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SENIOR PARENTCOLLEGE NIGHT
Angela PenaflorKate Willems
Karen Wrench
AgendaTonight we will discuss……how to narrow down the college search…the application process…different admission decisions…types of schools…FAFSA…scholarships…upcoming events
What’s Currently Happening with Seniors? Individual meetings throughout the day Senior Planning Day Oct. 9 Regular email reminders regarding campus reps,
scholarships, college fairs, etc. College Advisor available Tuesdays and Thursdays
Narrowing Down the Search Types of schools
Technical 4-year Career college
Size of schools Distance from home Admissions Standards
Narrowing Down the Search Visiting the college is the best way to determine the
school and campus that best meets the student’s needs Call the Admissions Office to schedule a personal tour UW- System virtual tours Visit the school’s website
College search websites www.collegexpress.com www.collegeboard.com
Narrowing Down the Search Talk to Admissions reps that visit STM, alumni, parents,
advisors, teachers, etc. Upcoming visits:
October 1: Viterbo University at 12:00pmOctober 2: St. Mary University Winona at 8:45amOctober 14: UW-Parkside at 8:44amOctober 17: UW-Madison at 9:40amOctober 28: UW- Green Bay at 10:30
New visits are added everyday.
Narrowing Down the SearchCollege Fair at UWM, Sept. 30th, parental permission
requiredWisconsin Education Fairs (WEF)
Franklin High School: October 6st 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mount Mary University: October 19th 9-11 amVisit www.wefs.org for other dates, locations and
directions.
Application ProcessStep 1: Before starting the applications Finalize resume/activities list and personal essay (make
sure they are proofread) Register to take or re-take the ACT (
www.actstudent.org) Ask for at least 2 letters of recommendation
Make sure to give that person a copy of “brag” sheet Give the recommender at least 2 weeks notice Ask teachers, coaches, employers, etc.
Application ProcessStep 2: Apply online!
UW System: apply.wisconsin.edu Other: www.commonapp.org Individual school application
Application ProcessStep 3: Register with www.parchment.com
Secure, official, electronic transcripts available 24/7 Advisor approves transcripts and attaches letters of
recommendation, school profile, SSR (if applicable) $3.50 per transcript
pay online through Parchment Fee waivers available (4 free transcripts)
Application ProcessStep 4: Send official ACT scores if it hasn’t been done already
Four free scores sent Additional scores $12.00.
Complete Application1. Application filled out in its’ entirety (with fee, if
necessary). Personal essay and resume/activities list are included in application
2. Official transcript sent from Parchment.com3. Official ACT/SAT scores 4. 2 letters of recommendation, possibly 3 for selective
schools/scholarships It is recommended to apply to schools by December 1st.
Admission Decisions Rolling admissions
Applications are reviewed as soon as they are received Pooled admissions
Apply until deadline and then decision is made Admittance based off first 6 semesters, but sometimes
need 7th semester grades
Admission Decisions Some of the criteria considered during admission process:
Academic record: depth, breadth, diversity, rigor Grades Class rank Standardized test scores Extracurricular Essays Letters of recommendation
UW-System Started processing applications on September 15, 2014 Fee is $44 for each application Shoot for priority deadlines Be aware of separate scholarship applications For admission criteria or other questions visit
http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
UW-System Guarantee Transfer Program:
Complete the first 54 credits at UW-Waukesha, maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher, and you’re guaranteed admission to any UW-System school for your final 2 years
Exception is UW-Madison where a 2.8 GPA is required Let UW-Waukesha know which school within your first 30
credits
WAICU www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org Don’t think “sticker” price, think net The net tuition at Wisconsin private colleges is 11% lower
than it was in 2006-07 Out-of-pocket net tuition at Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit
colleges and universities is under $5,500 Average freshman financial aid package is made up of
75% grants—money you won’t have to repay—instead of loans
Timely degree completion (2012-2013 statistics)
Technical SchoolsGo to http://tis.uwsa.edu to see how technical school
courses transfer into the UW-SystemMATC starts accepting applications for fall 2015 after
October 1st. Visit the Wisconsin Technical Schools website
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The completed FAFSA form may not be signed or mailed
prior to January 8, 2015 – try to do taxes early There will be a College Financial Aid meeting tentatively
scheduled for January 8, 2015 College Goal Wisconsin
Complete the FAFSA form in about an hour with help from the experts – IT’S FREE !
Visit www.collegegoalwi.org , for dates and locations. Saturdays in February
Scholarships Individual college scholarships
Some have a separate application, some use the application for admission
Check out the table in Student Services Helpful websites include:
www.fastweb.com, www.compassguide.org, www.schoolsoup.com, www.collegeboard.org
Think locally! (groups, clubs, businesses, organizations) Open to Milwaukee/Wisconsin residents only Less competitive
The ACT Testing dates still available
December 13th (register by Nov 7th ) Make sure to send official ACT scores to the colleges
Events at STM College Financial Aid Night
January 8rd at 6:00 in Community Room Senior Planning Day on Oct. 9th from 8-11:30 a.m.
Seniors will choose 3 sessions from the following: Resume writing College apps ASVAB (Career Exploration Program) Scholarships Choosing Majors
Questions?
Angela Penaflor apenaflor@tmore.orgKate Willems kwillems@tmore.orgKaren Wrench kwrench@tmore.org
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