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TAKING THE NEXT STEP
Resource Guide
Table of Contents
Why is College Important?...................................................................2
Where to Start?....................................................................................2
Gathering What You Need……………………….………………………..2
Standardized Testing………………………………..……………………..3-4
Essay Help…………………………………………...……………………..5
Financial Aid…………………………………………..…………………….6
Application Booster…………………………………..…………………….7
Finding the Right Fit for You! …………………….……………………….7
School Profiles……………………………………………………………...8-17
About Us………………………………..…………………………………...18
Program to Encourage Higher Education December 2015
“Education is the most powerful weapon
which you can use to change the
world.” -Nelson Mandela
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What’s the Big Deal Anyway? Higher Education, whether it be a 2 year college, a 4 year uni-
versity, a technical school, or certification training, can be a very
rewarding experience. Higher Education can increase job secu-
rity and on average someone with a form of higher education
makes more money. Higher Education also has other benefits
such as allowing you to be more exposed to new environments,
experiences, and new people. It can be a time when you learn
about people that are different than you and you come in con-
tact with new cultures. Higher Education can also help you find
your passion in life. You many not know what you want to do
and a form of higher education can help you figure it out.
Some facts about Higher Education:
the unemployment rate is 1/3 of what it is for high school
graduates
Earn $1 million over someone with a high school diploma
over a lifetime
69% of those with a Bachelor’s degree receive health insur-
ance compared to only 55% of high school graduates
Where to Start?
You should start by gathering materials you need apply to
schools, as a starting point you can view the checklist on this
page. You can also talk to your high school counselor for more
information on anything within this packet as well as more infor-
mation about financial waivers. Individual school websites can
also be helpful in identifying specific steps you need to take as
well as materials you might need.
Remember, all of your high school career is evaluated by admis-
sions departments of colleges and universities. It is important to
beginning thinking about college in 9th or 10th grade so that you
can be prepared and you do not have to spend time catching up
later on.
Check List
Transcript (from your high
school counselor)
ACT or SAT Scores (you can
send them online)
Application (can be found
online on schools’ websites)
Letters of Recommendation
(from teachers, coaches,
school staff, boss, church
leaders, etc.)
Essay or Personal Statement
FAFSA/ CSS Profile for Fi-
nancial Aid
Application Fee (waiver’s are
available through your
school counselor)
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Standardized Testing
The ACT is a content-based test, and includes sections on English, Reading, Math, and Sci-
ence. It has an optional Writing portion, which is required by some colleges. Many experts be-
lieve the ACT is a better measure of a student's retention of high school curriculum because it
is more content-oriented. The SAT, on the other hand, is often considered to be more of an in-
telligence test because it focuses on a student's problem-solving and reasoning abilities. The
SAT includes Reading, Math, and a required Writing portion. Most students today are taking
both tests multiple times. If you plan to only take one test, we recommend that you do a bit of
research to determine whether that test should be the ACT or the SAT. First, check with the
colleges and universities to which you plan to apply. The admissions department may require
one or the other, and may also offer scholarships based on scores from a specific test. If the
college accepts both tests, analyze your strengths; students who are strong in math and sci-
ence typically do well on the ACT, while students who excel in English and literature perform
better on the SAT. (from www.powerscore.com)
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Standardized Testing Resources
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/
https://www.powerscore.com/act/help/
https://www.powerscore.com/sat/help/
content_practice_tests.cfm
https://www.4tests.com/act
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice
http://www.majortests.com/sat/
http://www.veritasprep.com/free-sat-resources/
http://ineedapencil.ck12.org/
http://www.kaptest.com/act/enroll?
zip=48205&tab=events
https://uniontestprep.com/sat/practice-test
Official Sites
http://www.actstudent.org/
https://www.collegeboard.org/ (SAT site)
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Essay Help
Your college application essay is a great way to show colleges who you really are. This is
more than statistics on a page and really allows you to personalize your application. You can
write about something your passionate about, a struggle you’ve had, important live events, or
anything that you think really exemplifies who you are. This is an extremely integral part of
your application, so here are some great resources that can help you out.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/8-tips-for-crafting-
your-best-college-essay
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/tips-for-writing-an-
effective-application-essay-college-admissions
http://www.essayhell.com/2014/10/essay-hells-top-10-tips.html
http://www.collegeessayorganizer.com/
https://www.grammarly.com/
http://college.usatoday.com/2014/10/23/9-essay-writing-tips-to-wow-
college-admissions-officers/
http://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/college-essay
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Financial Aid One of the biggest factors in pursuing higher education is the cost associated with it. This
can put a lot of stress on students and their families. There are many types of financial aid.
