Senior Class of 2017 Student Meeting Mon. Sept. 26th & Parent - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Senior Class of 2017

Student Meeting Mon. Sept. 26th & Parent Meeting 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. East High Cafeteria

Madison East High School

The Agenda 

 Post High School Planning  Senior Timeline  Application Process  Testing  MATC  Apprenticeships/World of Work  Financial Aid/ Scholarships

Get Organized

 Start your own filing system  Create a folder in email for college items  Also organize paper copies in folder or binder

– Copies of Applications – Resume – List of Community Service Activities – Housing Contracts and Deposits – Enrollment and Registration Information – FSA ID number (for Financial Aid, Oct. 2016) – Copy of FAFSA, CSS Profile

Community Service Activities

This information will also be useful with your scholarship applications

Job Shadowing Experience Advantages…

 Do at least one job shadow to explore

potential career intrests

 Save a lot of time and money on a career

that may not interest you

 Start networking now!

Enrichment Opportunities in Madison and Beyond

 https://stusvcweb.madison.k12.wi.us/node/300  Academics  Arts, Culture, and Travel  Outdoor, Adventure, and Sports  Scholarships  Volunteer and Community Service  Work, Internship, and Apprenticeship

College Visits

 Fall Campus Preview Days - many students,

large groups, call for an appointment or go online to schedule

 Other Days

– Participate in overnights if the colleges offers them

 College Representatives at East

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Check daily announcements on the East website and the bulletin board in the Student Services Office

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Get a pass two days in advance from Ms. Barnsley in room 2031 (Student Services)

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College Recruiters may recommend you for a scholarship

Credit Check – mailed home in August See your counselor ASAP if you have questions

Your Counselor ASAP

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Help with Applications, etc.

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Give your counselor a copy of your Resume or Brag Sheet

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Need 2 weeks notice for letter of recommendation to be completed (available in Student Services and after presentation)

Did you know….

 Not being a U. S. citizen/resident does

not mean that you cannot go to college

 It’s important for you and your family to

talk to your counselor to get important info and resources

Application Process

The Sooner You Start, the Better

 I mportant Needed I nformation: 

Neatness, Accuracy, Honesty, Clarity, Conciseness, Uniqueness

(Apply Online)

– List of Extracurricular Activities, grades 9-12 – List of Community Service Activities, grades 9-12 – Senior Schedule - the senior schedule you list on your

applications is a contract between you and your

prospective schools

– If you ask your counselor to change your schedule after you

have applied, you will need to contact the admissions offices at your prospective schools and receive their permission firs rst . ( Doc

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Application Process Continued

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Have you sent your test scores to that school? (ACT) actstudent.org (SAT) collegeboard.com

• I f you want to use your school test you need to get your scores
• nto your ACT account.
• I f you have only taken the ACT at school you can use the

code on your score report while creating an account at ACT.

• I f you already have a ACT account and you want to add

the school scores to it you will have to call ACT directly and speak with their customer service to get your scores linked. Test scores need to be sent directly from the testing company by setting up an account online

Ordering Your Transcripts

 Go to: http://www.parchment.com/

– Click on “create account” and follow instructions – Once registered, the website will provide additional

instructions for ordering your transcripts: Transcripts can be sent to academic destinations, (colleges, universities, etc.), the NCAA, the Common Application, or any other destination of your choosing.

What is the cost?

 The cost of a typical transcript is $3.33 and must be charged to a

debit/credit card. (Pre-paid credit cards can be purchased, for a small fee, at places like Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS.)

 Students who meet the eligibility requirements for an

ACT/SAT fee waiver are also eligible for four free transcripts during their high school career. If you receive free or reduced- price lunch, are part of the AVID program, or have a challenging financial situation please create an account at Parchment.com and then contact your school counseling office for more information about a fee waiver.

Application Process Continued

 Pay Close Attention to Deadlines (give time for a good

recommendation)

– Early Decision - (Binding Contract) – Early Action - earlier deadline for application and you receive

acceptance decision earlier; not binding

– Regular Decision – Some schools have application deadlines (common application

schools) and others have rolling admissions. Check school websites for deadlines. The earlier you apply t he bet t er.

– All applications need to be turned in to your

counselor by December 1st

Application Fees….

 Are non-refundable  UW System Schools – application fee of $50 for each

school you apply to, $60 to UW-Madison

 Madison College - $35 application fee – ALSO $20

Fee to take the required compass test. (They also accept the ACT now so may or may not need to take the Compass Test.

 Other schools – application fees can range from $20 -

$100

 If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, see your

counselor about a waiver for the application fees or check online at the college you are applying to for a fee waiver.

If you are applying to UW-Madison…

https://apply.wisconsin.edu

• Highly competitive
• Your date of application is important
• September 1, 2016 is the first day they will begin

reviewing applications.

