• 11th Grade College Prep Series - Sign Up Now!
• NACAC National College Fair - Field Trip for Juniors Sign Up now!
• FAFSA Workshop at WBHS - Virtual or in person Option
• U of Michigan Dearborn Field Trip
• US Army Information Session
• Next Steps Meetings for seniors: Western, Oakland CC, Oakland University, Eastern Michigan
• Construction Trades Summer Program
• Health Science Related Careers Information Session
• MI Future Educator Fellowship
• Golden Apple Scholars Program
• Jobs: Lifeguarding, Summer Camps, Goldfish Swim School
• Henry Ford Teen Volunteer Program
• Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Program
• Seniors - FAFSA is now OPEN - Fill it out!
• FAFSA Help Document by Mrs. Essig
• FAFSA Help Sessions
• Test-Optional and what it means when taking an SAT or ACT
• Fee Waivers for College Applications and ACT/SAT
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship and Community College Guarantee Virtual Info Session
• Scholarship Club for Seniors
• Scholarship List

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:00 PM Financial Aid Workshop - In Person and Virtual Event for Seniors & Parents12th grade Virtual or in person in iCenter - Senior parents can meet virtually or in person in the iCenter.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM US Army Informational Meeting College & Career Center

Thursday, February 27, 2025 10:30 AM College App Prep - Part 2- Asking for Letters of Rec 11th grade Auditorium

March 4, 2025 8:15 AM Oakland University - Next Steps 12th grade College & Career Center

March 11, 2025 8:30 AM FIELD TRIP - University of Michigan - Dearborn Campus Tour 11th grade

VIRTUAL March 12, 2025 8:00 PM Paying for College - Virtual Junior Parent Night 11th grade VIRTUAL

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:30 AM OU School of Health Science Presentation Careers related to Public Health, Environmental Health & Safety and Wellness 10th-12th grade in the iCenter

Wednesday April 2, 20259:30 AM Western Michigan University Next Steps Meeting in the College & Career Center

Thursday, April 3, 2025 8:00 AM FIELD TRIP to the NACAC National College Fair in Novi 11th grade Must fill out parent permission slip. Space is limited.

April 8, 2025 9:00 AM Eastern Michigan University - Next Steps 12th grade College & Career Center

Tuesday April 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM Oakland Community College - Next Steps 12th grade in College & Career Center

Have you tried filling out the FAFSA and have questions? Join us on February 25th at 6:00 pm virtually or in person in the iCenter. Click on the link to pre-register. We will have refreshments and food in the iCenter. Please make sure you have created your FSA ID at least 48 hours in advance.

Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Financial Aid Workshop - In Person and Virtual Event for Seniors & Parents

Receive professional guidance to complete and submit the FAFSA. This workshop is facilitated by Oakland University Student Financial Services and is available as a public service to all high school seniors and current college students, no matter where students choose to attend college. Each workshop session is expected to last approximately 30-60 minutes and will have options for a private breakout room to ask personal questions or share your screen privately for assistance.

Prior to your workshop:

Download the FAFSA Worksheet to access the steps to prepare for the FAFSA. All contributors (students, spouse, and parent(s)) must each create a studentaid.gov account (FSA ID) more than 24 hours before you complete the FAFSA. Record the login information in Step One of the FAFSA Worksheet. Do not create an ID for anyone else, you must use your own personal email and personal phone number. Review the items in Step Two of the FAFSA Worksheet to gather necessary information to complete the FAFSA.

This college prep series is designed for juniors who are interested in continuing their education in college. Join us each week as we share important details regarding the process. We know you have questions and we are here to help!

CLICK ON THE LINKS TO REGISTER

College App Prep - Part 2- Asking for Letters of Rec -Thurs., Feb 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in auditorium

It’s not as simple as it seems! Let’s talk about who you should ask for letters of recommendation and the information you need to provide for the recommender. There is a strategy for this as you can enhance the information your recommender provides on your behalf.

