The Muskego High SchoolThe Muskego High SchoolCounseling TeamCounseling Team

welcomes you towelcomes you to

Post High School Post High School PlanningPlanning

MHS School MHS School CounselorsCounselors

A-DA-D Mr. AntoniewiczMr. Antoniewicz

E-JE-J Ms. WiesbrockMs. Wiesbrock

K-MicK-Mic Mrs. MergMrs. Merg

Mid-SchrMid-Schr Ms. KraljMs. Kralj

Schs-ZSchs-Z Ms. SchuettMs. Schuett

What are my What are my options after options after high school?high school?

4-year/2-year college4-year/2-year collegeTechnical collegeTechnical collegeWorkWorkMilitary Military TradesTradesApprentice programsApprentice programs

Know YourselfKnow YourselfWhat is important to you?What is important to you?

Recognize your strengths and Recognize your strengths and weaknessesweaknesses

Analyze your interests and valuesAnalyze your interests and values Achieve a personal goalAchieve a personal goal Increase your earning powerIncrease your earning power Prepare for a career and expand Prepare for a career and expand

learninglearning Consider the influence of family Consider the influence of family

and friendsand friends

MilitaryMilitary High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma Take the ASVAB TestTake the ASVAB Test Research (Specific Websites, Research (Specific Websites,

WISCareer, materials in Student WISCareer, materials in Student Services)Services)

Speak with a military Speak with a military representative representative

Technical CollegeTechnical College(WCTC)(WCTC)

High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma Research Programs of Study and Research Programs of Study and

Colleges that offer the program Colleges that offer the program you are interested in (specific you are interested in (specific websites, WISCareers, materials websites, WISCareers, materials in Student Servicesin Student Services

Visit the campus (Open House)Visit the campus (Open House) Speak with a RepresentativeSpeak with a Representative

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships

High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma Research and decide on a trade Research and decide on a trade

that interests youthat interests you Research pro and cons of Research pro and cons of

choosing Union vs Non-Union choosing Union vs Non-Union Placement OptionsPlacement Options

Attend Open HousesAttend Open Houses Apply at Technical CollegeApply at Technical College

2 year College2 year College(UW-Waukesha)(UW-Waukesha)

High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma Minimum high school coursework Minimum high school coursework

requirementsrequirements Prepare for and take the ACTPrepare for and take the ACT Research the college and make a Research the college and make a

college visitcollege visit Speak with a Representative Speak with a Representative

4 Year College4 Year College High School DiplomaHigh School Diploma Must have college admissions Must have college admissions

requirements metrequirements met Prepare for and take the ACTPrepare for and take the ACT Research Programs of Study and Research Programs of Study and

Colleges that offer the program Colleges that offer the program you are interested in (specific you are interested in (specific websites, WISCareers, materials websites, WISCareers, materials in Student Services in Student Services

4 year College4 year College(continued)(continued)

Make a campus visitMake a campus visit Speak with a representative from Speak with a representative from

the collegethe college

Does my high Does my high school course school course

selection matter for selection matter for getting into college?getting into college?

YES!!!!YES!!!!

Comparison ChartComparison Chart

Course Muskego HS Graduation

Most Colleges Competitive Colleges

English 4 credits 4 credits (AP

recommended)

4- 5 credits include AP

Math 2 credits 3 credits (Algebra 1,

Geometry, Algebra 2

4+ credits include AP

Science 2 credits 3 credits (AP

recommended)

4+ credits include

Biology, Chemistry, Physics (AP level)

Social Studies 3 credits 3 credits (AP

recommended)

4+ credits include AP

World language Not required Recommended

UW Madison 2-4UW Eau Claire 2

4- 5 credits of the same

language

Health 1 credit (.5/ 2014 on)    Physical

Education1.5 credits    

Fine Arts 1 credit May count as academic elective

1 or more recommended; performing arts required

for some

Computer Science

Not requiredRecommended

May count as academic elective

Computer proficiency recommended

Electives 7.5 (8/ 2014 on) 4 academic electives

Academic electives

recommendedTotal 22 credits 17+ Academic

Credits20+ Academic

Credits

UW System RequirementsUW System Requirements

All students are encouraged to exceed the All students are encouraged to exceed the minimum number of college preparatory minimum number of college preparatory credits required for admission. Students credits required for admission. Students who choose a rigorous high school who choose a rigorous high school curriculum (including senior year course curriculum (including senior year course work) are, in most cases, more successful work) are, in most cases, more successful in college. Strong academic preparation for in college. Strong academic preparation for college helps to ensure success. college helps to ensure success.

