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The Muskego High SchoolThe Muskego High SchoolCounseling TeamCounseling Team
welcomes you towelcomes you to
Planning for Planning for CollegeCollege
MHS School MHS School CounselorsCounselors
A-DA-D Mr. AntoniewiczMr. Antoniewicz
E-JE-J Ms. WiesbrockMs. Wiesbrock
K-MicK-Mic Mrs. MergMrs. Merg
Mid-SchrMid-Schr Ms. KraljMs. Kralj
Schs-ZSchs-Z Ms. SchuettMs. Schuett
4-year/2-year college4-year/2-year collegeTechnical collegeTechnical collegeWorkWorkMilitary Military TradesTradesApprentice programsApprentice programs
You can organize the You can organize the college planning process college planning process
inin
6 SIMPLE STEPS!6 SIMPLE STEPS!
Step 1: Step 1:
Recognize your strengths and weaknessesRecognize your strengths and weaknesses Analyze your interests and valuesAnalyze your interests and values Achieve a personal goalAchieve a personal goal Increase your earning powerIncrease your earning power Prepare for a career and expand learningPrepare for a career and expand learning Participate in extracurricular activities and Participate in extracurricular activities and
social lifesocial life Consider the influence of family and friendsConsider the influence of family and friends
Recommendations for Highly Selective Recommendations for Highly Selective Colleges Colleges
SUBJECTSUBJECT UNITSUNITS
EnglishEnglish 4-5, including AP level4-5, including AP level
Social SciencesSocial Sciences 4+ including AP level4+ including AP level
MathematicsMathematics 4+ including AP level4+ including AP level
ScienceScience 4+ including AP level4+ including AP level
World World LanguagesLanguages
4+ including AP level4+ including AP level
Fine ArtsFine Arts 1+ recommended 1+ recommended Performing Arts required for some schoolsPerforming Arts required for some schools
Computer Computer ScienceScience
Computer proficiency recommendedComputer proficiency recommended
ElectivesElectives Academic Electives recommendedAcademic Electives recommended
TOTALTOTAL 20+ Academic Units20+ Academic Units
UW System Minimum UW System Minimum Admissions RequirementsAdmissions Requirements
17 Minimum College Preparatory/ Academic Credits17 Minimum College Preparatory/ Academic Credits EnglishEnglish 4 credits 4 credits (must include Composition and (must include Composition and
Literature)Literature) MathematicsMathematics 3 credits 3 credits (must include Algebra II-Trig.)(must include Algebra II-Trig.) Natural ScienceNatural Science 3 credits 3 credits (must include 3 lab sciences)(must include 3 lab sciences) Social ScienceSocial Science 3 credits3 credits Academic ElectivesAcademic Electives 4 additional units from: English, 4 additional units from: English,
Math, Natural Science, Social Math, Natural Science, Social Science, Foreign Science, Foreign
LanguageLanguage A minimum 2 years of Foreign Language (in one single A minimum 2 years of Foreign Language (in one single
language) are language) are requiredrequired for admission to UW-Eau Claire, for admission to UW-Eau Claire, UW-Madison, Univ. of MN- Twin Cities, and UW-Madison, Univ. of MN- Twin Cities, and strongly strongly recommendedrecommended at all other UW Campuses at all other UW Campuses
Many colleges may also require additional courses in:Many colleges may also require additional courses in:– Fine and Performing ArtsFine and Performing Arts– Computer ScienceComputer Science
UW System RequirementsUW System Requirements
All students are encouraged to exceed the All students are encouraged to exceed the minimum number of college preparatory minimum number of college preparatory credits required for admission. Students credits required for admission. Students who choose a rigorous high school who choose a rigorous high school curriculum (including senior year course curriculum (including senior year course work) are, in most cases, more successful work) are, in most cases, more successful in college. Strong academic preparation for in college. Strong academic preparation for college helps to ensure success. college helps to ensure success.
