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GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT STEP
PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, LETTER OF REC FORMS, AND TESTING INFO
HTTP://TEACHERSITES.SCHOOLWORLD.COM/WEBPAGES/OHSCOUNSELING
Senior Year…What you need to
know
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Options After High School
Wisconsin Technical Colleges 54% of Wisconsin jobs in the next decade will require a technical education
Technical College Effect
Top 20 Careers for WI Tech Grads
Apply early Technical Colleges fill on a first come, first serve basis ~ Oct. 1st – WITC begins accepting
applications Submit application (paper or online application) and payment to college
WI Tech Colleges $30.00 per application Request transcripts electronically through Parchment
Parchment – www.parchment.com Pay online with credit card ($2.75 per transcript)
No letters of recommendation or applicant statement needed
Minnesota Two-Year Colleges www.mnscu.edu Submit application, application fee $20.00, and transcripts No letters of recommendation or applicant statement needed
Entrance exams for 2 year colleges ~ Accuplacer, Compass, or ACT
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Options After High School
Community College – Accessible and Affordable!
13 UW College 2-year campuses www.uwc.edu Lowest tuition in the UW System ($5175/year) UW Barron County is the closest UW 2 year campus to us
They have student housing – Glenwood Commons• Rent is $350-$400 per month
Apply at https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ UW System Application Pay $44.00 application fee Request transcripts using www.parchment.com Have taken the ACT
Minnesota 2 year colleges www.mnscu.edu Century College ~ closest 2 year community college in Minnesota Tuition is more affordable ($5375/year) Submit application, application fee $20.00, transcripts
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Options After High School
4 Year College/University 13 – 4 year UW System Campuses
UW Superior is the smallest campus with 350 incoming freshmen and 2,700 total students
UW Madison is the largest campus with 42,800 students Competitive ~ 30,000 applicants and 14,00o students admitted
Best disability services available at UW Oshkosh, US Stevens Point, and UW Whitewater
Tuition ranges from UW Parkside at $7326 to UW Madison at $10,410 Major Mania majormania.uwex.edu
Search over 4,400 majors in the UW System
23 - Wisconsin Private Colleges located throughout the state WI Private Colleges Direct entry/admit into programs of study Smaller class sizes More personal attention from the faculty Better chance of graduating in 4 years ~ 4 year graduation guarantees Average WI Private, non profit College freshman financial aid package is made up[ of 75%
grants
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How to Apply to a 4 Year College/University
Apply early (Earliest priority deadline is November 3rd (Madison) in the UW System) UW System Colleges began reviewing applications on September 15th
Complete and submit online application UW Schools - https://apply.wisconsin.edu Go to college websites to find online applications Applications are not complete unless all materials are received by the university. Applications will
be reviewed once all your materials arrive. (Application, application fee, transcripts, and ACT scores).
Pay the application fee UW System application fee per school ~ $44.00 Pay online with credit card Fee waivers available, see counselor
Request Transcripts Electronically through Parchment www.parchment.com Pay online with credit card ($2.75 per transcript) Fee waivers available, see counselor
ACT Scores must be sent to the college/university Unofficial ACT Scores are on your high school transcript Official ACT/SAT scores must be sent directly to the university from the testing company (UW
Green Bay, UW La Crosse, UW Madison and UW Platteville)
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Applicant Statements
Answer all the questions 1 page is usually enough, they are not looking for a novel What inspires you, why are you focused on a particular area of
study, why do you want to attend this university, or any other personal information that should be taken into consideration or is not already included in your application materials
Don’t use the name of a wrong university in statement Explain your academic performance, low grades on transcripts
and/or special circumstances Disclose a disability (optional) Explain why you took certain classes instead of academic cores Well written, organized, grammatically correct, and proofed English teachers are a great resource
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Letters of Recommendation
Only send letters of recommendation if: They are required for the application If you are on the bubble (not meeting admission requirements, but close) If you are on a postponed list at a college
Send letters from: Core academic/college prep teachers (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign
Language) Have teachers explain how you are academically different from others and what your
chances are of being successful in college Ask teachers in subjects that you struggle in and have the teacher explain how you
overcame your obstacles in the subject area Do not use coaches, principals, counselors, or employers as colleges want to hear about
your academic abilities from your teachers
Forms available on the guidance website Letter of Recommendation Request Form
Give teachers 2 weeks notice to complete your letter of recommendation
Write a thank you note to the letter writer
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Information about Applying
Senior grades DO COUNT! Finish strong. Admission to a 4 year college/university is conditional. If you fail a required course – admission can be rescinded If your grades drop – admission can be rescinded If you change your senior schedule – admission can be rescinded
Senior schedule changes Take care of 2nd semester schedule changes now as you will have to report your senior
schedule on college applications. Once you apply, all schedule changes must be approved from the university. UW
Madison will not approve any senior schedule changes.
