Senior Parent's Night Class of 2019! High School Counselors - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Senior Parent's Night Class of 2019! High School Counselors Jennifer Herlache Melissa McCaman Diana Pasten 8/27/2018 1 Tonights agenda: Graduation Requirements ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER/ASVAB Post Secondary Application Process
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High School Counselors Jennifer Herlache Melissa McCaman Diana Pasten
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▶ 24 credits to graduate ▶ Communications – 4 Credits ▶ Math – 3 Credits ▶ Science – 3 Credits ▶ Social Studies – 3 Credits ▶ Health – ½ Credit ▶ PE – 1 ½ Credits ▶ Required Electives – Students must earn at least ½
credit in 3 out of 4 following areas: * Fine Arts *Technology Education * Computer Intensive * Foreign Language
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▶ Work ▶ Military ▶ Technical Programs ▶ College
ACT SAT Accuplacer ASVAB
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▶ Most colleges take either SAT or ACT
▶ Statewide test is in February (free!) ▶ Want another shot at it?
October 27 December 8 February 9 April 13 June 8 July 13th**** ▶ How do students scores get communicate to the college?
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▶ Most colleges accept both ACT & SAT
(school specific)
▶ Areas tested are Critical Reading,
Mathematics, & Writing
▶ Some schools require subject subtests
individual strengths ▶ Register at www.collegeboard.org
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▶ Technical College Placement Exam ▶ ACT may be used for placement ▶ School specific testing dates
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▶ Military test to determine program/occupational
eligibility
▶ See your military recruiter for test times
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▶ Still time to tour ▶ Can tour more than once ▶ Is it the right fit for YOU? ▶ See the campus in action ▶ Speak with an admission counselor ▶ Tours run by current students ▶ Schedule all tours in advance:
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▶ Each school’s web site has a link ▶ All UW Campuses (2 & 4 yr)
▶ All Wisconsin Private Colleges
▶ Common Application
College specific Many private colleges & a few UW Colleges Nationwide No advantage other than time factor
▶ Wisconsin Technical Colleges
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4 English
(Emphasis on English & Composition)
3 Mathematics
(Beginning at the level of Algebra)
3 Natural Science
(Emphasis on Lab Science)
3 Social Science 4 Electives
Minimum
▪ High school courses & rigor ▪ Class rank ▪ GPA ▪ Standardized test scores
▪ HS Courses related to college major ▪ Other factors
▪ Personal Statement/Essay
Admission Factors Considered:
https://apply.wisconsin.edu
▪ All campuses have application priority dates or deadlines (some are program specific).
▪ Avoid late applications! ▪ $50-60 Application fee ▪ Transcripts ▪ Test Scores (ACT etc.) ▪ Contact school’s admissions offices with
questions!
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▶ The application is how the admissions
committee gets to know you
▶ Present your best work, follow directions ▶ Be mindful of:
▶ Stay in touch with the Admissions Office ▶ The Three B’s: Be on Time, Be Careful, Brag
FILL OUT THE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM located in the high school counseling office This gives your counselor permission to send:
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Placement tests Scholarships Financial Aid
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▶ Required to determine freshman class placement ▶ Offered at academic institutions throughout WI ▶ Student will be notified by the college
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▶ PWHS local scholarship application
▶ Scholarships beyond Port
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The FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov In addition to both federal and state aid programs, private colleges also have institutional funds for eligible students. All need-based monies are allocated by filing the FAFSA.
▶ The FAFSA can be filed starting October 1st of the senior year;
Recommend filing by early February of senior year
▶ In fall of senior year, apply for a Personal Identification Number
(PIN) - both parent and student need a PIN: www.pin.ed.gov
Introducing:
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