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

Tonight’s agenda: ◦ Graduation Requirements ◦ ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER/ASVAB ◦ Post Secondary Application Process ◦ Scholarships ◦ Placement Tests ◦ FAFSA (Tonight at 6:30!) ◦ Question & Answer 8/27/2018 2

Graduation Requirements: ▶ 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 8/27/2018 3

Options after high school ▶ Work ▶ Military ▶ Technical Programs ▶ College 4

Admissions Testing ACT SAT Accuplacer ASVAB 5

▶ Most colleges take either SAT or ACT ◦ Our school prepares for ACT success ▶ Statewide test is in February (free!) ▶ Want another shot at it? ◦ Register at www.actstudent.org ◦ Writing may be required - school specific ◦ Charge for additional tests: $50.50 & $67.00 (including writing) ◦ 2018-19 Test dates October 27 December 8 February 9 April 13 June 8 July 13 th **** ▶ How do students scores get communicate to the college? 8/27/2018 6

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▶ Most colleges accept both ACT & SAT (school specific) ▶ Areas tested are Critical Reading, Mathematics, & Writing ▶ Some schools require subject subtests ◦ check the college requirements ◦ subtests can also be used to emphasize individual strengths ▶ Register at www.collegeboard.org 8/27/2018 8

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▶ Technical College Placement Exam ▶ ACT may be used for placement ▶ School specific testing dates 8/27/2018 10

ASVAB ▶ Military test to determine program/occupational eligibility ▶ See your military recruiter for test times 8/27/2018 11

College Visit VALUE ▶ 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: ◦ Shadow a class ◦ Shadow a student 8/27/2018 12

How to Apply ▶ Each school’s web site has a link ▶ All UW Campuses (2 & 4 yr) ◦ uwhelp.wisconsin.edu ▶ All Wisconsin Private Colleges ◦ wisconsinprivatecolleges.org ▶ Common Application ◦ Commonapplication.org College specific Many private colleges & a few UW Colleges Nationwide No advantage other than time factor ▶ Wisconsin Technical Colleges ◦ wistechcolleges.org/apply 8/27/2018 13

Minimum College Preparatory Courses 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

Admission Factors Considered: ▪ High school courses & rigor ▪ Class rank ▪ GPA ▪ Standardized test scores ◦ ACT ◦ SAT ◦ Accuplacer ▪ HS Courses related to college major ▪ Other factors ◦ Student experiences ◦ work experiences ◦ leadership qualities ◦ motivation ◦ community service ◦ Special talents ▪ Personal Statement/Essay

Applying for UW Admission 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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Don’t Forget! ▶ The application is how the admissions committee gets to know you ▶ Present your best work, follow directions ▶ Be mindful of: ◦ Deadlines ◦ Time constraints of staff ▶ Stay in touch with the Admissions Office ▶ The Three B’s: Be on Time, Be Careful, Brag

Wherever you apply… FILL OUT THE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM located in the high school counseling office This gives your counselor permission to send: 1. High School Transcript 2. Unofficial ACT/SAT scores 3. Senior Academic Schedule for 2018-19 25

Post-Admissions Tasks Placement tests Scholarships Financial Aid 26

Placement Tests ▶ Required to determine freshman class placement ▶ Offered at academic institutions throughout WI ▶ Student will be notified by the college ◦ Typically hosted in spring ◦ College provides all info ◦ When in doubt, REACH OUT to college admissions 8/27/2018 27

Scholarships: Show me the MONEY! ▶ PWHS local scholarship application ◦ Released in December ◦ Over $300,000 given to PWHS students ◦ Due in February: NO late applications accepted ▶ Scholarships beyond Port ◦ University specific (after admission) ◦ MANY Internet websites www.fastweb.com or www.SchoolSoup.com , etc. ◦ Some paper copies in Counseling Office ◦ Haiku Student Life page w/ links ◦ Deadlines & Requirements vary ◦ Never pay for a scholarship search 8/27/2018 28

Financial Assistance 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: Cindy Reindl, MS Senior Financial Aid Advisor UW Milwaukee 8/27/2018 30