1. Junior SPIN School Counselors
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School Counselors
Mrs. Hanley (A-Fi)
Mr. Taylor (Fl-La)
Mrs. Schuster (Le-Ri)
Mrs. Thom (Ro-Z)

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. 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

5. 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.

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
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

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 – 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

8. 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 to electronically transmit your transcript. Username is student network username - Example: thomjen04 Password is 6 digit numerical student ID - Example:
ACT/SAT SCORES – You send your scores - (ACT) or (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.

9. 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 –
Handout is available

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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:

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

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

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