Testing, 1, 2, 3 - ACT/SAT Test Prep Planning and Advice TBD - Date will be rescheduled due to snow day

Is test-optional really test-optional? What is a “good” score? We will share updates to the new digital SAT and test prep strategies. We will help you develop a testing plan & teach you how to determine when to send (or not send)scores. Open to 10th & 11th-grade students.

Making Your College List and Career Search Tools TBD - Date will be rescheduled due to snow day

We will teach you how to create your college list and explore your chances for admission using the Common Data Set. Come learn about fantastic schools that you might not have considered. College is expensive! It’s essential to know your “why” and explore your interests and career possibilities. We will share a variety of career search tools to help you with this process. You will leave with many resources to help you explore. Bring your charged device as you will start your own list with exploration activities.

Paying for College - Virtual Junior Parent Night - March 12, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. virtual

Registration link: https://apply.oakland.edu/register/?id=39930417-d364-4ccc-8235-76ef55725598

Students and families are encouraged to join a live webinar to learn general information regarding the financial aid process. Topics include the elements of financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), private resources available, and more! Presentation Outline, FAFSA Worksheet, Federal Student Aid, State of Michigan Aid

Junior Parent Night - Preparing for the Senior Year - College Prep 101

If you were not able to attend the event that was held in December, please click on the links below for the information. In this educational presentation, we teach parents everything they need to know to support their juniors as they prepare for the college application and selection process.

Class of 2026 Junior Parent Night: Preparing for College Recorded Presentation

Class of 2026 Junior Parent Night: Preparing for College Slides

Class of 2026 Junior Parent Night: Preparing for College Packet

College App Boot Camp Class of 2026- August 2025 -Exact Date is TBD - iCenter

WBHS offers a College App Boot Camp prior to the start of school to provide assistance to seniors with their college applications. School counselors & teachers will be on hand to advise students on all aspects of the process. The sign-up will be released in May 2025.

All dates are subject to change as needed. Questions? Please email noelle.essig@wbsd.org or speak with your counselor.

Attention juniors - Join us for a field trip the National College Fair on Thursday, April 3rd in Novi. We will depart from WBHS at 8:00 am and return around 11:30 a.m. WBHS will be taking three buses to this event.

Over 100 colleges will be on hand to share information with you.

Students must return the signed parent permission slip to the College and Career Center in order to reserve a spot. Space is limited and priority will go to juniors. Paper copies of the form can be found outside of the College and Career Center. Students should dress nicely as they will be meeting college admissions reps.

Please direct any questions to Mrs. Essig at noelle.essig@wbsd.org. Thank you.

College Fair Field Trip Parent Permission Slip

Are you interested in learning more about the University of Michigan Dearborn?

Join us for a field trip to the U of M Dearborn campus. You will hear an admissions presentation, experience a campus tour and eat a free lunch in the cafeteria. Fill out this parent permission slip and return it in the envelope outside Mrs. Essig's door. You can print this form or find copies of the form outside of Mrs. Essig's door. Preference will be given to juniors, and if space is available, we will take seniors who have been admitted to the university. Space is limited.

PARENT PERMISSION SLIP FOR TRIP TO U OF M DEARBORN

This will fill up quickly!

• The MI Future Educator Fellowship is available for students who have reached junior grad level at their postsecondary institution and who are admitted into their Educator Preparation Program.
• The MI Future Educator Stipend is available for students who are completing their required student teaching experience towards their teacher certification.

The Summer Scholars program provides scholarships for talented female high school students to participate in a summer academic program at one of our partner programs – some of the most rigorous and selective colleges and universities in the country.

Scholars receive a full or partial scholarship, based on demonstrated financial need, to cover tuition, room and board, travel expenses, and supplies. The Joyce Ivy Foundation works directly with our set of program partners to combine Joyce Ivy scholarships with additional financial aid provided by the summer program. The application for summer 2025 is now available!

