Preble High School Senior Presentation

Learning Objectives How does this senior presentation help me plan and transition from high school to my post-high school goals/plan? How do my decision making skills support choosing a post-secondary option that is a good fit for me?

Words to understand Rigor SAT/ACT/ACCUPLACER/TABE/ASVAB Letter of Recommendation Resume/Student profile FAFSA = grants/loans/work-study Scholarships Common Application Technical college Vocational school For profit colleges Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree Technical Diploma Apprenticeship Fee waivers

College Visits Research College ON LINE first Make an appointment to tour the campus Make a list of questions Major/area of interest to study Visit while school is in session Picture yourself at this campus Location and costs Housing and meal plans Your personal interests Ask Questions

Personal Profile Sheet/Resume High School Life Achievements/Awards/Accomplishments AP/Advanced Classes/College Courses Service Learning/Volunteer hours ( list total hours) Sports/Clubs/Organizations etc. Work Samples in Career Center

Admission Testing ACT – preferred in Midwest - Some colleges require official score report -List 4 potential colleges during registration SAT – optional/Coasts/Ivy League -Scores not on transcript Accuplacer – sign up in PHS Career Center - No charge. $20 to take at NWTC. TABE – check with IEP teacher Test Prep Websites: Paper applications/test material in Student Services

4-Year College Application Process Fill out application ONLINE – Completely/accurately/proofread/edit Resume/Student profile –Send a copy with transcript –Give a copy to counselor Personal statement/essay –Thoughtful, meaningful, well written –Ask an adult to edit –Colleges may use for scholarships Letters of Recommendation (2-3) –Request from your teachers-give them your resume –Plan ahead – allow 2 to 3 weeks

Technical College Application Process Take Accuplacer/TABE/ACT prior to applying –Check benchmarks for program of interest –General Studies Program: Need Math Accuplacer test if using ACT for admission –Accuplacer scores ed to NWTC Fill out application ONLINE – Completely/accurately/proofread/edit Resume/Student profile - Optional –Give a copy to counselor Apply early – Some programs fill quickly –Must meet with an NWTC counselor 1 st before applying to General Studies Program

Submit all forms to Student Services at the same time when making transcript request One set per college Provide envelope with postage for faster delivery if needed Transcript request form on Student Services counter

Parchment

Fee Waivers College Application Fee Waivers Request from counselor Turn in when requesting transcript Test Fee Waivers – ACT or SAT Request from counselor Maximum of two

Wisconsin Students GO 2 College(WSG2C) Wisconsin Students Go 2 College is the name of the Wisconsin based American College Application Campaign Day. Dates: – Thursday, October 8, 2015 – Thursday, October 15, 2015 Computer Labs: Rooms 158 & 159

Out of State Options

MSEP MSEP is a tuition reduction program that makes attending out-of-state colleges and universities more affordable. Nearly one hundred colleges and universities in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin are participants. Where can you learn more? –

Senior Year Schedule Changes Get permission from college of acceptance prior to making schedule changes or ensure you tell them of the change –this is your responsibility Keep a rigorous schedule In progress grades may be requested Final transcript sent upon graduation –Senior survey-list your college attending

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Fill out the online form over the internet Parent meeting Mon. Feb. 1 st 2016, 7:00 Preble LMC Parents/students need to complete 2015 taxes before completing FAFSA All need-based state and federal aid programs require the FAFSA College Goal WI 2016-Wed. Feb. 24 NWTC 6:00 p.m.

SCHOLARSHIPS Preble website:go to>> Student tab/scholarship/guide See Mrs. Lor/Career Center Coord. Letters of recommendation Profile sheet/resume Review binder and site

SCHOLARSHIPS Info in Career Center and online – check our New scholarships come in regularly Many have very detailed applications You must apply to have a chance Calculate the cost per/hour-worth your time! One to Watch: Scholarship Inc. Dec-Jan. Traditional and Technical applications

ACT/SAT Test Stop in the Student Services office for information Fee waivers are available ACT SAT Oct 24 OCT 3 DEC 12 NOV 7 FEB 6 DEC 5 APRIL 9 JAN 23 JUNE 11 MAR 5 MAY 7 JUNE 4

Military opportunities ASVAB-stands for Armed Forces Vocational Battery, a multi-aptitude test battery taken by juniors and seniors in HS. The battery consists of 10 short individual tests The ASVAB is a good reflection on how well you have developed your academic or occupational abilities The ASVAB is free and will be given on Thursday, Oct. 22 nd, 7:30 am here at Preble. Sign up now in the Career Center.

The World of Work Work skills/Attendance Record Solid work history Training and experience Resume (Use Career Cruising) Request staff members to be personal references Personal contacts-networking

N W T C Visit our website: NWTC Open House: October 6, 2015 (free applications this evening!) Utility Preview Day: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Brown County Transition Resource Fair: October 13, :00-7:00 PM (hosted by NWTC) Campus Career Day (fall): November 10, 2015 (register online only) hschool/Pages/CampusCareerDays.aspxhttp:// hschool/Pages/CampusCareerDays.aspx Campus Career Day (spring): February 23, 2015 (register online only)

NWTC For more information about NWTC, follow the links below –Admission requirements by program can be found here. here –Steps of applying and enrolling at NWTC can be found here. here –Program availability and start dates can be found here.here –To view a list of available career pathways available at NWTC, follow this link. link

UW>HELP efreshman.aspxhttp://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/students/seniorcolleg efreshman.aspx UW>HELP has all the information you can possible imagine. Follow the link above and learn about: – Admission basics –Focus on Academics –Get on Campus –Paying for College

REVIEW Get started now Arrange college visits/talk to admission advisors Take/Retake your admission test if needed Research college/career on-line Get your Profile Sheet/Resume in order Get letters of recommendations/reference requests Apply for FAFSA/Scholarships/Grants Lots going on -Balance your time—Time for self Stay off the Senior Slide