Preble High SchoolSenior Presentation

Learning Objectives

• How does this senior presentation help me plan and transition from high school to my post-high school goals/plan?

• How do my decision making skills support choosing a post-secondary option that is a good fit for me?

Words to understand• Rigor• SAT/ACT/ACCUPLACER/TABE/ASVAB• Letter of Recommendation• Resume/Student profile• FAFSA = grants/loans/work-study• Scholarships• Common Application• Technical college• Vocational school• For profit colleges• Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree• Technical Diploma• Apprenticeship• Fee waivers

College Visits• Research College ON LINE first• Make an appointment to tour the campus• Make a list of questions• Major/area of interest to study• Visit while school is in session• Picture yourself at this campus• Location and costs• Housing and meal plans• Your personal interests• Ask Questions

Personal Profile Sheet/Resume

• High School Life• Achievements/Awards/Accomplishments• AP/Advanced Classes/College Courses• Service Learning Hours/Volunteer work• Sports/Clubs/Organizations etc.• Work• Other/samples in Career Center

Admission Testing• ACT – preferred in Midwest

- Some colleges require official score report - List 4 potential colleges during registration • SAT – optional/Coasts/Ivy League - Scores not on transcript• Accuplacer – sign up in PHS Career Center

- No charge. $20 to take at NWTC. • TABE – check with IEP teacher

Test Prep Websites: www.prebleparent.pbwiki.comPaper applications/test material in Student Services

4-Year College Application Process• Fill out application ONLINE

– Completely/accurately/proofread/edit

• Resume/Student profile– Send a copy with transcript– Give a copy to counselor

• Personal statement/essay– Thoughtful, meaningful, well written– Ask an adult to edit – Colleges may use for scholarships

• Letters of Recommendation (2-3)– Request from your teachers-give them your resume– Plan ahead – allow 2 to 3 weeks

Technical College Application Process• Take Accuplacer/TABE/ACT prior to applying

– Check benchmarks for program of interest– General Studies Program: Need Math Accuplacer test

if using ACT for admission– Accuplacer scores emailed to NWTC

• Fill out application ONLINE – Completely/accurately/proofread/edit

• Resume/Student profile - Optional– Give a copy to counselor

• Apply early – Some programs fill quickly– Must meet with an NWTC counselor 1st before

applying to General Studies Program

Fee WaiversCollege Application Fee Waivers • Request from counselor• Turn in when requesting transcript Test Fee Waivers – ACT or SAT• Request from counselor• Maximum of two

Submit all forms to Student Services

at the same time when making transcript request

One set per collegeProvide envelope with postage

for faster delivery if neededTranscript request form on Student Services counter

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM

I give permission to Preble High School to send my high school records to:

RECIPIENT ADDRESS

Applicant’s name as listed on transcript ________________________________________________________________

Maiden Name________________________________________________________ Graduation Year _______________

Please check the following items to be included with transcript:

( ) SAT Score Copy ( ) Accuplacer Score Copy ( ) Student Profile ( ) Counselor Form

( ) Fee Waiver ( ) Letters of Recommendation - How Many Per School? ________

*Please provide your own copies of items for each request

NOTE: ACT scores are printed on the transcript; however, if a college requests an official ACT score it may be obtained at www.actstudent.org and sent to that organization.

Official SAT scores may be obtained online at www.collegeboard.org

Printed Name: ____________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________

Today’s Date: ____________________________________ Phone # __________________________________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Transcript PDF Transcript/Email Trans. Fee ( ck#__________) Fee Waiver Preble Profile Student Profile District Mail / US Mail / Date Recorded

dg/revised transcript form/s-drive

Senior Year Schedule Changes• Get permission from college of acceptance

prior to making schedule changes or ensure you tell them of the change

• Keep a rigorous schedule• In progress grades may be requested • Final transcript sent upon graduation

– Senior survey-list your college attending

FAFSA•   Free Application for Federal Student Aid Fill out the online form over the internethttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov • Parent meeting Mon. Feb. 2nd, 7:00 pm @ Preble LMC

• Parents/students need to complete 2014 taxes before completing FAFSA

• All need-based state and federal aid programs require the FAFSA

• College Goal WI 2015-Wed. Feb. 25th @ EAST HS 6:00 p.m.

WISCONSIN COVENANT• Must file FAFSA to be eligible• Paperwork required in spring to verify

“B” average and 30 hours of service• wisconsincovenant.wi.gov• 608-267-9389• www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov• “Like” us on Facebook

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Preble website:go to>> Student tab/scholarship/guide• See Mrs. Lor/Career Center Coord.

• Letters of recommendation• Profile sheet/resume• Review binder and site

SCHOLARSHIPS• Info in Career Center and online – check

our WIKI @ www.prebleparent.pbwiki.com

• New scholarships come in regularly• Many have very detailed applications• You must apply to have a chance• Calculate the cost per/hour-worth your

time!

One to Watch: Scholarship Inc. Dec-Jan. Traditional and Technical applications

2014-15 ACT/SAT TestStop in the Student Services office for information

Fee waivers are available

ACT SAT

Oct 25 OCT 11DEC 13 NOV 8FEB 7 DEC 6APRIL 18 JAN 24JUNE 13 MAR 14

MAY 2 JUNE 6

Military opportunities• ASVAB-stands for Armed Forces Vocational Battery, a

multi-aptitude test battery taken by juniors and seniors in HS. The battery consists of 10 short individual tests

• The ASVAB is a good reflection on how well you have developed your academic or occupational abilities

• The ASVAB is free and will be given on Oct. 23rd @ 7:30 am here at Preble.

• Sign up now in the Career Center.

The World of Work

• Work skills/Attendance Record• Solid work history• Training and experience• Resume (Use Career Cruising)• Request staff members to be personal

references• Personal contacts-networking

N W T C Visit our website:

www.nwtc.edu/openhouseCampus Career Day

Tuesdays November 11h, 2013 andTuesday, February, 24th, 2015

REVIEW

• Get started now• Arrange college visits/talk to admission advisors• Take/Retake your admission test if needed• Research college/career on-line• Get your Profile Sheet/Resume in order• Get letters of recommendations/reference requests• Apply for FAFSA/Scholarships/Grants• Lots going on -Balance your time—Time for self• Stay off the Senior Slide