Career Center Royal Oak High School

                  Welcome to the ROHS Career Center!                                           

Raven Report- ROHS News you can use 

Transcripts - Request transcripts online at parchment.com

Scholarships -click here for current scholarships

Senior Bulletin-current edition

**AP Exam Schedule (click here) All AP exams are held at Churchill Community Education Center 707 Girard Ave. Royal Oak 48073. AM session is 7:30am-12pm and PM session is 11:30am-4pm.

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• For Parents-What is Career Cruising? or see .pdf below
• New look for Career Cruising! Now avaiable Career Cruising 2.0!
• 9th Grade directions click here

Career Focus Video. Click on the link to view

• Klaus Obermyer: Entrepreneur, founder of Obermyer Co.
• Tim Burton: Artist, Movie Producer
• What Makes You Come Alive-Sean Aiken, One Man's Journey to find the perfect career

 Free ACT test prep ! (..offer extended!!!) click here for more information! 

From our friends at Zinch and Shmoop...free ACT test prep for students . This is not your ordinary kind of test prep! see flyer click here

ACT NEWS

FREE!!!!-test prep with Shmoop!  click here for more information.

ACT-  click here for everything you need to know about taking the ACT. Official site for ACT. Get scores, sign up, test prep and more

Test Dates:                               Registration Deadline:

June 8, 2013                             May 3, 2013

Test day Checklist...click here!

 ACT Test Prep

Need help to prepare for to take the ACT? here's a list of some helpful websites and study guides......

ACT Question of the Day (click here)-Every day a new test prep question

Official ACT TEST Prep- Purchase the Book or Online Guide here

FREE Guide to ACT test Prep-80 page guide .pdf or also available to pick up in the Student Service Center (SSC) or ROHS Career Center (in the media center!)

ACT Test Prep from Peterson's-Three practice tests to help you prepare!! FREE! just go to www.studentedge.com and enter access code "FMKSSXQA"

Shmoop.com - Want a different kind of test prep? Give this site a try for test prep and more! This site is a personal favorite we just can't enough of! Free for a limited time...

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! 

Hippocampus.org-Homework assistance in several subjects, even AP classes!

Apps for ACT test prep-  There's an App for that!  ACT now has downloadable "Apps" to help make studying more convenient...there really is an "app" for everything!

Parent newsletter  - Parents! stay up to date with ACT news for Parents 

                     Attention Seniors !                       

It's time to start applying for colleges and making plans for what you will do next year! Questions? See your counselor or visit the Career Center with your questions about college applications, transcripts, ACT, or career planning.

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Scholarships (click here) for scholarships available for ROHS students. See Mrs. Murphy in the Student Service Center for more information. Scholarship applications are available online or in the SSC

Suddenly Seniors! 2013

Senior Class Newsletter 

• September 2012 #1
• October 2012 #2
• November 2012 #3
• December 2012 #4
• January 2013 #5
• March 2013 #6
• April 2013 #7
• April 2013 #8

 College Application Checklist 

• Most Colleges and Universities require applications be submitted by Nov. 1 for best chances

• IMPORTANT!! Common Application supplements can be submitted PRIOR to completing and submitting the application. Counselors recommend that you send them the supplements as soon as possible.

• Understanding the types of college admissions...video (6 min)

   

Transcripts- (click here)To send transcripts.... Go to Parchment Exchange and register your school information to request a copy be sent electronically http://exchange.parchment.com/students/ 

• Still havinging problems with transcript requests? visit the Career Center or call (248) 435 8500 x1187 or email hockridger@royaloakschools.com or see Mrs. Murphy in the SSC

College Representive Visits Fall 2012 - Sign up now! in the Student Service Center (SSC)Talk to an Admissions Representative about Colleges and Applications

• Things to remember when attending a College Admissions Visit at ROHS : Did you know that these are the same people who may be reviewing your APPLICATIONS? Please be curteous and respectful...and prepared with questions for the representatives. This is your chance to make an impression!

College Athletics and NCAA Clearinghouse

Any students planning to participate in a Division 1 or 2 college sport must be academically eligible and registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org. See Mr. Bowker with any questions.

College Week LIVE

Live on line College Fairs!! Talk to admissions representatives, Next "BIG" online fair is coming Feb 28!!. Log on anytime during this college fair from 10am to 10pm for a virtual college fair!

• Big Ten Virtual Fair Febuary 28 2013 2pm-10pm
• Top Questions to ask an Admissions Rep

OCC: Oakland Community College/Information for New Students

• Placement Tests- Royal Oak Campus Compass Placement Test Info-Take a copy of your ACT scores to find out if you are exempt from taking placement tests (...this means you might not need to take placement tests based on ACT scores!)
• Online Application-Send your application eletronically
  
• Online Orientation-please complete this prior to seeing an OCC Counselor
  
• Parents-information for parents about college costs,
  
• Program Information-click here for OCC programs
• Online Catalog-The complete catalog 2012-2013 

What is Articulation? check out this video guide to College Credit you can earn in High School!