Obtained from UW’s Web Site:Obtained from UW’s Web Site: http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission/requirements/freshman/http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission/requirements/freshman/

collegeprepreq.aspcollegeprepreq.asp

UW System Comprehensive ReviewUW System Comprehensive Review

Factors to look at in applicants:Factors to look at in applicants: Academic Preparation is primary Academic Preparation is primary

importanceimportance– Rigor of courseworkRigor of coursework– Class rank and/or G.P.A.Class rank and/or G.P.A.– Test score resultsTest score results

Other Factors in Addition to AboveOther Factors in Addition to Above– Experiences, work experience, leadership qualities, Experiences, work experience, leadership qualities,

motivation, community service, special talents, motivation, community service, special talents, nontraditional vs. returning adult, U.S. Veteran, socio-nontraditional vs. returning adult, U.S. Veteran, socio-economically disadvantaged, historically economically disadvantaged, historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groupunderrepresented racial/ethnic group

UW-River Falls UW-River Falls Counselor Corner Counselor Corner

ColumnColumnTop Reasons Students Should Pursue a Top Reasons Students Should Pursue a

Rigorous Curriculum While in High Rigorous Curriculum While in High School:School:

1.1. It will make college easier.It will make college easier.2.2. It prepares them for their major and It prepares them for their major and

career.career.3.3. It will save them money.It will save them money.

-written by Dr. Alan J. Tuchtenhagen-written by Dr. Alan J. Tuchtenhagen

THE BEST PREPARATION IS A SOLID THE BEST PREPARATION IS A SOLID HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUMHIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Become familiar with the ACTBecome familiar with the ACT®® test content and format test content and format Review your PLANReview your PLAN®® results to identify results to identify

academic weaknessesacademic weaknesses Learn appropriate test-taking strategiesLearn appropriate test-taking strategies Use ACT Online PrepUse ACT Online PrepTMTM—ACT’s test preparation program—ACT’s test preparation program Review Review The Real ACT Prep GuideThe Real ACT Prep Guide—the official test —the official test

prep bookprep book Take ACT’s free practice testTake ACT’s free practice test See your counselor for other test preparation materialsSee your counselor for other test preparation materials Visit the ACT website at Visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.org Participate in an ACT Preparation classParticipate in an ACT Preparation class

MHS offers ZAPS prep course several times per school MHS offers ZAPS prep course several times per school yearyear

Remember—

Test scores are only ONE factor used

for college admission and

scholarship decisions.

Your senior yearYour senior year

•Narrow your choices•Review college admission test requirements

(including the optional ACT Writing Test)•Know application fees $30 to $75 (some free) and deadlines•Submit application materials: UW System begins reading

applications on September 15 •Application for admission

•If applying online, click “Submit” at end of application and turn in•High school transcript sent through Docufide•Recommendations•Admission test results

•Know scholarship requirements•You can never start the process TOO EARLY!

•Your application date can determine other things, such as availability of housing

Presentation MattersPresentation Matters

Have ready:Have ready:1.1. Personal resume of accomplishments, Personal resume of accomplishments,

awards, and activitiesawards, and activities2.2. Essay, personal statement and/or question Essay, personal statement and/or question

responses-be sure to PROOFREAD! College responses-be sure to PROOFREAD! College look closely at the personal statement!look closely at the personal statement!

