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

Knowhow2gowisconsin.org

WICareerPathways.org

Resource for career pathways and programs or study for both Technical

Colleges and Universities.

UW HELP

www.Uwhelp.wisconsin.edu Admissions Information

Career Information Placement Testing Information

And MORE!

Minnesota National College Fair

Minneapolis Convention CenterMinneapolis, MN

www.nationalcollegefairs.org

Wisconsin Educational Fair

Zorn Arena UW-Eau Claire

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

How do I get there?

What are colleges looking for?

RIGOROUS Course load! Do not catch senioritis!

Leadership Qualities Diversity Non-academic Achievement Positive Influence to their campus

Applying to College1. 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

2. Pay Application Fee (on-line)3. Request Transcripts through the

Counseling Office.

Transcripts

Your transcript is a contract indicating that you will complete all courses you

are enrolled.

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.

ACT: Register at

https://services.actstudent.org

Test Date Registration Deadline

April 8 March 8

June 8 May 3

ACT Mobile APPs

ACT Prep Course

Where: Woodville Community Library124 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!

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.

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.

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.

NCAA

https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter

Cost

Technical college degree(WITC)

About $120/credit2-year degree about

$8,0001-year degree about

$4,500

Public 4-year College degree( University of Wisconsin- River

Falls)

About $400/credit4-year degree all inclusive

about $102,000

Private 4-year College degree(University of St. Thomas)

About $1000/credit4-year degree all inclusive

about $163,000

What does an education cost?

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.

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.

Never pay a fee to file the FAFSA

NOTwww.fafsa.com

www.fafsa.gov

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HOW IS FINANCIAL AIDDETERMINED?

Cost of Attendance

- Expected Family Contribution

= Need

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

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Federal and State Grants Scholarships Institutional Aid Loans Employment Opportunities

Local Financial Aid Meetings

Plan to attend local Financial Aid Meetings held at local colleges

(UWRF, WITC-NR, etc.) or College Goal Sunday.

  

Sunday 2-23-2013

Chippewa Valley Technical College@ 2pm

www.collegegoalwi.org  

WITC-NR FAFSA Workshop

February 26 @ 6:30 March 12 @ 6:30

RSVP Required 715 246 6562 x 4226

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

DON’T GET STUNG!

Scams net $5 million annually350,000 students/parents affectedSelling what you can get for freeNever pay to find a scholarship

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National Fraud Information Center – 1-800-382-4357

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

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.)

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.

Independent Study Opportunity

Create an Academic Portfoliohttp://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highschool/

teachers/ksmestad/Academic%20Portfolio/Forms/AllItems.aspx

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. Smestadksmestad@bwsd.k12.wi.us

715 684 3321 x113

Mrs. Pagelrpagel@bwsd.k12.wi.us

715 684 3321 x125