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Ike Counseling Newsletter: October

Ike CounselingNewsletter: October

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October is College Application Month!

Register: Virtual Financial Aid Webinars

Students and families interested in learning about financial aid basics are encouraged to register for a virtual financial aid presentation provided by the MI Student Aid team.

Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:

  • FAFSA application information
  • Federal financial aid programs
  • State financial aid programs
  • Scholarship searching resources


There are multiple dates and times to choose from and all sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Register for one session only, as space is limited.

Michigan Student Aid & Helpful Links

In academic year 2022-2023, the State of Michigan provided more than $476 Million to Michigan college students through State financial aid programs. Please see the link HERE for more information on the following programs and opportunities:


  • TIP (Tuition Incentive Program)
  • Michigan Achievement Program
  • Plans for after Graduation
  • FAFSA updates

Class of 2025: College Application Resources

We enjoyed getting to see our Seniors last week when we presented our "Senior Informational Session" regarding post-secondary information! Seniors, you can access a copy of the presentation in your Class of 2025 Schoology Group. Here are some of the helpful sites we referenced, including how to request your transcript via Xello.


How to Decide Where to Apply to College

Once you've built your college list, your next step is to begin the process of applying to colleges. Check out the GetSchooled resource! This organization shares incredible information, including tips to help you decide where to apply to college!

The First AP Invoices will be coming from APTS beginning October 1, 2024. A $40 Deposit must be paid October 31, 2024 (Students who are eligible for fee reductions must still pay the initial $40 deposit for each AP Exam, but will receive a partial refund from all the initial deposits in May 2025).


The email will be from: info@aptsusa.com or payments@aptsusa.com or billing@aptsusa.com


Subject line that will say:

2024-2025 AP Exam Deposit Due for [Student Name]: Utica Community Schools

Oakland University, in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico-Detroit, is offering a free seminar in Spanish for high school students and their families. It includes four presentations on college preparation and resources.

Details:
Dates: Thursdays, October 3, 10, 24, 31
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Location: Oakland University, Room 223 Varner Hall - Rochester, MI


For more information, please see the attached flyer or contact Dr. Cecilia Saenz Roby at saenzrob@oakland.edu.

UCS Family Wellness Fair

Saturday, October 19th

Be Aware 5k Walk/Run Color Run: Sunday, October 20th

NASA TECHRISE Student Challenge

The NASA 2024-25 TechRise Student Challenge invites student teams in grades 6-12 to submit a science or technology experiment idea for NASA’s TechRise flight vehicle – the high-altitude balloon. Registration for the challenge opened on August 1 and team entries are due November 1. Teams of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Sixty winning teams will receive $1,500 to build their experiment, a spot to test it on a NASA-sponsored flight, and technical support from NASA TechRise advisors. The challenge is a great way to get hands-on experience with a NASA project this school year. Teams of All Skill Levels Encouraged to Participate!

Discover Macomb: Discover Your Future

Breaking the Silence Fundraising Gala

Trades Trends for the Future

Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) Schedule a Tour!

Schedule a tour at SEMCA's Madison Heights or Westland location! Tours are offered to help answer questions about trade school and the construction industry as a whole. Visit the shop, explore classrooms, and see the tools of the trade on the tour. Check out their site HERE!

UCS Wellness

https://www.uticak12.org/Page/148
Utica Community Schools works to support the physical, mental and social-emotional development of all students. Our wellness pages contain a variety of resources for students, teachers, staff, parents and community members. Visit the UCS Wellness Page for great resources!

UCS College Central

Welcome to UCS College Central - Home for all current and future UCS Alumni! Consider this your one stop for valuable resources as you prepare for your next academic step. These resources are organized with links and videos to provide students and parents self-directed assistance to navigate through the post-secondary planning process. Visit the UCS College Central today!

Macomb Engage!

Check out the amazing Macomb Engage website from our local MISD. It has a Career Spotlight Series, Future Planning Resources, Career & Technical Education Information, and Industry Engagement resources.

Schoology Groups

Counselors deliver information regularly through the Schoology Group page. All students have access to the group affiliated with their graduation year. If you are not in your group, please add yourself to the group by using the appropriate access code:

Schoology Group Access Codes:

Class of 2025: QW3S-RWDK-DSXZ4

Class of 2026: 56BD-TSDK-JHQ7Q

Class of 2027: 56BD-TSDK-JHQ7Q

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