Junior SPIN School Counselors Please turn off cell phone to maximize our WiFi connection. Thanks! School Counselors Mrs. Hanley (A-Fi) 262- 946-2356 hanlmeg@sdmfschools.org Mr. Taylor (Fl-La) 262-946-2325 taylmic@sdmfschools.org Mrs. Schuster (Le-Ri) 262-946-1021 schusta@sdmfschools.org Mrs. Thom (Ro-Z) 262-946-2405 thomjen@sdmfschools.org

Topics Academic Planning/Transcript College Admission Testing Post-Secondary Planning Applying to College Financial Aid and Scholarships Family Connections

Self-Assessment Strengths Accomplishments Goals

POST SECONDARY PATHWAYS 4 YEAR COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY MILITARY (Take ASVAB) 4 YEAR COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT (Apprenticeship possibilities) 2 YEAR COLLEGE UW Waukesha, UW Washington County CAREER/TECHNICAL COLLEGE WCTC, MATC, Aveda – Attend Open House for fee waiver

Looking Ahead to Senior Year Graduation Requirements: 46 credits-refer to sheet for specifics Course planning for Senior year Plan for graduation requirements yet to be completed (English) CAPP/AP/Transcripted Credit (refer to handout) 4th year of Science and Math encouraged Explore electives – SOE, Youth Apprenticeships, Independent Study Balance is VERY important for Senior Year! Plan for extra 5 hrs/week of study per AP course.

Senior Timeline Events (refer to senior timeline handout) September Attend National College Fair/ College Rep Visits/Visit Campus Senior Update Meeting Sept. 15- UW Applications first start to be processed. October-December Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct. 1 (Priority deadline Dec. 1) Attend the Financial Aid Night on Oct. 27th 6-8 pm in the auditorium Oct. 1: Application process starts at WCTC Retake ACT if needed Know your college specific deadline January –March Senior Scholarship Meeting – mid February Follow up with deposits(housing), placement testing

University Admissions Criteria Transcript (Refer to your personal transcript) Grade Point Average (GPA) Class Rank Rigor  ACT or SAT Score College Admissions Testing ACT vs. SAT Average Score – 22.3 Feb. 28th- all school ACT Range 1-36 Writing vs. No-Writing Prep Class Personal Profile Applicant Statement Letters of Rec. Course Selection Extra-curricular activities

Senior Year: When You’re Ready to Apply Senior Year: When You’re Ready to Apply.. 4 YEAR, 2 YEAR, OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE COLLEGE APPLICATION - the easiest way to apply to a school is through their website. APPLICATION FEE - this can be paid online with a credit card or a check (fee waiver) TRANSCRIPT – visit http://connection.naviance.com/mfhs to electronically transmit your transcript. Username is student network username - Example: thomjen04 Password is 6 digit numerical student ID - Example: 500104 ACT/SAT SCORES – You send your scores - www.act.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT) **MFHS does not send test scores. COMPASS ACT OR Accuplacer - required for Technical College. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - APPLICANT STATEMENT – Part of 2 year or 4 year app. Not required for Tech College. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION – optional but highly encouraged. Required for UW Madison. Not needed for Tech College. Ask teacher and give them your resume. ** You can submit your application to most 4 year colleges on or before September 15th. Technical Waukesha County Technical College is October 1st.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT APPRENTICESHIPS Military Reps from all branches are often at lunch weekly to answer questions. Set up a meeting or visit local branch office ASVAB test – November 17th – 1st – 4th hours FREE ROTC, Reserves, National Guard funding available EMPLOYMENT Local industries may contact us in the Spring See Job Board See your School Counselor APPRENTICESHIPS Construction trades, Industrial trades, Service trades Options to connect with apprenticeships with WCTC (Waukesha County Technical College) and ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – www.wisconsinapprenticeship.org Handout is available

Paying for College SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL AID MFHS Scholarship Grid -available online, paper copy & Family Connections Menomonee Falls Local Scholarship & Educational Foundation – process begins in February of Senior Year Research other scholarships - *College of choice, Parent’s place of work, Church, etc. FINANCIAL AID Fill out FAFSA after Oct. 1 of Senior year (December 1 priority deadline) Grants vs. Loans vs. Work study Attend Financial Aid night – October 27th at 6:00 College Goal WI – Saturdays in November and January www.Collegegoalwi.Org

Post-Secondary Search Where can you find information? Family Connections College Rep Visits Attend College Fair Websites (light green form) Schedule a Campus Tour (see UW Help Book) Plan for 1-5 Post Secondary Options (including military, tech college, trades, 4 year, 2 year, work, apprenticeship)

FAMILY CONNECTION *Reference Family Connections Green Sheet Directions: Go to MFHS website Click on Student Login information Under Career Resources click on High School Family Connection Username is student’s network username (4/3/2) example: thomjen04 Password: student’s 6 digit numerical ID example: 500104

WHAT FAMILY CONNECTIONS HAS TO OFFER: Update Goals/Email Resume Sending transcripts Career Assessments SuperMatch College Rep Visits College Maps

Upcoming Events…. ASVAB: 11/17/16 Financial Aid Night: October Junior Jump: May Senior Update: September Senior Rally: December Senior Check Ins

Questions.. “I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you’re prepared for it.” -Denzel Washington