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Rochester High Counseling DepartmentMrs. O'Toole-Seyka A - BQ
Ms. Maurer BR - DA Ms. Caggins DB - H Mr. Green I - MON Ms. Sorentino MOO - SE Mrs. Messing-Mirabito SF - Z Kathy Karwacki - Secretary 248-726-5407 Karen Garr - Registrar 248-726-5427 Counselors will not be available for appointments until schedules are released in August.
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Rochester Community Schools' Counseling Mission Statement |
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The Mission of the Rochester Community Schools guidance counselors is to provide a comprehensive program of counseling and guidance services to all students. Designed to meet the developmental needs for academic planning, along with personal and social growth, this program assists students in their pursuit of rewarding educational and career goals and positive life choices.
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District High School Counselors collaborated together for the purpose of providing quick and easy access to resources and information for high school students and families regarding this unusual time away from school and issues surrounding the coronavirus. We can get through this together with the support of each other, proper resources and good intention. Click here to access this resource.
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COUNSELING - THIS MONTH:
COUNSELORS MET WITH JUNIOR STUDENTS
Summer School Information and Registration was released May 1
Virtual Tutoring
- GVSU K-12 Connect – gvsu.edu/k12connect Free virtual tutoring services are available for any K-12 student who is a resident of the State of Michigan.
- Virtual Tutoring through Oakland University
- https://www.mycovidresponse.org/signup?description=I+need+help
- Register at this site or call 248-600-9541 M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Please select the organization to which you are the MOST connected.
- If you are not connected with any organization on this list, please select COVID Response Network.
Sending AP Scores
Seniors who would like to send your AP scores to a college can find information here:
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sending-scores/online
Did you know you can send an AP Score report for free? You can send one score report for free every year that you take AP Exams. The deadline for choosing the college, university, or scholarship program is June 20. https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/dates/deadline-indicate-your-free-score-send-recipient
Seniors should also make sure they change their email from a school based email in July if they would like to continue to have access to their College Board account.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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SENIOR INFORMATION
How to Request your Transcript |
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SENIORS
You must request a final transcript to be sent to your college/university.
Do this today through Parchment. Select “hold for grades” and it will be available
for delivery via Parchment in late June 2021.
Your college/university requires this! If your school is a Common App school,
you must send a final request to Common App in addition.
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
You must request a final transcript to be sent to your college/university.
Do this today through Parchment. Select “hold for grades” and it will be available
for delivery via Parchment in late June 2021.
Your college/university requires this! If your school is a Common App school,
you must send a final request to Common App in addition.
* If you have any questions, contact your counselor or Mrs. Garr at kgarr@rochester.k12.mi.us
NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE?
Click on this link to access the counseling website for all the up to date information on the scholarships we know about at this time.
Click on this link to access the counseling website for all the up to date information on the scholarships we know about at this time.
Check out these additional resources:
Michigan Financial Aid Programs
Affording College in Michigan
www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/
www.fastweb.com/
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
Michigan Financial Aid Programs
Affording College in Michigan
www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/
www.fastweb.com/
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship ProgramAbbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 15th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline - June 12, 2021. Application Process Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on our site. 
Scholarship America is here to help you break down barriers, open doors and access scholarships that help you succeed in life.
Find A Scholarship |
BigSun Scholarship Deadline
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6th Annual Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarship AwardsDo you have students whose heads are in the clouds? We invite U.S. high school students who are interested in flight training or aviation maintenance to apply for Epic Flight Academy's 4 aviation scholarships. We are located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and welcome applicants from all around the U.S.
Will you please join us in supporting students' dreams by sharing this scholarship information with interested students? We are awarding $65,000 this year!
https://epicflightacademy.com/aviation-scholarship/ |
Korean American Scholarship
KASF 2021 Applications Now Open!The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 school year!.
Please work on your applications and continue to adhere to our deadline (June 30, 2021).
Click the button below for extra guidance.
Apply Today
Please work on your applications and continue to adhere to our deadline (June 30, 2021).
Click the button below for extra guidance.
Apply Today
COLLEGE INFO AND UPDATES
MCAN launches free statewide college advising hotline
Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and partners launched a college advising hotline today to answer questions Michigan high school students have about attending college. The hotline was initiated as a result of the current global health crisis, aiming to fill the gaps created from the governor’s statewide school closure order issued in March.
The hotline is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is staffed by nearly 100 college advisers connected to MCAN’s AdviseMI program and MSU’s College Advising Corps. To scale our ability to serve as many students as possible, MCAN is partnering with the Detroit Regional Chamber and the Detroit College Access Network on this initiative.