Obtained from UW’s Web Site:Obtained from UW’s Web Site: http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission/requirements/freshman/http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission/requirements/freshman/
collegeprepreq.aspcollegeprepreq.asp
UW System Comprehensive ReviewUW System Comprehensive Review
Factors to look at in applicants:Factors to look at in applicants: Academic Preparation is primary Academic Preparation is primary
importanceimportance– Rigor of courseworkRigor of coursework– Class rank and/or G.P.A.Class rank and/or G.P.A.– Test score resultsTest score results
Other Factors in Addition to AboveOther Factors in Addition to Above– Experiences, work experience, leadership qualities, Experiences, work experience, leadership qualities,
motivation, community service, special talents, motivation, community service, special talents, nontraditional vs. returning adult, U.S. Veteran, socio-nontraditional vs. returning adult, U.S. Veteran, socio-economically disadvantaged, historically economically disadvantaged, historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groupunderrepresented racial/ethnic group
UW-River Falls UW-River Falls Counselor Corner Counselor Corner
ColumnColumnTop Reasons Students Should Pursue a Top Reasons Students Should Pursue a
Rigorous Curriculum While in High Rigorous Curriculum While in High School:School:
1.1. It will make college easier.It will make college easier.2.2. It prepares them for their major and It prepares them for their major and
career.career.3.3. It will save them money.It will save them money.
-written by Dr. Alan J. Tuchtenhagen-written by Dr. Alan J. Tuchtenhagen
Muskego High School ACT Muskego High School ACT ResultsResults
Class of 2011Class of 2011
Composite ScoreComposite Score
Core Core Classes Classes or Moreor More
Less Less than than CoreCore
24.124.1 22.722.7
Muskego High SchoolMuskego High SchoolClass of 2011 Results- Class of 2011 Results-
Avg. Math ACT Scores by Course Avg. Math ACT Scores by Course SequenceSequence
THE BEST PREPARATION IS A SOLID THE BEST PREPARATION IS A SOLID HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUMHIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Become familiar with the ACTBecome familiar with the ACT®® test content and format test content and format Review your PLANReview your PLAN®® results to identify results to identify
academic weaknessesacademic weaknesses Learn appropriate test-taking strategiesLearn appropriate test-taking strategies Use ACT Online PrepUse ACT Online PrepTMTM—ACT’s test preparation program—ACT’s test preparation program Review Review The Real ACT Prep GuideThe Real ACT Prep Guide—the official test —the official test
prep bookprep book Take ACT’s free practice testTake ACT’s free practice test See your counselor for other test preparation materialsSee your counselor for other test preparation materials Visit the ACT website at Visit the ACT website at www.actstudent.org Participate in an ACT Preparation classParticipate in an ACT Preparation class
MHS offers ZAPS prep course several times per school MHS offers ZAPS prep course several times per school yearyear
ACT vs. SAT: 4-year schools’ ACT vs. SAT: 4-year schools’ preferencespreferences
from 1,942 responses receivedfrom 1,942 responses received
ACT and SAT Accepted Equally…..1,367ACT and SAT Accepted Equally…..1,367
ACT Preferred……………………………..257ACT Preferred……………………………..257
SAT Preferred……………………………..168SAT Preferred……………………………..168
ACT Required Exclusive……………………8ACT Required Exclusive……………………8
SAT Required Exclusive……………………0SAT Required Exclusive……………………0
Other test scores required…………….142Other test scores required…………….142
Remember—
Test scores are only ONE factor used
for college admission and
scholarship decisions.
Step 2: Step 2:
•Majors & educational Majors & educational programsprograms•Type of school & degrees Type of school & degrees offeredoffered•Admission policyAdmission policy•Location & sizeLocation & size•Costs & financial aidCosts & financial aid•College affiliation & College affiliation & accreditationaccreditation•Campus activitiesCampus activities•Support servicesSupport services
Step 3: Step 3:
Compile information from several Compile information from several resources:resources:
•Internet/Websites Internet/Websites •College catalogs, viewbooks, videos, College catalogs, viewbooks, videos, and and computer-based services computer-based services (DISCOVER®), (DISCOVER®), WISCareersWISCareers•College representatives and college College representatives and college fairsfairs
Collegeweeklive.comCollegeweeklive.com•Counselors and teachers at MHSCounselors and teachers at MHS•Parents, students, and alumniParents, students, and alumni
Step 3: Step 3:
•Prepare a college Prepare a college comparison checklistcomparison checklist
•Weigh advantages Weigh advantages & disadvantages& disadvantages
•Contact the office Contact the office of admissionof admission
•Schedule appointments Schedule appointments for your campus visitsfor your campus visits
CHECKLIST FOR A CHECKLIST FOR A CAMPUS VISITCAMPUS VISIT
Meet with an admission counselorMeet with an admission counselorVerify admission requirementsVerify admission requirementsDetermine actual college costsDetermine actual college costsAsk about financial aid opportunities Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tourTake a campus tourInvestigate your academic program(s)Investigate your academic program(s)Attend a classAttend a classTalk with students and facultyTalk with students and faculty
Step 4: Your senior Step 4: Your senior yearyear
•Narrow your choices•Review college admission test requirements
(including the optional ACT Writing Test)•Know application fees and deadlines•Submit application materials
•Application for admission•If applying online, click “Submit” at end of application and turn in•High school transcript sent through Docufide•Recommendations•Admission test results
•Know scholarship requirements•You can never start the process TOO EARLY!
