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Where am I going?

Where am I going?. http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/120-College. 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.

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Where am I going?

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  1. Where am I going?

  2. http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/120-Collegehttp://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/120-College

  3. 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

  4. Knowhow2gowisconsin.org

  5. WICareerPathways.org Resource for career pathways and programs or study for both Technical Colleges and Universities.

  6. UW HELP www.Uwhelp.wisconsin.edu • Admissions Information • Career Information • Placement Testing Information • And MORE!

  7. Minnesota National College Fair Minneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis, MN www.nationalcollegefairs.org

  8. Wisconsin Educational Fair Zorn Arena UW-Eau Claire

  9. 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

  10. How do I get there?

  11. What are colleges looking for? • RIGOROUS Course load! Do not catch senioritis! • Leadership Qualities • Diversity • Non-academic Achievement • Positive Influence to their campus

  12. Applying to College • 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 • Pay Application Fee (on-line) • Request Transcripts through the Counseling Office.

  13. Transcripts Your transcript is a contract indicating that you will complete all courses you are enrolled.

  14. ACT/SAT Scores ACT/SAT Scores sent by BWHS are unofficial. Some colleges will accept ACT sent via BWHS for admission purposes, but you may need to request official scores from ACT at www.act.org or SAT at www.collegeboard.com.

  15. ACT: Register at https://services.actstudent.org

  16. ACT Mobile APPs

  17. ACT Prep Course Where: Woodville Community Library 124 Main Street, Woodville WI 54028 When: March 13, March 23, and April 16 from 12-1 How: Register by calling the Woodville Community Library at 698-2430. Space is limited!

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. NCAA https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter

  22. What does an education cost? High School Baldwin-Woodville

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Never pay a fee to file the FAFSA NOT www.fafsa.com www.fafsa.gov

  26. HOW IS FINANCIAL AID DETERMINED? Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution = Need 26

  27. TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID Federal and State Grants Scholarships Institutional Aid Loans Employment Opportunities 27

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

  29. Sunday 2-23-2013 Chippewa Valley Technical College @ 2pm www.collegegoalwi.org

  30. WITC-NR FAFSA Workshop February 26 @ 6:30 March 12 @ 6:30 RSVP Required 715 246 6562 x 4226

  31. 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

  32. 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 32

  33. 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

  34. 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.)

  35. 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.

  36. Independent Study Opportunity Create an Academic Portfolio http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highschool/teachers/ksmestad/Academic%20Portfolio/Forms/AllItems.aspx

  37. Schedule your Planning Meeting These meetings will take place during the school day and generally take about 30 minutes. Students can schedule their appointments with one of the BWHS counselors! Mrs. Smestad ksmestad@bwsd.k12.wi.us 715 684 3321 x113 Mrs. Pagel rpagel@bwsd.k12.wi.us 715 684 3321 x125

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