The hotline can be reached by calling 810-373-5385. Students will have the option of calling or texting the hotline. After business hours, students can text or leave a voicemail and messages will be responded to the next business day. The hours of the hotline will be adjusted as necessary to best serve students and their needs.
The hotline is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is staffed by nearly 100 college advisers connected to MCAN’s AdviseMI program and MSU’s College Advising Corps. To scale our ability to serve as many students as possible, MCAN is partnering with the Detroit Regional Chamber and the Detroit College Access Network on this initiative.
The hotline can be reached by calling 810-373-5385. Students will have the option of calling or texting the hotline. After business hours, students can text or leave a voicemail and messages will be responded to the next business day. The hours of the hotline will be adjusted as necessary to best serve students and their needs.
Scholarship Update
Incoming fall 2021 first year students who have a complete admission file† to WMU by June 1 will be considered for the following admission scholarships:
Events
Incoming fall 2021 first year students who have a complete admission file† to WMU by June 1 will be considered for the following admission scholarships:
- Bronco Merit (Value: $10,000 [$2,500/year for four years])
- Criteria: 3.85 GPA* at the time of admission
- Bronco Honors (Value: $9,000 [$2,250/year for four years])
- Criteria: 3.70 GPA* at the time of admission
- Brown & Gold (Value: $8,000 [$2,000/year for four years])
- Criteria: 3.50 GPA* at the time of admission
- Bronco Recognition (Value: $4,000 [$1,000/year for four years])
- Criteria: 3.25 GPA* at the time of admission
Events
- Campus Tours: Students and families may register for in-person campus tours, and we will continue to offer these opportunities pending state/federal/university orders and guidelines. Students are able to register for tours online.
- Other Virtual Experiences: For any student not able to visit campus, or who wants to get a jump start on their college search process, we also offer a variety of other virtual experiences including college information sessions, live student led virtual tour and more.
Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation's
online summer pre-college program, Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation, is a top virtual destination for high-achieving math and science students. Students will design experiments and models to test theories and learn to think like an engineer.
Applications are still be accepted for Summer 2021 Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2021 Biomedical Engineering Innovation, as well.
The curriculum for Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation is designed by trusted scientists and engineers from Johns Hopkins University, so you can be sure the academic rigor and ingenuity runs deep throughout the course.
Register today. We look forward to seeing you!
online summer pre-college program, Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation, is a top virtual destination for high-achieving math and science students. Students will design experiments and models to test theories and learn to think like an engineer.
Applications are still be accepted for Summer 2021 Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2021 Biomedical Engineering Innovation, as well.
The curriculum for Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation is designed by trusted scientists and engineers from Johns Hopkins University, so you can be sure the academic rigor and ingenuity runs deep throughout the course.
Register today. We look forward to seeing you!
LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Fall 2021 Scholarships
We are continuing to award merit scholarships for newly admitted students. If you have students that do want to apply for Fall 2021, there is still time to do so! We would encourage them to complete their application and submit their application materials as soon as possible. Students may apply at http://www.ltu.edu/apply. Our application fee waiver is LTU1932.
Test-Optional for Fall 2022
To protect the health and well-being of your students, we have decided to remain test-optional for the Fall 2022 admission cycle. Standardized test scores are not required to receive scholarships, and students who are unable to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged in the admission or merit scholarship process.
On-ground Classes for Fall 2021
Our campus community continues to learn and adapt to the realities of COVID-19 while maintaining safe practices and a great learning environment. With this in mind, undergraduate courses will return to a normal on-campus schedule this Fall 2021.
Fall 2021 Scholarships
We are continuing to award merit scholarships for newly admitted students. If you have students that do want to apply for Fall 2021, there is still time to do so! We would encourage them to complete their application and submit their application materials as soon as possible. Students may apply at http://www.ltu.edu/apply. Our application fee waiver is LTU1932.
Test-Optional for Fall 2022
To protect the health and well-being of your students, we have decided to remain test-optional for the Fall 2022 admission cycle. Standardized test scores are not required to receive scholarships, and students who are unable to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged in the admission or merit scholarship process.
On-ground Classes for Fall 2021
Our campus community continues to learn and adapt to the realities of COVID-19 while maintaining safe practices and a great learning environment. With this in mind, undergraduate courses will return to a normal on-campus schedule this Fall 2021.
At Northwood University, we continue to adapt to serve students and keep our doors and hearts open to serve student needs. We are a specialty school that coaches students interested in business leadership across a broad spectrum of industries and roles.
Our best students learn by doing and enjoy the challenges of projects and fieldwork outside the classroom. Please take a brief two minutes to listen to this video message about unique opportunities for unique students.
We realize that many seniors are slow to enter college decisions this year. Your help in encouraging students and families to explore Northwood possibilities could be life-changing for the right students.
