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What you need to know

This page provides an overview of the high school graduation and college entrance requirements, including English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and other subjects. It also discusses other admission requirements, how to apply, and tips for college readiness.

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What you need to know

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  1. What you need to know Applying to a 4 year college or university

  2. High School Graduation College Entrance Requirements-page 3 -page 9 • English: 4 credits • 9a/9B 1 credit • 10a/10b 1 credit • Comm. .5 credit • Writing .5 credit • Literature .5 credit • Eng. Elective .5 credit • English: 4 credits • Note: TV Productions, Commentator & Multimedia Communication may not count toward the 4 credits required for college admission requirements

  3. High School Graduation College Entrance Requirements -page 3 -page 9 • Social Studies 3.5 credits • World History A/B 1 credit • US History 214/216 1 credit • Gov., AP Gov. or Pol. Sci. .5 credit • Economics .5 credit • Soc. Studies Elective .5 credit • Science 2.5 credits • Exp Physical Science 1 credit • Biology 1 credit • Earth Science .5 credit • Social Studies 3 credits • Science 3 credits • Biology • Chemistry • One higher (usually Physics) • Note: Sequence of Exploring Physical Science, Biology and one higher are often accepted

  4. High School Graduation College Entrance Requirements -page 3 -page 9 Math 2 credits Phy Ed 1.5 credits Health .5 credit Computer Apps .5 credit Other: 10 credits • Math 3 credits • Algebra • Geometry • Algebra II • Foreign Language –it depends (2 years of same) • Other: 4 additional credits from academic core areas or possibly elective areas (depending on the college).

  5. Other Admission Requirements • Vary by college • In addition to college-prep coursework • Class rank AND minimum ACT/SAT score • Class rank OR minimum ACT/SAT score • If you are missing one or more requirements • UW-Two year campuses (Guaranteed Transfer Program) • CVTC (Liberal Arts Transfer Program)

  6. Remember… College admission requirements are a MINIMUM! You want to be prepared for college-level work so you should be taking college-prep coursework through your senior year. Competitive universities will pay close attention to the coursework you have taken and may deny a student that they feel is ill-prepared.

  7. Are you ready for college? Successful students – see page 6

  8. How to Apply • Easiest to apply on-line. • UW-System schools • https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ • Other schools – • Google their website or find links from Student Services website • Look for “apply now” or “admissions” • Application deadlines vary. Some as early as December 1 • Good rule of thumb is to have all applications submitted by mid-November

  9. Be prepared to provide... • UW Application is more complicated than others • Demographic information • Social Security Number • High school courses in progress • Employment and activities in order of importance • Essay Questions • Briefly explain why you put activities in that order • How will your presence enrich our community (or similar) • Have English teacher look over your essay before submitting • Advanced Comp/AP Eng. Lit • Credit card number for application fee

  10. Other Application Materials • Transcript Request • An “official” transcript is sent by Chi-Hi Student Services • Make request through Naviance Family Connections • Link from Student Services Website • Username should be school email. Log-in should be school log-in (unless you chose to use something else). • Colleges will want a final high school transcript. It is your responsibility to request this. • ACT or SAT score • An “official” ACT/SAT score is sent directly from testing agency.

  11. Upcoming ACT dates • Registration Process includes uploading photo ID • September 21 – deadline was August 23 • October 26 – deadline is September 27 • December 14 – deadline is November 8 • Preparation • actstudent.org • privatecollegezone.org • knowhow2gowisconsin.org/ • Preparing for the ACT

  12. College Tours & Reps • Be sure you tour the campus before deciding • Most colleges have online tour registration • Representatives visit Chi-Hi • College and military reps already scheduled • Sign up through Naviance Family Connection • Wisconsin Educational Fair – UW-Eau Claire • Tuesday, October 8: 6:30-8:30 pm • Wednesday, October 9:00-11:00 am • More information: http://www.wefs.org/

  13. Paying for college • FAFSA • Student loans • Work-study • Grants • Scholarships • Posted on bulletin board in Student Services • Posted on Naviance Family Connections • Deadlines and requirements vary!

  14. More Financial Aid Information • Senior Financial Aid Night • January 8 at 7:00 in the Chi-Hi Cafeteria • College Goal Sunday • Held in February at CVTC • Scholarship opportunity

  15. Reciprocity – page 36 • Out of state tuition • Wisconsin has “reciprocity” with Minnesota • You must fill out application for “reciprocity” • Not available until April • Midwest Tuition Exchange

  16. Naviance Family Connections http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/high/hsStudentServices.cfm

  17. Senior Conference See you at your Senior Conference It’s not too late to sign up – just contact your school counselor.

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