The first are scholarships and grants, these are gifts of money that you do not need to pay
back; however they may be certain criteria that needs to be maintained such as GPA or
athletic status. Loans are another type of financial aid, that you need to pay back after com-
pleting school. Some loans are offered by the Federal Government and can have less of an
interest amount and have longer grace periods. The third type of financial aid is work-study,
which is basically a guaranteed on campus job to help you work while on campus and earn-
ing your degree or certification.
The biggest factors for receiving financial aid are filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid) to be considered for aid from the federal government. You can also
apply for financial aid directly from the colleges you’re applying to and from private organi-
zations. Some of these may require you to submit theCSS/Financial Aid PROFILE or other
forms. It is also important to look out for local scholarships and scholarships offered by the
school you are interested in attending. You can look for these online.
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
https://student.collegeboard.org/css
-financial-aid-profile
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
pay-for-college/financial-aid-101/
financial-aid-can-help-you-afford-
college
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
pay-for-college/financial-aid
http://www.finaid.org/
Scholarship Searches:
http://www.fastweb.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
scholarship-search
CollegeNet.com
Scholarships.com
ScholarshipMonkey.com
FindTuition.com
https://www.petersons.com/college-
search/scholarship-search.aspx
www.scholarshipexperts.com
https://www.chegg.com/
scholarships
http://www.scholarships360.org/
https://www.cappex.com/
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Application Boosters!
Some other great things that you can do in high school to improve your application include:
Letters of Recommendation: Build relationships with your teachers, school staff,
coachers, community leaders, and other influential adults in your life. This can help you
build a good base to get through high school, but down the line they can also write letters
of recommendation for you when you are applying!
Extracurriculars: Programs like to see that students are well rounded. You want to
get involved outside of the classroom and join a club, a sports team, or get involved some-
where in your community. This is way for you to show schools what you are passionate
about. This is also a bunch of fun!
Leadership: It is important to try and take on a leadership role in different situations.
Whether it is team captain, club vice president, taking on a role at your local church or
community center, it is really important to show your leadership skills. This not only shows
your involved, but it shows your dedicated and passionate.
Awards: If you received any awards throughout high school, in any area, it can be
helpful to include a list of them on your application. It can be helpful to keep track of these
through the four years, so when you are a senior you remember what went on Freshman
year.
Think about what you like and don’t like: it can be helpful to start thinking about
what you want to pursue in higher education. You don’t have to make any decisions right
away, but it can helpful to narrow things down a bit.
Finding the Right Fit for You!
Finding the right type of higher education for you can seem a bit intimidating, but don’t be
afraid to explore your options and talk you counselor, parents, and teachers! On the next few
pages are profiles on some schools that we thought could be of interest to you. All of this in-
formation was found on the internet, so don’t be afraid to do your research also, but we hope
that this can be a good foundation and starting point for you. We wish you the best of luck with
your pursuit of higher education.
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Wayne State University
Location: Detroit, Michigan
4 years
Enrollment: 25,619
Acceptance rate: 76%
Most Popular Majors: Pre-Med, Psychology Nurs-
ing, and Business
Minimum ACT score of 21
Average GPA: 3.2 , min: 2.75 GPA
Transcript Needed
Online Application
Application Deadline: August 1st (for Fall Semester)
Financial Aid: FASFA + CSS
Scholarships of Interest: Detroit Urban Scholarship;
Detroit Compact, Wade McCree Incentive Scholar-
ship
School Profiles
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School Profiles
Western Michigan University
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
4 years
Enrollment: 18,889
Acceptance rate: 84.1%
Most Popular Majors: Health and Medical Administrative Ser-
vices ,Business Administration and Management
Average ACT score of 23
Average GPA: 3.41
Online Application
Application Deadline: Rolling Admission
Financial Aid: FASFA
They offer free scholarship workshops in the Detroit and Metro
Detroit Area that could be beneficial to attend.
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University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
4 years
Enrollment: 28,395,
Acceptance rate: 32.2%
Most Popular Majors: Economics, Psychology, Busi-
ness, Political Science, Neuroscience,
Average Test Scores: ACT(30-34) or SAT(2040-
2280)
Average GPA: 3.85
Transcript Needed
Letter of Recommendation Needed
Online Application: Common Application
Application Deadline: Early Action: November 1st,
Final February 1st.
