WEEKLY
CALENDAR
Week 4
UTICA HIGH SCHOOL CHIEFTAINS
September 28-Oct 3, 2015
Monday
09/28/15
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REGULAR
SCHEDULE
College Visit – Bowling Green State
University
Visit – Albion College
MHSAA Update Meeting in Warren @
DeCarlos Banquet
Boys JV Soccer vs. Stevenson
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Stevenson
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Counseling
Counseling
Other
Home
Home
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1st hr
3rd hr
12:00pm
5:00pm
6:30pm
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Tuesday
09/29/15
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
Book Club @
Barnes & Noble (hall rd)
College Visit – Central Michigan
University
Boys Varsity
Tennis @ MAC White Division Meet (Other) Boys Freshman Soccer @ Romeo
Girls
Freshman Volleyball @ Warren Mott
Girls JV
Volleyball @ Warren Mott
Girls Varsity
Swimming vs. Stevenson
Girls
Varsity Volleyball @ Warren Mott
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ECC
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Away
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7:00pm
4th
A/B
TBA
4:30pm
4:30pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
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Wednesday
09/30/15
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
Key Club
College Visit – Western Michigan
University
Boys JV
Soccer vs. Eisenhower
Boys Varsity
Soccer vs. Eisenhower
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Media Center
ECC
Home
Home
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6:55am
3rd
hour
5:00pm
6:30pm
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Thursday
10/01/15
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
Hispanic Honor Society
College Visit – Northern Michigan
University
College Visit – Wayne State University
Girls
Varsity Swimming County Meet Diving @ LCN
Boys
Freshman Soccer vs. Grosse Pointe South H.S. Boys Freshman Football @ Chippewa
Valley
Boys JV
Football @ Chippewa Valley
Girls
Varsity Volleyball Annual Volleyball Team Fundraiser
Girls JV
Volleyball Annual Volleyball Team Fundraiser Girls Freshman Volleyball
Annual Volleyball Team
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Media Center
Counseling
ECC
Away
Home
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
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7:00am
3rd
hour
4th
A/B
TBA
4:30pm
4:30pm
7:00pm
10:30pm
10:30pm
10:30pm
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Friday
10/02/15
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REGULAR SCHEDULE
NHS applications are due by 2:30pm to
room 234
Girls
Varsity Swimming County Meet - Prelims at LCN Boys Varsity Football vs. Chippewa
Valley
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Away
Home
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TBA
7:00pm
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Saturday
10/03/15
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Boys Varsity Cross Country Hansons Invite (Other)
Boys Varsity
Tennis Van Dyke Classic hosted by Romeo Girls Varsity Swim Cty Meet –
Swim/Diving Finals @ LCN
Girls
Varsity Volleyball Chippewa Valley Tournament
Girls
Freshman Volleyball @ Anchor Bay
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Other
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
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TBA
TBA
TBA
7:00am
7:00am
7:30am
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LOOKING
AHEAD
Picture
Retake Day Oct. 6
Sounding
Board Meeting Oct. 12
Senior
Meeting Oct. 13
PSAT (11th
grade) Oct. 13
Senior
Meeting Oct. 20
Student
Advisory Board Oct. 23
Sophomore
Meeting Oct. 27
Cap/Gown
Orders Oct. 27
Cap/Gown
Orders Oct. 28
Sophomore
Ring Orders Oct. 29
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ATTENTION: SENIORS
An informational meeting will be held on Monday,
September 28th at 2:20 pm in room 240 for any senior who would like to
become a peer writing tutor during lunch hours on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Hours spent as a peer writing tutor may be used for
NHS or Senior Project hours (the hours may not overlap).
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Larson or Mrs.
Bronski.
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UTICA HIGH SCHOOL TO PROMOTE
DISTRACTION FREE DETROIT
We’re
partnering with the Office of the Secretary of State to promote Distraction
Free Detroit. This is an initiative that asks students, teachers and
parents to go online, take a Quiz and then take a pledge to NOT drive while
distracted. The link is:
Here’s
the quiz for parents and community that’s on that page:
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MEDIA CENTER
All students
are required to have a pass to be in the Media
Center. Students will NOT be admitted without a pass.
Check out
material - students must have their Student ID. There will be no exceptions!
Food
or drinks are NOT allowed in the Media Center.
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ACT INFORMATION
Register
at www.actstudent.org
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SAT INFORMATION
Register
Online - Go to https://sat.collegeboard.org/register Choose your test date
and test center in real time. Receive immediate registration confirmation.
Get 24-hour access to your registration for printing or correcting your
Admission Ticket.
SAT Test Date Registration Deadline
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UTICA HIGH COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS – 2015
All UHS students are can attend
three presentations.
