Career Center Royal Oak High School
Rebecca Hockridge, LLPCCareer Center Coordinator
(248) 435-8500 x1187 hockridger@royaloakschools.com
Welcome to the ROHS Career Center!
Career Cruising News
Look for the login "logo" under "Student Links"on your ROSD home screen.
Follow the directions to login using: student number(8 digits) and birthdate(mmddyyyy)
ROHS ACT Connection
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!
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!
Test Dates: Registration Deadline:
April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012
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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AP EXAM Scedule and information for 2012
All testing is at Churchill Education Center 707 Girard Ave
- Monday May 7 -- 8AM: Chemistry, Environmental Science/ 12PM: Psychology
- Tues May 8 -- 8AM: Computer Science A, Spanish / 12PM: Art History
- Wed May 9 -- 8AM: Calculus AB, Calculus BC/ 12PM: Chinese Language & Culture
- Thurs May 10 -- 8AM: English Literature and Comp / 12PM: Japanese Lang & Culture, Latin
- Friday May 11 --8AM: German Lang & Culture, US History/ 12PM: European History
- Mon May 14 --8AM: Biology, Music Theory / 12PM: Physics B, Physics C
- Tues May 15 --8AM: US Government and Politics/ 12PM: Comparative Gov, French
- Wed May 16 --8AM: English Language and Comp/ 12PM: Statistics
- Thurs May 17 --8AM: Macroecomomics, World History /12 PM: Microeconomics, Italian
- Friday May 18 -- 8AM: Human Geography, Spanish
AP Bulletin for Parent and Students 2012
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Financial Aid Federal Application/FAFSA
Paying for College in Michigan 2011-2012 guide from the MI department of Education
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
Senior Class Newsletter
Senior Bulletin
College Application Checklist
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Most Colleges and Universities require applications be submitted by Nov. 1 for best chances
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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.
Transcripts - To order a copy of transcripts.... go to docufide.com to request a copy be sent electronically
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FAQ's for docufide/parchment
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Still havinging problems with transcript requests? visit the Career Center or call (248) 435 8500 x1187 or email hockridger@royaloakschools.com
College Representive Visits Fall 2011 - 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 kow 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.
Live on line College Fairs!! Talk to admissions representatives, Next "BIG" online fair is coming March 21-22. Log on anytime during this college fair from 10am to 10pm for a virtual college fair!
OCC: Oakland Community College/Information for New Students
- New Student orientation-Royal Oak Campus June 20 and July 25 (5:30p-7:30p) to make reservations email roorientation@oaklandcc.edu
- 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 2011-2012
Financial Aid Info For College Bound Students
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this is the Main site source for applying for Federal Financial Aid and Scholarships
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"
Do You Need Money for College? (pdf) Federal Student Aid at a Glance for 2012-2013 explains at a glance what you can expect from federal financial aid.
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
Paying for College in Michigan 2011-2012 guide from the MI Department of Education
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
Federal Student Fiancial Aide At a Glance 2011-2012 - FAFSA handout, explains how to apply for fiancial aide
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 2016
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
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
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.
Summer Programs for 2012 (Click Here for a complete list)
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
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!
National Health Science Test (click here)*
Advanced Accounting National Test(click here)*
Business Management National Test (click here)*
*please turn pop-up blocker off for all testing
*have a favorite site and it's not listed? let us know and we'll share it!
hockridger@royaloakschools.com
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| March 2012 senior bulletin.pdf | 140.01 KB |
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| Suddenly Seniors Staff Info Newsletter 3-28-2012.pdf | 205.39 KB |
| April 2012 Senior Bulletin.pdf | 90.14 KB |
| OCC Orientation 12.pdf | 236.63 KB |