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What you need to know. Applying to a 4 year college or university. 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
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What you need to know Applying to a 4 year college or university
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
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
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).
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)
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.
Are you ready for college? Successful students – see page 6
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
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
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.
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
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/
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!
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
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
Naviance Family Connections http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/high/hsStudentServices.cfm
Senior Conference See you at your Senior Conference It’s not too late to sign up – just contact your school counselor.