Preble High SchoolSenior Presentation
College and Career Planning
College Visits
Application Process
Profile Sheet
Scholarships
ACT/SAT Testing
Accuplacer Testing
Military Opportunities
Work Skills
Review
College/University/Technical Schools
• 4 year colleges
• UW-system 2 and 4 year campuses
• Private Colleges & Universities
• Univ. of Minn-Reciprocity(deadlines apply)
• http://www.heab.wi.gov (apply for Minn.-Wis. Tuition)
• Wis. Technical Colleges/NWTC/Fox Valley
• Other/Welding/Cosmetologists/animal care etc…..
College Visits• Make an appointment to tour the campus• Make a list of questions• Major/area of interest to study• Visit while school is in session• Picture yourself at this campus• Location and costs• Housing and meal plans• Your personal interests
Application Process• Fill out forms ONLINE completely/accurately
• Fill out ½ sheet Yellow Transcript Request Form
• On-Line registration-Preferred method
• Copy of Personal Profile Sheet/Resume
• Write a thoughtful, meaningful, well written personal statement-edit-rewrite-edit-rewrite---
• Letters of Recommendation 2-3 (request from your
teachers) • Provide copy of profile sheet to teachers for letters of
recommendation
• Allow 7 -10 days for staff to write letters
Application process cont….
• Online application preferred• WI UW system colleges: apply.wisconsin.edu or
uwhelp.wisconsin.edu • WI tech colleges: www.witechcolleges.org.• Private colleges refer to their website• Complete all areas of the application forms• Pay via credit card or include personal check or money
order with application• Submit electronically and complete transcript request form
in the SS office
Submitting forms to Student Services
• Include:• Letters of recommendations (2-3) allow 7-10 days to write• Student profile or resume-or attach electronically• Personal Statement or Essay-or attach electronically• Other documentation requested• Turn all forms/letters/etc. to the SS secretary• Provide stamps and envelope for mailing within 2-3 days or school
mail will be sent within one week.• Turn everything in together-not one thing at a time-will not accept• ACT scores-colleges need a copy-check your transcript
• Complete a YELLOW Transcript Request form-name of college(s)-on counter in Student Services office
Other info. to consider
• Student Profile sheet/Resume-Print an extra copy to give to your counselor/teachers/coaches/employer/others for writing letter of recommendation for you.
• Research college of interest: http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu• Look under Major Mania-inter college and area of interest.• Technical schools: www.nwtc.edu• Research under degrees and programs—• Career Cruising web site: www.careercruising.com • User name-preble password-green• Do some research on your own-colleges and majors• Reach for the stars but get your head out of the clouds
UW Colleges will maintain its long-held reputation as the UW System's most affordable choice for incoming students who can then complete their baccalaureate degree at any four-
year UW campus. The tuition at UW Colleges is approx. $5000.00 per year.
• UW-Fond du Lac
• A park-like campus surrounds a two-acre lake. UW-Fond du Lac has an enrollment of 760 students. Map it!
• UW-Fox Valley
• Located in Menasha UW-Fox Valley is a 41-acre contemporary campus enrolling over 1700 students. Map it!
• UW-Manitowoc
• UW-Manitowoc is a 40-acre campus located on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan with 600 students enrolled. Map it!
• UW-Marathon County
– UW-Marathon County, located in Wausau, is adjacent to 78-acre Marathon Park and has an average enrollment of 1000.
– UW-Marinette
– Located on 36 acres along the shores of Lake Michigan's Green Bay UW-Marinette enrolls 460 students.
Personal Profile Sheet
• High School Life
• Achievements/Awards/Accomplishments
• AP/Advanced Classes/College Courses
• Service Learning Hours/Volunteer work
• Sports/Clubs/Organizations etc.
