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Information for Monona Grove Seniors Welcome Back Class of 2020

Open Campus Applications are due on Monday, September 9th and require a parent signature. Requirements GPA 3.0+ from previous quarter No D’s, F’s or WF previous quarter Behavior referrals, attendance and athletic code all impact eligibility. If approved, students can start as soon as they see it reflected in their schedule in IC.

Parking Those who received notice confirming parking and have paid can pick up tags after senior meeting or 9/4 from 7:15-7:45 in the commons. Those who may still want parking need to apply by 9/6 @ 7:55 to be entered into a lottery. You will be notified by email end of day on 9/6 if you have received parking and next steps. *Assigned parking will be enforced starting 9/5 . If someone is in your spot take a pic of their plate and bring it into the main office.

First Things First ■ Attention all male students – when you turn 18-years of age, you are required to register for the Selective Service! ■ Register online at: Selective Service System ■ You may also register at any US Post Office ■ If you fill out the FAFSA, you will also be able to check a box for this.

ACT or SAT Upcoming Test Dates: ■ ACT: visit http://www.act.org ■ Upcoming date: October 26, 2019 ■ SAT: Visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org ■ Upcoming date: October 5, 2019

Directions for the 4-year College Application Process ■ Refer to handout! ■ General rule: submit before October 31, but know if you need earlier for your school admission dates/policies. Also, some school scholarships have end dates as early as November 15, so another reason to apply early. ■ Remember information from the junior seminar last year ■ UW System Schools: http://apply.wisconsin.edu or Common Application . Personal Statement and/or Essays ■ Letters of recommendation ~ Follow up is important and your ■ responsibility. Needed: Senior Information Form ● Different ways to be sent based on the college to which you will be applying (i.e. Common App, UW Madison, Other UW schools) Per School Board Policy, class rank WILL NOT be included ■ on your transcripts or given to any schools

The Common Application Important Things to Know ■ Refer to Handout ■ Apply on-line at: http://www.commonapp.org/ ■ Letters of Recommendation: You submit the email address of the teacher and the teacher will be prompted electronically to write the recommendation through the Common Application. Colleges want to see letters from core teachers! You will REQUEST a teacher as a recommender and then you will ASSIGN them to the school(s). ■ Counselors will submit the required Counselor’s Report online. You must note your counselor’s email address when you apply via the Common Application. Be sure that all of your email addresses are correct! ■ This is a lengthy application process and includes the School Report, Midyear and Final Reports. All of this information will be captured during your application process. ■ UW Madison, UW Stevens Point, UW Stout also have Common App as an option, make decision based on other schools to which you apply

Ordering Your Transcripts ■ Three main ways: Parchment, Common App, SendEdu ■ Requesting your transcript through Parchment ~ Cost is $4.00 per transcript www.parchment.com *First step, create an account ~ Completed in Advisory last spring! ■ Once requested, transcripts will be released directly to your college/university.

College Courses in High School What does the application question mean when it ■ asks about college courses taken during high school? How do I answer that? Students who take college courses prior to high school graduation may receive credit. The credit must be: 1) transferable, 2) earned at an accredited college, and 3) listed on an official transcript generated by the college. The final decision is determined by the individual colleges. To be awarded credit at the UW System and other schools, YOU, the student, must have your official college-level transcript(s) sent from the college taken to the Office of Admissions at the college to which you are applying for their consideration. Credit already earned = send at time of admission. Credit being earned this year = send upon completion and grade reported at university. Dual Credit/PLTW Courses ~ talk with the teacher of your High School courses regarding requirements and credit options.

Filling out the UW Application when taking concurrent college courses

Athletics and the NCAA Facts, Forms, and Requirements If you are planning on playing a sport at a Division I, ■ II, or III college/university, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and make sure you submit all items with them as well. On-line registration and information is available at: NCAA Eligibility Center You are responsible for ordering your transcripts ■ and ACT/SAT score reports to be sent directly to NCAA.

The Wisconsin Technical Colleges: Madison College and Beyond! Get lots of information at: Madison College ■ The application fee is $30.00 for degree/diploma ■ applications or $15 for certification applications The ACT you took will serve as a placement test. ■ Applications Day will be held at MGHS: Waive fee and ■ will submit ACT and transcript for you. The bulk of the programs close in August 2020 (dates may ■ vary depending on the program). Almost all health related program applications close on December 15th. Students will need to have all necessary documentation to complete the application in by that date as well.

Wisconsin Private Colleges & Out of State Schools Private colleges are more expensive up front ■ (sticker price), but they also offer generous financial aid and scholarship opportunities Private colleges tend to have smaller class sizes, ■ and easier access to professors Websites will be a great starting place: ■ Wisconsin Private Colleges ■ ■ Note that colleges and universities out of Wisconsin often cost more money

Financial Aid If you are applying for financial aid you will be completing ■ a federal FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Aid) form. There are no fees to apply for financial aid. The FAFSA for 2019-2020 will be available beginning ■ October 1, 2019 . We will host a financial aid night on OCTOBER 2 ■ at 6:30 . You and your parent/guardian should plan to attend to get information on the financial aid process. Scholarships are mostly a process that you work through ■ on your own; there is not magic secret. You will find college-sponsored scholarships by searching school-specific websites. Student Services also shares information on our website ~ so check often. APPLY, APPLY, APPLY – you cannot receive money if you ■ don’t apply.

Some Final Reminders…. Enjoy your senior year – the time goes by very quickly. ■ College and Military Visits are happening in the counseling ■ office ~ attend if you are still deciding on post high school plans Plan to have any applications submitted before October ■ 31, 2019. Make an appointment to see your counselor before you submit your applications. Once you submit, we cannot assist. Once you are accepted to a school, this does not mean ■ party time… Schools can and do rescind their admission offers, especially if classes are dropped or your grades drop significantly. Schools expect you to maintain your standing! ■ If you drop a class after you have applied/been accepted to a school, you will need to contact the school directly to inform them of this change. Schools reserve the right to rescind your acceptance if you drop classes.

Thank you for your Attention! ■ Please see your counselor with any questions. ■ A summary of this presentation will be available on our website for your information! We are happy to help you! GOOD LUCK!