We will continue to accept new applications and offer scholarship support for Fall 2021. Please help us engage students with transformative, career-connected education.
By phone: 800-622-9000 or 989-837-4892
Website: www.northwood.edu
Other opportunities:
On-Campus, In-Person Spring Open House April 17 OR Schedule an in-person visit
Our best students learn by doing and enjoy the challenges of projects and fieldwork outside the classroom. Please take a brief two minutes to listen to this video message about unique opportunities for unique students.
We realize that many seniors are slow to enter college decisions this year. Your help in encouraging students and families to explore Northwood possibilities could be life-changing for the right students.
We will continue to accept new applications and offer scholarship support for Fall 2021. Please help us engage students with transformative, career-connected education.
By phone: 800-622-9000 or 989-837-4892
Website: www.northwood.edu
Other opportunities:
On-Campus, In-Person Spring Open House April 17 OR Schedule an in-person visit
Case Western Reserve University is offering a new pre-college program for high school students to allow them to explore subjects they may wish to study in college.
Your high schoolers are invited to participate in a rich learning experience created by one of the nation’s top research institutions. For nearly 200 years, Case Western Reserve has prepared ambitious students for futures in the arts, business, engineering, humanities, natural sciences, nursing and social sciences.
Our Pre-College Online Program features courses designed especially for high schoolers by some of our renowned instructors. The format is flexible: Courses run throughout the year and lessons are delivered by video, so students can tune in from anywhere, any time that fits their schedule.
Check out our course offerings
Your high schoolers are invited to participate in a rich learning experience created by one of the nation’s top research institutions. For nearly 200 years, Case Western Reserve has prepared ambitious students for futures in the arts, business, engineering, humanities, natural sciences, nursing and social sciences.
Our Pre-College Online Program features courses designed especially for high schoolers by some of our renowned instructors. The format is flexible: Courses run throughout the year and lessons are delivered by video, so students can tune in from anywhere, any time that fits their schedule.
Check out our course offerings
SUMMER PLANS
Announcing Georgetown University’s Pre-College Online Program
Share This Link with your High School Students
Georgetown University is pleased to announce the launch of our new Pre-College Online Program—offering courses that enable high school students 13 and older to explore subjects they may wish to study in college. The program is launching with two interesting courses, with more in the works.
Studying with Georgetown is a rewarding experience. We follow the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis—care for the whole person—and our goal in creating this new program is to provide a holistic experience. Students deserve the opportunity to develop their own talents and dreams, and we believe this program will help them do that.
Three distinct advantages of this program:
Share This Link with your High School Students
Georgetown University is pleased to announce the launch of our new Pre-College Online Program—offering courses that enable high school students 13 and older to explore subjects they may wish to study in college. The program is launching with two interesting courses, with more in the works.
Studying with Georgetown is a rewarding experience. We follow the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis—care for the whole person—and our goal in creating this new program is to provide a holistic experience. Students deserve the opportunity to develop their own talents and dreams, and we believe this program will help them do that.
Three distinct advantages of this program:
- Flexible learning: Courses are delivered through dynamic videos featuring Georgetown University professors who are renowned scholars in their fields. Students can tune in anytime, anywhere that is convenient—the ultimate in flexibility.
- Mentorship: University mentors enrich the learning experience. Mentors are Georgetown students and alumni who are well-versed in the subject area of the course. Mentors also answer questions about majors and careers in the field. They help with brainstorming and assignments.
- Certificate of Completion from Georgetown University: High school students earn this mark of recognition when they finish the course successfully.
OTHER POST HIGH PLANS
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CAREER INFORMATION
XELLO - Career Awareness and Exploration: Making your Future Plans
ALL GRADE LEVELS can check out our grade level classrooms and work on your Educational Development Plan (EDP) using Xello. You will find it under the topic "Resources and Forms" and the title is Career Awareness and Exploration. There's also a resume building activity for Juniors! You should have had this as an assignment through your Language Arts class sometime in November or December. Enjoy learning about yourself, about careers, and about how it all fits together!
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NEW THIS YEAR!
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Michigan's Hot 50 Careers - Check this out!
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WE HAVE A BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE
THE COUNSELING OFFICE WITH MANY JOB POSTINGS.
WE CONTINUALLY ADD TO THEM AS WE ARE
NOTIFIED OF ANY OPPORTUNITIES.
PLEASE STOP BY OFTEN TO WHAT'S AVAILABLE,
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK!
THE COUNSELING OFFICE WITH MANY JOB POSTINGS.
WE CONTINUALLY ADD TO THEM AS WE ARE
NOTIFIED OF ANY OPPORTUNITIES.
PLEASE STOP BY OFTEN TO WHAT'S AVAILABLE,
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK!