• First Fall Notification (Early Action) Due November 1st

Find out - End of January

• Second Fall Notification Due February 1st – Find out -

End of March

• Scholarships also due the beginning of February
• Submit your application as soon as possible if you

are applying to UW-Madison

If you are applying to University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

 Also highly competitive  Now requiring 4 years of Math for entrance to

Management, Biological Sciences, and Science and Engineering programs.

 2 years of foreign Language  The priority application deadline is November 1st

(they do not do early action or early decision) Honor and scholarships given to students

 Regular deadline is December 15th

University of Wisconsin System

https://apply.wisconsin.edu

The University of Wisconsin System

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13 four-year universities

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13 freshman-sophomore UW Colleges campuses

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Use the same application for all UW System School Applications

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The website is provided for you and your family by the Higher Education Location Program (UW HELP) and all campuses of the UW System

http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu

Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU)

 Waicu features information on campus tours, online

applications, and direct connections to admissions counselors and financial aid information. Private college zone website:

http://privatecollegezone.org/home.aspx

Member Colleges:

Alverno

• St. Norbert

Cardinal Stritch Silver Lake Concordia Lakeland Marquette Marian MIAD Viterbo MSOE Edgewood Mount Mary Carroll Wisconsin Lutheran Carthage Lawrence Beloit Northland Ripon

The Common Application www.commonapp.org

 Membership of 517 institutions represents the

full range of higher education institutions in the US and International members.

 Direction sheets are available in student

services if you are applying to common app school.

 Students are required to invite counselor and 2

• ther recommenders. Please provide a brag

sheet to the person who will be asking to be a recommender.

New at UW-Madison

 Starting this fall 2016, students applying to

UW-Madison can use the Common Application to complete their applications

 Students are NOT required to use the

Common Application, it is just another option available at this time

Madison Area Technical College (Madison College)

 Madison College provides hands-on training for

more than 140 careers through an associate degree, professional certificate and transfer programs.

 Apply online at http:/ / madisoncollege.edu/ apply-

nowregister

 Fee is $35  Send your transcripts through

www.parchment.com I f you receive free/ reduced lunch, please see your counselor to help waive the application fee online.

Options

 Liberal Arts (College) Transfer Program  Specific Programs and Certificates  Apprenticeships  After Accepted:

– Complete COMPASS placement test or you can use

ACT, you may want to talk to your counselor to see if you should take COMPASS. If you didn’t do well

• n the ACT it could help you place into higher level

courses.

Madison Area Technical College Continued…

October 15th is the priority deadline for high demand programs – nursing, physical therapy and radiography The following must be received for a complete application:

• Subm it t ed online applicat ion
• Subm it t ed high school t ra

ranscri ript –sent fr from

www.Parchment.com

• Com plet ed COMPASS t est ing, ACT, or TEAS-V

Apply Early (now) to Avoid Waitlists

 Many high demand programs fill early and have waiting

lists. Programs that typically have waiting lists:

• All Health Occupations programs – registered nursing,

surgical technician, and radiography.

• Art Programs (photography, visual communications, graphic design,

etc.)

• Veterinary Technician
• Fire Protection Technician
• Culinary Arts
• Baking/Pastry Arts
• Automotive Programs

http://www.witechcolleges.org/high_school_ students/index.php

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) has 16 colleges that equip graduates in programs from biotech to electronics to health care to public safety. The colleges offer more than 300 programs:

• Two-year associate degrees
• One- and two-year technical diplomas
• Short term technical certificates (nine months or less).
• Customized training and technical assistance (direct to business

and industry)

Letters of Recommendation

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Ask Person at least 2-4 weeks in advance and give them a resume and/ or BRAG sheet

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Colleges prefer to see letters from Academic Teachers!

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Needed for Many Private Schools

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And borderline admission criteria

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Also UW Madison

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Provide letter writer with a Pre-Addressed Stamped Envelope for each school to which you need the letter sent

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Some schools have places to electronically upload a letter too. (UW Madison and Common Application)

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Ask them to keep a copy for future needs (i.e. other schools and/or

scholarships)

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I f using the Common Application – Please allow your counselor 2-4 weeks for completing their portion of your application.

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Give a thank you note to the writer.

Housing

 Send Housing application immediately after

you get accepted. * Some campuses will waive deposit if you qualify for free and reduced lunch.

 Check to see if your deposits are refundable

and by what dates and keep track of them.

(See form – next slide)

 Most of the campuses are on a first come first

serve basis.

Enrollment & Housing Deposit Tracker UW Madison

$100 10/15 Y $100 10/15 Y 5/1

Marquette U

$250 10/16 Y $250 10/15 Y 5/1

Clemson

$400 10/20 Y $400 10/20 Y 5/1

UC – Boulder

$250 10/22 Y $200 10/22 N 5/1

NCAA Clearinghouse

Athletes wanting to play DI or DI I

 Make sure you have minimum of 16 core credits

(English, social studies, science, math, foreign language…)

 Have ACT/ SAT scores sent – school code is 9999  Apply Online ncaa.org (Click on Eligibility Center –student

athletes register here).