College
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Date
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Day
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Hour
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Location
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Bowling
Green State University
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Sep 28
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Mon
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1st
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Albion
College
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Sep 28
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Mon
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3rd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Central
Michigan University
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Sep 29
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Tue
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4th
A/B
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ECC
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Western
Michigan University
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Sep 30
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Wed
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3rd
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ECC
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Northern
Michigan University
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Oct 01
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Thu
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3rd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Wayne
State University
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Oct 01
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Thu
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4th
A/B
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ECC
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University
of Michigan - Flint
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Oct 05
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Mon
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5th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Grand
Valley State University
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Oct 06
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Tue
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2nd
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ECC
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Oakland University
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Oct 06
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Tue
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6th
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ECC
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Eastern
Michigan University
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Oct 07
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Wed
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3rd
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ECC
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Ball State
University
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Oct 08
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Thu
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2nd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Macomb
Community College
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Oct 08
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Thu
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6th
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ECC
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University
of Toledo
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Oct 12
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Mon
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1st
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Counseling
Conference Room
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University
of Detroit Mercy
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Oct 12
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Mon
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4th
A/B
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Northwood
University
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Oct 13
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Tues
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3rd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Ferris
State University
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Oct 16
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Fri
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2nd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Madonna
University
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Oct 19
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Mon
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1st
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Michigan
Technological University
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Oct 19
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Mon
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2nd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Baker
College
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Oct 20
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Tue
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2nd
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Paul
Mitchell, School of Cosmetology
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Oct 21
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Wed
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All lunches
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Outside of
the cafeteria
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Aquinas
College
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Oct 21
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Wed
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5th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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University
of Michigan – Ann Arbor
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Oct 22
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Thu
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4th
A/B
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ECC
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College
for Creative Studies
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Oct 23
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Fri
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5th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Savannah
College of Art & Design
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Oct 26
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Mon
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6th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Hope
College
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Oct 28
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Wed
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1st
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Davenport
University
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Oct 28
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Wed
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5th
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Counseling
Conference Room
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Lawrence
Technological University
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Oct 29
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Thu
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6th
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Moved to ECC
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Specs
Howard School of Media Arts
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Nov 13
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Fri
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5th
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Auditorium
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DATES and LOCATIONS are subject to change - Please listen to morning announcements.
You need to register at least 24 hours before the visit. To
register, go to http://naviance.com to your Naviance/Family
Connection account, using your computer login as your Email/password.
Click on the College Tab and view all Upcoming College Visits.
Click on SIGN ME UP.
Students may register for no more than three (3) college
presentations yearly. If you don’t register, you can’t attend!
PLEASE
NOTE the date, time and place in your planner or phone – reminder passes are
not provided.
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Savannah College of
Art & Design
will be in Michigan, Thursday, October 1st at 7 pm at the
Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel, located at 27790 Novi Road. Learn
more about SCAD’s innovative academic programs, art and design career
options, and admission requirements. Students must register to attend at https://admission.scad.edu/forms/workshopDay?evtld=11906
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U of M Dearborn scheduled their annual Fall
Open House THIS Saturday,
October 3 from 1:00 - 4:30 pm. For
information about the event and online registration, please direct students
to the Open House website www.umdearborn.edu/openhouse
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University of
Pennsylvania
has an interactive discussion about the opportunities available at Penn on
Monday, October 5 at 7 pm at West Bloomfield High School, located at 4925
Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township
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James Madison College
at Michigan State University has Fall Visit Days scheduled for October 9,
October 30 and November 11. The visits run from 10 am – 12:15 pm, followed by
an optional tour & lunch. James Madison is for students examining majors
in political, legal, social and economic issues affecting our world. For more
information and registration, see www.jmc.msu.edu/visit
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Residential College of
Arts/Humanities at Michigan State has preview day set for Saturday, October
10, 2015 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Future Friday sessions are set for October
2, 16 & 30. To visit, RVSP at www.rcah.msu.edu or call 517-355-0210
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Performing Arts
College Fair at Oberlin Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College on Monday, October
12, 2015 from 4:30-6:30 pm. To see the list of schools attending check out www.oberlin.edu/con or
call 440-775-8413
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Washington University
in St. Louis
invites prospective students and their parents to attend a presentation about
Washington University on Sunday, October 18th from 4 pm – 5 pm at
the Detroit Marriott Southfield, located at 27033 Northwestern Highway in
Southfield. No reservation is needed. For students who want additional
information, please call 800-638-0700.
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Lawrence Technological
University
has Exploration Day on Friday, October 16, from 8 am – 1 pm. Register at www.explorationday.ltu.edu. Blue Devil Days –
where you can tour campus/housing and meet with faculty and students is
scheduled for Saturday, November 7 and December 5. The event runs from 9:30
am – 1:30 pm. Register today at www.bluedevildays.ltu.edu
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Seton Hall University is hosting various
Open Houses on October 18, November 22 and February 14. For more information
or to register, students should go to www.shu.edu/visiting.
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The University of
Michigan, Architecture Open House is taking place on Friday, October
30, 2015 from 1-5 pm. Family and friends are welcome to attend. You must
register for the event at www.taubmancollege.umich.edu
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Bowling Green State
University
Preview Day Open House is scheduled for October 31st with a second
Open House on December 5. Check it out at choosebgsu@bgsu.edu
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FREE
Financial Aid Workshop
Sponsored by Utica and Eisenhower High School Counselors
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 6:30
p.m.
Utica
High Auditorium
Our
speaker, Carrie Gilchrist, Senior Financial Aid Advisor at Oakland
University, will provide information on how to apply for financial aid for
college.
FINANCIAL AID
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS
All college-bound seniors should
apply for financial aid for college. The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid,
is the only tool used by colleges and universities to determine the amount of
money that can be offered to you for financial aid.
1.
Start now; apply for a PIN number for both student and parent. This will
allow the form to be “signed” electronically at www.pin.ed.gov.
2.
Beginning January 1, 2016, you may complete your FAFSA
application on-line at www.fafsa.gov. A worksheet is available to fill out
before doing it on-line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1112/pdf/fafsaws12c.pdf . Or if you would prefer to do the
paper copy, you may download it at www.studentaid.ed.gov/PDFfafsa, complete and mail. Or request a paper
FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243
3.
Remember
Financial Aid is on a first come first serve basis. Apply before March 1, 2016 in order
to qualify for the maximum amount of state aid.
4.
For
more information or help in filling out the FAFSA, call 1-800-433-3243 or go
to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/completefafsa.
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY,
receive FREE on-site professional assistance filling out the FAFSA
form visit www.micollegegoal.org or call 1-800-832-2464 for more
information.
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