ACT/SAT are college entrance exams (Required for Admission). Before you sign up for one of these exams be sure to check the test preferences of the school(s) you are interested in. Registration materials for both tests are available in the Guidance Office. Students applying to very selective colleges may need to take the SAT II. Check your college information for the preferred test(s).

 

Another opportunity for Juniors is to take a college visit. During your Junior year, you may take (3) college visit days. Any additional days must be approved by the principal. 

 

Visitation Authorization: The student must bring a parent note to the Attendance Office notifying the school of the date of the college visit. Verification of the College Visit: Within 48 hours of return to school (2 school days), the student must provide the Attendance Office with an official letter/note with university/college insignia verifying the student visit. If all procedures above are met, the date will be marked as excused in attendance.

 

Remember - If you are planning to go to college after high school, this transcript (with grades from 9th - 11th grade) will be the one you use to apply to college as well as apply for scholarships. College Admissions Counselors don't personally know you, they rely on your transcript, quality of coursework, test scores, senior course selection, and resume of activities to paint a picture of your quality and appropriateness for their institution. You are competing with thousands of other high school students for a finite number of freshman seats at an institution.

 

Scheduling Classes for Senior Year - Scheduling materials will be coming out soon. Regardless of your post high school plans (college, military, employment), to be the best candidate, it is important to keep your academic skills sharp.

** GPA is computed on 7th semester grades.

No more than two Valedictorians will be selected to speak at commencements. Candidates will submit an application and speech to a panel of teachers who will make the selections.

 

Communication - In corresponding with a college/university, scholarship committee, financial aid representative, or coach, make sure you have a "professional and consistent (not changing)" email address.

 

The Interest Factor - College Admissions offices are taking notice of applicants who visit the schools website and post questions to representatives and programs as well as to those who are making "official visits". Showing "official" interest may help you gain consideration especially in competitive programs.

 

Facebook & Twitter - Clean up your Facebook & Twitter pages - people are looking. Some employers and universities look at these accounts and use this information in their decision making process. One MHS parent recently shared that a college coach gathered the entire team to discuss Facebook. It was made clear that there is an expectation for the student athletes to represent themselves and the university with quality and dignity.

 

There are four counselors in the Guidance Office. The counselor assignments will be as follows according to the student's last name: 

A - G  Mrs. Abby Watson

H - O Mrs. Belinda Quisenberry

P - Z Mrs. Linda Proehl

Each counselor is responsible for all aspects of the student's educational programming, which includes scheduling, college applications, special education needs, and Ohio Hi-Point