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Post High School Planning for Parents
JMM Counseling Department2015-2016
Counselor Assignments
All counselors are 9 – 12. You are assigned by neighborhood and last name unless you
are an ELL student. Fox
Amy Olson (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z) Rock
Dan Maloney (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z) Wisconsin
Joe Hamel (A- P) Len Mormino (Q – Z) Wolf
Troy Arneson (A – P) Len Mormino (Q – Z) ELL
Ying Vang
AGENDA
Post High School Options Admissions for Various Options Financial Aid/Scholarships Preparing Now for Post High School
1. Post High School Options
WORK
MILITARY APPRENTICESHIPS
SPECIALTY SCHOOLS
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
2 YEAR COLLEGES
4 YEAR COLLEGES
Which Option is Best?
KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S: Strengths and
Weaknesses Interests and Values Life Goals Career Goals
Where will your student be in 5 years? 10 years?
2017
2022
2027
Which Option is Best? (cont’d) Academics
GPA ACT/SAT Score High School Course
of Study
Program/Career Area What are your
student’s favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc.?
Which Option is Best? (cont’d)
Important details Location Size Housing Demographics Activities, athletics,
etc.
Length of program How much does
your student like school and how long will he/she be in school?
Which Option is Best? (cont’d) Cost will be an important factor Talk with students NOW Examples:
MATC - $128 – 173/credit ▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for
tuition for 1 year) MIAD - $33,850/year UW Richland - $11,000/year* UW Platteville - $14,500/year* UW Madison - $24,500/year*
*includes tuition, room, & board
Add a step or 2 with each level of education
2. Admissions
Work Diploma
Military Diploma + ASVAB
Apprenticeship Diploma + Interview + Possible Exam + Possible Drug Test
Specialty School Diploma + GPA + Possible ACT + Possible Portfolio/Work Experience + Possible Interview
Technical School Diploma + Placement Exam
2 Year College Diploma + ACT/Placement Exam + GPA + Minimum Core Credits
4 Year College Diploma + GPA + ACT/SAT + Core Credits + Personal Statement + Possible Recommendations + Extra-curriculars
Admissions Examples (ON AVERAGE)
UW Whitewater
3.20 GPA 21 ACT 3 years Math,
Science, Social Studies
4 years English
UW MADISON
3.8 GPA 28 ACT 4 years Math,
Science, Social Studies, English
2 years minimum World Language
Holistic Review: An evaluation of the entire person
Colleges/Universities will look at many factors: Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement,
Letters of Rec, Leadership, Etc.
Example from UW Systems Admissions Process will Include:
an individual, holistic review of the applicant a review of academic and non-academic factors a consideration of the student's potential for
success a consideration of the student's ability to
contribute to the educational environment
Application Process
Apply next fall but can start prepping now: Build personal resume Brainstorm personal statement ideas▪ Example from UW Systems: Please tell us
about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our specific campus that will enrich our community.
Ask teachers this spring for letters of rec if needed
Application Process (cont’d)
Send transcripts through Parchment.com Sign up at any time for your account
Application Process (cont’d)
Take ACT or SAT this spring All juniors will take ACT with Writing
on March 1, 2015 Scores can count!
Register online for both tests See your counselor for a fee waiver if
needed (2 per test maximum) Most Memorial students take the ACT
and take it more than once
Test Dates
ACT Dates 2015-2016
Sept 12, 2015 Feb 6, 2016
Oct 24, 2015 April 9, 2016
Dec 12, 2015 June 11, 2016
SAT Dates 2015-2016
October 3, 2015
January 23, 2016
November 7, 2015
March 5, 2016
December 5, 2015
May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016
Our Favorite Test Prep Resources
Career Cruising “My Plan” Method Test Prep
(bottom left of screen)
20 week course 2 full length exams Practice questions FREE!
JMM ACT Prep Starts in Feb 4 nights (2 hrs each)
and 1 practice test ACT prep book
Summer School ACT/SAT Prep course 6 weeks Regular summer
school class (credit, grade)
FREE!
PSAT/NMSQT
Practice SAT test
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Wed, October 14
National Merit Explained▪ 1.4 million students
take the PSAT▪ 8,200 become
National Merit Scholars▪ 15 – 25 Memorial
students each year ▪ Some colleges will
give free tuition just for being a National Merit candidate
SAT II (Subject Tests)
3. Financial Aid & Scholarships Financial Aid
Grants Loans Work Study Need Based January of Senior
Year
Financial will be different for different institutions More expensive the
institution the higher the need
Attend: Paying for College Night, October 12, 2015, 7:00 pm
& Financial Aid Night Next December!
Financial Aid Help Now
FAFSA4caster Estimate your eligibility for federal student
aid. The estimate will be shown in the "College
Cost Worksheet" You can also provide estimated amounts of
other student aid and savings that can go towards your college education.
https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1 (or just search FAFSA4caster online)
Scholarships
Many different categories
Mostly found online Student Services
Bulletin Fastweb.com Meritaid.com
Local Scholarships Application in
December Committee of all
departments choose winners
Schools/Programs have school specific scholarships check website, call
financial aid office
Reminder for Athletes
Division I & II schools require an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the junior year.
Fill out online: www.eligibilitycenter.org See your coach or counselor to
discuss this if you plan to play Division I or II athletics.
Thinking of next year….
Fulfill graduation requirements
Fulfill entrance requirements
Take a rigorous course load
Keep your grades up
Consider AP or Youth Options for college credit
Take a minimum of 5 courses for athletic eligibility
Meet with college admissions counselors, military recruiters, etc, now to get more info
Post High School Options Night
March 17, 20167:00 pm
UW MadisonUW Systems
U of MN Twin CitiesWisconsin Private Colleges &
UniversitiesMadison CollegeHerzing College
And possibly more!
What questions do you still have?
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!