Welcome to Senior Year

It is time to start preparing for the next step.

WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGES

http://witechcolleges.org/

Helpful website that lists colleges, areas of study, myths, financial aid resources.

APPLY NOW!Apply for admission to an associate degree, technical diploma or certificate program. Apply now and get started on your new career!1. CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM OF STUDYFox Valley Technical College offers more than 200 hands-on, career-centered programs of study. Choose the one that’s right for you. Can’t decide on a program? Contact our Counseling & Advising Services office to schedule a visit. 2. APPLY FOR ADMISSIONApply NowIf you need assistance, visit any FVTC location or call us at 920-735-5645. If you’re applying for the first time, a $30 non-refundable application fee is required. Your application will not be processed until the fee is paid.COMPLETE THE SKILLS ASSESSMENTREQUEST TRANSCRIPTSCOMPLETE OTHER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS3. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AIDIf you need help paying for college, we encourage you to apply for financial aid, which is federal and state assistance that can include grants, loans and/or employment. There are many factors that determine how much aid you will receive. The financial aid application and awarding process takes time. In order to guarantee your award will be processed before your program start date, please apply early. There are also many options for scholarships, grants and work-study.4. ENTER YOUR PROGRAMWhen all of your admission requirements have been met, you’ll receive an acceptance letter in the mail, along with an invitation to sign up for New Student Registration. Sessions are held about 2-3 months before classes begin, so watch for information and instructions in the mail.Congratulations! You’re ready to begin your classes.

ACCUPLACER

http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/The ACCUPLACER is an entrance exam that technical colleges use. You can take the Accuplacer before and/or after you apply to the college. Different programs will require scores and you will need to speak with an admission counselor or check the website for details.

If you already took the ACT, some technical colleges will accept that score in place of the Accuplacer. Again, you will want to confirm what is needed with the technical college’s admission’s office.

You must be a FVTC (Fox Valley Technical College) registered student to take the ACCUPLACER at Freedom High School. You will need a student ID number

There is no cost to taking the ACCUPLACER at FHS, but it will be put on your tuition bill if taking classes at FVTC

DATES• FHS will give the ACCUPLACER test

the first Wednesday of each month after the first semester at the start of 5th hour

• Special dates may be set up with special circumstances.

FEBRUARY 3rd MARCH 2nd

APRIL 6th

MAY 4th (be with you)

PREP• You should prepare yourself with some

test sampleshttp://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer

http://www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests

http://www.fvtc.edu/SearchResults/tabid/87/Default.aspx?Search=Accuplacer

ACCUPLACER PREP / DATES

PROGRAM PREPARATION COURSES

Set yourself up for success! If you need to work on math, science, sentence skills, and/or reading, Program Prep courses will help build your academic skills to be successful in your program. Your Program Prep courses are based on your individual needs and program selection.

MORE ABOUT PROGRAM PREP

WHO TAKES PROGRAM PREP COURSES? IS THERE A COST?CAN I USE FINANCIAL AID?HOW DO I REGISTER?

PROGRAM PREP COURSES

PRE-ALGEBRAINTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITINGINTRODUCTION TO READING & STUDY SKILLSPREPARATION FOR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGYPREPARATION FOR BASIC CHEMISTRY

Technical Colleges will ask for a student’s high school transcript.

Students will need to request these electronically.

http://www.parchment.com/

Go to the parchment website. Go to the student sign up page Create a username and profile and an account (if you are

under 18 years old, your parents will need to create the account.)

You will need to have an email account to validate your information.

Seniors should visit the campuses they are applying to!

$$ PAYING FOR COLLEGE $$Families NEED to discuss the costs of college and what the

financial arrangements will be. Do not assume that scholarships

will cover the costs.

SCHOLARSHIPS• Local Scholarship Information will be out this

spring. Local scholarships can range from $100-$1,000 dollars. Please note that local scholarships will not solely cover the costs of college.

• In the meantime, you should be seeking out national/regional scholarships via:

• Websites– Our school counseling website will update scholarships as

they become available

• Memberships and Affiliations• Workplace (yours and parents)

FINANCIAL AIDFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Grants and Loans based on Financial Need Will need family tax information and paperwork (i.e. W2’s) Refer to website to helpful information and application

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/• College Goal Wisconsin is a national event that provides free

information and assistance to families who are filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)

College Goal Wisconsin will take place on Saturday February 7, 14, 21, 28, and on Wednesday evening February 25,

2015 Click on the link below to register

FVTC / Green Bay West / UW Oshkoshwww.collegegoalwi.org

• Community Open House• 3-7 p.m. | Appleton Campus• Event date: 10/6/2015 Export event• Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 3-7 p.m.• Appleton Campus - 1825 N. Bluemound Drive

Use Entrance 10Discover our 200+ degree, diploma & certificate programs, business offerings & personal enrichment classes. Visit with faculty & current students and get a first-hand look at our high-tech labs & classrooms.No need to RSVP! Just drop in anytime between 3-7 p.m.Event Highlights:

• Campus Tours & Technology Demonstrations• Learn How to Pay for College• Panel Discussion: Choosing a College Today (5-6 p.m.)• Free Workshop: Starting a Business, Courtesy of the Venture Center (6-9 p.m.)• Tour the Fab Lab (4-5:30 p.m.)• Free Food & Prizes• Pay No Application Fee!• Apply for admission during the Open House and we'll waive the $30 application fee.

High school seniors and older are eligible to apply. You must apply in person.Download application form (PDF)

www.wiscareers.wisc.edu

Get to your websiteOpen Your E-Portfolio

Get Your College Info Sheet

• Go to your server file• Fill In Info / Graduation Plans /

Colleges• Use WISCareers as a resource for

colleges if neededDo not exit out of WISCareers, minimize it!

Learn to ADVOCATE for yourself

Advocate: (verb) to push for something.

Push by: Attending informational meetings sponsored by your guidance office Searching on-line for career and college information Asking questions when taking campus tours or speaking with a college representativeAttaining letters of recommendation in a timely manner.Provide the people who will be writing your letters with plenty of noticeHave a conversation with your parents regarding the costs of college (SOON.)

Do Not:Wait until the last minute to apply

for colleges/technical collegesAsk for letter of reference at the last

minuteMAKE YOUR MOM DO ALL OF THIS

FOR YOU!

• BEST OF LUCK WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS!

Please don’t hesitate to stop in and see us with any questions! We are here to help you!

Mr. Harke & Mrs. Vander Looptharke1@freedomschools.k12.wi.us jvanderloop@freedomschools.k12.wi.us

(920) 788-7940 ext. 306 (920) 788-7940 ext.305

You can also refer to our website for help with : questions~forms~updates ~information~helpful links

http://www.freedomschools.k12.wi.us/Click on High School Link

Click on School Counseling Link