Counseling

Counselor for all students with last names beginning A – K
Scholarship Information

KIM ROBSON

COUNSELOR

School: 269-781-1319

Counselor for all students with last names beginning L – Z

ROBBIN CODDENS

COUNSELOR

School: 269-781-1338

Counselor for students who attend CACC, BCAMSC, KCC

(dual enrollment & early college)

Purpose Statement – The purpose of the Guidance Department at Marshall High School is to assist students in their academic and emotional growth during high school years, and to provide students with post secondary options. The guidance and counseling curriculum includes opportunities for 100% of the students in areas of career planning, knowledge of self and others, and educational development.

As we strive to meet the needs of our students please take advantage of the resources and information included on this counselor page.

STUDENT RESOURCES

STUDENT ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Icon image POWERSCHOOL APP/ Website - Students and Parents can track class grades and attendance. The app is available for all devices on the app store you use.

Calhoun Area Career Center http://www.calhounisd.org/cacc/

The CACC is about preparing students for careers with:

Academic subject matter taught with relevance to the real world, often called contextual learning.
Employability skills, from job-related skills to workplace ethics, where career pathways help students explore interests and careers in the process of progressing through school.
Partnerships with community, business, and industry to give the classroom real world relevance.

Click here for more information regarding the Early College

SKILLED TRADES

Job Corps JOB CORPS IS THE LARGEST FREE RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGES 16–24. WE CONNECT YOU WITH THE SKILLS AND EDUCATION YOU NEED TO GET THE CAREER YOU WANT!

Michigan Skilled Trades

MICHIGAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION

Industrial Trades Courses/training @ KCC link --> KCC RMTC

The goal of Michigan College Month: by the conclusion of October, every graduating senior has

submitted at least one college application, applied for at least one scholarship, and file the FAFSA.

COLLEGES WITH NO APPLICATION FEE and fee waiver codes in October HERE

COLLEGE SEARCH TOOLS & INFORMATION (IN STATE SCHOOLS)

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES

COLLEGE NIGHTS

Kellogg Community College is proud to host College Exploration Month Virtual College Fair during the month of October. This virtual fair is a fantastic opportunity for prospective, admitted, and current KCC students to explore KCC academic programs, departments, and student services, as well as discover other colleges and universities.

The Virtual Fair format allows participants to access information at their own convenience, whether it's right after school, late at night, or even in the early hours of the morning. The Virtual Fair ensures that everyone can have the chance to explore their college options and gather information when it's most convenient for them.

The link to the College Exploration Month Virtual Fair will be available from Oct. 1 – 31, 2023 by visiting www.kellogg.edu/collegenight.

LINKS TO OPEN HOUSES/CAMPUS VISITS

Independent College and University events - http://wearetheindependents.com/events/

Adrian College http://adrian.edu/campus-life/

Albion College http://www.albion.edu/admission/admission/visit-campus

Alma College https://www.alma.edu/admissions/campus-visits/

Aquinas College https://www.aquinas.edu/undergraduate-admissions

Baker College https://www.baker.edu/visit/

Calvin College http://www.calvin.edu/admin/admissions/visit/

Central Michigan University https://www.cmich.edu/admissions/undergrad/Pages/default.aspx

Davenport University http://www.davenport.edu/office-admissions/visit-davenport-university

Eastern Michigan University http://www.emich.edu/admissions/visit_programs/index.php

Ferris State Universityhttp://www.ferris.edu/htmls/future/visits.htm

Grand Valley University http://www.gvsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/

Hillsdale College https://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions-aid/visiting-campus/

Hope College http://www.hope.edu/admissions/visit/

Kalamazoo College http://www.kzoo.edu/admission/index.php?p=visit

Kellogg Community College http://www.kellogg.edu/admissions/campus-tour-visit/

Lake Superior State University http://www.lssu.edu/admissions/

Michigan State University http://admissions.msu.edu/visitCampus/dailyPrograms.asp

Michigan Tech http://www.admissions.mtu.edu/visiting_campus/

Northern Michigan University http://webb.nmu.edu/Admissions/SiteSections/Discover/VisitUs/VisitUs.shtml

Oakland University http://www.oakland.edu/toursandevents

Olivet College http://www.olivetcollege.edu/admissions

Saginaw Valley State University http://www.svsu.edu/visit

Spring Arbor University http://www.arbor.edu/admissions/undergrad-admissions/campus-visits/

University of Michigan http://www.admissions.umich.edu/visiting/

Wayne State University http://www.admissions.wayne.edu/explore/visit-campus.php

Western Michigan University https://wmich.edu/admissions/visit

HANDY DOCUMENTS FOR DOWNLOAD

XELLO

Xello is a web based platform that allows students to explore a wide variety of career options for their future. The website has information about the education and or training needed to obtain a certain job. The website will also list who offers the programming for each career (pathway). A one stop shop for career exploration.

Students who are signed into their school google account can access Xello here without a username/password

CLICK BELOW TO ORDER YOUR TRANSCRIPT

**MYCA STUDENT TRANSCRIPTS**

Please call 269-248-9154 for help obtaining your transcript.

Hero For Zero Logo

Be a Hero for Zero Youth Suicides. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or chat 988.

