French, and English grammar while helping hungry people!

Another fun site for vocabulary is VocabSushi--it has different levels of vocabulary and can help you out to learn new words for the ACT, TOEFL, and even just for fun!

Girls who like math and science, check this out--fun and food for thought!!

NEW!The EPA's High School Environmental Center has a lot of useful information on all things environmental...from recycling, health and safety, ecosystem, to water, air, and conservation...you'll find it here! 

NEW!Microsoft Online Safety--Good advice on protecting yourself online, using social networking sites, and other computer security topics!