College App FAQs

FHC Frequently Asked Questions

The information provided below includes the most frequently asked questions in the college application process.  Please review this information.  If you have other questions, direct them to your counselor and we will update the list.

 

General Central High Information:

 Address:                          

Forest Hills Central High School

5901 Hall Street SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 

School Phone - 616.493.8700            

Counseling Office Phone - 616.493.8711

Counseling Office Fax - 616.493.8714

 

Counselor Information:

Mrs. Jodi K. Arsulowicz - jarsulowicz@fhps.net

Mrs. Angelina Coulson - acoulson@fhps.net

Ms. Sarah G. Van’t Hof - svanthof@fhps.net

Ms. Victoria Velding - vvelding@fhps.net


 

Common Questions & Concerns:

School Code/ACT Code/CEEB Code -   231708

2024 Class Size - 283 (as of August 8, 2023)

2024 Graduation Date - May 13, 2024

Class Rank - Select “None” or “N/A” – we do not rank

 

Cumulative GPA:

This information can be found in PowerSchool or Naviance.

To find the information in PowerSchool:

 PowerSchool App :  on the dashboard

Powerschool Desktop :  under quick look up

To find the information in Naviance, following these directions:

Login to Naviance at student.naviance.com/fhchs

Use the Weighted GPA – this information is accurate as of the end of the previous semester.

 

GPA Calculation & Weight - 4.0 scale;  Weighted - Yes if taken any AP courses

 

We submit a School Profile to each admissions office.  They will get details on how FHPS weights the GPA from that document. 

 

UIC 

Some colleges are now requesting this Unique Identifier Code.  It is not required, you may submit without including it.  This information can be found in Naviance by following these directions:


To View Your Full Senior Schedule 


Class and Subject Codes or Numbers 

Some colleges are now requesting this information in addition to a student's schedule.  It is not required, you may submit without including it.  If you wish to include this information, you may find it in the Course Description Guide found here.


Early Action/Decision 

These options can be very confusing.  Please refer these questions directly to the college/university admissions office.  They know how their program works and will be happy to help you decide.

 

Disciplinary Actions 

The counselors select, “School policy prevents me from responding” on their portion of the application/school report.  However, we believe the student has a responsibility to report suspensions on their portion and possibly include a letter that explains discipline and what you learned from it.


Grand Rapids Community College Application 

You will be asked to identify your high school for the GRCC application.  When prompted, search for Forest Hills with the city of Grand Rapids.  Select Forest Hills Cent High School as your school.


FAFSA High School Selection 

During the FAFSA, you will be asked to indicate your high school.  If you search for Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you will receive more than one option with no way of deciphering which to select.  

Here is what FAFSA instructed us to tell our students.  When completing the form, you will encounter the following questions:

DO NOT select the CONFIRM button, simply select NEXT and the form will populate with the information you entered.  

This will not impact the results of your FAFSA.


Sending SAT or ACT Scores                                               

It is the responsibility of the student to have the ACT Company or CollegeBoard (SAT) send their score(s) to the appropriate college, university, NCAA, scholarship committee, or agency.

Detailed instructions can be found on the College Application Process page here.