FINANCIAL AID

Want to know how to prepare for college or career school?
We’ve provided checklists with the steps you can take to help your (or your child’s) chances of getting into—and being able to afford—the school of your choice.

The Sallie Mae Paying for College Resource is a new, go-to destination to help students and families make a plan to pay for college. The resource is free, easy-to-use, and includes great information on all the important paying for college topics.

The featured video series takes families through the paying for college process. Over the course of eight short videos, learn not only what resources are available to help pay for college, but also the basics of financial aid and the questions to consider before choosing a college. Watch by topic or the entire series.

VIRTUAL FINACIAL AID NIGHTS 22-23- Students and families looking for help paying for college are encouraged to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Click here

FEDERAL APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID

Complete the Federal application for student aid (FAFSA). This must be done online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/
**please note that any application for financial aid should be free.

FAFSA Completion Guide

Create an FSA-ID

An FSA ID is a username and password that you must use to log in to certain U.S. Department of Education (ED) websites. Your FSA ID identifies you as someone who has the right to access your own personal information on ED websites such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) at fafsa.gov.

If you are a parent of a dependent student, you will need your own FSA ID if you want to sign your child's FAFSA electronically. If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign all applications. Please note: Each FSA ID user must have a unique e-mail address.

FINANCIAL AID HELP

Parents guide to filling out the FAFSA

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

LOOK OVER THE RED SCHOLARSHIP BOOK FOR SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES ~ Every Senior will receive a copy in October

Use the following helpful hints as you begin the process of applying for scholarships. The students who are most successful at earning scholarships are students who follow these points:

Utilize the RED Marshall High School Scholarship Handbook for local available scholarships offered. This booklet will be given to students in their English 12 class.

Listen to daily announcements for scholarship opportunities as well as due dates for applications.

Remember that applying for scholarships is the responsibility of the student.

Marshall High School is not notified of all scholarships available at a particular college, so students are encouraged to contact/research the college they hope to attend and ask for information on freshman scholarships.

Don’t procrastinate! Get busy on this part of your college planning early and stay on top of it. Your success will depend on your perseverance, organization, and your ability to meet deadlines.

Be sure to give your teachers and counselor adequate time to write recommendations for you. Two weeks is a good rule of thumb. Give them a list of activities and awards that are noteworthy in the recommendation. When given sufficient time, teachers can write a meaningful letter that truly reflects each student’s unique qualities.

Trusted Scholarship and Financial Aid Websites

Financial Aid offices for Michigan Colleges Check out and compare the financial aid options and eligibility requirements at your Michigan colleges.

http://www.marshallcf.org (local scholarships)

http://bccfoundation.org/ (local scholarships)

http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid

http://www.misaves.com

Going Merry The Common App for scholarships.

BIG Future - College Board Scholarships

Minority Students - http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/minority-students/

45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students 45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students

FastWeb

Local scholarship information will be shared in the following ways:

Listed in parent email blasts
Shared via REMIND (Class of 2020, see your counselor to sign up)

CALCULATORS

**Search for “net price calculator” on a college’s website to find out how much money it will cost you (estimate) to attend.

College Planning SallieMae.com/MICalculator

Additional resources from Sallie Mae: SallieMae.com/MichiganPlans

College Scorecard - summary of info to help understand cost of attendance

(You can link to each school’s net price calculator)

Compare the cost of different schools at costoflearning.com

FAFSA - estimate how much federal money you qualify for

Student loan calculators [Lendedu] https://lendedu.com/blog/student-loan-calculators/

MILITARY

Recruiters will be in the cafeteria from time to time - stop by and introduce yourself!

https://www.todaysmilitary.com/

STANDARDIZED TESTING

PSAT/NMSQT
The PSAT will be administered to Juniors at MHS in October. If you would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT, register in the Counseling Office, the test fee is $18.00. Also, pick up a copy of the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT to help you prepare before test day.

Understanding your PSAT or SAT score - use this DEMO site - sat.org/scoresdemo

Practice Test @ PSAT practice test

Khan Academy @ https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

Practice is also provided through the Michigan electronic Library
http://www.learningexpresshub.com/college-preparation-center/home/home

SAT Test Prep: SAT test prep at MHS - Click here

The SAT

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has announced that it will transition to using the SAT as part of the Michigan Merit Examination (MME).

The SAT is accepted at all Michigan universities and is already a familiar exam to many in the state. The exam keeps pace with what colleges are looking for today — measuring the skills required for success in the 21st century. It focuses on the few durable things that evidence shows matter most for college and career success, and reflects what Michigan students are already learning in their classrooms.

ACT TEST

The ACT can still be taken in addition to the SAT for college admission.

www.acatstudent.org/start

NCAA ATHLETES

If you want to participate in Athletics in Division I or II colleges, YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE http://eligibilitycenter.org

NAIA Athletic Participation, you must create an account here - NAIA eligibility center

TIME TO REGISTER - SELECTIVE SERVICE

All male U.S. citizens residing in the United States must register within the period starting 30 days before, and ending 30 days after, their 18th birthday. Log on to www.sss.gov and you can register in about 5 minutes

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