 $70 application fee  Send Transcripts from Parchment –NCAA ID number needed  Receive Letter from them but you won’t be eligible until you

complete the requirements, (i.e. 4 years of English)

Transfer Programs (Grades, Money, Transition….)

• Madison College Liberal Arts College Transfer Program
• Guaranteed Transfer Program

Begin at one of the 13 UW System two-year colleges

(UW-Baraboo-Sauk County, UW-Rock County, UW-Richland, etc.)

• Transfer Contract Program to UW-Madison

Begin at MATC-Madison, MATC-Milwaukee or Nicolet Area Technical College

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Declare your intent to participate prior to completing 30 credits in the Liberal Arts Transfer Program

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Complete 54 credits, minimum GPA of 3.0

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Guaranteed admission to UW-Madison*

* Admission to UW-Madison does not guarantee admission to a specific academic major or program. Gain entrance to individual majors/ programs though same path as all UW-Madison undergraduates.

Transfer Programs - Continued

UW-Madison Connections Program

http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/connections

 Connections Apply Direct, Connections Opt In, and Connections

Invitation.

 Connections Benefits

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From the time students enroll in the Connections Program, they have a Wiscard, UW’s official student identification card, which gives full access to campus libraries, health services, recreational facilities, and other campus services, including:

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Academic advising

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Student organizations

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Technology tools (e-mail, calendaring, My WebSpace, software training, and hardware and software discounts)

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Badger athletic events and student ticket packages

Financial Aid

 New October 1st FAFSA start date!  November 3rd @ 5:30-7:30pm will be

dedicated to information related to Financial

• aid. Senior Purgolder meeting in spring as well

to discuss Financial Aid and scholarships (video for Parents)

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BGLLD6fRi

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Scholarships Overview More I nformation in Jan. 2017…

Can b be e based sed on academics, financial need, community service, specific majors, ethnicity, etc.

 Scholarship Bulletin Board & application rack on wall has

hard copies in Student Services, Room 2031.

 Daily Announcements

Daily announcements are also posted on the East High website – https://eastweb.madison.k12.wi.us New Email List – I f you want to be included please send an Email to aaschuchardt@madison.k12.wi.us and put Scholarship list serve under subject.

 Many Scholarships have websites/ online apps  Contact Prospective Schools about Opportunities for Freshmen  Fastweb.com – highly competitive

East High Scholarships

 Senior Scholarship Meeting during

Purgolder Pride Time in Jan. 2017.

 Make sure to apply online for the EHS

application in January! (more specifics to come...)

Military www.military.com

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard

 Active Duty  ROTC  Reserves  National Guard  ASVAB - See your local recruiter

Take your parent/guardian with you when you speak to the recruiters. Read the fine print before signing anything.

 Selective Service sss.gov - 18 year old males must register.

If you do not register you will be denied Financial Aid.

Apprenticeship Programs

• You must be 18 years old
• Training program that involves an agreement

between an apprentice and an employer or an employer/ employee agency

• Earn while you learn
• Electricians, plumbers, sheet metal, masons,

carpenters, bricklayers, painters, etc.

• Combines work experience with related

technical training

• Usually lasts 2 to 6 years

Apprenticeships - Continued

• The apprentice is assured of receiving well-

rounded training in his/ her selected field

• Employer is assured of having a screened,

tested, qualified employee

• Application and testing procedures vary among

the trades

• MATC offers technical training for

apprenticeships in 26 different technical/ industrial trades

• MATC also has a Barber/ Cosmetologist

apprenticeship program

Apprenticeship Websites

 MATC Apprenticeships

http://matcmadison.edu/apprenticeships Building and Construction Trades btrades.com/apprenticeships

 Tool, Die and Machining

tdmaw.org

 American Mold Builders Assoc.

amba.org

See your counselor if you have questions or need assistance

World of Work & Volunteering

 http://www.dwd.state.wi.us  Check other online resources  See counselor and another adult to use

as job references

 Prepare a resume to give to potential

employers

 Americorps: http://www.americorps.gov

Please consider sharing your senior picture with your counselor

We are here to help you!

Contact Your Senior Counselor

• Ms. Sarah Elmore AVID Seniors selmore@madision.k12.wi.us
• Ms. Michelle Olson mmolson2@madiosn.k12.wi.us K- P
• Ms. Laura Gillis lgillis@madison.k12.wi.us

B – E, H

• Ms. Jessica Abegglen jmabegglen@madison.k12.wi.us W
• Ms. Ashley Schuchardt aaschuchardt@madison.k12.wi.us

A, F, I, J, S- V

• Ms. Robin Murphy rlmurphy@madison.k12.wi.us ELL 1-4 G, Q, R, X-Z