MACRAO: Michigan Transfer Network  Click here to find out what classes transfer to the college you plan on attending

Financial Aid Info For College Bound Students

Royal Oak High School Scholarships/Senior Bulletin (click here)

Paying for College in Michigan  2012-2013 guide from the MI Department of Education (.pdf) 

State of Michigan/Paying for College/financial aid (website) 

 FAFSA/Free Application for Federal Student Aid   this is the Main site source for applying for Federal Financial Aid and Scholarships

• FAFSA Overview (video link)

• How to fill out FAFSA (video Link)

  
  

  
  

Mapping Your Future   February 5 at 8pm Free Webinar goes over how to fill out FAFSA line by line. Register today!

FAFSA Work Shop at Oakland University - free to the public! Professional assistance with filling out FAFSA online.

Financial Aid Information Session! - Oakland University Free to the public! Regisiter at oakland.edu/visit. Jan 21 and Feb 9

College Goal Sunday on February 12th and 13th a representative from FAFSA will help you complete the FAFSA for FREE at many Michigan locations.  Win prizes and scholarships just for attending! for date and times go to micollegegoal.org and click on "student learn more" and "locations"

Funding Your Education (pdf) Federal guide to funding your college education

FAFSA (en espanol)

Funding Education Beyond High School (pdf) Brochure also available in Career Center/Media Center resources

Cappex - Scholarship opportunites search site

State of Michigan financial aid website 

Fast Web--Free scholarship search

Students.gov--One stop help for Student and parent assistance with financial aid and college information on the web!

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

20 Insiders Strategies To Save Money On College NOW (pdf)

Nelnet.com - plan your education,fiance your education, plan your career

Mappingyourfuture.org- nonprofit site to help plan career, college, fiancial aid and money management

Zinch- get in and pay for college, great comprehensive web site for planning for college and searching for scholarships

Homework Helpers

http://www.brightstorm.com/ -Need help with MATH or SCIENCE? Check out the "textbook" section for your textbook and a video on how to do specific problems. Great online tutor!

http://www.khanacademy.org/ -Amazing web site for MATH and SCIENCE has comprehensive lessons on Math and Science with video tutorials! "See" how to do it or brush up on foundational skills....did we mention this site is FREE?

www.shmoop.com  Want to try something different? This site is a personal favorite! Check out over 900! Free LITERATURE REVIEWS that are as comprehensive as they are fun to read (yes! I said fun!) This is homework help with personality...also has ECON, SCIENCE and MATH as well as MUSIC Trivia and more.

 http://www.learnatest.com/lel/ Michigan Library (MEL)

Students Are Asking....

Why Do I Need This English Class?

Why Do I Need This Math Class?

Why Do I Need This Social Studies Class?

Why Do I Need This Science Class?

All About Careers 

 What are the six Michigan Career pathways? Click here and find out!

What Careers will be HOT in in Michigan's Future? Check out HOT JOBS 2018

Big Futures- Career website from Collegeboard. Search Careers, colleges, college costs, and more. Getting ready for college resource.

O*Net Online - The O*NET program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing information on hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors. Expand your career search!

Career OneStop - Many careers need certain certifications, learn about them here, Sponsered by US Department of Labor

My Student Edge- Research Careers, Colleges, and more, This is a also a site recommended for ACT and test preparation  User Code for Royal Oak Schools : FMKSSXQA

The Futures Channel - "SEE" what it's all about in these video clips of real careers, conneting, careers with what students are learning in the classroom

"Dirty Jobs" - Check out Mike Rowe's video library of real American Jobs

One Week Jobs- Sean Aiken, One mans journey for career discovery, a new job every week.

College Connection

College Prowler - Search for and compare schools from around the county and view rankings of Colleges

College Board - College searches, help with applications and much much more...including a great section on writing entrance essays! This is where you will find the most information about the Common Application which is used  for colleges like University of Michigan, Lawrence Tech, Kalamazoo College and a few others.

Common Application - Primary application for University of Michigan, apply to many east coast schools schools with one application. Check out the link for College Board for more information on the Common Application.

