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SENIOR PARENTCOLLEGE NIGHT
Angela PenaflorKate Willems
Karen Wrench
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AgendaTonight we will discuss……how to narrow down the college search…the application process…different admission decisions…types of schools…FAFSA…scholarships…upcoming events
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What’s Currently Happening with Seniors? Individual meetings throughout the day Senior Planning Day Oct. 9 Regular email reminders regarding campus reps,
scholarships, college fairs, etc. College Advisor available Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Narrowing Down the Search Types of schools
Technical 4-year Career college
Size of schools Distance from home Admissions Standards
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Narrowing Down the Search Visiting the college is the best way to determine the
school and campus that best meets the student’s needs Call the Admissions Office to schedule a personal tour UW- System virtual tours Visit the school’s website
College search websites www.collegexpress.com www.collegeboard.com
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Narrowing Down the Search Talk to Admissions reps that visit STM, alumni, parents,
advisors, teachers, etc. Upcoming visits:
October 1: Viterbo University at 12:00pmOctober 2: St. Mary University Winona at 8:45amOctober 14: UW-Parkside at 8:44amOctober 17: UW-Madison at 9:40amOctober 28: UW- Green Bay at 10:30
New visits are added everyday.
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Narrowing Down the SearchCollege Fair at UWM, Sept. 30th, parental permission
requiredWisconsin Education Fairs (WEF)
Franklin High School: October 6st 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mount Mary University: October 19th 9-11 amVisit www.wefs.org for other dates, locations and
directions.
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Application ProcessStep 1: Before starting the applications Finalize resume/activities list and personal essay (make
sure they are proofread) Register to take or re-take the ACT (
www.actstudent.org) Ask for at least 2 letters of recommendation
Make sure to give that person a copy of “brag” sheet Give the recommender at least 2 weeks notice Ask teachers, coaches, employers, etc.
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Application ProcessStep 2: Apply online!
UW System: apply.wisconsin.edu Other: www.commonapp.org Individual school application
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Application ProcessStep 3: Register with www.parchment.com
Secure, official, electronic transcripts available 24/7 Advisor approves transcripts and attaches letters of
recommendation, school profile, SSR (if applicable) $3.50 per transcript
pay online through Parchment Fee waivers available (4 free transcripts)
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Application ProcessStep 4: Send official ACT scores if it hasn’t been done already
Four free scores sent Additional scores $12.00.
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Complete Application1. Application filled out in its’ entirety (with fee, if
necessary). Personal essay and resume/activities list are included in application
2. Official transcript sent from Parchment.com3. Official ACT/SAT scores 4. 2 letters of recommendation, possibly 3 for selective
schools/scholarships It is recommended to apply to schools by December 1st.
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Admission Decisions Rolling admissions
Applications are reviewed as soon as they are received Pooled admissions
Apply until deadline and then decision is made Admittance based off first 6 semesters, but sometimes
need 7th semester grades
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Admission Decisions Some of the criteria considered during admission process:
Academic record: depth, breadth, diversity, rigor Grades Class rank Standardized test scores Extracurricular Essays Letters of recommendation
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UW-System Started processing applications on September 15, 2014 Fee is $44 for each application Shoot for priority deadlines Be aware of separate scholarship applications For admission criteria or other questions visit
http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
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UW-System Guarantee Transfer Program:
Complete the first 54 credits at UW-Waukesha, maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher, and you’re guaranteed admission to any UW-System school for your final 2 years
Exception is UW-Madison where a 2.8 GPA is required Let UW-Waukesha know which school within your first 30
credits
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WAICU www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org Don’t think “sticker” price, think net The net tuition at Wisconsin private colleges is 11% lower
than it was in 2006-07 Out-of-pocket net tuition at Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit
colleges and universities is under $5,500 Average freshman financial aid package is made up of
75% grants—money you won’t have to repay—instead of loans
Timely degree completion (2012-2013 statistics)
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Technical SchoolsGo to http://tis.uwsa.edu to see how technical school
courses transfer into the UW-SystemMATC starts accepting applications for fall 2015 after
October 1st. Visit the Wisconsin Technical Schools website
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FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The completed FAFSA form may not be signed or mailed
prior to January 8, 2015 – try to do taxes early There will be a College Financial Aid meeting tentatively
scheduled for January 8, 2015 College Goal Wisconsin
Complete the FAFSA form in about an hour with help from the experts – IT’S FREE !
Visit www.collegegoalwi.org , for dates and locations. Saturdays in February
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Scholarships Individual college scholarships
Some have a separate application, some use the application for admission
Check out the table in Student Services Helpful websites include:
www.fastweb.com, www.compassguide.org, www.schoolsoup.com, www.collegeboard.org
Think locally! (groups, clubs, businesses, organizations) Open to Milwaukee/Wisconsin residents only Less competitive
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The ACT Testing dates still available
December 13th (register by Nov 7th ) Make sure to send official ACT scores to the colleges
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Events at STM College Financial Aid Night
January 8rd at 6:00 in Community Room Senior Planning Day on Oct. 9th from 8-11:30 a.m.
Seniors will choose 3 sessions from the following: Resume writing College apps ASVAB (Career Exploration Program) Scholarships Choosing Majors