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WICareerPathways.org Resource for career pathways and programs or study for both Technical Colleges and Universities.

UW HELP  Admissions Information  Career Information  Placement Testing Information  And MORE!

Minnesota National College Fair Minnesota National College Fair Minnesota National College Fair Minneapolis Convention Center Tuesday, October 7: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm~ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, October 8: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wisconsin Educational Fair Zorn Arena UW-Eau Claire Sept :30 pm October am

Tips for Visiting College Campuses  Contact the admissions office for your visit  Visit when school is in session  Verify you meet college admission requirements  Determine college cost  Attend a class if possible  Tour the campus

How do I get there?

What are colleges looking for?  RIGOROUS Course load! Do not catch senioritis!  Leadership Qualities  Diversity  Non-academic Achievement  Positive Influence to their campus

Applying to College 1.Apply on-line MN State College or Technical College: UW Wisconsin Colleges: Wisconsin Technical Colleges: Pay Application Fee (on-line) 3.Request Transcripts through the Counseling Office.

Transcripts Your transcript is a contract indicating that you will complete all courses you are enrolled.

ACT/SAT Scores ACT/SAT Scores sent by BWHS are unofficial. Some colleges will accept ACT sent via BWHS for admission purposes, but you may need to request official scores from ACT at or SAT at

ACT: Register at Test Date Registration Deadline October 23Sept 19 December 13Nov 7

ACT Mobile APPs

Letters of Recommendation: 2 letters  Ask someone who can attest to your academic ability, especially in the areas of Math, English, and Science.  Ask someone who can attest to your leadership and non-academic achievement.  Can not be a relative!  Can be ed to the college.

The Applicant Statement: Tell me who you are and how you got there.  VERY IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION!  For some colleges, this is the scholarship application as well.  Write about personal experiences, people who have influenced you, and/or why you are a good fit for this college.

Transfer Information System This is a web-based interactive program that allows students to see how credits will transfer to any UW or Wisconsin Technical College campus.

NCAA

Cost Technical college degree (WITC) About $120/credit 2-year degree about $8,000 1-year degree about $4,500 Public 4-year College degree ( University of Wisconsin- River Falls) About $400/credit 4-year degree all inclusive about $102,000 Private 4-year College degree (University of St. Thomas) About $1000/credit 4-year degree all inclusive about $163,000 What does an education cost?

Selective Service 18 year-old males must register with the selective service in order to qualify for federal student loans or grants. You can register online at

FAFSA:  Apply on-line for student loans, work- study, and grants by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) as soon as possible after January 1.  Both student and parent need to apply for a PIN (electronic signature) at

Never pay a fee to file the FAFSA

23 HOW IS FINANCIAL AID DETERMINED? Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution = Need

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID 24  Federal and State Grants  Scholarships  Institutional Aid  Loans  Employment Opportunities

Local Financial Aid Meetings Plan to attend local Financial Aid Meetings held at local colleges (UWRF, WITC-NR, etc.) or College Goal Sunday.

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Scholarship Resources  Financial Aid Office of your college  On-line data bases : Collegeboard.com. fastaid.com, Studentaid.ed.gov, Fastweb.com, Petersons.com  BW Counseling Webpage  Local Businesses  Civic Organizations  Your parents’ employers

DON’T GET STUNG!  Scams net $5 million annually  350,000 students/parents affected  Selling what you can get for free  Never pay to find a scholarship 28 National Fraud Information Center –

Books about Scholarships  How to go to College for Almost Free  Free $ for College for Dummies  Kaplan Scholarships  The Scholarship Book  College Board Scholarship Handbook  Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants & Prizes

Completing scholarship applications/applicant statements  Follow the directions  Proofread your essay  Ask someone else to proofread your essay  Make sure your address is appropriate (not

Academic Portfolio  A single to go resource to complete college applications, scholarships and financial aid.  Includes: School records, health records, standardized test scores, awards, personal assessment resume, etc.

Independent Study Opportunity Create an Academic Portfolio eachers/ksmestad/Academic%20Portfo lio/Forms/AllItems.aspx

Questions~ We can help! Mrs. Smestad x113 Mrs. Pagel x125