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Improving Tomorrow by Inspiring Today!
 
Office hours are:  7:00am until 3:30pm, Monday through Friday
Guidance Office:  (269) 781-1321
Kim Robson
Counselor for all students with last names beginning A – L; Scholarship Information and the PSAT  
krobson@marshall.k12.mi.us , or via telephone at (269) 781-1319
 
Robbin Coddens
Counselor for all students with last names beginning M – Z; Career Center (CACC) and the PLAN Test.
rcoddens@marshall.k12.mi.us , or via telephone at (269) 781-1338
 
Dianne Kneller
Secretary for the Guidance Department
dkneller@marshall.k12.mi.us , or via telephone at (269) 781-1321
 
Purpose Statement – The purpose of the Guidance Department Curriculum 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 Academic Resources                                                                                            
  • Cyber Café – Held in the High School media center which started Monday, September 19th, and will go Monday – Thursday 2:30-4:00. Teachers will be available to assist students with their homework. The computer lab will also be open.
  • www.tutor.com - this is a web based tutoring service. Beginning September 19th from 2pm-11pm, 7 days a week, students can access this web site for free tutoring. This can be accessed from home with a password issued by the student’s counselor.                                                      
Calhoun Area Career Center
                http://www.calhounisd.org/cacc/
Announcements
 
** attention parents of juniors….in December there will be a College planning night hosted in the Library Media Center and presented by a Michigan State University college admissions representative. This is an opportunity to learn about the application and admissions process for college. Information will be mailed home to all junior at a later date.
 
ACT TEST Preparation presented by ZAPS: Dates to be released soon. 
Check out these new websites that help you prepare for college!!!
Upcoming Test Dates

Grade level
Test
Date
9
MEAP
October 19th, 2011
10
Career Cruising
Plan test
Early November
TBD
11
MME/ACT
PSAT
March 6-8 2012
October 12, 2011

ACT test workshops offered through KCC, more information at www.kellogg.edu/lifelong
The Marshall High School CEEB code needed for registering for the ACT & SAT is 232-475. 

 

College Applications
Applications are available in the guidance office or on-line at the school of your choice. We recommend that all applications be filed by December 1st. We mail all college applications for you. Transcripts maybe requested in the guidance office or on the Marshall public schools website through the Docufide link. https://securetranscript.docufide.com/admin?senderpkid=420fo
 

 

College Visitation Dates – College representatives will be in the building during seminar
  • Tuesday, October 11th – Spring Arbor College
  • Tuesday, October 11th – Davenport University
  • Thursday, October 13th – Adrian College
  • Thursday, October 13th – Aquinas College
  • Tuesday, October 18th – Hope College
  • Tuesday, October 18th – Michigan State University
  • Thursday, October 27th – Northwood University
  • Tuesday, November 8th – Grand Valley State University
  • Thursday, November 10th – Olivet College
  • Thursday, December 1st – Northern Michigan University
  • Sign up for all college visitations with Mrs. Kneller in the Guidance Office. Announcements will be made the week before the college is coming.  
Military Recruiters will be located at 4-Corners downstairs on each of their visitations which are announced in the daily announcements.
 
Monday, November 7th, 2011, 6:30 – 8:00 pm – College Night at Kellogg Arena.  If you’re undecided about colleges, this would be a great time to visit with representatives from a number of area colleges in Michigan. This presentation is open to all students as well as parents/guardians.
 
Links to Open houses/ campus visits
 
Central Michigan University    http://www.cmich.edu/Visit.htm
Ferris State University    http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/future/visits.htm
Kellogg Community College    http://www.kellogg.edu/admissions/index.html
Lake Superior State University   http://www.lssu.edu/admissions/visit/
Oakland University    http://www.oakland.edu/toursandevents
Saginaw Valley State University   http://www.svsu.edu/visit
 
Financial aid                                                                 

Financial Aid Night January, 2012. Informational meeting offered in the High School Library Media Center @ 6:30 for Senior’s parents ~ watch for the date and time to be announced!
                                                                                               
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.
 
Pin information and registration is available at www.pin.ed.gov   
Scholarship Information
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:
  1. 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.
  2. Listen to daily announcements for scholarship opportunities as well as due dates for applications.
  3. Remember that applying for scholarships is the responsibility of the student.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

 Scholarship Searches
http://www.marshallcf.org   (local scholarships)
http://bccfoundation.org/      (local scholarships)
 
Other Scholarship Resources
 
Calculators
                Savings Calculators
 
NCAA Athletes
 
If you want to participate in Athletics in Division I or II colleges, YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE AT    http://eligibilitycenter.org

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.