•Your application date can determine other things, such as availability of housing
The Application ProcessThe Application Process
A.A. Starts fall semester, senior yearStarts fall semester, senior yearB.B. Cost for applications: Cost for applications: $30 to $75 (some free)$30 to $75 (some free)
C.C. Read instructions & follow deadlinesRead instructions & follow deadlines Apply OnlineApply Online
D.D. Presentation matters!Presentation matters!E.E. Have ready:Have ready:
1.1. Personal resume of accomplishments, Personal resume of accomplishments, awards, and activitiesawards, and activities
E. Have ready (E. Have ready (continuedcontinued):):
2.2. Essay, personal statement and/or question Essay, personal statement and/or question responses- be sure to PROOFREAD! responses- be sure to PROOFREAD!
Colleges look closely at the personal Colleges look closely at the personal statement!statement!
Web sites, resources to helpWeb sites, resources to help
2.2. ACT/ SATACT/ SAT Know dates and scores Know dates and scores Know what the school requires (official score)Know what the school requires (official score)
3.3. Letters of Recommendation, Letters of Recommendation, if necessaryif necessary• Ask EarlyAsk Early• Ask someone who knows you well and can write Ask someone who knows you well and can write
specifically about your leadership and personal specifically about your leadership and personal qualities (i.e. teacher, coach, counselor, employer, qualities (i.e. teacher, coach, counselor, employer, administrator, clergy)administrator, clergy)
F. While Waiting for F. While Waiting for Acceptance:Acceptance:
1.1. Continue to talk to people and Continue to talk to people and gather informationgather information
2.2. Contact financial aid office for Contact financial aid office for scholarship applicationsscholarship applications
3.3. Attend Financial Aid Night at MHS Attend Financial Aid Night at MHS for seniors and their parentsfor seniors and their parents
4.4. Apply for financial aid and Apply for financial aid and scholarshipsscholarships
5.5. Continue to studyContinue to study
G. Once You’re Accepted:G. Once You’re Accepted:
1.1. Review your pros/cons based on informationReview your pros/cons based on information
2.2. Make your decisionMake your decision
3.3. Notify the school of your choice in writing Notify the school of your choice in writing and pay the deposit required to hold your and pay the deposit required to hold your spotspot
4.4. File housing applicationFile housing application
5.5. Notify the other schools that you will not Notify the other schools that you will not attendattend
6.6. Continue to study!!Continue to study!!
7.7. Request final transcript through Docufide or Request final transcript through Docufide or from Student Services Officefrom Student Services Office
KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS!
