Senior Planning Night

1. Chippewa Falls Senior High School 2014-2015 Senior Planning Night

2. Folders • Senior Planning Guide • Transcript • Credit Status Report • Do What You Are • Finding Scholarships/Financial Aid Night • WEF

3. Requirements - pgs. 3 & 8

4. Senior Credit Status Sheet (Graduation requirements only) T2 T1 T2 T1 T2

5. 4 Year College Admission - pg. 8 English 4 years Math 3 years/4 years at U of M schools (Alg. Geom, Alg II) Science 3 years (PhysSci, Bio, Chem. *Best preparation is Bio, Chem, Physics) Social Studies 3 years Foreign Language It depends UW-Madison, UW-EC, U of M • These are minimum requirements. All courses taken must be at a level considered college-preparatory.

6. 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) – pg. 12 • CVTC (Liberal Arts Transfer Program)

7. Technical College Admission – pg. 16 • Requirements depend on program • High School Diploma? • Specific high school coursework with a grade of C or better (Algebra, Chemistry, etc.)? • Background Check, CPR, CNA? • Allprospective students will need to take the COMPASS orthe ACT • Sign up for COMPASS at www.cvtc.edu

8. 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. • Colleges will pay close attention to the coursework you have taken and may deny a student that they feel is ill-prepared.

9. Are you ready for college? – pg. 6

10. Do What You Are • Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment tied to careers • Given to students in Communication class (junior year – most students) • Printed just a couple of pages… complete report available on Naviance Family Connections

11. How /When to Apply – pg. 26 • Easiest to apply on-line. • UW-System schools: https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ • CVTC: www.cvtc.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

12. Be prepared to provide... • UW Application • High school coursework in progress • Essay Questions • Have English teacher look over your essay before submitting • Credit card number for application fee • Social Security Number

13. Be prepared to provide... • CVTC Application • Demographic Information • Credit card number for application fee • Social Security Number

14. ACT/COMPASS • ACT: www.actstudent.org • Registration Process includes uploading photo ID • October 25 – deadline is September 19 • December 13 – deadline is November 7 • Preparation – Best preparation is coursework taken • Online Test Prep, Books, Classes, etc. • “Preparing for the ACT” booklet • COMPASS: www.cvtc.edu • Search “Compass” while on CVTC’s website • Given daily at CVTC’s Chippewa & EC Campus • Preparation – Best preparation is coursework taken • Online Test Prep • Seminars

15. Other Application Materials • High School Transcript • An “official” transcript is sent by Chi-Hi Student Services • Make request through Naviance Family Connections • Directions in appendix of Senior Guide • Link from Student Services Website • Colleges will want a final high school transcript. It is your responsibility to request this (at graduation practice). • ACT or SAT score • An “official” ACT/SAT score is sent directly from ACT/SAT • CVTC will have your COMPASS score • Letters of Recommendation?

16. Letters of Recommendation – pg. 30 • Are they needed? • CVTC – NO • Universities & Others – it depends • If they ask you to provide them, then YES • If your admission is questionable, then YES • Quality vs. Quantity • Give the writer at least 2 weeks • LOR Form (in appendix of guide) • Ask someone that knows you well • Ask for a couple of copies (use for scholarships?) • Student Services will send (electronically?) • Send a personal thank you note

17. College Tours & Reps • Be sure you tour the campus before deciding • Most colleges have online tour registration • CVTC Career Tour - October 21 • Representatives visit Chi-Hi • College and military reps already scheduled • Announced Daily • Sign up through Naviance Family Connection • Wisconsin Educational Fair – UW-Eau Claire • Tuesday, September 30: 6:30-8:30 pm • Wednesday, October 1: 9:00-11:00 am

18. Additional Advice • Keep a record of your username/password • Make a copy of application for your record • Use a personal email address (not school’s) for college and scholarship applications.

19. Paying for college – pg. 31 • FAFSA – Available January 1st • Student loans • Work-study • Grants • Scholarships • Green Sheet • Posted on bulletin board in Student Services • Posted on Naviance Family Connections • Deadlines and requirements vary! • CFASD Foundation Scholarships – Feb. 1-March 1 (approx.) • Military benefits

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

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

22. Military • Recruiters from each branch at Chi-Hi once per month • ASVAB – given at Chi-Hi December 16

23. Guest Presentations • 7:00pm &7:30pm (attend one or both) • Technical College - Cafeteria • Kendra Weber • University – Auditorium • Mr. Joel Helms