Post High School Planning for Parents

JMM Counseling Department2015-2016

Counselor Assignments

All counselors are 9 – 12. You are assigned by neighborhood and last name unless you

are an ELL student. Fox

Amy Olson (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z) Rock

Dan Maloney (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z) Wisconsin

Joe Hamel (A- P) Len Mormino (Q – Z) Wolf

Troy Arneson (A – P) Len Mormino (Q – Z) ELL

Ying Vang

AGENDA

Post High School Options Admissions for Various Options Financial Aid/Scholarships Preparing Now for Post High School

1. Post High School Options

WORK

MILITARY APPRENTICESHIPS

SPECIALTY SCHOOLS

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

2 YEAR COLLEGES

4 YEAR COLLEGES

Which Option is Best?

KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S: Strengths and

Weaknesses Interests and Values Life Goals Career Goals

Where will your student be in 5 years? 10 years?

2017

2022

2027

Which Option is Best? (cont’d) Academics

GPA ACT/SAT Score High School Course

of Study

Program/Career Area What are your

student’s favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc.?

Which Option is Best? (cont’d)

Important details Location Size Housing Demographics Activities, athletics,

etc.

Length of program How much does

your student like school and how long will he/she be in school?

Which Option is Best? (cont’d) Cost will be an important factor Talk with students NOW Examples:

MATC - $128 – 173/credit ▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for

tuition for 1 year) MIAD - $33,850/year UW Richland - $11,000/year* UW Platteville - $14,500/year* UW Madison - $24,500/year*

*includes tuition, room, & board

Add a step or 2 with each level of education

2. Admissions

Work Diploma

Military Diploma + ASVAB

Apprenticeship Diploma + Interview + Possible Exam + Possible Drug Test

Specialty School Diploma + GPA + Possible ACT + Possible Portfolio/Work Experience + Possible Interview

Technical School Diploma + Placement Exam

2 Year College Diploma + ACT/Placement Exam + GPA + Minimum Core Credits

4 Year College Diploma + GPA + ACT/SAT + Core Credits + Personal Statement + Possible Recommendations + Extra-curriculars

Admissions Examples (ON AVERAGE)

UW Whitewater

3.20 GPA 21 ACT 3 years Math,

Science, Social Studies

4 years English

UW MADISON

3.8 GPA 28 ACT 4 years Math,

Science, Social Studies, English

2 years minimum World Language

Holistic Review: An evaluation of the entire person

Colleges/Universities will look at many factors: Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement,

Letters of Rec, Leadership, Etc.

Example from UW Systems Admissions Process will Include:

an individual, holistic review of the applicant a review of academic and non-academic factors a consideration of the student's potential for

success a consideration of the student's ability to

contribute to the educational environment

Application Process

Apply next fall but can start prepping now: Build personal resume Brainstorm personal statement ideas▪ Example from UW Systems: Please tell us

about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our specific campus that will enrich our community.

Ask teachers this spring for letters of rec if needed

Application Process (cont’d)

Send transcripts through Parchment.com Sign up at any time for your account

Application Process (cont’d)

Take ACT or SAT this spring All juniors will take ACT with Writing

on March 1, 2015 Scores can count!

Register online for both tests See your counselor for a fee waiver if

needed (2 per test maximum) Most Memorial students take the ACT

and take it more than once

Test Dates

ACT Dates 2015-2016

Sept 12, 2015 Feb 6, 2016

Oct 24, 2015 April 9, 2016

Dec 12, 2015 June 11, 2016

SAT Dates 2015-2016

October 3, 2015

January 23, 2016

November 7, 2015

March 5, 2016

December 5, 2015

May 7, 2016

June 4, 2016

Our Favorite Test Prep Resources

Career Cruising “My Plan” Method Test Prep

(bottom left of screen)

20 week course 2 full length exams Practice questions FREE!

JMM ACT Prep Starts in Feb 4 nights (2 hrs each)

and 1 practice test ACT prep book

Summer School ACT/SAT Prep course 6 weeks Regular summer

school class (credit, grade)

FREE!

PSAT/NMSQT

Practice SAT test

National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

Wed, October 14

National Merit Explained▪ 1.4 million students

take the PSAT▪ 8,200 become

National Merit Scholars▪ 15 – 25 Memorial

students each year ▪ Some colleges will

give free tuition just for being a National Merit candidate

SAT II (Subject Tests)

3. Financial Aid & Scholarships Financial Aid

Grants Loans Work Study Need Based January of Senior

Year

Financial will be different for different institutions More expensive the

institution the higher the need

Attend: Paying for College Night, October 12, 2015, 7:00 pm

& Financial Aid Night Next December!

Financial Aid Help Now

FAFSA4caster  Estimate your eligibility for federal student

aid. The estimate will be shown in the "College

Cost Worksheet" You can also provide estimated amounts of

other student aid and savings that can go towards your college education.

https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1 (or just search FAFSA4caster online)

Scholarships

Many different categories

Mostly found online Student Services

Bulletin Fastweb.com Meritaid.com

Local Scholarships Application in

December Committee of all

departments choose winners

Schools/Programs have school specific scholarships check website, call

financial aid office

Reminder for Athletes

Division I & II schools require an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the junior year.

Fill out online: www.eligibilitycenter.org See your coach or counselor to

discuss this if you plan to play Division I or II athletics.

Thinking of next year….

Fulfill graduation requirements

Fulfill entrance requirements

Take a rigorous course load

Keep your grades up

Consider AP or Youth Options for college credit

Take a minimum of 5 courses for athletic eligibility

Meet with college admissions counselors, military recruiters, etc, now to get more info

Post High School Options Night

March 17, 20167:00 pm

UW MadisonUW Systems

U of MN Twin CitiesWisconsin Private Colleges &

UniversitiesMadison CollegeHerzing College

And possibly more!

What questions do you still have?

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!