Step 5: Step 5:
•Determine college costs•Investigate all possible resources
ParentsSavingsSummer earningsFinancial aid: scholarships, grants,
loans, and work-studyOther sources
•Secure necessary forms and note deadlines•Apply for financial aid as early as possible
Financial AidFinancial Aid
Assistance or Aid PackagesAssistance or Aid Packagesa.a. ScholarshipsScholarships
Based on merit (achievement, promise, abilities)Based on merit (achievement, promise, abilities) Do not have to repayDo not have to repay Web site list, list outside of MHS Student Services Web site list, list outside of MHS Student Services
& Administrative Office, scholarship searches& Administrative Office, scholarship searches
b.b. GrantsGrants Award based on financial needAward based on financial need Do not have to repayDo not have to repay
c.c. LoansLoans Student loans generally have lower interest ratesStudent loans generally have lower interest rates Usually after graduation 2-30 yearsUsually after graduation 2-30 years Must repayMust repay
Financial AidFinancial Aid
d.d. Work StudyWork Study Part-time, on-campus jobPart-time, on-campus job Arranged by financial aid officeArranged by financial aid office Generally limited hoursGenerally limited hours i.e. food service, library, gym, admissions officei.e. food service, library, gym, admissions office
e.e. Determining if family qualifies for financial Determining if family qualifies for financial aidaid
File Free Application for Federal Student File Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1Aid (FAFSA) after January 1stst of child’s of child’s senior yearsenior year
PROFILE service of the College PROFILE service of the College Scholarship ServiceScholarship Service
Here’s how financial aid is calculated:Here’s how financial aid is calculated:
COST OF ATTENDANCECOST OF ATTENDANCE(including tuition, fees, books, room, board)(including tuition, fees, books, room, board)
- YOUR FAMILY’S CONTRIBUTIONYOUR FAMILY’S CONTRIBUTION(based on the results of your needs analysis)(based on the results of your needs analysis)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
= FINANCIAL NEED= FINANCIAL NEED(will vary depending on the cost of each college you’re (will vary depending on the cost of each college you’re attending)attending)
Examples of how Financial Aid is Examples of how Financial Aid is calculated:calculated:
2-year 2-year PublicPublic
4-year 4-year PublicPublic
4-year 4-year PrivatePrivate
Cost of Cost of Attendance Attendance
per yearper year
$14,285$14,285 $19,388$19,388 $39,028$39,028
Family Family ContributioContributio
nn
$3828$3828 $3828$3828 $3828$3828
NeedNeed $10,457$10,457 $15,560$15,560 $35,200$35,200
To begin exploring your financial aid options To begin exploring your financial aid options and get an early start on the financial aid and get an early start on the financial aid processprocess
Your family will receive an early estimate of Your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid eligibility for federal student aid
Opportunity to increase your knowledge of the Opportunity to increase your knowledge of the financial aid process; become familiar with the financial aid process; become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are various types of federal student aid that are available; and investigate other sources of aid, available; and investigate other sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships such as grants and scholarships
When you're ready to apply for aid, you can When you're ready to apply for aid, you can easily transition from FAFSA4caster to easily transition from FAFSA4caster to FAFSA FAFSA on the Webon the Web
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Don’t eliminate any college because of costs
before receiving financial
assistance information!
REMEMBER…CHECK WITH COLLEGE OFFICIALS
FOR ACCURATE COSTS.
Estimated Expenses for a Year of CollegeBudget Item Average Annual Range
Tuition and fees $5,000 – 21,000*Room and board $5,000 – 8,000*Books and supplies $ 800 – 1,700*Transportation $ 400 – 1,500*Miscellaneous $1,200 – 2,700*(laundry, entertainment, and recreation)
Total $12,400 – 34,900**These figures represent average tuition and fee costs for Midwestern states. Some schools will be lower in costs, while other schools will have higher costs. These figures should be used as a guide only. Students should check with the institution(s) in which they are interested to determine more specific costs.
Budget Item 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd ChoiceName of College
—————— —————— ——————
Direct CostsTuition and fees —————— —————— ——————Room and board —————— —————— ——————
Indirect CostsBooks and supplies —————— —————— ——————Transportation —————— —————— ——————(including car expenses)
Miscellaneous —————— —————— ——————
Totals —————— —————— ——————
Costs at Your College Choices
Step 6: Step 6:
•Talk with your parents and counselor•Select a college that meets your needs and preferences•Follow up with colleges to which you have applied
Test scores and high school grades ARE important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.
ACT Test ScoresACT Test ScoresHigh School GradesHigh School Grades
•Study habitsStudy habits•MotivationMotivation•Course selectionCourse selection•PlacementPlacement•InterestsInterests•CommitmentCommitment
Keep in mind…making sound DECISIONS will lead to satisfying and successful EXPERIENCES.
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Thank You!Thank You!
Remember, this is a Remember, this is a PROCESSPROCESS, not an event., not an event.
We, in Student Services, We, in Student Services, are here to assist you!are here to assist you!