Transcript Welcome to your Junior Conference Ms. Brazell, Mr. Darling, Ms.Marrazzo Student Services Team What to Expect:  Information regarding senior year     Credit review Standardized Tests Information regarding post-high school opportunities-

Welcome
to your
Junior Conference
Ms. Brazell, Mr. Darling, Ms.Marrazzo
Student Services Team
What to Expect:
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Information regarding senior year
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Credit review
Standardized Tests
Information regarding post-high school
opportunities- Work, College, Military
Chance to ask questions
Check Your Credits
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Class of 2015 needs 25 credits to
graduate
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3.5 Social Studies
4.0 English
3.0 Math
3.0 Science (Bio., Chem., Physics)
1.5 PE
.5 Health
9.5 Electives
Transcripts
GPA
Subject/Department
Total Credits
Year in School
Cumulative GPA and
Class Rank
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What is your cumulative GPA?
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What is your class rank?
_______ of __380__ students
Your guidance counselor can tell you.
What Are My College
Choices?
In Wisconsin there are:
13 Four-Year Public Universities
13 Two-year Public Colleges
20 Private, Independent Colleges
16 Technical Colleges
There are also proprietary schools that
offer specialized degrees, such as truck
driving or cosmetology school.
Interested in the Military?
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Graduate from South with a high school
diploma
Check Military Websites to see which is the
right branch for you
Plan to meet with Military Recruiters
(often at South during lunch hours)
Plan to take the ASVAB
Check with Ms. Compos for contact
information
What Degree Can I
Earn?
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A technical college offers a certificate, diploma,
apprenticeship or an associate degree.
A two year college offers an associate degree
A four year college offers an associate or
bachelors degree.
A university offers a bachelors degree along with
a masters or PH.D.
Advantages To Post
Secondary Learning?
A person who goes to college usually
earns more money. On average someone
who spends two years in college earns
$25,000 per year more than someone who
does not. Just think, that could be more
than a quarter of a million dollars over a
lifetime. College also gives you skill that
you will use for the rest of your life.
Learn More=Earn More
What Do Colleges Look At?
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Strength of your curriculum
Your GPA
ACT or SAT, scores
Application Essays
Extracurricular Activities
Recommendations
NEW UM Requirements
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4 years of math are required for Management,
Biological Sciences, and Science and Engineering.
Elementary algebra, geometry, intermediate
algebra (integrated math 1, 2 & 3). Examples of 4th
year math include calculus (preferred), pre-calculus,
analysis, integrated math 4.
Visual and/or performing arts - 1 year Including
instruction in the history and interpretation of the art
form (e.g. theater arts, music, band, chorus,
orchestra, drawing, painting, photography, graphic
design, media production, theater production)
Why Should I take the
ACT or SAT
The ACT and SAT are college entrance
tests. All the UW System and Wisconsin
private colleges require students to take
the ACT or SAT before they are accepted.
If you are planning to go out of state,
check with that college to see if they
prefer the ACT or SAT.
What Colleges Have Decided
about the Writing Test
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Some colleges and universities have decided
to require or to recommend that their
applicants submit scores from the ACT
Writing Test. (Marquette and Madison)
Others have decided Writing Test scores are
not needed; their applicants do not need to
take the test.
When Do I take the ACT or
SAT?
The best time to take the ACT or SAT is April
or June of your junior year of high school.
This way if you do not like your test score,
you still have time to retake the test when
you are a senior.
Schools will always take the highest score.
South High School is now a test site!
ACT/SAT DATES FOR 2013-2014
ACT Test Dates
Sign-up deadline
December 14, 2013
February 8, 2014
April 12, 2014
June 14, 2014
November 8, 2013
January 24, 2014
March 21, 2014
May 23, 2014
SAT Test Dates
Sign-up deadline
Dec 7, 2013
January 25, 2014
March 8, 2014
May 3, 2014
June 7, 2014
November 8, 2013
December 27, 2014
February 7, 2014
April 4, 2014
May 9, 2014
What is a good ACT or SAT
score?
The Higher the better:
The national average for the ACT is 21.1, and 1510 for
the SAT. Wisconsin averages a 22.1 If you get close to
these averages, then you will likely be accepted into a
large number of colleges as long as your grades are
respectable.
So What Is A Good Score:
A 26 on the ACT and an 1800 on the SAT are strong
scores. If you crack the 30 barrier on the ACT, or go past
2000 on the SAT, you’ll likely attract a lot more colleges.