Financial Aid: FASFA + CSS
Scholarships of Interest: De-
troit Urban Scholarship; De-
troit Compact, Wade McCree
Incentive Scholarship
School Profiles
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School Profiles
Eastern Michigan University
Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan
4 years
Enrollment: 18,208
Acceptance rate: 68.8%
Most Popular Majors: Business, Health, Education,
Psychology
Average ACT score of 22
Minimum GPA: 3.1
Online Application
Deadlines: January 15th for Financial Aid, July 1st
for Fall Semester
Application Deadline: Rolling Admission
Financial Aid: FASFA , they have many scholarships
available, please visit their website www.emich.edu.
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College For Creative Studies
Location: Detroit, Michigan
4 years
Enrollment: 1,401
Acceptance rate: 48.6%
Average Test Scores: ACT(22) or SAT(1059)
Transcript Needed
5-8 Piece Portfolio Needed
Online Application
Application Deadline: Early Action: December 1st,
February 1st for financial aid, Rolling Admission
through May
Financial Aid: FASFA
Scholarships of Interest: 36th District Court Spon-sored Project Scholarship, Mitch Albom Detroit Dream Scholars Fund, Mitch Albom Detroit Dream Fund, CE City Scholarship , Detroit Society of Wom-en Painters and Sculptors Scholarship, Ford WPP Team Detroit Scholarship,
School Profiles
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School Profiles
Oakland University
Location: Rochester Michigan
4 years
Enrollment: 16,935
Acceptance rate: 67.4%
Most Popular Majors: Business, Health, Communi-
cation/Journalism, Education, Psychology
Minimum ACT score of 18
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Average GPA: 3.2
Online Application
Deadlines: March 1st for Financial Aid, After: Rolling
Admission
Financial Aid: FASFA , they have many scholarships
available, please visit their website
www.oakland.edu.
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Spelman College
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
4 years
Historically Black College for Women
Enrollment: 2,135
Acceptance rate: 54.0%
Most Popular Majors: Psychology, Biology, Political
Science, and English
Average GPA: 3.6
Average Test Scores: ACT(22) or SAT(1027)
Transcript Needed
2 Letters of Recommendation Needed
Online Application: Common Application
Application Deadline: Early Action: November1st,
February 1st
Financial Aid: FASFA
Scholarships of Interest: they have many scholarships available, please visit their website www.spelman.edu
School Profiles
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School Profiles
Howard University
Location: Washington D.C.
4 years
Historically Black Co-Ed College
Enrollment: 7,013
Acceptance rate: 48.4%
Most Popular Majors: Communications, Social Sci-
ences, Business, Health, Biology
Average Test Scores: ACT 23.7 or SAT I Math/
Reading 548
Average GPA: 3.38
Online Application: Common Application
Deadlines: Early Action: November 1st, Deadline
February 15th
Financial Aid: FASFA , they
have many scholarships avail-
able, please visit their website
www.howard.edu.
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Oakland Community College
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
2 years
Enrollment: 2,135
Acceptance rate: 54.0%
Most Popular Majors: Psychology, Biology, Political
Science, and English
Average GPA: 3.6
Average Test Scores: ACT(22) or SAT(1027)
Transcript Needed
2 Letters of Recommendation Needed
Online Application: Common Application
Application Deadline: Early Action: November1st,
February 1st
Financial Aid: FASFA
Scholarships of Interest: they have many scholarships available, please visit their web-site www.spelman.edu
School Profiles
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School Profiles
Wayne County Community College
Location: Washington D.C.
2 years
Enrollment: 7,013
Acceptance rate: 48.4%
Most Popular Majors: Communications, Social Sci-
ences, Business, Health, Biology
Average Test Scores: ACT 23.7 or SAT I Math/
Reading 548
Average GPA: 3.38
Online Application: Common Application
Deadlines: Early Action: November 1st, Deadline
February 15th
Financial Aid: FASFA , they
have many scholarships availa-
ble, please visit their website
www.howard.edu.
Contact Us
Kathleen Hurley
Riley Banks
Stephen Lin
CASC Program
About Taking The Next Step
This program was developed by a group of students as part of a class through the Community Action and Social Change Minor through the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan. Our group choose to create this project in hopes of helping offer more information to students about higher education and the re-sources they can use to pursue it. We hope that students benefited from our in class programs and will continue to benefit from this resource guide. Our target audience was intended for 9th and 10th graders to begin to start thinking about college early in order to be prepared later on when the time comes to apply. If you have any questions about the program or this resource guide, please feel free to contact us.
December 2015