1. Junior SPIN (Student-Parent Information Night)  Mrs. Hanley (A-Fi) 262- 946-2356 hanlmeg@sdmfschools.orghanlmeg@sdmfschools.org  Mr. Farley (Fl-La) 262-946-2169 farlben@sdmfschools.orgfarlben@sdmfschools.org Mrs. Schuster (Le-Ri) 262-946-1021 schusta@sdmfschools.orgschusta@sdmfschools.org Mrs. Thom (Ro-Z) 262-946-2405 thomjen@sdmfschools.orgthomjen@sdmfschools.org School Counselors Please turn off cell phone to maximize our WiFi connection. Thanks!

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

3. Self-Assessment Strengths Accomplishments Goals

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

5. Looking Ahead to Senior Year Graduation Requirements: 46 credits-refer to sheet for specifics Course planning for Senior year – CAPP/AP/Transcripted Credit (refer to handout) – 4 th 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.

6. 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 Oct. 1: Application process starts at WCTC Retake ACT if needed Know your college specific deadline  January -March  Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan. 1 (Priority deadline March 1)  Attend the Financial Aid Night on Jan. 12 th 6-8 pm in the auditorium  Senior Scholarship Meeting – mid February

7. 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 – 23.5 – March 1 st - all school ACT – Range 1-36 – Writing vs. No-Writing Prep Class Personal Profile – Applicant Statement – Letters of Rec. – Course Selection – Extra-curricular activities

8. Senior Year: When You’re Ready to Apply.. College Application - the easiest way to apply to a school is through their website. – Website links are included in the Family Connections website (refer to UW sheet) UW website – Regular Admission process vs. Common Application process Application Fee - this can be paid online with a credit card or a check (fee waiver) Applicant Statement – Part of application. Be thorough! 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: 500104http://connection.naviance.com/mfhs Letters of Recommendation – Give teachers/coaches/employers at least 2 weeks to complete. ACT/SAT Scores – You must contact www.act.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT) to have your official ACT score sent to University or College. MFHS does not send test scores.www.act.orgwww.collegeboard.com ** UW Schools applications open on Sept. 1, can be submitted starting on Sept. 15

9. Paying for College Scholarships – 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 - *keep this in mind while researching colleges that you are pursuing Financial Aid – Fill out FAFSA after Jan. 1 of Senior Year (March priority deadline) – Grants vs. Loans vs. Work Study – Attend Financial Aid Night – January 12 th at 6:00 – College Goal WI – Saturdays in February www.collegegoalwi.orgwww.collegegoalwi.org

10. Post-Secondary Search Where can you find information? – Family Connections 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)

11. 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

12. WHAT FAMILY CONNECTIONS HAS TO OFFER: Update Goals/Email SuperMatch College Rep Visits College Maps

13. Upcoming Events…. PSAT: 10/14/15 ASVAB: 11/12/15 Financial Aid Night: 1/12/16, 6:00pm Junior Jump: May Senior Update: September

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