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The Path to College

The Path to College. University of Wyoming Admissions. Our Trail today. Quick facts Welcome to your future It’s your choice Test your knowledge Admissions awareness Hathaway Invest in yourself Resources Step by step Reach new heights. Quick Facts.

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The Path to College

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  1. The Path to College University of Wyoming Admissions

  2. Our Trail today • Quick facts • Welcome to your future • It’s your choice • Test your knowledge • Admissions awareness • Hathaway • Invest in yourself • Resources • Step by step • Reach new heights

  3. Quick Facts • 2010 U.S. Census- Earn 60% more with a bachelor’s degree than high school diploma. • In a lifetime- Earning potential is $1.1 million with a college degree. A Master’s degree earning potential is $2 million. • ACTstudent.com- By 2028 there will be 19 million more jobs for educated workers than there are qualified workers.

  4. Welcome to your future • What’s your preference? • Future Career • Major • Research • Accreditation • Location • In-state • Out of state • School Size • Large • Small • Campus Life • Clubs • Sports • Entertainment • Travel

  5. It's your choice • University (4 yr.) • Community College (2 yr.) • Technical • Public vs. Private

  6. Test your knowledge • ACT (Composite is the average score) • English • Mathematics • Reading • Science • Writing (typically optional) • SAT • Reading • Math • Writing (typically optional) Check admissions standards to understand how that school uses your test scores.

  7. Admissions awareness • Application • Application fee might be required • Transcripts (GPA requirement) • Test Scores (Score requirement) • AP Scores or College Credit Transcripts • Essay may be required • Reference Letters may be required

  8. Application type • GPA and Test Score • Basic application • Cumulative high school GPA • ACT/SAT scores • Highest vs. most recent score • Writing or subject sections • Holistic • Application • GPA • ACT/SAT Scores • Essay • Letters of recommendation • Interview process

  9. Hathaway

  10. Invest in yourself • Federal Student Aid • Get FREE info: • School counselor • Financial Aid Office • U.S. Department of Education • Create a PIN • Collect documents • W-2 form • Income/tax records • Complete the FAFSA • Review your SAR and EFC • Contact financial Aid office if you have questions Grants Work Study Loans

  11. Invest in yourself • Scholarships • Explore beginning of senior year for requirements and deadlines • Maintain a high GPA • Take advanced courses • Study • Take ACT/SAT also consider the pre-tests • Get involved in activities and sports • APPLY!

  12. Clickable Resources

  13. Step by Step

  14. Reach new heights UW Admissions 307-766-5160 admissions@uwyo.edu

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