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Senior Year: Planning for After High School Parent & Student Night September 10, 2012

Senior Year: Planning for After High School Parent & Student Night September 10, 2012. Overview. Senior class information – Bridgett Hubbard, Senior Class Advisor Post-secondary options, process, timeline Wisconsin Covenant Getting a Successful Launch to Your College Career

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Senior Year: Planning for After High School Parent & Student Night September 10, 2012

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  1. Senior Year:Planning for After High SchoolParent & Student NightSeptember 10, 2012

  2. Overview • Senior class information – Bridgett Hubbard, Senior Class Advisor • Post-secondary options, process, timeline • Wisconsin Covenant • Getting a Successful Launch to Your College Career • Jennie Hartzheim, UW-L First-Year Experience Coordinator • Question and answer

  3. Bridgett Hubbard Senior Class Advisor • Senior expectations • Local scholarships – Feb. 1 meeting in school – Feb. 27 deadline • Website and Freddy’s Footnotes for scholarship opportunities • Senior year timeline • Graduation – May 26 • Graduation practice – May 22 & 23 • Senior Awards Night – May 22

  4. Options for the Future • School • 2 yr. technical college • 2 yr. freshman/sophomore college • 4 yr. college/university • Trade school • Work • Military

  5. Resources • STAR Conference folder from junior year • WISCareers (assessments, occupations, education) • High school Student Services office & website • Interns Ms. Halverson (sem. 1) Ms. Eichman (sem. 2) • Campus visits • School websites • College/military reps • LMC • ACT scores • People in the community • News

  6. ResourcesNEW for 2012-2013! • All School Assessment Day • Seniors choose one: • UW System Placement Pre-Test • WTC Compass Test • ASVAB • WTC Career Coaching • EVERY 4th Monday of month • Exceptions: Dec. 17 and May 23 • Jackie Haas, WTC High School Relations, will be here to meet/plan with students individually! • Sign up in Student Services

  7. Application process • Steps to a complete application • Apply online (A) • Apply early (A) • Personal statements (4) • Be aware of cutting & pasting essays • Letters of recommendation (*) • Pink profile sheet • Exception: UW-Madison • Payment (A) • Online preferred • High school transcript (A) • Test scores (A) • ACT/SAT • Compass A = all schools 4 = 4-yr schools * - varies by school

  8. UW La Crosse Admissions – Student Instructions If changes or corrections need to be made to your application after submission, do not submit another application. Please notify the campus admission office in writing (e-mail or U.S. mail), of any changes to your application. If you have not already done so, submit the following items to the UW-La Crosse Office of Admissions at 142 Cleary Center, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601-3788: 1. Application Fee: If you are applying as a degree-seeking student to this institution, a nonrefundable application fee of $44 is required. You may pay the application fee online with Visa or Mastercard or by sending a check or money order to UW-La Crosse. If sending a check or money order, payable to the University of Wisconsin, enclose it with this sheet. The fee is not required if your last institution attended was any UW Colleges (two-year freshman/sophomore) campus, or if you previously attended UW-La Crosse as an undergraduate degree-seeking student. If you are required to submit an application fee, this application will not be processed until UW-La Crosse receives the $44 application fee. A separate fee is required for each campus to which you are applying. 2. High School Transcripts: * If you are currently enrolled in high school, ask that an official transcript be forwarded to the Admissions Office. If your high school is set up to send eTranscripts, go to your high school website and follow the links to the electronic transcript request site. * If you are NOT currently enrolled in high school, contact your high school to have an official transcript (beginning with grade 9) sent to the Admissions Office. * If you have a GED/HSED, you will need to have an official score report sent in addition to an official high school transcript for years completed. * High school transcripts are not required if you previously attended UW-La Crosse as a degree-seeking student. 3. Test Scores: (not required for transfer or reentry applicants, unless requested) * New freshman applicants are required to submit the results of the ACT or SAT. * Official ACT/SAT score reports, received directly from the testing agency, are required. 4. Postsecondary Transcripts: Official transcripts from each and every postsecondary institution (even if the only action recorded is a withdrawal) are required. Contact each college, university and any other postsecondary institution attended to request that transcripts be sent to the UW-La Crosse Admissions Office. Note: Your application will not be considered complete without the above item(s).