Apply Now!

The Details

Benefits

• Exposure to a diverse array of peers
• Exposure to a broader range of college options
• Development of leadership skills
• Academic and intellectual growth
• Greater self-confidence
• Scholars describe the experience as transformative
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Eligibility

Eligible applicants are female identifying high school students living in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio or South Dakota, who also attend high school in one of these eight states.

Applicants are academically high-achieving students who will be entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2025. Occasionally, an exceptional rising 10th grader is selected as a Summer Scholar.

Past Summer Scholars, who used their scholarships, are not eligible to apply again for another scholarship.

Dates & Deadlines

December 8, 2024 2025 application available online

March 1, 2025 Application deadline

By April 1, 2025 Decisions released via email

April 18, 2025 Scholarship reply deadline

Summer Scholar Application Components

• Three Short Answer Essays (250 words)
• One Long Essay (650 words)
• Parent/Guardian Tax Forms (Form 1040) for the prior 2 years
• Official Copies of PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores, if applicable
• Copies (screenshots) of financial aid applications submitted to partner summer programs
• One Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or counselor
• Official High School Transcript

Summer Scholars applicants must also apply directly to our summer program partners for admission financial

Please note- This is a highly selective program. Please see Mrs. Essig to have her review your application and offer suggestions. We have a great history of having students selected!

Financial Aid Events

uAspire hosts free virtual events to walk students and families through the financial aid process and applications, provide resources and guidance, and answer questions.

Sign up below! Each session is one hour.

FAFSA Walkthrough

Get an overview of the new FAFSA, the application required by all colleges nationwide in order to receive federal financial aid.

Tuesday, March 4, 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT
Thursday, April 3, 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT

Register here!

To register for the presentation in Spanish:
Jueves, 30 de Enero, 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT

Financial Aid Offer Review

Know how to review financial aid offers, compare different offers, and ultimately determine a college’s affordability.

Thursday, March 27, 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT
Wednesday, April 16, 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT

Register here!

Scholarship Basics & Tips

An introduction to the different types of scholarships, their requirements, and how to search for them.

Wednesday, March 12, 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT

Register here!

Summer Steps for Financial Aid

Understand how to prepare for college during the summer, plan to pay the bill, and complete other important financial aid steps.

Thursday, May 15, 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT
Tuesday, June 3, 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT

Register here!

Affording College 101

Understand financial aid and college affordability process, including the cost of attendance, the different types of financial aid and timeline.

Tuesday, April 22, 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT

Register here!

Follow @uAspire for event updates. Email studentsupport@uaspire.org if you have questions.

Are you taking the SAT or ACT? We encourage you to wait to send your scores before sending them blindly to colleges. In this test-optional world, you want to see them first!

Juniors - As you start the pre-registration process for taking an SAT or ACT exam, the instructions will prompt you to list up to four colleges to send your scores. However, since many colleges are now "test optional," we recommend waiting to send your scores. You should first review your scores to decide if they strengthen your college application. Once a score is sent, a college may not be able to "unsee" it, so we suggest keeping control over your score reporting.

If you have any questions please see your counselor or Mrs. Essig.

My name is Angela Sousa, and I am a Staff Recruitment & Experience Manager for a company called KE Camps, which operates summer day camp programs at country clubs all across the United States. I found your contact information on the West Bloomfield High School website and wanted to reach out regarding summer job opportunities we have for your students!

Joining our team offers an engaging environment where students can thrive and build critical skills sought after by employers, such as creativity, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, organization, planning, and communication.

This summer, we have several camps local to your school that may be of interest to your students!

