Transcript What you need to know - Chippewa Falls High School

What you need to know
APPLYING TO A
4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
High School Graduation
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 English:
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4 credits
9a/9B
10a/10b
Comm.
Writing
Literature
Eng. Elective
1 credit
1 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
College Entrance Requirements
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Note:
4 credits
TV Productions,
Commentator &
Multimedia
Communication
may not count
toward the
4 credits
required for
college
admission
requirements
High School Graduation
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 Social Studies
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World History A/B
US History 214/216
Gov., AP Gov. or
Pol. Sci.
Economics
Soc. Studies Elective
 Science
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3.5 credits
College Entrance Requirements
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 Social Studies
3 credits
 Science
3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
2.5 credits
Exp Physical Science 1 credit
Biology
1 credit
Earth Science
.5 credit
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Biology
Chemistry
One higher (usually Physics)
Note: Sequence of Exploring
Physical Science, Biology and
one higher are often accepted
High School Graduation
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 Math
2 credits
College Entrance Requirements
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 Math
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 Phy Ed
1.5 credits
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 Health
.5 credit
3 credits
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra II
 Foreign Language –it
depends (2 years of same)
 Computer Apps .5 credit
 Other: 4 additional credits
 Other:
10 credits
from academic core areas
or possibly elective areas
(depending on the college).
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)
 CVTC (Liberal Arts Transfer Program)
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.
 Competitive universities 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?
 Successful students – see page 6
How to Apply
 Easiest to apply on-line.
 UW-System schools
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https://apply.wisconsin.edu/
Other schools –
Google their website or find links from Student Services website
 Look for “apply now” or “admissions”
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Application deadlines vary. Some as early as December 1
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Good rule of thumb is to have all applications submitted by midNovember
Be prepared to provide...
 UW Application is more complicated than others
 Demographic information
 Social Security Number
 High school courses in progress
 Employment and activities in order of importance
 Essay Questions
Briefly explain why you put activities in that order
 How will your presence enrich our community (or similar)
 Have English teacher look over your essay before submitting
 Advanced Comp/AP Eng. Lit
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Credit card number for application fee
Other Application Materials
 Transcript Request
 An “official” transcript is sent by Chi-Hi Student Services
 Make request through Naviance Family Connections
Link from Student Services Website
 Username should be school email. Log-in should be school log-in
(unless you chose to use something else).
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Colleges will want a final high school transcript. It is your
responsibility to request this.
 ACT or SAT score
 An “official” ACT/SAT score is sent directly from testing
agency.
Upcoming ACT dates
 Registration Process includes uploading photo ID
 September 21 – deadline was August 23
 October 26 – deadline is September 27
 December 14 – deadline is November 8
 Preparation
 actstudent.org
 privatecollegezone.org
 knowhow2gowisconsin.org/
 Preparing for the ACT
College Tours & Reps
 Be sure you tour the campus before deciding
 Most colleges have online tour registration
 Representatives visit Chi-Hi
 College and military reps already scheduled
 Sign up through Naviance Family Connection
 Wisconsin Educational Fair – UW-Eau Claire
 Tuesday, October 8: 6:30-8:30 pm
 Wednesday, October 9:00-11:00 am
 More information: http://www.wefs.org/
Paying for college
 FAFSA
 Student loans
 Work-study
 Grants
 Scholarships
 Posted on bulletin board in Student Services
 Posted on Naviance Family Connections
 Deadlines and requirements vary!
More Financial Aid Information
 Senior Financial Aid Night
 January 8 at 7:00 in the Chi-Hi Cafeteria
 College Goal Sunday
 Held in February at CVTC
 Scholarship opportunity
Reciprocity – page 36
 Out of state tuition
 Wisconsin has “reciprocity” with Minnesota
 You must fill out application for “reciprocity”
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Not available until April
Midwest Tuition Exchange
Naviance Family Connections
 http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/high/hsStudentServices.cfm
Senior Conference
 See you at your Senior Conference
 It’s not too late to sign up – just contact your school
counselor.