  9. Transcript Requests • Request transcripts online (required) • Visit the Onalaska High School website and click on the Parchment link, or go directly to parchment.com 1. Create an account 2. Provide current high school information 3. Identify where you want transcript(s) sent

  10. Transcript Requests Tips & common mistakes • Request paper transcripts for scholarships, etc. in Student Services • Graduation year is 2013 • Only answer questions with an asterisks (*) • Ignore Parchment registration code/username • You really do have to sign using your mouse! • To waive or not to waive?

  11. Financial Aid • Must be admitted to a post-secondary school first • Complete application online at fafsa.gov beginning January 1, 2013 • Financial Aid Night at OHS Nov. 26 6:00pm • College Goal Wisconsin at UW-L Feb. 24 2:00pm • FAFSA Completion Workshop at OHS Mar. 5 during Conferences

  12. Wisconsin Covenant $$$ ALL confirmed WC Scholars qualify for aid $$$ • What to expect when you fulfill ALL pledge requirements • Recognition as a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar • A place in a UW System institution, a WI technical college, or a WI private college/university • UW System institutions have WC Scholars programs to support Scholars in college • A financial aid package based on family’s federally defined financial need

  13. Wisconsin Covenant • You can get the form online: www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov • Next steps for current seniors • Continue taking coursework that will prepare you for college. • Note your volunteer hours on the Record of Service form.

  14. Wisconsin Covenant • Next steps for current seniors • Apply to UW System institutions, WI technical colleges, and/or WI private colleges/universities • Pay attention to deadlines

  15. Complete WC confirmation forms by the spring deadline NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED Forms will be available on the website in 2013 School Designee Signature

  16. Wisconsin Covenant • Next steps for current seniors • Complete the FAFSA by the spring deadline www.fafsa.ed.gov • You must submit all forms and meet all deadlines to become a WC Scholar and receive financial aid • Check the WC website in 2013 for information on specific deadlines www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov

  17. Transitioning from High Schoolto CollegeGetting a Successful Launch to your College Career Jennie Hartzheim First-Year Experience Coordinator University of Wisconsin – La Crosse

  18. How can I prepare for the next step while I’m in high school? Personal Responsibility Academics Helpful Tips/Pitfalls to Avoid

  19. Academic Readiness Increased academic rigor Think marathon – NOT SPRINT TO THE FINISH Really read & study (study to understand) More time dedicated to studying & class preparation Academic self-discipline is the key! (not procrastination) What you study now will relate to your future Its OK to be undecided (but focused on finding out) Think about your classes now and which subjects you want to know more about in the future.

  20. Personal Responsibility Time management Daily living Self-advocacy New freedoms Making choices “Natural consequences” Changes in relationships Begin to think about how your relationships will change with parents and friends and how you will adapt your relationships Begin thinking about forming new relationships Community engagement How are you currently involved with your community? What new opportunities are available to you?

  21. When exploring colleges… • Apply for ALL possible financial aid • Spend time researching different types of colleges • Visit campus, talk to current students, compare services, and programs offered • Find out what type of involvement opportunities are available • Listen to your “gut feeling” when selecting a school – not friends. When you find the right school, you will know it • It’s okay to be undeclared! • Apply for ALL possible financial aid

  22. Words of wisdom… Take a lower credit load your first semester Talk with your family about how often/when to communicate – have clear expectations of each other Plan to be involved both inside and outside of the classroom Stay on campus for the weekends

  23. Questions? Please complete the evaluation in your packet. A collection box is located on the table in the entry. Thank you!

  24. Have a great senior year!

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