2. Knowhow2gowisconsin.org

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

4. UW HELP www.Uwhelp.wisconsin.edu  Admissions Information  Career Information  Placement Testing Information  And MORE!

5. 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 www.nationalcollegefairs.org

6. Wisconsin Educational Fair Zorn Arena UW-Eau Claire Sept 30 630-8:30 pm October 1 9-11 am

7. 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

8. How do I get there?

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

10. Applying to College 1.Apply on-line MN State College or Technical College: www.mnscu.edu www.mnscu.edu UW Wisconsin Colleges: www.apply.wisconsin.edu www.apply.wisconsin.edu Wisconsin Technical Colleges: www.witechcolleges.org www.witechcolleges.org 2.Pay Application Fee (on-line) 3.Request Transcripts through the Counseling Office.

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

12. 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 www.act.org or SAT at www.collegeboard.com. www.act.org www.collegeboard.com

13. ACT: Register at https://services.actstudent.org https://services.actstudent.org Test Date Registration Deadline October 23Sept 19 December 13Nov 7

14. ACT Mobile APPs

15. 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 e-mailed to the college.

16. 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.

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

18. NCAA https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter

19. 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?

20. 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 www.sss.gov. www.sss.gov

21. FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov  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 www.pin.ed.gov.www.pin.ed.gov

22. Never pay a fee to file the FAFSA www.fafsa.gov

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

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

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

26. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS  http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highscho ol/SitePages/Counseling%20Office.as px http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highscho ol/SitePages/Counseling%20Office.as px

27. 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

28. 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 – 1-800-382-4357

29. 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

30. Completing scholarship applications/applicant statements  Follow the directions  Proofread your essay  Ask someone else to proofread your essay  Make sure your e-mail address is appropriate (not hotgirl@yahoo.com, etc.)hotgirl@yahoo.com

31. 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.

32. Independent Study Opportunity Create an Academic Portfolio http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highschool/t eachers/ksmestad/Academic%20Portfo lio/Forms/AllItems.aspx

33. Questions~ We can help! Mrs. Smestad ksmestad@bwsd.k12.wi.us 715 684 3321 x113 Mrs. Pagel rpagel@bwsd.k12.wi.us 715 684 3321 x125