Fee Waivers See your counselor. All UW campuses accept fee waivers.
Students with disabilities Students may choose to disclose their disability to the colleges where they are applying,
OHS can not do this for the student.
Final Transcripts Will be sent to your college in June. If you fail a required course your senior year, notify
the college right away.
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NCAA
Division I and II athletics
Must apply to NCAA Clearinghouse for eligibility
Apply online at: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
Send official ACT Score to NCAA Clearinghouse
For more information, go to www.ncaa.org
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Options After High School
MilitaryIf you plan to enlist in a branch of the military, you will need to take the ASVAB exam if you have
notalready done so. ASVAB is Wednesday, November 12th at OHS.
United States Department of Defense www.defenselink.mil
Armed Forces Careers www.armedforcescareers.com
Air Force www.airforce.com
Army www.goarmy.com
Marine Corps www.marines.com
Navy www.navy.com
Coast Guard www.uscg.mil
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College Visits and Fairs
Visit the campus Do an official tour of the colleges, check out the campus Meet with an admissions counselor Observe a class Call in advance to schedule a visit or schedule online Excused from OHS with note from parent/guardian
Colleges/Military visit OHS Listen to the announcements and/or look at white board in the guidance office
College Fairs WI Education Fair – 100 post secondary institutions will be in attendance www.wefs.org for additional information, schedule, and participants
Tuesday, Sept. 30 6:30-8:30 pm UW–Eau Claire Wednesday, Oct. 1 9:00-11:00 am UW-Eau Claire
Minnesota National College Fair http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/FallNCF/Pages/Minnesota.aspx
Tuesday, October 7 9:00 – 12:00 & 4:30-8:00 Minneapolis Convention Center Wednesday, October 8 9:00 – 12:00 Minneapolis Convention
Center
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ACT
ACT or SAT is required by all 4 year colleges/universities for admission.
Some two year colleges will use the ACT in lieu of their own entrance exams. Make sure to share your ACT scores with two year colleges as well.
October 25th, 2014 at OHS Registration deadline is Friday, September 19th
Fee Waivers are available from counselors
Testing accommodations are available for students with disabilities, see counselor
Free Test Prep Available Practice test books in the guidance office , OHS Library, and Osceola Public Library WisCareers ~ www.wiscareers.wisc.edu ~ 3 full length practice tests www.KnowHow2Gowisconsin.org www.wisconsinprivatecolleges.org
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How am I going to pay for college?
Journey Through Financial Aid
Do not let the cost of college keep you from attending
Financial Aid Grants (Free money, do not have to pay it back!) Loans (Borrow, pay back is required.) Work Study Scholarships
Reciprocity (WI/MN tuition agreement) Available in April
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night at OHS ~ Monday, January 12th, 2015 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium
FAFSA Application available January 1st Apply in January/February
College Goal Wisconsin in February Free help for students and families to complete the FAFSA Over $30,000 in scholarships awarded www.collegegoalwi.org
February 7, 14, 21, 25, and 28, 2015
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Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Grant
Covenant students will be awarded $250.00-$2500.00 per year for four years at a Wisconsin College
Students signed the pledge back in 8th or 9th grade
Must complete 30 hours of community service
Maintain “B” average
Apply to a Wisconsin College
Complete the FAFSA
Complete the seniors confirmation paperwork by April 1st, 2015. Forms will be mailed to students in December or forms can be downloaded at www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov
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Scholarships
Check with the colleges where you are applying for a list of freshmen scholarships
National and State scholarships are very competitive
See guidance bulletin board or website
Local scholarships available in February or March
www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.collegeboard.com
www.zinch.com www.cappex.com
www.bigfuture.org
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Announcements
Saturday, September 20 – Military Academy Day in Oshkosh For students interested in a service academy nomination
ACT at OHS – Oct 25, Register by Sept. 19
WITC New Richmond Oct 8 5-8 pm Manufacturers Revealed
Explore area manufacturing companies, their products, processes, and people. Learn about educational opportunities at WITC.
Nov 13 High School Career Day Feb 28 2 pm College Goal WI