Senior year What Next Senior Year Pass your

Senior year! What Next?

Senior Year Pass your classes! Keep your grades/GPA up! Continue to take rigorous courses!

Senior Year Timeline Fall • Visiting and applying to colleges • ACT Testing • Financial Aid – FAFSA available October 1 st • Scholarships September November Winter December – February Spring March-May • Financial Aid • WKSF – Due January 13 th • Keep Applying – follow-up on waitlist/deferred/denials • ACT/Accuplacer Testing • Explore housing options • Scholarships/Financial Aid • Apply if you haven’t already done so – application follow-up • Housing • Registration • Send Final Transcript

Post-Secondary Options

Post-Secondary Options Certificate/Diploma 6 months - 2 years Prepares students for entry-level professional job Earn quick entry into a career Give your income a boost Examples: Computer Technician, Massage Therapist, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist Apprenticeship 2 -3 years Classroom study and onthe-job training Examples: Automotive Technician, Carpenter, Electrician, Firefighter, Lineman World of Work class

Post-Secondary Options Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree 2 -3 years 4 -6 years Short, relatively inexpensive way to open up career options Requires general and specific coursework in one or two subject areas 86 two-year colleges in Minnesota and Wisconsin Increase your earning potential Concentrates on the skills needed for a specific career Stepping stone to graduate school Opportunity to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree 102 four-year colleges in Minnesota and Wisconsin Examples: Dental Hygienist, Legal Assistant, Paramedic Examples: Accountant, Architect, Computer Engineer, Nurse, Teacher

Post-Secondary Options Master’s Degree Professional Degree Doctoral Degree 6 -8 years 8 -10 years Advanced study of specific careers and More focused study often requires the of student’s student to pass an exam existing knowledge Typically Pre Examples: Professional options in Librarian, Physician college Assistant, School Focuses on skills Counselor, Examples: Dentist, Education, Business Lawyer, Pharmacist, Veterinarian Advanced study of a specific subject area Highest degree offered Research leading to a dissertation Examples: College Professor, Physical Therapist, Psychologist

College Admissions

Which college in the U. S. receives the most applications? University of California Los-Angeles How many applications were received for the 2016 -2017 academic year? 92, 728 applications! Source: U. S. News & World Report

Give yourself options! Reach School I may not be accepted Good Match School I should be accepted Safe School I will most likely be accepted Safe schools are only truly safe if you apply on time!!!

College Admission Process Regular Admission • Typically sets an application deadline and sends admission decisions at the same time Early Decision/Action • Must attend if accepted • Early Action is less stringent Rolling Admission • Accepts applications throughout and sends letters as students are accepted Deferred Admission • Have been accepted but want to take a gap year Open Admission • Typically Community Colleges and Online Schools – accepts all applicants Denied/Waitlist/ Appeal • Did not meet Admission requirements • Must submit additional information (grades) • Can submit additional documentation for another review

Applying to College Submit an Application -If you create an account, write down your username and password -Use your full legal name when applying -FERPA Request Your Transcript -Tell me where to send your transcript -Print off “Official Documentation Request” *Ann and Denise can also assist if needed Application Fee -$0 -$100 -Fee Waivers are available -College Knowledge Month Applying to a Certificate/Diploma or Two-Year College option? You’re finished!

4 -year colleges Send Test Scores -Send directly from ACT -Costs $12 -Ask me to send Applying to College Essays -Follow Guidelines -Answer the prompt -Proofread -Put the correct school Letters of Recommendation -Who would you ask to write a letter? -Teachers in core subject areas -Put the correct school -Provide an addressed/stamped envelope

ACT Testing • Upcoming Test Dates: • December 10, 2016 • February 11, 2017 • April 8, 2017 • www. actstudent. org • School Code 242 -567 • Send your scores to the schools you are applying • Can list up to four • ACT Preparation • June 10, 2017 Send your ACT scores to the schools you are applying to!

How many students in the class of 2015 took the ACT? 1, 924, 436 students How many scored a 36? 1, 598 – 0. 083% of all test takers What is the average ACT score? 21 Source: Prep Scholar

College Credit Must send Official College Transcripts to the school you are planning to attend Some schools may charge for an official transcript GPA, credit, and grade will transfer Make sure AP scores of 3 or better have been sent Credit only

Paying for College FAFSA, Reciprocity, Scholarships

Which college in the U. S. has the highest tuition? Harvey Mudd College (California) How much is tuition & fees? $52, 916

College Tuition – Be Realistic! Not everyone earns/wins a scholarship Not all schools meet your financial need Not all schools can give aide Loans MUST be repaid A school can be financially out of your reach!

Financial Aid NEW THIS YEAR – FAFSA AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1, 2016 Monday, October 17 th 6: 00 p. m. H. S. IMC www. fafsa. ed. gov

College Tuition Midwest Student Reciprocity Exchange Program Wisconsin South Dakota Illinois North Dakota Indiana Kansas Michigan Missouri You h app ave to reci ly for pro city ! Nebraska

Scholarships W-K • WKSF – Deadline is January 13 th • National Eagle Center Scholarship • Patrick R. Slaughter Scholarship • Ruth Doffing Trust Scholarship College • Academic Scholarships • Athletic Scholarships • Theatre and Art Scholarships • Inclusion & Diversity Websites • Fastweb. com • Fafsa. ed. gov • Studentaid. gov • Ohe. state. mn. us • tuitionfundingsources. com

Division I or II Athletics Hoping to play D 1 or D 2 athletics? • See me right away! • Visit eligibilitycenter. org to register • Do you have enough CORE courses? • Are the ACT and GPA requirements met for eligibility? • Scholarships

Next Steps Housing, Choosing a Major, Registration

Next Steps Housing • On-campus Housing • Is it required? • Deadlines for applying • Roommates – Random or a friend? • Off-Campus Housing • Commuting – Parking available? Picking a Major • Undecided is OK • Most students change their major at least once Registration • Early Registration • Placement Testing • College Credits

What are the most popular majors? 1. Business Administration/Management 2. Psychology 3. Nursing 4. Biology 5. Teacher Eduation 6. Criminal Justice and Corrections 7. Accounting 8. Liberal Arts Studies 9. English Language and Literature 10. History Source: USA Today College

Reminders & Resources Social Media, CKM, Senior Appointments

Think before you post!

College Knowledge Month elect s o t Apply ls in o o h c s EE! R F r o ta f o s e n n Mi VISIT RM 113 OR 114 DURING 6 TH HOUR: • Friday, October 14 th • Friday, October 21 st • Monday, October 24 Friday, October 28 th

Senior Year Appointments Complete Pre. Planning Sheet Letter was sent home to your parents, return to me! Meet during October or November

W-K Financial Aid Night NEW THIS YEAR – FAFSA AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1, 2016 Monday, October 17 th 6: 00 p. m. H. S. IMC www. fafsa. ed. gov