We will be hosting camps at the following locations:

· Birmingham Country Club in Birmingham MI

· Edgewood Country Club in Commerce, MI

· Forest Lake Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, MI

· Detroit Yacht Club in Detroit, MI

· Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

· Oakhurst Golf & Country Club in Village of Clarkston, MI

· Orchard Lake Country Club in Orchard Lake, MI

· Pine Lake Country Club in Orchard Lake, MI

· Walnut Creek Country Club in South Lyon, MI

· Plum Hollow Country Club in Southfield, MI

· Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club in Grosse Ile Township, MI

· Travis Pointe Country Club in Ann Arbor, MI

· Oak Pointe Country Club in Brighton, MI

Please note that all employees must be at least 18 years of age by the time that camp starts.

I have linked to the applications here for you to view. I can also send flyers for the opportunities if you would be interested! I would greatly appreciate it if you could share this information with your students or include it in any relevant communications.

If there are any specific protocols for sharing such opportunities with students, please let me know.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions at all as you review and share this opportunity!

Best,

Angela Sousa

Staff Recruitment & Experience Manager

KE Camps

P: 877.671.2267 Ext. 850

F: 877.829.5556

angela@kecamps.com

www.kecamps.com

Program Details:
Location: Goldfish Swim School – 6335-A Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
Hours: 5-20 per week

Roles:
Swim Instructor: Teach children to swim using the Science of Swim Play, develop leadership and communication skills, and interact with parents.
Lifeguard: Monitor the pool, respond to emergencies, and receive free lifeguard certification—valuable for careers in healthcare, emergency response, and sports medicine.

College application fee waivers are available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Your family needs to apply each year for free and reduced lunch. Please fill out the free and reduced lunch form by clicking here: https://www.wbsd.org/departments/nutriton-services

10th and 11th grade: If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you can receive a code to waive your fees for the ACT and/or SAT. Please apply for free and reduced lunch first and confirm that you qualify then see your counselor or Mrs. Essig.

Students and families looking for help paying for college can attend an upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Presentation provided by MI Student Aid.

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

February 25 at 12:30 p.m.

March 12 at 6:30 p.m.

March 25 at 12:30 p.m.

April 16 at 6:30 p.m.

April 22 at 12:30 p.m.

Are you not able to attend one of our Financial Aid 101 webinars? You can view a recording of the presentation.

Additional Financial Aid Webinars

Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Sessions

Check out this link in late Feb/early March for many volunteer opportunities at multiple locations! We are posting this here to put this on your radar because it fills fast and we don't want you to forget about it!

High School Programs | Volunteering at Henry Ford Hospital | Henry Ford Health - Detroit, MI

May Due Dates

• Fostering Futures Scholarships - Students who have been in foster care after age 13
• Families of WWII Veterans - 3.0 GPA - Due May 31, 2025
• Cameron Impact Scholarship - Class of 2026 - students with 3.7 GPA and leadership - Due May 21, 2025 at noon PST
• My Impact Challenge- 9th-12th grade - Due May 18, 2025
• Credit Union One - William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship- Member of Credit Union One, Seniors 30+ hours of community service, 3.0 GPA - Due May 12, 2025

🌷 🌺 APRIL DUE DATES 🌺 🌷

• On a Dragonflies Wings - seniors interested in mental health fields - Due April 30, 2025
• Vetowich Family Foundation Scholarship - Due April 30, 2025
• Boomer Esiason Foundation Academic Scholarship - Person or family member with Cystic Fibrosis April 18, 2025
• Organization for Autism Research’s Scholarship Program - Senior across the autism spectrum- April 21, 25
• 2025 Robert A. Schuele Scholarship - Senior - 2.3 + GPA - Monday, April 15th @ 9 p.m.
• SET SEG Foundation Skilled Trade Scholarship - Seniors - April 14, 2025
• OCC Chancellor's Scholarship - Seniors 3.0 + GPA- Due April 5, 2025
• Optimist Club of West Bloomfield's Be Like Bob Scholarship for WBHS Seniors, 3.0+ GPA - Due April 3, 2025 by 2:30 p.m. to the WBHS Counseling Office
• Minerva Education and Development Foundation- Many Scholarships - Seniors -Due April 5, 2025
• Foundation for Fraternal Excellence - Male Senior - Due April 1, 2025
• Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund - McDonalds Black & Positively Golden Scholars - 2.7 GPA, Attending HBCU - Due April 25, 2025
• Michigan United Credit Union Scholarship - Member of MUCU, 2.0+ GPA, Due April 11, 2025
• Gamma Lambda Education Foundation - Senior African American Male 3.0+GPA- Due April 4, 2025
• Folds of Honor Scholarships - Dependents of fallen or disabled US Service members and/or First Responders - Opens Feb 1st. Due April 1, 2025 at 6 p.m. EST
• Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund - HBCU Member Schools
• Wayne State U - Detroit Leadership Award Award for incoming freshmen -Due April 1st
• Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship - Work part time at a MRA Business- Due April 1st

