1. JMM Counseling Department 2015-2016

2.  All counselors are 9 – 12.  You are assigned by neighborhood and last name unless you are an ELL student.  Fox Amy Olson (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z)  Rock Dan Maloney (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z)  Wisconsin Joe Hamel (A- P) Len Mormino (Q – Z)  Wolf Troy Arneson (A – P) Len Mormino (Q – Z)  ELL Ying Vang

3.  Post High School Options  Admissions for Various Options  Financial Aid/Scholarships  Preparing Now for Post High School

4. MILITARYAPPRENTICESHIPS SPECIALTY SCHOOLS TECHNICAL SCHOOLS 2 YEAR COLLEGES 4 YEAR COLLEGES

5.  KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S:  Strengths and Weaknesses  Interests and Values  Life Goals  Career Goals  Where will your student be in 5 years? 10 years? 2017 2022 2027

6.  Academics  GPA  ACT/SAT Score  High School Course of Study  Program/Career Area  What are your student’s favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc.?

7.  Important details  Location  Size  Housing  Demographics  Activities, athletics, etc.  Length of program  How much does your student like school and how long will he/she be in school?

8.  Cost will be an important factor  Talk with students NOW  Examples:  MATC - $128 – 173/credit ▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for tuition for 1 year)  MIAD - $33,850/year  UW Richland - $11,000/year*  UW Platteville - $14,500/year*  UW Madison - $24,500/year* *includes tuition, room, & board

9. Add a step or 2 with each level of education Work Diploma Military Diploma + ASVAB Apprenticeship Diploma + Interview + Possible Exam + Possible Drug Test Specialty School Diploma + GPA + Possible ACT + Possible Portfolio/Work Experience + Possible Interview Technical School Diploma + Placement Exam 2 Year College Diploma + ACT/Placement Exam + GPA + Minimum Core Credits 4 Year College Diploma + GPA + ACT/SAT + Core Credits + Personal Statement + Possible Recommendations + Extra-curriculars

10.  UW Whitewater  3.20 GPA  21 ACT  3 years Math, Science, Social Studies  4 years English  UW MADISON  3.8 GPA  28 ACT  4 years Math, Science, Social Studies, English  2 years minimum World Language

11.  Colleges/Universities will look at many factors:  Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement, Letters of Rec, Leadership, Etc. Example from UW Systems  Admissions Process will Include:  an individual, holistic review of the applicant  a review of academic and non-academic factors  a consideration of the student's potential for success  a consideration of the student's ability to contribute to the educational environment

12.  Apply next fall but can start prepping now:  Build personal resume  Brainstorm personal statement ideas ▪ Example from UW Systems: Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our specific campus that will enrich our community.  Ask teachers this spring for letters of rec if needed

13.  Send transcripts through Parchment.com  Sign up at any time for your account

14.  Take ACT or SAT this spring  All juniors will take ACT with Writing on March 1, 2015  Scores can count!  Register online for both tests  See your counselor for a fee waiver if needed (2 per test maximum)  Most Memorial students take the ACT and take it more than once

15. ACT Dates 2015-2016 Sept 12, 2015Feb 6, 2016 Oct 24, 2015April 9, 2016 Dec 12, 2015June 11, 2016 SAT Dates 2015-2016 October 3, 2015January 23, 2016 November 7, 2015March 5, 2016 December 5, 2015May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016

16.  Career Cruising  “My Plan”  Method Test Prep (bottom left of screen)  20 week course  2 full length exams  Practice questions  FREE!  JMM ACT Prep  Starts in Feb  4 nights (2 hrs each) and 1 practice test  ACT prep book  Summer School ACT/SAT Prep course  6 weeks  Regular summer school class (credit, grade)  FREE!

17.  Practice SAT test  National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test  Wed, October 14 National Merit Explained ▪ 1.4 million students take the PSAT ▪ 8,200 become National Merit Scholars ▪ 15 – 25 Memorial students each year ▪ Some colleges will give free tuition just for being a National Merit candidate

19.  Financial Aid  Grants  Loans  Work Study  Need Based  January of Senior Year  Financial will be different for different institutions  More expensive the institution the higher the need

20.  FAFSA4caster  Estimate your eligibility for federal student aid.  The estimate will be shown in the "College Cost Worksheet"  You can also provide estimated amounts of other student aid and savings that can go towards your college education.  https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?executio n=e1s1 (or just search FAFSA4caster online) https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?executio n=e1s1

21.  Many different categories  Mostly found online  Student Services Bulletin  Fastweb.com  Meritaid.com  Local Scholarships  Application in December  Committee of all departments choose winners  Schools/Programs have school specific scholarships  check website, call financial aid office

22.  Division I & II schools require an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the junior year.  Fill out online: www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org  See your coach or counselor to discuss this if you plan to play Division I or II athletics.

23.   Fulfill graduation requirements  Fulfill entrance requirements  Take a rigorous course load  Keep your grades up  Consider AP or Youth Options for college credit  Take a minimum of 5 courses for athletic eligibility  Meet with college admissions counselors, military recruiters, etc, now to get more info

24. March 17, 2016 7:00 pm UW Madison UW Systems U of MN Twin Cities Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities Madison College Herzing College And possibly more!

25. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!