• Work
• Other
Sample Copy Profile Sheet
• Name :Bo Brown• Address:1234 Deckner Lane• Career Objective: Own my own business• High School Clubs, Co-Curricular Activities,• DECA----------------------------------------------9-12
Treasurer 12• Spanish club---------------------------------------11,12• SADD-----------------------------------------------10-12 • Soccer-----------------------------------------------9-12
Captain 11• Track------------------------------------------------11,12 • AP/Advanced Courses• AP Psychology, Advanced LA 10 & 11, Spanish 4 & 5• Honors and Awards: Honor roll 4 of 6 semesters• Volunteer/Service Learning hours• Paul’s Pantry----45 hours• Student Services student assistance-15 hours• Boys & Girls Club---30 hours • Employment• Festival foods—Cashier/produce dept. 2/2006-current • Special Skills• computers, team player, self-driven •
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Career Center• See Mrs. Mary Bossell• Letters of recommendation• Profile Sheet/Resume• Get organized and make it simple• Apply early• Be accurate and complete 1-2 week process time• Continue to check scholarships in CC and online
on the Preble website under Scholarships• Scholarship Inc.-Jan. 2011—more to follow in Jan.
FAFSA• Links for Students and Parents
Free Application for Federal Student AidAll need-based state and federal aid programs require the FAFSA.Fill out the online form over the internet.http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Parent meeting set in Jan. 2011• Parents/students need to complete 2010
taxes before completing FAFSA
ACT TESTING • 2010-2011 ACT Test Dates
• Test Dates Registration deadline• Sept. 11, 2010 August 6• October 23, 2010 September 17• December 11, 2010 November 5 • February 12, 2011 January 7• April 9, 2011 March 4• June 11, 2011 May 6• LateIn the United States, U.S. Territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada
• Late fees required for applying after the above date.
College Board SAT test2010-2011
• Test Dates Registration date• October 9 Sept. 10• Nov. 6 Oct. 8• Dec. 4 Nov. 5• Jan. 22 Dec. 23• March 12 SAT ONLY Feb. 11• May 7 April 8 • June 4 May 6• Late fees required for late registration
Accuplacer Test
• Test required to register at WI Tech. schools• See Mrs. Bossell in the Career Center• Test done on the computer• Approx. 2-3 periods to complete • Can complete over 2 days if requested• No cost to student• NWTC also offers the TABE for $20.00 for all students• Results available immediately• Make appt. w/ NTWC counselor to determine program
requirements
Military opportunities• ASVAB-stands for Armed Forces Vocational Battery, a multi-aptitude test battery taken by
juniors and seniors in HS. The battery consists of 10 short individual tests, which cover:• 1. Word knowledge• 2. Paragraph Comprehension• 3. Arithmetic Reasoning• 4. Mathematics Knowledge• 5. General Science • 6. Auto and Shop Information• 7. Mechanical Comprehension• 8. Electronics Information• 9. Numerical Operations• 10. Coding Speed• The ASVAB is a good reflection on how well you have developed your academic
occupational abilities.
• The ASVAB is free and will be given on Oct. 21thth @ 7:30 am here at Preble. Sign up will be approx. 1-2 weeks before the test date.
The World of Work
• Work skills
• Solid work history
• Training and experience
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation regarding your employability skills-work ethic-attitude
• Personal contacts-networking
Career Planning & College Applications
• Table set up in the Career Center• Information on Colleges-private and public• College life information• Choosing a major• Scholarship information• Financial aide information• ONLY take info that you will use and need• Check back-new information becomes available
REVIEW
• Get started now• Arrange college visits• Take/Retake your ACT/SAT if needed• Research college/career on-line• Unsure of a major--Set up a job shadow• Get your Profile Sheet/Resume in order• Get letters of recommendations (2-3)• Lots going on -Balance your time—Time for self• Stay off the Senior Slide• Colleges check your transcripts• End of year transcripts sent to all colleges/universities
Finish Your Senior Year Strong
• Senior year should be the most rigorous year.
Alan Tuchtenhagen (UW-River Falls Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services)
