Transcript What you need to know - Chippewa Falls High School

Chippewa 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 Night
WEF
H.S. Graduation
4Year 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
PE
English
9th
9A
Health
9B
½
10A
T2
½
10B
Soc. St.
WHA
WHB
US
US
Math
½
½
½
1/2
Science
Phy Sci
Phy Sci
Bio
Bio
T2
Computer Apps (Credit/Test out)
T1
Lit
Com
Gov/AP Econ
E. Sci
Writ
T1
Soc. St.
Elect
T2
Eng. Elect
English
4 years
Math
3 years/4 years at U of M
schools
(Alg. Geom, Alg II)
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language
3 years
(Phys Sci, Bio, Chem. *Best
preparation is Bio, Chem, Physics)
3 years
It depends
UW-Madison, UW-EC, U of M
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These are minimum requirements. All courses taken must
be at a level considered college-preparatory.
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Vary by college
In addition to college-prep coursework
 Class rank AND minimum ACT/SAT score
 Class rank OR minimum ACT/SAT score
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If you are missing one or more requirements
 UW-Two year campuses (Guaranteed Transfer
Program) – pg. 12
 CVTC (Liberal Arts Transfer Program)
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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?
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All prospective students will need to take the
COMPASS or the ACT
 Sign up for COMPASS at www.cvtc.edu
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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.
Successful Students
Unsuccessful Students
Motivation
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Preparation
• Academic preparation
• Knowledge of study and
compensatory techniques
• Knowledge of learning style
• Time-management skills
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SelfAdvocacy
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Goal Orientated
Determination
Perseverance
Self-discipline
Willingness to work
Self-awareness
Self-acceptance
Assertiveness
Problem-solving skills
• Lack of goals or career ideas
• Immature
• Procrastinates
Lack of academic preparation
Protected in high school
Learned helplessness
Lack of study & time
management
• Disorganized
Unrealistic expectations
Denial of areas of weakness
Lack of communication skills
Lack or problem-solving skills
Lack of self-confidence
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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
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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
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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
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CVTC Application
 Demographic Information
 Credit card number for application fee
 Social Security Number
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ACT: www.actstudent.org
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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
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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
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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).
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ACT or SAT score
 An “official” ACT/SAT score is sent directly from ACT/SAT
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CVTC will have your COMPASS score
Letters of Recommendation?
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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
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Give the writer at least 2 weeks
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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
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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
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Wisconsin Educational Fair – UW-Eau Claire
 Tuesday, September 30: 6:30-8:30 pm
 Wednesday, October 1: 9:00-11:00 am
 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.
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FAFSA – Available January 1st
 Student loans
 Work-study
 Grants
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Scholarships
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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
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Senior Financial Aid Night
 January 7 at 7:00 in the Chi-Hi Cafeteria
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College Goal Wisconsin
 Held in February at CVTC
 Scholarship opportunity
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Out of state tuition
 Wisconsin has “reciprocity” with Minnesota
 You must fill out application for “reciprocity”
▪ Not available until April
 Midwest Tuition Exchange
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Recruiters from each branch at Chi-Hi once
per month
ASVAB – given at Chi-Hi December 16
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7:00pm & 7:30pm (attend one or both)
 Technical College - Cafeteria
▪ Kendra Weber
 University – Auditorium
▪ Mr. Joel Helms