1. Preble High School Senior Presentation College and Career Planning College Visits Application Process Profile Sheet Scholarships ACT Testing Accuplacer Testing Military Opportunities Work Skills Review

2. College/University/Technical Schools 4 year colleges UW-system 2 and 4 year campuses Private Colleges & Universities Univ. of Minn-Reciprocity(deadlines apply) http://www.heab.wi.gov (apply for Minn.-Wis. Tuition)http://www.heab.wi.gov Wis. Technical Colleges/NWTC/Fox Valley Other/Welding/Cosmetologists/animal care etc…..

3. College Visits 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

4. Application Process Fill out forms completely/accurately Print out Counselor Sheet-UW system/other colleges Turn into Student Service dept. Fill out ½ sheet Yellow Transcript Request Form On-Line registration Copy of Personal Profile Sheet/Resume Write a thoughtful, meaningful, well written personal statement-edit-rewrite-edit-rewrite--- Letters of Recommendation 2-3 allow 7-10 days for staff to write letters

5. Application process cont…. Online application preferred WI UW system colleges: apply.wisconsin.edu or uwhelp.wisconsin.edu WI tech colleges: www.witechcolleges.org.www.witechcolleges.org Private colleges refer to their website Complete all areas of the application forms Pay via credit card or include personal check or money order with application Submit electronically and print out counselor page/HS verification page

6. Submitting forms to Student Services Complete a YELLOW Transcript Request form-name of college(s)-on counter in Student Services office Include: Letters of recommendations (2-3) allow 7-10 days to write Student profile or resume-or attach electronically Personal Statement or Essay-or attach electronically Other documentation requested Turn all forms/letters/etc. to the SS secretary Provide stamps and envelop for mailing within 2-3 days or school mail will be sent within one week. Turn everything in together-not one thing at a time-will not accept ACT scores-colleges need a copy-did you authorize a copy to college

8. Other info. to consider Student Profile sheet/Resume -Print an extra copy to give to your counselor/teachers/coaches/employer/other s for writing letter of recommendation for you. Research college of interest: http://uwhelp.wisconsin.eduhttp://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu Look under Major Mania-inter college and area of interest. Technical schools: www.nwtc.eduwww.nwtc.edu Research under degrees and programs— Career Cruising web site: www.careercruising.comwww.careercruising.com User name-preble password-green Do some research on your own-colleges and majors Reach for the stars but get your head out of the clouds

9. UW Colleges will maintain its long-held reputation as the UW System's most affordable choice for incoming students who can then complete their baccalaureate degree at any four- year UW campus. The tuition at UW Colleges is approx. $4750.00 per year. UW-Fond du Lac A park-like campus surrounds a two-acre lake. UW-Fond du Lac has an enrollment of 760 students. Map it!Map it! UW-Fox Valley Located in Menasha UW-Fox Valley is a 41-acre contemporary campus enrolling over 1700 students. Map it!Map it! UW-Manitowoc UW-Manitowoc is a 40-acre campus located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan with 600 students enrolled. Map it!Map it! UW-Marathon County –UW-Marathon County, located in Wausau, is adjacent to 78-acre Marathon Park and has an average enrollment of 1000. –UW -Marinette -Marinette –Located on 36 acres along the shores of Lake Michigan's Green Bay UW-Marinette enrolls 460 students.

10. Personal Profile Sheet High School Life Achievements/Awards/Accomplishments AP/Advanced Classes/College Courses Service Learning Hours/Volunteer work Sports/Clubs/Organizations etc. Work Other

11. Sample Copy Profile Sheet Name :Bo Brown Address:1234 Deckner Lane Career Objective: Own my own business High School Clubs, Co-Curricular Activities, DECA----------------------------------------------9-12 Treasurer 12 Spanish club---------------------------------------11,12 SADD-----------------------------------------------10-12 Soccer-----------------------------------------------9-12 Captain 11 Track------------------------------------------------11,12 AP/Advanced Courses AP Psychology, Advanced LA 10 & 11, Spanish 4 & 5 Honors and Awards: Honor roll 4 of 6 semesters Volunteer/Service Learning hours Paul’s Pantry----45 hours Student Services student assistance-15 hours Boys & Girls Club---30 hours Employment Festival foods—Cashier/produce dept. 2/2006-current Special Skills computers, team player, self-driven

12. SCHOLARSHIPS Career Center Mrs. Mary Bossell Letters of recommendation Profile Sheet/Resume Get organized and make it simple Apply early Be accurate and complete 1-2 week process time Continue to check scholarships in CC and online on the Preble website under Scholarships Scholarship Inc.-Jan. 2010— more to follow in Jan.

13. FAFSA Links for Students and Parents Free Application for Federal Student Aid All need-based state and federal aid programs require the FAFSA. Fill out the online form over the internet. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid Parent meeting set in Jan. 2010 Parents/students need to complete 2009 taxes before completing FAFSA

14. ACT TESTING 2009 – 2010 ACT Test Dates In the United States, U.S. Territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada Test Dates Registration deadline Late Fee Required October 24, 2009 September 18, 2009 Sept. 19-Oct. 2, 2009 December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009 Nov. 7-20, 2009 February 6, 2010 January 5, 2010 Jan. 6-15, 2010 April 10, 2010 March 5, 2010 March 6-19, 2010 June 12, 2010 May 7, 2010 May 8-21, 2010 Register online at: www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Wavier available upon request and if eligible-free and reduced lunch status

15. College Board SAT test 2009-2010 Test Dates Regular Late October 10 Sept. 9 Sept. 23 Nov. 7 Oct. 1 Oct. 15 Dec. 5 Oct. 30 Nov. 12 Jan. 23 Dec. 15 Dec. 30 March 13 Feb. 4 Feb. 18 May 1 March 25 April 8 June 5 April 29 May 13

16. Accuplacer Test Test required to register at WI Tech. schools Mrs. Bossell in the Career Center Test done on the computer Approx. 2-3 periods to complete Can complete over 2 days if requested No cost to student NWTC also offers the TABE for $20.00 for all students Results available within immediately Make appt. w/NWTC counselor to determine program requirements

17. 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, which cover: 1. Word knowledge 2. Paragraph Comprehension 3. Arithmetic Reasoning 4. Mathematics Knowledge 5. General Science 6. Auto and Shop Information 7. Mechanical Comprehension 8. Electronics Information 9. Numerical Operations 10. Coding Speed The ASVAB is a good reflection on how well you have developed your academic occupational abilities. The ASVAB is free and will be given on Oct. 27th th @ 7:30 am here at Preble. Sign up will be approx. 1-2 weeks before the test date.

18. The World of Work Work Skills Solid work History Training and Experience Resume Letters of Recommendation regarding your employability skills-work ethic-attitude Personal contacts-networking

19. Career Planning & College Applications Table set up in the Career Center Information on Colleges-private and public College life information Choosing a major Scholarship information Financial aide information ONLY take info that you will use and need Check back-new information becomes available

20. REVIEW Get started now Arrange colleges visits Take/Retake your ACT if needed Research college/career on-line Unsure of a major--Set up a job shadow Get your Profile sheet/Resume in order Get letters of recommendations (2-3) Lots going on-Balancing your time—Time for self Stay off the Senior Slide- End of year transcripts sent to all colleges/universities Finish your Senior year strong-