📫 MARCH DUE DATES 📫

• Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships - Automotive Related Scholarships - Due March 31, 2025
• Society of Women Engineers Scholarships -Female Seniors in Engineering or Computer Science with 3.5+ GPA- Opens Feb 2nd - Due March 31, 2025
• Jireh Scholarship Foundation - African American senior - 3.0+ GPA Due March 31, 25
• Michigan State University Alumni Scholarship - Due March 29, 2025
• Aveda Cosmetology or Barbering - Seniors - Various Due Dates
• Lionel Jordan and Tommy Longest Memorial Scholarship - Pontiac resident or participant in Midnight Golf Program - 2.3 GPA or higher - Due March 18, 2025
• Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs - Juniors- Due March 15, 25
• REALTOR Scholarship = Senior - Due March 14, 2025 2024
• MACAC Maggie Miller Scholarship - Seniors 3.2+ GPA Due 2:30 p.m. on March 12, 2025
• Courageous Persuaders Video Contest - 9th-12 grade students Due March 10th
• Alsame Scholarship - Latino/a or Hispanic heritage senior with a 2.0+ GPA - Due March 10, 2025
• The R.H.O. Foundation in partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Iota Rho Lambda Chapter (Pontiac) Ernest L. Russell Memorial Scholarship - 2.50+ GPA - Senior - Due by March 9, 2025
• Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship - Due March 9, 2025
• National Panhellenic Conference Centennial Scholarship - Seniors involved in women's leadership/organizations (Ex. Girl Scouts, Girls on the Run) - Due March 9, 2025
• Robert A Leonard Trust Scholarship - Seniors 2.8+ GPA- Due March 1, 25
• Foundation 649 Scholarship - Asian American/Pacific Islander Seniors - Due March 1, 2025
• Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship - Employee or child of employee of Meijer -Due March 1, 2025
• ACS Chemistry Scholars Program - Underrepresented Seniors in Science - Due March 1st

💟 💖 FEBRUARY DUE DATES 💖 💟

• Cancer Pathways Essay Contest - 9th-12th Grade - Due Feb 28th
• Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation - Seniors in Michigan with a 2.5 + GPA - Feb 28, 2025
• MSGCU Scholarships - Many scholarships- Seniors - Due Feb 25, 2025
• Gayle S. Joyner Memorial Scholarship - Senior- Due 4th Friday of February

2025 Application Open

Link: https://www.glef1906.org/apply-for-a-scholarship

The Gamma Lambda Education Foundation currently has scholarships available for high school graduates who will graduate by June 2025. High school graduates are expected to enter an accredited college at the beginning of the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Scholarships are available in various amounts.