3.3. ACT/SAT know dates, scores, and what the ACT/SAT know dates, scores, and what the school requires (official score)school requires (official score)

4.4. Letters of recommendation, Letters of recommendation, if necessaryif necessary Ask someone who works with/supervises Ask someone who works with/supervises

you you often and give them at least 2 often and give them at least 2 weeksweeks..

$$$$$$$$$$$$

How do I pay How do I pay for College?for College?

•Determine college costs – college website•Investigate all possible resources

ParentsSavingsSummer earningsFinancial aid: scholarships, grants,

loans, and work-studyOther sources

•Secure necessary forms and note deadlines•Apply for financial aid as early as possible

Financial AidFinancial Aid

Assistance or Aid PackagesAssistance or Aid Packagesa.a. ScholarshipsScholarships

Based on merit (achievement, promise, abilities)Based on merit (achievement, promise, abilities) Do not have to repayDo not have to repay Web site list, list outside of MHS Student Services & Web site list, list outside of MHS Student Services &

Administrative Office, scholarship searchesAdministrative Office, scholarship searches

b.b. GrantsGrants Award based on financial needAward based on financial need Do not have to repayDo not have to repay

c.c. LoansLoans Student loans generally have lower interest ratesStudent loans generally have lower interest rates Usually after graduation 2-30 yearsUsually after graduation 2-30 years Must repayMust repay

Financial AidFinancial Aid

d.d. Work StudyWork Study Part-time, on-campus jobPart-time, on-campus job Arranged by financial aid officeArranged by financial aid office Generally limited hoursGenerally limited hours i.e. food service, library, gym, admissions officei.e. food service, library, gym, admissions office

e.e. Determining if family qualifies for financial Determining if family qualifies for financial aidaid

File Free Application for Federal Student File Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1Aid (FAFSA) after January 1stst of child’s of child’s senior yearsenior year

PROFILE service of the College PROFILE service of the College Scholarship ServiceScholarship Service

Here’s how financial aid is calculated:Here’s how financial aid is calculated:

COST OF ATTENDANCECOST OF ATTENDANCE(including tuition, fees, books, room, board)(including tuition, fees, books, room, board)

- YOUR FAMILY’S CONTRIBUTIONYOUR FAMILY’S CONTRIBUTION(based on the results of your needs analysis)(based on the results of your needs analysis)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

= FINANCIAL NEED= FINANCIAL NEED(will vary depending on the cost of each college you’re (will vary depending on the cost of each college you’re attending)attending)

Examples of how Financial Aid is Examples of how Financial Aid is calculated:calculated:

2-year 2-year PublicPublic

4-year 4-year PublicPublic

4-year 4-year PrivatePrivate

Cost of Cost of Attendance Attendance

per yearper year

$14,285$14,285 $19,388$19,388 $39,028$39,028

Family Family ContributioContributio

nn

$3828$3828 $3828$3828 $3828$3828

NeedNeed $10,457$10,457 $15,560$15,560 $35,200$35,200

Don’t eliminate any college because of costs

before receiving financial

assistance information!

REMEMBER…CHECK WITH COLLEGE OFFICIALS

FOR ACCURATE COSTS.

Test scores and high school grades ARE important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

ACT Test ScoresACT Test ScoresHigh School GradesHigh School Grades

•Study habitsStudy habits•MotivationMotivation•Course selectionCourse selection•PlacementPlacement•InterestsInterests•CommitmentCommitment

Keep in mind…making sound DECISIONS will lead to satisfying and successful EXPERIENCES.

What do I need What do I need to do now as a to do now as a

Junior?Junior?

Do your best in the classroom!Do your best in the classroom! Stay involved in co-curricular Stay involved in co-curricular

activitiesactivities Prepare for and take the ACTPrepare for and take the ACT Research programs of study and Research programs of study and

colleges that interest youcolleges that interest you Plan college visitsPlan college visits Speak with RepresentativesSpeak with Representatives

RememberRemember

This is a This is a PROCESSPROCESS, not an , not an event.event.

We, in Student Services, We, in Student Services, are here to assist you!are here to assist you!

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