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      • Career, Military, Gap Year
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      • Visiting Colleges
      • !Recommendation Letters
    • Career Counseling and Development Education
    • Talent Portfolios, Resumes, & CVs
    • HS Graduation Requirements & Transcripts!
    • Leadership Programs
    • Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities - Resources
    • Summer & Exchange Programs - Resources
  • Financial Need - Food Assistance, Free/Reduced Lunch, Utilities, Clothing, Fee Waivers. . .
  • Nature Based Counseling - Eco-Therapy (Super special videos made just for you during Corona Closure 2020)
    • Forest Crew Session 1 - Intro to Eco-Counseing
    • Forest Crew Session 2 - Listening with Awareness @ Lillie Park
    • Forest Crew Session 3 - Looking with Gratitude at "The Arb"
    • Forest Crew Session 4 - Breathing with Mindfulness @ Gallup
    • Forest Crew Session 5 - Body Scan and Mindful Movement at Argo/Bandemer
    • Forest Crew Session 6 - Connecting with Nature @ Bird Hills/Barton Dam

Visiting Colleges
Finding the College that Fits

Step 1 - Colleges Presentations at Huron

Check out the colleges visiting Huron, see calendar below!

The actual Admissions Representatives that will be reading your application take the time to visit Huron and meet the students. They present information about the schools they represent and can answer specific questions about the college and admissions process.

Most College Presentations are in the College and Career Resource Center. A few colleges (UM, MSU and EMU) are sometimes hosted in the Auditorium.

Check out the handouts and links below. . .
  • "Questions for College Reps and Visits" to get you started on questions to ask College Reps.
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Step 2 - Attend a College Fair

November - Building Bridges College Fair, for students with special Learning Needs, Held at Huron High School
December - Historically Black Colleges & Universities, Held in Bellville
January - Gap Year Fair, Held at Skyline High School
March/April - Traditional College Fair (120+), Held at Pioneer High School
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See Huron's Google Calendar and Facebook Page for specific Dates
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Step 3 - ​Visit local colleges

It is always helpful to visit our local colleges to get a feel for what colleges have to offer. Think about the characteristics of a college in which you are interested. . . There is probably a college in our area that is similar. Check out the College websites for visit options and/or special presentation/open house days.
  • University of Michigan
  • Eastern Michigan Univsersity
  • Concordia College
  • Cleary University
  • Washtenaw Community College

If you like what you see and hear, then you can spend the money to travel to colleges a greater distance away.

Tips for a successful College Visit
  • Check out the College websites for visit options and/or special presentation/open house days.
  • Check out this article - 8 Tips for a successfull college visit. http://collegeapps.about.com/od/choosingacollege/tp/8-Tips-for-a-Campus-Visit.htm?nl=1

Step 4 - Travel!

Most students visit colleges in the Spring of their Junior year when classes are still in session. Using Huron Mid-Winter Break and Spring Break allow student to get on the College Campus while classes are in session without missing too many of their own classes. Summer time is also a great time to visit Colleges.

Visiting colleges or want to? Amtrak features 50% coupons for student and parents/guardians. To get your coupon, go to: http://www.campusvisit.com/amtrak.htm

Greyhound offers 15% discount for students with their “Student Advantage Card.” Also gives up to 50% discount on stuff. http://www.studentadvantage.com/nextstep
    
     
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  • HOME page - Welcome!
    • Communication & Calendars
    • PowerSchool
    • Attendance Policy
    • Scarlett Family-Owned Businesses
  • ! Crisis Lines !
  • Personal Social/Emotional Support
    • OK 2 Say! - report school safety threats
    • Life Balance & Mindful Meditation- Developing and Maintaining
    • ACES - Adverse Childhood Experiences (Trauma)
    • Adoption Support
    • Attention Issues: ADD/ADHD
    • Bullying/Harassment, Domestic Abuse, & Sexual Assault
    • Depression/Anxiety
    • Divorce & Family Transition
    • Grief & Loss/Cancer Support
    • Housing/Homeless/Transitional Living
    • Immigration
    • LGBTQ/Allies
    • Substance Abuse & Addiction
    • Supports for Caregivers
    • Technology, Social Media, & Digital Addiction
    • Resources & Referral Handbook
  • EDPs - The Educational Development Plan
  • Academic/College/Career Counseling
    • 2021-22 Course Selections >
      • Elem Transition to MS (5th to 6th)
      • MS Course Selections - 6th to 7th Grd)
      • MS Course Selections - 7th to 8th Grd
      • Middle School Transition to HS (8th to 9th Grade)
      • Alternative High Schools
    • Academic & Tutoring Resources
    • Grade Level Curriculum Focus
    • Brain Development & Functioning
    • College Counseling and Development Education >
      • Career, Military, Gap Year
      • Resources for Special Needs Students
      • Test Optional Admissions
      • Visiting Colleges
      • !Recommendation Letters
    • Career Counseling and Development Education
    • Talent Portfolios, Resumes, & CVs
    • HS Graduation Requirements & Transcripts!
    • Leadership Programs
    • Community Service & Volunteer Opportunities - Resources
    • Summer & Exchange Programs - Resources
  • Financial Need - Food Assistance, Free/Reduced Lunch, Utilities, Clothing, Fee Waivers. . .
  • Nature Based Counseling - Eco-Therapy (Super special videos made just for you during Corona Closure 2020)
    • Forest Crew Session 1 - Intro to Eco-Counseing
    • Forest Crew Session 2 - Listening with Awareness @ Lillie Park
    • Forest Crew Session 3 - Looking with Gratitude at "The Arb"
    • Forest Crew Session 4 - Breathing with Mindfulness @ Gallup
    • Forest Crew Session 5 - Body Scan and Mindful Movement at Argo/Bandemer
    • Forest Crew Session 6 - Connecting with Nature @ Bird Hills/Barton Dam