Requirements for consideration are:

• Graduate from a Metropolitan Detroit Area Public High School or Public School Academy (Charter High School)

• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

• Acceptance and attending an accredited four-year college or university

• African-American male

• Participation in the Gamma Lambda Education Foundation Scholarship Program and related activities sponsored and/or approved by the Gamma Lambda Education Foundation (failure to participate will impact scholarship eligibility/award)

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Application Procedures: Please Read Carefully

• Submit completed application (Download both PDF documents above)

• Submit transcript indicating grades for all courses completed through January, 2025 (grades 9 - 12 inclusive)

• Submit two letters of recommendation:

1. One letter from a school instructional employee (i.e. counselor,

teacher or administration official) and

2. One letter from a community organization:

(a) Church (b) Scout troop (c) Junior Achievement (d) Co-op work

assignment/employer (e) A similar organization not listed (will

review for consideration upon receipt)

• Submit a maximum 350-word essay using Microsoft Word (preferred application but not required, may use alternative or submit paper copy) on the topic of: “How a Scholarship Will Enable You To Achieve Your Academic Goals/Objectives”
  (deductions for exceeding word limit and for usage of any AI based tools).

• Submit a letter of acceptance from a four-year college or university. This letter may be submitted by the time of interview.

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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS MIDNIGHT April 4, 2025

(All applications must be post marked or email timestamped by the deadline/emails accepted)4

https://www.glef1906.org/apply-for-a-scholarship

Please note that Ms. Essig posts all scholarship information in the College and Career Center Canvas page. Please follow the Canvas page for the most up-to-date opportunities!

How do I find scholarships?

1. Seniors - The FAFSA will open for the Class of 2025 seniors after December 1st. Apply for Financial Aid after December 1st at this link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

2. Check with each college in which you are applying for merit-based scholarships and deadlines.

3. Check for memorial and alumni scholarship opportunities at each college in which you may qualify.

4. Check with student’s/parent’s employer, banks/credit union, religious & civic affiliations, etc. for scholarships.

5. Check the College and Career Center Canvas pages frequently.

6. Read the Counselor Connection

7. Conduct a search by using a national search engine, such as www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.myscholly.com, etc. Be sure to create an email address just for these searches as students will receive a lot of emails. There is no need to pay money for these services! Watch for scams!

8. Check Careeronestop: https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx

9. College Board Opportunity Scholarships. https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

10. For more information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships#how-find

11. Remember it takes work to receive most scholarships! You won't know if you don't try!

Mrs. Essig created this video series to assist seniors in the college application process. If you missed the emails or your senior missed the College App Boot Camp, these resources will be valuable to you! She will continue to add to this throughout the school year. Enjoy!

WBHS College Prep Series #2 - Using the Common Data Set Tool

WBHS College Prep Series #3 - Asking for Letters of Recommendation

WBHS College Prep Series #4 - Creating the College List

WBHS College Prep Series #5 - Types of College Application Deadlines and Fee Waivers

WBHS College Prep Series #6 - Introduction to the Common App & Inviting Recommenders

WBHS College Prep Series #7 - How to Fill Out the Activities Section of the Common App

It is important to do your research and created a balanced list of colleges. If you are applying to several reach schools, it is critical that your list includes likely and target schools. Please also keep in mind that your safety school might be your friend's reach school. Please be cautious of your words. Stay open-minded and chase merit scholarships at schools where your GPA is above their average.

Parchment: What you need to know before you start

Last week in advisory, we worked to help seniors create their Parchment accounts. If you were absent, please see the information and instructional video below.

• What is Parchment? Parchment is a transcript delivery service that we (and most high schools and many colleges use). This is how WBHS sends your high school transcript to colleges, employers, the military and so on. The account you create today will be the same account you will log in to years from now if you need to request a transcript to show proof of graduation

• Do I need a Parchment account if I’m not planning to go to college? Yes, everyone needs a Parchment account as many employers will need to see proof of graduation in order to hire you.

• What do I need to know before I create this account?

When you create your account, remember, you will be asked to provide an email address. It's crucial that you DO NOT USE YOUR WBHS EMAIL ADDRESS! Instead, use your personal email address. This is a proactive step to ensure that once you graduate, your Parchment account remains accessible, as your WBHS Email address will be deleted.

When creating your account, be sure to use your full legal name so that your account can be properly matched to your transcript.

