Jr./Sr. High Guidance Office
Our Guidance Team
We are proud to have a highly qualified team dedicated to supporting students:
- Kelly Carling
Mrs. Carling is our Testing Coordinator. She oversees and coordinates with our district, state, and national assessments, including M-STEP, SAT, WIN, and AP.
- Sara Oesterle
Mrs. Oesterle is our Student Support Advisor who works with students in grades 7-12. She helps to support student learning and post-secondary college and career goals. She mentors students taking Michigan Virtual courses, enrolled at Wilson Talent Center, and participating in dual enrollment. Mrs. Oesterle is passionate about helping students reach their present and future goals.
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College and Career Planning Resources
A guide for juniors and their parents:
- Test Preparation: College Board offers free test prep resources for the redesigned SAT.
- ACT Registration: Register to take the ACT for admissions and scholarship consideration.
Senior Year Checklist for College Planning
Request Final Transcript: Once you’ve chosen a college, request your final transcript. Transcripts will be sent electronically once final grades are available in June.
Use this tool to view transfer course equivalencies between colleges and universities in Michigan.
The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) covers a minimum of 30 semester hours of college-level credit. This fulfills lower-division general education requirements at participating four-year colleges or universities.
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Dual Enrollment Legislation
The Michigan State Legislature passed two “Dual Enrollment” bills.- Public Act 160 of 1996, the Post-secondary Enrollment Options Act.
- Public Act 258 of 2000, the Career and Technical Preparation Act.
These bills modify provisions of the State School Aid Act. Allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school. College classes must not be offered by the high school. Post-secondary credit, accreditation, certification and/or licensing potential is required. Visit the Michigan Department of Education Dual Enrollment website for more information.
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Financial Aid Application Information for College Students
Attending college next fall? You can apply for financial aid starting November 21st! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) needs to be completed every year. The earlier you submit your application, the better chance you have of receiving financial aid.
Helpful Reminders
Below are some reminders to help answer your questions:-
Federal Student Aid Account: The process begins with creating an account on the Federal Student Aid website.
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Who Should Create the Federal Student Aid Account? Both the student and their contributors (parents, guardians, or others supporting the student financially) should create a Federal Student Aid account.
Website Resources
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Parchment: Secure Transcript Request and Delivery
- Parchment allows you to securely request and deliver your high school transcripts online. Tracking capabilities allow you to know your transcript has been successfully delivered.
Additional Features:
- Free Unofficial Copy: Store a free unofficial copy of your transcript in your Parchment account.
- Future Savings: Having an unofficial transcript for reference may save you money in the future.
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Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships are available from several different sources, including:- National Scholarships
- State Scholarships
- School-Specific Scholarships
- Local Scholarships
Types of Scholarships
Some scholarships are need-based, while others are merit-based. Be diligent in your scholarship search. Remember that you can continue to search for scholarships even as a college student!
Online Scholarship Search Options
Below are a couple of good options for online scholarship searching. Choose the option that works best for you!
For a comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities check out our Scholarships page!
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State Testing for Juniors
Students in grade 11 take the Michigan Merit Exam. This exam measures mastery of the Michigan high school content standards. Administration happens every spring and consists of the three components below:
- College Board SAT with optional Essay
- ACT WorkKeys job skills assessments in Workplace Documents, Applied Math and Graphic Literacy
- Michigan-developed Science and Social Studies M-STEP