Michigan Merit Exam Information

MME Testing

The Michigan Merit Exam will be given at Central High School the mornings of March 11, 12, and 13, 2008. All juniors are expected to participate in this testing, which includes the ACT + Writing. While teachers are providing test preparation through the core content area classes, you can get additional help by going to www.mivhs.org and clicking on Michigan Merit Exam Review in the upper right.

For more information, or if you have questions, call the MME office at 933-3570.

 

High School Planner:

Explore financial aid options and college planning with your parents/family.

Take the most challenging courses you can. Admissions offices look for challenging coursework.

Research prospective colleges using Fastweb's College Search. Find and contact a matching college at www.fastweb.com.

Use your FastWeb results to visit prospective colleges' Web sites.

Attend college fairs and speak to campus representatives.

Take the PSAT in October for National Merit Scholarships.

Sign up for college entrance exams - the SAT and/or ACT. Find test prep information through CollegeBoard, ACT and www.fastweb.com

Go to www.fastweb.com to search for scholarships and part-time jobs.

Take leadership roles in clubs, activities and other volunteer and service organizations.

From which teachers, advisors or counselors might you want a recommendation? Provide a list of activities and accomplishments as a reminder of your work.