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Class of 2021
  Junior Presentation

Lake Orion High School

Deciding what to do after high school should not
be left up to chance.

Possible options:
- 4 year college/university or community college
- Vocational and trade schools
- Military

Things to start doing now:

● Start college and career exploration at:
  www.bigfuture.org
  http://www.petersons.com
  www.collegeview.com
  www.princetonreview.com
  https://www.lakeorionschools.org/high-school-
  home/counseling/college-planning
● Take virtual tours of over 1,300 college campuses at:
  www.ecampustours.com

More things to start doing:
● Explore trade schools at:
  www.oakgov.com/advantageoakland/mi-
  tradeschool/Pages/default.asp
● Explore military careers at:
  www.careersinthemilitary.com

  And….
● Maintain good grades.
● Keep a rigorous senior schedule.
● Check your service hours on x2VOL

College application process:
 ● College applications are usually available in August.
 ● Apply online to college websites, request paper applications, or
   sign up for “on-site admissions”(colleges and dates to be
   determined) at LOHS. More info to follow.
 ● Set up a free Parchment account at:
   https://www.parchment.com/log-in/ to send your transcripts to
   colleges electronically.
 ● If you have taken the SAT or ACT, have your scores sent to the
   college through ACT (www.actstudent.org) or SAT
   (www.collegeboard.org)
 ● All current juniors (class of 2021) will be taking the SAT in the
   fall. Date to be announced.

College application process continued:
● Some colleges may waive test scores. Check with your college.
● Submit application fees or fee waiver with your application.
● Give teachers and counselors at least two weeks to complete
  letters of recommendation. Provide a resume and your college
  information.
● Have applications completed by November 1st.
● LOHS counselors will begin processing applications after school
  starts in the fall.
● Check the counseling page on the LOHS website for additional
  information.
● Contact your counselor in the fall for assistance.

On-site admissions:
● Some colleges send representatives to LOHS to meet with
  students for an “on-site admissions” meeting, and give
  them an immediate admission decision.
● A schedule of the on-site admissions will be available in
  the fall and students will be able to sign up through
  SignUpGenius.
● Instructions will be sent via email regarding this process in
  the fall.

How colleges may evaluate you:
●   Academic record
●   Rigor of curriculum
●   Grade trends
●   ACT/SAT scores (some may waive, check college website)
●   Essays, if required (but always recommended)
●   Letters of recommendation, if required
●   Extracurricular activities
●   Community service

Common Application highlights
● Used by over 500 colleges and universities
● One application is used for all member institutions.
● Follow the unique directions for each cooperating school at:
  https://www.commonapp.org
● Teachers and counselors submit their applications online when you
  invite them through Common Application.
● Counselors will send your transcripts directly through Common App.
● You are responsible for sending your SAT or ACT scores to Common
  App.
● Common App is usually available after August 1st.

Sending Transcripts electronically:
● Unless you applied through the Common App, colleges/universities
  want you to send your transcripts electronically.
● You must set up a free account through Parchment at
  https://www.parchment.com/log-in/
● Once you set up your Parchment account, you will select Lake Orion
  High School as your current school, and then you will select the
  colleges that you want your transcripts sent to.
● Keep in mind that college application processing and transcript
  requests will be processed after we return to school in the fall.

Vocational and Technical schools
● Vocational and technical schools offer training in areas such as
  broadcasting, cosmetology, computer programming, court
  reporting, mechanics, medical fields, skilled trades, and other
  fields.
● These programs often have on-the-job apprenticeship training.
● You can find a list of accredited schools by state and/or program
  at Real Work Matters at www.rwm.org

Military options
● Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
● There are also opportunities in the Coast Guard,
  National Guard, Merchant Marines, and the Reserves.
● The ASVAB is the entrance exam that can be
  scheduled with recruiters.
● ROTC programs are available for students who want
  to attend college before entering the military.
● More information at: http://www.todaysmilitary.com

NCAA information:
● If you are planning on playing a sport in college, you will
  need to register with the NCAA.
● Register at http://www.eligilibilitycenter.org
● You must send test scores directly from SAT or ACT using
  the code 9999 to select the NCAA Eligibility Center.
● Please contact Mrs. Bell to have your transcripts sent to
  the NCAA, or, if you have any questions at
  christine.bell@lok12.org

Senior year activities:
● Attend FAFSA Night (date to be announced) at LOHS for financial aid
  information and FAFSA application information.
● Check out the new FAFSA chatbox website where you and your parents
  can text questions at: https://getfafsahelp.org/cb/
● Attend fall College Representative visits at LOHS.
● Attend the winter College Fair at LOHS and watch for other college fairs
  online.
● Look for scholarships online with websites like: www.fastweb.com or
  www.studentscholarships.org Check your chosen college’s website for
  scholarships, and check the LOHS website for scholarships which post
  after Thanksgiving.

LOHS Counseling Department
Christine Bell    A-Cot    christine.bell@lok12.org

Melissa Bruno     Cou-Grz melissa.bruno@lok12.org

Carol Doll        Gu-Led   carol.doll@lok12.org

Michele Novak     Lee-Pep michele.novak@lok12.org

Alicia Conner    Peq-Sta   alicia.conner@lok12.org

Marci Nowaczok Ste-Z       marci.nowaczok@lok12.org

Go Dragons!