angela penaflor tim schultz. agenda tonight we will discuss… …how to narrow down the college...
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COLLEGEWhat do I need to Know?
Angela PenaflorTim Schultz
AgendaTonight we will discuss……how to narrow down the college search…the application process…different admission decisions…types of schools…FAFSA…scholarships…upcoming events
What’s Currently Happening with Seniors? Individual meetings throughout the day Senior Planning Day Regular email reminders regarding campus reps,
scholarships, college fairs, etc.
Narrowing Down the Search Types of schools
Technical 4-year Career college
Size of schools Distance from home Admissions Standards Majors offered
Narrowing Down the Search Visiting the college is the best way to determine the
school and campus that best meets the student’s needs Call the Admissions Office to schedule a personal tour UW Virtual Campus Tours Visit the school’s website
College search on Family ConnectionSupermatch
Narrowing Down the Search Talk to admissions reps that visit STM. (Or alumni,
parents, advisors, teachers, etc.) Upcoming visit schedule at STM:
October 1: UW-Milwaukee at 9:40October 6: Mt. Mary University at 11:30October 7: MATC at 2:15October 8: UW-Madison at 11:00October 14: Cardinal Stritch 11:55; Calvin College 12:00October 21: Baldwin Wallace 11:55; UW-Whitewater 12:00October 28: Carroll University 11:55; U of St. Thomas 11:55
New visits are added everyday.
Application ProcessStep 1: Before starting the applications Finalize resume/activities list and personal essay (make
sure they are proofread) Ask for at least 2 letters of recommendation
Make sure to give that person a copy of “brag” sheet Give the recommender at least 2 weeks notice Ask teachers, coaches, employers, etc.
Application ProcessStep 2: Apply online!
UW System: apply.wisconsin.edu Other: www.commonapp.org Individual school application
Application ProcessStep 3: Register with www.parchment.com
Secure, official, electronic transcripts available 24/7 Advisor approves transcripts and attaches letters of
recommendation, school profile, Secondary School Report (SSR), if applicable
$4.28 per transcript pay online through Parchment Fee waivers available to those who received a fee waiver
for ACT (4 free transcripts) Self view
Application ProcessStep 4: Send official ACT scores if it hasn’t been done already
Four free scores sent Additional scores $12.00 each
Complete Application1. Application filled out in its entirety (with fee, if
necessary). Personal essay and resume/activities list are included in application
2. Official transcript sent from Parchment.com3. Official ACT/SAT scores 4. 2 letters of recommendation, possibly 3 for selective
schools/scholarships It is recommended to apply to schools by December 1st.
Always check College websites for deadline dates for scholarships or specific majors
Admission Decisions Rolling admissions
Applications are reviewed as soon as they are received Pooled admissions
Apply until deadline and then decision is made Admittance based off first 6 semesters, but sometimes
need 7th semester grades
Admission Decisions Some of the criteria considered during admission process:
Academic record: depth, breadth, diversity, rigor Grades Class rank Standardized test scores Extracurricular Essays Letters of recommendation
UW-System Started processing applications on September 15 Fee is $44 for each application ($50 for Madison) Shoot for priority deadlines Be aware of separate scholarship applications For admission criteria or other questions visit
http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
UW-System Guarantee Transfer Program:
Complete the first 54 credits at UW-Waukesha, maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher, and you’re guaranteed admission to any UW-System school for your final 2 years
Exception is UW-Madison where a 2.8 GPA is required Let UW-Waukesha know which school within your first 30
credits
WAICU www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org Don’t think “sticker” price, think net The net tuition at Wisconsin private colleges is 11% lower
than it was in 2006-07 Out-of-pocket net tuition at Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit
colleges and universities is under $5,500 More scholarship dollars available than state schools Timely degree completion
Technical SchoolsGo to http://tis.uwsa.edu to see how technical school
courses transfer into the UW-SystemMATC starts accepting applications for fall 2016 after
October 1st. AccuplacerVisit the Wisconsin Technical Schools website
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The completed FAFSA form may be submitted after
January 1, 2016 – try to do taxes early There will be a College Financial Aid meeting on
Wednesday, December 1st
College Goal Wisconsin Complete the FAFSA form in about an hour with help
from the experts – IT’S FREE ! Visit www.collegegoalwi.org , for dates and locations.
Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings in February
Scholarships Individual college scholarships
Some have a separate application, some use the application for admission
Check out Family Connection for updates Helpful websites include:
www.fastweb.com, www.compassguide.org, www.schoolsoup.com, www.collegeboard.org
Think locally! (groups, clubs, businesses, organizations) Open to Milwaukee/Wisconsin residents only Less competitive
Events at STM College Financial Aid Night
December 1st at 6:00 in Auditorium (parents AND students) Senior Planning Day on Oct. 16th from 8:00 to 12:00
Seniors will attend the following sessions: Naviance Family Connection training Resume writing College and scholarship applications
Contact
Angela Penaflor [email protected] Schultz [email protected]
Cynthia Salisbury [email protected]