Applying to Colleges

							Wiscareers
 http://wiscareers.wisc.edu
   Registration code is bwh-c628
   Offers various career assessments and
    personal inventories, as well as
    occupational and educational path
    information
Knowhow2gowisconsin.org
  WICareerPathways.org

Resource for career pathways and
programs or study for both Technical
     Colleges and Universities.
          UW HELP
  www.Uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
    Admissions Information
      Career Information
 Placement Testing Information
         And MORE!
Minnesota National College Fair


                Tuesday, October 4
      9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. and 4:30p.m.-8:00p.m.

             Wednesday, October 5
              9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

          Minneapolis Convention Center
                  Minneapolis, MN

           www.nationalcollegefairs.org
Wisconsin Educational Fair
       Monday, October 03
         6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

      Tuesday, October 04
       9:00 am - 11:00 am

           Zorn Arena
           UW-Eau Claire
Tips for Visiting College Campuses
 Contact the admissions office for your
  visit
 Visit when school is in session
 Verify you meet college admission
  requirements
 Determine college cost
 Attend a class if possible
 Tour the campus
How do I get there?
What are colleges looking for?
 RIGOROUS Course load! Do not
  catch senioritis!
 Leadership Qualities
 Diversity
 Non-academic Achievement
 Positive Influence to their campus
Applying to College
1. Apply on-line
   MN State College or Technical College:
    www.mnscu.edu
   UW Wisconsin Colleges:
    www.apply.wisconsin.edu
   Wisconsin Technical Colleges:
    www.witechcolleges.org
2. Pay Application Fee (on-line)
3. Request Transcripts via DOCUFIDE
   found at www.bwsd.k12.wi.us.
Transcripts



Your transcript is a contract indicating
 that you will complete all courses you
  are enrolled. If you plan to change
  courses for second semester, do so
 before you request your transcript via
               DOCUFIDE.
ACT/SAT Scores

 ACT/SAT Scores sent by BWSD are
 unofficial. Some colleges will accept
 ACT sent via DOCUFIDE for admission
    purposes, but you may need to
  request official scores from ACT at
        www.act.org or SAT at
       www.collegeboard.com.
              ACT:
          Register at
https://services.actstudent.org

Test Date            Registration Deadline


September 10, 2011   August 12, 2011

October 22, 2011     September 16, 2011
    Letters of Recommendation:
               2 letters
 Ask someone who can attest to your
  academic ability, especially in the
  areas of Math, English, and Science.
 Ask someone who can attest to your
  leadership and non-academic
  achievement.
 Can not be a relative!
 Can be e-mailed to the college.
       The Applicant Statement:
 Tell me who you are and how you got
                 there.
 VERY IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR
       COLLEGE APPLICATION!
   For some colleges, this is the
   scholarship application as well.
 Write about personal experiences,
  people who have influenced you,
and/or why you are a good fit for this
               college.
Transfer Information System
           www.Tis.uwsa.edu/
This is a web-based interactive program
  that allows students to see how
  credits will transfer to any UW or
  Wisconsin Technical College campus.
                NCAA
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter
What does an education cost?


                                               Cost


    Technical college degree            About $120/credit
           (WITC)                   2-year degree about $8,000
                                    1-year degree about $4,500
   Public 4-year College degree
                                        About $400/credit
 ( University of Wisconsin- River
                                    4-year degree all inclusive
              Falls)
                                          about $102,000

  Private 4-year College degree         About $1000/credit
   (University of St. Thomas)       4-year degree all inclusive
                                          about $163,000
Selective Service


 18 year-old males must register with
     the selective service in order to
   qualify for federal student loans or
   grants. You can register online at
              www.sss.gov.
FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Apply on-line for student loans, work-
  study, and grants by completing the
  FAFSA (Free Application for Student
  Aid) as soon as possible after January
  1.

 Both student and parent need to
  apply for a PIN (electronic signature)
  at www.pin.ed.gov.
               www.fafsa.gov
Never pay a fee to file the FAFSA

 NOT
www.fafsa.com
HOW IS FINANCIAL AID
DETERMINED?
 Cost of Attendance
- Expected Family Contribution
= Need


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TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

 Federal and State Grants
 Scholarships
 Institutional Aid
 Loans
 Employment Opportunities




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Local Financial Aid Meetings




   Plan to attend local Financial Aid
     Meetings held at local colleges
   (UWRF, WITC-NR, etc.) or College
              Goal Sunday.
COLLEGE GOAL


        Sunday 2-19-2012

 Chippewa Valley Technical College
             @ 2pm
      www.collegegoalwi.org
Scholarship Resources
 Financial Aid Office of your college
 On-line data bases :Collegeboard.com.
    fastaid.com, Studentaid.ed.gov,
    Fastweb.com, Petersons.com
   BW Counseling Webpage
   Local Businesses
   Civic Organizations
   Your parents’ employers
 Did you maintain at least a B average
   in high school?
 Have you demonstrated good
   citizenship and participated in your
   community?
If so, be sure to indicate on Application
   as there may be scholarships
   attached to this pledge.
DON’T GET STUNG!

Scams net $5 million annually
350,000 students/parents affected
Selling what you can get for free
Never pay to find a scholarship



            National Fraud Information
            Center – 1-800-382-4357

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Books about Scholarships
   How to go to College for Almost Free
   Free $ for College for Dummies
   Kaplan Scholarships
   The Scholarship Book
   College Board Scholarship Handbook
   Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants &
    Prizes
Completing scholarship
applications/applicant statements


 Follow the directions
 Proofread your essay
 Ask someone else to proofread your
  essay
 Make sure your e-mail address is
  appropriate (not hotgirl@yahoo.com,
  etc.)
Academic Portfolio
 A single to go resource to complete
  college applications, scholarships and
  financial aid.
 Includes: School records, health
  records, standardized test scores,
  awards, personal assessment resume,
  etc.
Independent Study Opportunity

Create an Academic Portfolio and receive
                ½ credit!
    If interested in this opportunity,
        please see Mrs. Smestad!
Questions?

 The BW Counseling Office is available
   for answering questions along the
      way. We can meet with you
    individually or with your parents.
             Mrs. Smestad
      ksmestad@bwsd.k12.wi.us
          715 684 3321 x 113