Senior Planning NightChippewa Falls Senior High School 2014-2015

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Senior Planning Guide Transcript Credit Status Report Do What You Are Finding Scholarships/Financial Aid

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Requirements - pgs. 3 & 8

H.S. Graduation 4 Year College Admission

English 4 credits 4 credits

Math 2 credits* 3 credits (prefer 4 credits)4 credits at U of M schools

Science 2.5 credits* 3 credits (prefer 4 credits)

Social Studies 3.5 credits 3 credits

Foreign Lang Not required It depends

Phy Ed 1.5 credits

Health .5 credit

Computer Apps .5

Senior Credit Status Sheet (Graduation requirements only)

PE 9th Health ½ ½

English 9A 9B 10A 10B Lit Com Writ Eng.

Elect

Soc. St. WHA WHB US US Gov/

AP Econ Soc. St. Elect

Math ½ ½ ½ 1/2

Science

Phy Sci

Phy Sci Bio Bio E. Sci

Computer Apps (Credit/Test out)

T1 T2

T2

T1

T2

4 Year College Admission - pg. 8

English 4 years

Math 3 years/4 years at U of M schools(Alg. Geom, Alg II)

Science 3 years (Phys Sci, Bio, Chem. *Best preparation is

Bio, Chem, Physics)

Social Studies 3 years

Foreign Language It dependsUW-Madison, UW-EC, U of M

These are minimum requirements. All courses taken must be at a level considered college-preparatory.

Other Admission Requirements

Vary by college In addition to college-prep coursework

Class rank AND minimum ACT/SAT score Class rank OR minimum ACT/SAT score

If you are missing one or more requirements UW-Two year campuses (Guaranteed

Transfer Program) – pg. 12 CVTC (Liberal Arts Transfer Program)

Technical College Admission – pg. 16

Requirements depend on program High School Diploma? Specific high school coursework with a

grade of C or better (Algebra, Chemistry, etc.)?

Background Check, CPR, CNA? All prospective students will need to

take the COMPASS or the ACT Sign up for COMPASS at www.cvtc.edu

Remember…

College admission requirements are a MINIMUM!

You want to be prepared for college-level work so you should be taking college-prep coursework through your senior year.

Colleges will pay close attention to the coursework you have taken and may deny a student that they feel is ill-prepared.

Are you ready for college? – pg. 6 Successful Students Unsuccessful Students

Motivation

• Goal Orientated• Determination• Perseverance• Self-discipline• Willingness to work

• Lack of goals or career ideas

• Immature• Procrastinates

Preparation

• Academic preparation• Knowledge of study

and compensatory techniques

• Knowledge of learning style

• Time-management skills

• Lack of academic preparation

• Protected in high school• Learned helplessness• Lack of study & time

management• Disorganized

Self-Advocacy

• Self-awareness• Self-acceptance• Assertiveness• Problem-solving skills

• Unrealistic expectations• Denial of areas of

weakness• Lack of communication

skills• Lack or problem-solving

skills• Lack of self-confidence

Do What You Are

Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment tied to careers

Given to students in Communication class (junior year – most students)

Printed just a couple of pages… complete report available on Naviance Family Connections

How /When to Apply – pg. 26

Easiest to apply on-line. UW-System schools: https://

apply.wisconsin.edu/ CVTC: www.cvtc.edu Other schools – ▪ Google their website or find links from Student

Services website▪ Look for “apply now” or “admissions”

Application deadlines vary. Some as early as December 1▪ Good rule of thumb is to have all applications

submitted by mid-November

Be prepared to provide...

UW Application High school coursework in progress Essay Questions▪ Have English teacher look over your essay

before submitting Credit card number for application fee Social Security Number

CVTC Application Demographic Information Credit card number for application fee Social Security Number

Be prepared to provide...

ACT/COMPASS

ACT: www.actstudent.org Registration Process includes uploading photo ID October 25 – deadline is September 19 December 13 – deadline is November 7 Preparation – Best preparation is coursework taken▪ Online Test Prep, Books, Classes, etc.▪ “Preparing for the ACT” booklet

COMPASS: www.cvtc.edu Search “Compass” while on CVTC’s website Given daily at CVTC’s Chippewa & EC Campus Preparation – Best preparation is coursework taken▪ Online Test Prep▪ Seminars

Other Application Materials

High School Transcript An “official” transcript is sent by Chi-Hi Student Services Make request through Naviance Family Connections▪ Directions in appendix of Senior Guide▪ Link from Student Services Website

Colleges will want a final high school transcript. It is your responsibility to request this (at graduation practice).

ACT or SAT score An “official” ACT/SAT score is sent directly from ACT/SAT

CVTC will have your COMPASS score Letters of Recommendation?

Letters of Recommendation – pg. 30

Are they needed? CVTC – NO Universities & Others – it depends▪ If they ask you to provide them, then YES▪ If your admission is questionable, then YES▪ Quality vs. Quantity

Give the writer at least 2 weeks LOR Form (in appendix of guide) Ask someone that knows you well Ask for a couple of copies (use for scholarships?) Student Services will send (electronically?)

Send a personal thank you note

College Tours & Reps

Be sure you tour the campus before deciding

Most colleges have online tour registration CVTC Career Tour - October 21 Representatives visit Chi-Hi

College and military reps already scheduled Announced Daily Sign up through Naviance Family Connection

Wisconsin Educational Fair – UW-Eau Claire Tuesday, September 30: 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, October 1: 9:00-11:00 am

Additional Advice

Keep a record of your username/password

Make a copy of application for your record

Use a personal email address (not school’s) for college and scholarship applications.

Paying for college – pg. 31

FAFSA – Available January 1st Student loans Work-study Grants

Scholarships Green Sheet Posted on bulletin board in Student Services Posted on Naviance Family Connections Deadlines and requirements vary! CFASD Foundation Scholarships – Feb. 1-March 1

(approx.) Military benefits

More Financial Aid Information

Senior Financial Aid Night January 7 at 7:00 in the Chi-Hi Cafeteria

College Goal Wisconsin Held in February at CVTC Scholarship opportunity

Reciprocity – pg. 36

Out of state tuition Wisconsin has “reciprocity” with

Minnesota You must fill out application for

“reciprocity”▪ Not available until April

Midwest Tuition Exchange

Military

Recruiters from each branch at Chi-Hi once per month

ASVAB – given at Chi-Hi December 16

Guest Presentations

7:00pm & 7:30pm (attend one or both) Technical College - Cafeteria▪ Kendra Weber

University – Auditorium▪ Mr. Joel Helms