Before you begin, remember that at some point in Parchment, they will ask your permission to share your personal information with colleges and universities. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU SAY “NO” SO THAT YOU DO NOT GET SIGNIFICANT SPAM.

IF AT ANY POINT IN PARCHMENT it asks you to provide your GPA, and area of study, you are in the WRONG SPOT!!! Please click the Parchment icon and then the “DASHBOARD” link to return to the correct area.

THE RED LINE THAT SHOWS THE PERCENT COMPLETE RATE IS NOT IMPORTANT!

There are three steps to creating the account.

• First, you will create your account using your personal email address and password.

• Second, you will be sent a verification code to the email address that you used. Sometimes, this can take a few minutes.

• Lastly, once you enter the code, you must link West Bloomfield High School to your account. Look for the + sign at the center of the screen. If you don’t see it, click on the Parchment Icon at the top left of your screen and click on Dashboard to take you to the correct screen.

Before you begin, please watch this instructional video on how to create the Parchment account. Please watch the video and then work to create your account. - https://youtu.be/une5s-PGN40

If at any point you have difficulty creating your account, please fill out this Google Form and Mrs. Essig will make arrangements to assist you within the next few weeks. Do not panic, we are here to help!

If you are in 11th and 12th grade, be sure to "accept" the invitation to join the Virtual College and Career Center! Mrs. Essig has created a fantastic resource for you! After you have reviewed the information, you are welcome to set up an appointment with her if you have questions. Mrs. Essig kindly asks that juniors wait until after November 1st to make an appointment as seniors are her priority with November 1st college application deadlines. Check Canvas for more details and announcements.

Parents - You can view the information by being an "observer" of your student in Canvas.

Below are some helpful links for Canvas.

• Canvas Login Portal - Student/Staff
• Canvas Login Portal - Parent/Guardian
• Canvas Instructions for Parents and Students
• Canvas Parent Observer Instructions
• Canvas Sign-On Information
• https://www.wbsd.org/academics/classroom-to-cloud/canvas

Interested in an HBCU but not sure where to look? Check out this search tool that allows you to search by major. http://thehundred-seven.org/matchme.php

Every college provides data via the Common Data Set about their previous year's admitted students. This is a great way to understand your chances of admission along with helping you determine whether to send your SAT/ACT scores to a college that is test optional. Simply Google the name of the college + Common Data Set to find this information. Look in Section C. This data quickly helps students understand their chances of admission.

To get an estimate of your cost of attendance at a college or university, Google the name of the college with the term "Net Price Calculator." Each college has an estimator. This doesn't guarantee your cost of attendance but can be a useful tool.

WBHS Counseling Department

Alpha Splits

Kelly Casinelli - Students with last names A-Ch
Joanne Wegrzynowicz - Students with last names Ci-Gra
Karen Brody - Students with last names Grb-Kl
Kason Dickerson - Students with last names Km-M
Kyle Landon - Students with last names N-Sh
John Hepper - Students with last names Si-Z

Noelle Essig - College & Career Counselor

Carla Jones - Mental Health Specialist

Administrative Staff

Mr. Eric Pace, Principal

Eric.Pace@wbsd.org

Susie Aisner, Assistant Principal

Susan.Aisner@wbsd.org

Jamie Glinz, Assistant Principal

Jamie.Glinz@wbsd.org

Dr. Stephanie Clark, Assistant Principal

Stephanie.Clark@wbsd.org

Eric Pierce, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Eric.Pierce@wbsd.org

Newsletter Contact:

Email: noelle.essig@wbsd.org
Website: https://www.wbsd.org/west-bloomfield-high-school/counseling-office
Location: 4925 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248)865-6768
Twitter: @WBHSCounseling

Appointment with Counselor

College Rep Virtual Visits

Counselor Connection - Prior Editions

Financial Aid and Scholarships

NCAA Eligibility Center - College Athletics

Parchment- Sending Transcripts

OK2SAY

1-855-565-2729

Text - 652729

https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Text - HELLO to 741741