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Senior Year: Planning for After High School Parent & Student Night

Senior Year: Planning for After High School Parent & Student Night. Overview. Senior class information – Bridgett Hubbard, Senior class advisor Post Secondary options - process/timeline Wisconsin Covenant Jamin Whitman, UW-L WI Covenant Coordinator “Starting Off Right”

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Senior Year: Planning for After High School Parent & Student Night

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  1. Senior Year:Planning for After High SchoolParent & Student Night

  2. Overview • Senior class information – Bridgett Hubbard, Senior class advisor • Post Secondary options - process/timeline • Wisconsin Covenant • Jamin Whitman, UW-L WI Covenant Coordinator • “Starting Off Right” • Richard Kotovich Jr., MA LPC, WTC Counselor • Question and answer

  3. Bridgett Hubbard Senior Class Advisor • Senior expectations • Local scholarships – Jan. 27 meeting in school/Feb. 29 deadline • Website and Freddy’s Footnotes for scholarship opportunities • Early release for Seniors in May • Graduation speakers and program

  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 • Intern – Ms. Hodge • Campus visits • School websites • College/military reps • LMC • ACT scores • People in the community • News

  6. Application process • Applying • Apply online • Apply early • Letters of recommendation (pink profile sheet) • Exception: UW-Madison • Personal statement(s) • Be aware of cutting & pasting essays

  7. 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).

  8. Transcript Requests • Now request transcripts online (required) • Visit the Onalaska High school website, click on the Parchment/Docufide link

  9. In order to have your transcript sent electronically: Create a Parchment Account

  10. “Join today”

  11. Use an email account & password you will remember! “Agree to terms” & Have “Parent Permission” Ignore Username me x

  12. Submit Decide if you want to participate in “College Discovery” And/or Receive newsletters

  13. Your account is now created! Go to your email OR click the link to send your transcript

  14. Search for & Select Onalaska High School

  15. Answer (*) questions only IGNORE STUDENT ID Enter your “Enrollment Information” Waive Or do not waive Your “right to access”

  16. Ignore Parchment Registration Code Authorize the release of your transcript

  17. You still need to request the destination (college/university/other) your transcript should be “Delivered” to Select undergraduate You now have REQUESTED a FREE copy of your transcript to be delivered to your Parchment account! But, you still must select a “Delivery” location for your transcript!

  18. Search & Select the college/university you want your transcript sent to

  19. Last Step! Payment Confirmation! You’re almost there! Confirm & Pay Student Services will be notified of your request Your transcript will be electronically delivered to the school you selected

  20. Wisconsin CovenantJamin Whitman, UW-L Wisconsin Covenant Coordinator $$$ ALL confirmed WC Scholars qualify for aid $$$ • 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

  21. Wisconsin CovenantJamin Whitman, UW-L Wisconsin Covenant Coordinator • You can get the form today • or find it at: 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.

  22. Wisconsin CovenantJamin Whitman, UW-L Wisconsin Covenant Coordinator If you are interested in UW-L, come see me after the presentation for more information about our WC Scholars program or check out our website www.uwlax.edu/wisconsincovenant! • Next Steps For Current Seniors • Apply to UW System institutions, WI Technical Colleges, and/or WI private colleges/universities • Pay attention to deadlines

  23. Complete WC confirmation forms by the spring deadline NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED Forms will be available on the website in 2012 School Designee Signature

  24. Wisconsin CovenantJamin Whitman, UW-L Wisconsin Covenant Coordinator • 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 2012 for information on specific deadlines www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov • Join “UW-La Crosse Wisconsin Covenant” on Facebook to get updates

  25. Have a great senior year!

  26. Starting Off RightGetting a Successful Launch to your College Career Richard Kotovich, Jr. MA LPC Counselor Western Technical College

  27. Success In College Academic Readiness Personal/Social Readiness Helpful Tips/Pitfalls to Avoid

  28. AcademicReadiness Increased Academic Rigor Think marathon – NOT SPRINT TO THE FINISH Really read & study (study to understand) Increased Responsibility/ Expectations Get organized – manage more of your time now 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.

  29. Personal/Social Readiness Increased Freedom & Responsibility Seek a balance - practice good choices now! Remember “natural consequences” “Old Rules” are Gone Prepare for socially “Starting Over” Think now about the next chapter Increased Opportunities for Involvement Favorite activities will be available and more Think of how you want to “spread your wings”

  30. Helpful Tips Apply for ALL possible financial aid Listen to your “gut feeling” when selecting a school – not friends Prepare to have a reduced schedule your first year – not work first semester? Check out Services/Accommodations early

  31. Pitfalls to Avoid NOT Getting Help – Speak UP! Going home every weekend “College Hopping”

  32. Questions?

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