Michigan Colleges/Univeristies - the complete guide of Michigan Schools is online ( and in your ROHS Career Center!) Check out virtual tours, websites and links to apply to Michigan colleges

Michigan College Access Portal - MichiganCAP-The Michigan College Access Portal (MichiganCAP) is a statewide initiative which provides free support for all students and families in Michigan to simplify the process of transitioning from high school to college and career. MichiganCAP will offer students, parents, counselors and adult learners easy-to-use web-based, personalized tools to insure that each step in the process of choosing and applying for college is completed successfully

Zinch-get an edge on college admissions and search for scholarships www.zinch.com

                                          Career Learning Ops

This section is devoted to learning opportunities available to students in all grade levels. Summer camps, College Open Houses, Career and College Fairs and the list goes on....

Architecture Career Day- U of D Mercy

February 25, 2012 come and find out about the many career opportunities available that a career in architecture can provide! from 12-3pm. Open House. contact the Career Center for additional information.

Beaumont Saturday Series: Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

Available to High School students grades 10-12. Students can attend any of the Six Saturday sessions from Feb-April. See brochure...click on link.

Think Madonna Campus Events Flier: Winter Calendar of Events

From ACT prep workshops, Financial Aid workshops, College Campus Tours, Science and Health professions preview night, Business communications and media preview night and Scope Out Madonna: Open House....click on the link for more info!

Extreme Science Saturday at Lawrence Tech

For high school students 9-12th grade, this is an opportunity to have a hands-on experience using state of the art equiptment in a modern lab. Saturdays 10-12:30pm at Lawrence Tech Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, Feb 25, March 3, April 21 and May 12. email: nschair@ltu.edu.

Perry Iniative for girls interested in Health and Science

Attention girls age 16 or older who interested in science or medicine! One day workshop opportunity to have a hands-on experience learning about the health care field related to ortopeadics! See Mrs. Hockridge in the career center for more inforation about this unique opportunity or click on the link below. Applications must be recieved by January 9. http://perryinitiative.org/programs/student-online-application/ please see website for additional info: www.perryinitiative.org

Oakland Schools Technical Education

• Contact Mr. Surdenick in the SSC for more information about the exciting opportunites offered at your local Technical Campus.
• Juniors and Seniors

     Construction Technology

Biotechnology

Culinary Arts

Business Marketing Management

Visual Imaging

Engineering Emerging Technologies

Health Sciences

Transportation Technology

American Legion Auxillary Girls State

Any High School female Junior who is interested in our government process and participating in a summer opportunity to gain direct training in city, county, and state Government. Program is held at MSU from June 17-June 23, 2012. Click on link for more info

Univeristy of MI Medical School: Summer Science Program

Students who are  10th and 11th grade and have interest in health and medicine are encourged to apply. Purpose of program is bring awareness to underserved and disadvantaged populations to reduce health disparities. See your Guidance Counselor or Mrs. Hockridge for more information. June 17- 30th. Apply by Feb 1, 2012!!!

Summer Science Institute Forensic Camp

Forensic Camp at Lawrence Tech from June 25-June 29, 2012 for High school students 10-11 grade. Apply by April 30, 2012.

Wolverine Health Explorers Camp

University of Michigan summer camp program June 18-21 or June 25-28; for high school students who are interested in  health professions...sophomores, juniors, or seniors can apply. Learn about opportunities in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, genetic counseling, nursing, public health, movement science and research. For more details go to www.careercenter.umich.edu/students/health/wolverinehealth.html

MPI (Motion Picture Institute) Summer Film Camp

Interested in camera operations?, set design?, lighting?, July 22-July 26. click here for application and details! 

College Visits

Have You Seen the Admissions Tour? Oakland University video tour of campus click here

Central Michigan/Videos  ...See what Central is all about!

Central Michigan University CMU and You Day Sat Sept 29, 2012 9a-2p www.go.edu/visit or call 888-292-5366

Lawrence Technological University Blue Devil Days Sat Sept 29, 2012 9:30a-1:30p; Elploration Day Fri Oct 26 8a-1p www.explorationday.ltu.edu ; Sat Nov 3 9:30-1:30p www.bluedevildays.ltu.edu ; and more! call 248-204-3160 for more info

ITT Technical Institute High School Open House Sat Oct 13, 2012 10a-1p rsvp Neil Cramer ncramer@itt-tech.edu or 800-832-6817

Wayne State University Open House 9a-12p Oct 20, 2012. www.openhouse.wayne.edu

Oakland Community College-College Nights 2012- Royal Oak Campus- Tuesday Oct 2, 2012 5:30p-7:00p. Over 50 colleges and universties will be present for more info contact Tina Felcyn admissionsrecruiter@oaklandcc.edu

Michigan State University schedule a visit-daily tours through December 2012, 360 virtual tours, group tours and more!

University of Michigan- schedule a visit

National Health Science Test (click here)*

Advanced Accounting National Test(click here)*

Business Management National Test (click here)*

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*have a favorite site and it's not listed? let us know and we'll share it!

hockridger@royaloakschools.com