Can I Prepare For The ACT
or SAT Test?
www.testprepWI.org
Academic Options (AO)
www.PrinctonReview.com
www.act.org/
www.kaplan.com/
www.collegeboard.org
www.knowhow2gowisconsin.org
www.zaps.com
UW-Waukesha: James Boling
ACT Boot Camp: Waukesha North
No Career Path…
No Problem….BUT
75% of all college Freshman change
their major! 50% of them change it
a second time!
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It is ok to be unsure of a career path
right now.
Do your research and try to identify
what you like and don’t like
Need Help Finding a
Career?
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www.wiscareers.wisc.edu.
User name: ____________
Password: _____________
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www.PrincetonReview.com
www.uwhelpwisconsin.edu
shs-526c
Does Your High School Performance
Match Your College Plans?
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College Prep Classes? (AP)
Schools will base admissions
decisions based on your
grades through the end of
your junior year.
They will also consider class
rank, cumulative GPA,
ACT/SAT score, personal
statement, letters of
recommendation
Parchment.com can help:
go to the “My Chances”
link.
Are You a Well-rounded College
Candidate?
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Active in the Waukesha South
community? Waukesha community?
Volunteer / extracurricular activities;
leadership role(s)
Do 1-2 things really well rather than
many average
Why will a college accept you vs. the
student next to you with the same GPA,
ACT score, similar ranking?
Youth Options
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Deadline March 1st for fall 2014
Deadline October 15st for Spring 2015
UW Connections and the
Guaranteed Transfer Program
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What are these programs?
Who are they geared toward?
How are they beneficial?
How do I Narrow my
Choices?
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Identify reasons for going to college
Determine field of study, interest
Investigate college admission requirements
Investigate college climates / settings
Investigate services available at institutions
Financial considerations?
Scholarship money available?
Housing? Transportation?
Visit the campus!
Narrow Choices to
3 – 6 Schools
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Confident / lock school
Probable bet
Dream school / stretch
Cost to apply to each school?
Cost to travel back home from school?
What Does College Cost?
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College costs can include tuition, books,
room and board, personal expenses,
fees, transportation, and day care
expenses.
Each college has a different cost.
What is the Cost of
College per Year?
Public Schools
(This is for in-state residents only)
UW Eau Claire
Tuition
$7,361
Housing/ Meals $6,300
Books
$1,300
Madison
$9,273
$8,880
$1,900
What is the Cost of
College per Year?
Private Schools
Marquette
Tuition
$34,640
Housing/ Meals $10,730
Carroll
$27,724
$8,299*
*90% of Marquette freshmen full-time students receive
some financial aid
*98% of Carroll students receive some Financial Aid
* Cost is depends on dorm living in and food plan
chosen
How Can I Pay For
College?
Parents and students may be expected
to help pay for college. The federal and
state governments, as well as the
college provide resources to help
students pay for college. These
programs are called financial aid
What Is Financial aid?
Financial aid comes in the form of
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Grants
Loans
Scholarships
Work Study Jobs
How do I Pay for College?
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Financial Planning
Financial Aid Night: December 4th,
2013, at Waukesha West 6:30pm
FAFSA.ed.gov (Jan. of senior year)
Scholarships
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www.waukeshasouth.com
www.fastweb.com
Check your college website
Employer / church or synagogue
NCAA Athletics
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www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
What to do NOW?
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Visit colleges while school is in session
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This is a critical step!
Take ACT / SAT tests (register early for June test; it
has been the most popular test date)
Be sure your schedule reflects classes you need to
meet / exceed your goals for senior year
Start preparing a resume
Gather letters of recommendation (2-4)
Do well in your scheduled classes
Extracurricular / volunteer work
Teacher & Counselor
Recommendations
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Start early! Your teachers and counselors are
swamped, so give them plenty of time.
Give teachers and counselors all the necessary
materials, including your application deadlines.
Pick your recommendations wisely. Don’t pick a
teacher just because you got an A in the class.
It is important that the writer knows you well.
Send a thank you note to the letter writer.
When / How do I Apply to
Schools?
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State Schools start accepting applications as early as the 2nd
week of September of their senior year.
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Senior Meetings in September- Watch for the date in the
summer Spotlight
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Individual Senior Meetings in October by request to your
guidance counselor
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Be sure to check deadlines! Some schools want applications
by Nov 1st.
Overwhelmed?
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Here is what you need to do
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1. Review materials
2. Visit Schools
3. Prepare for / sign up for the ACT/
SAT
4. Please contact your student’s
counselor with any questions /
concerns!
Counselors
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Jan Brazell A-F and Health Academy
970-3726, [email protected]
Paul Darling G-O and Engineering
Academy 970-3727
[email protected]
Jean Ann Marrazzo P-Z and AVID
970-3729 [email protected]