Preble High SchoolSenior Presentation

Learning Objectives

• How does this senior presentation help me plan and transition from high school to my post-high school goals/plan?

• How do my decision making skills support choosing a post-secondary option that is a good fit for me?

Words to understand• Rigor• SAT/ACT/ACCUPLACER/TABE/ASVAB• Letter of Recommendation• Resume/Student profile• FAFSA = grants/loans/work-study• Scholarships• Common Application• Technical college• Vocational school• For profit colleges• Associate’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree• Technical Diploma• Apprenticeship• Fee waivers

College Visits• Research College ON LINE first• Make an appointment to tour the campus• Make a list of questions• Major/area of interest to study• Visit while school is in session• Picture yourself at this campus• Location and costs• Housing and meal plans• Your personal interests• Ask Questions

Personal Profile Sheet/Resume

• High School Life• Achievements/Awards/Accomplishments• AP/Advanced Classes/College Courses• Service Learning/Volunteer hours (list total hours)

• Sports/Clubs/Organizations etc.• Work• Samples in Career Center

Admission Testing• ACT – preferred in Midwest

- Some colleges require official score report - List 4 potential colleges during registration • SAT – optional/Coasts/Ivy League - Scores not on transcript• Accuplacer – sign up in PHS Career Center

- No charge. $20 to take at NWTC. • TABE – check with IEP teacher

Test Prep Websites: www.prebleparent.pbwiki.comPaper applications/test material in Student Services

4-Year College Application Process• Fill out application ONLINE

– Completely/accurately/proofread/edit

• Resume/Student profile– Send a copy with transcript– Give a copy to counselor

• Personal statement/essay– Thoughtful, meaningful, well written– Ask an adult to edit – Colleges may use for scholarships

• Letters of Recommendation (2-3)– Request from your teachers-give them your resume– Plan ahead – allow 2 to 3 weeks

Technical College Application Process• Take Accuplacer/TABE/ACT prior to applying

– Check benchmarks for program of interest– General Studies Program: Need Math Accuplacer test

if using ACT for admission– Accuplacer scores emailed to NWTC

• Fill out application ONLINE – Completely/accurately/proofread/edit

• Resume/Student profile - Optional– Give a copy to counselor

• Apply early – Some programs fill quickly– Must meet with an NWTC counselor 1st before

applying to General Studies Program

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM

Until we move to Parchment for transcripts –we will continue to use this process --

I give permission to Preble High School to send my high school records to:

RECIPIENT ADDRESS

Applicant’s name as listed on transcript ________________________________________________________________

Maiden Name________________________________________________________ Graduation Year _______________

Please check the following items to be included with transcript:

( ) SAT Score Copy ( ) Accuplacer Score Copy ( ) Student Profile ( ) Counselor Form

( ) Fee Waiver ( ) Letters of Recommendation - How Many Per School? ________

*Please provide your own copies of items for each request

NOTE: ACT scores are printed on the transcript; however, if a college requests an official ACT score it may be obtained at and sent to that organization.

Official SAT scores may be obtained online at www.collegeboard.org

Printed Name: ____________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________

Today’s Date: ____________________________________ Phone # __________________________________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Transcript PDF Transcript/Email Trans. Fee ( ck#__________) Fee Waiver Preble Profile Student Profile District Mail / US Mail / Date Recorded

dg/revised transcript form/s-drive

Submit all forms to Student Services

at the same time when making transcript request

One set per collegeProvide envelope with postage

for faster delivery if neededTranscript request form on Student Services counter

Parchment

Fee WaiversCollege Application Fee Waivers • Request from counselor• Turn in when requesting transcript Test Fee Waivers – ACT or SAT• Request from counselor• Maximum of two

Wisconsin Students GO 2 College(WSG2C)• Wisconsin Students Go 2 College is the name of the

Wisconsin based American College Application Campaign Day. 

• Dates: – Thursday, October 8, 2015– Thursday, October 15, 2015

• Computer Labs: Rooms 158 & 159

Out of State Options

MSEP

• MSEP is a tuition reduction program that makes attending out-of-state colleges and universities more affordable.

• Nearly one hundred colleges and universities in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin are participants.

• Where can you learn more?– http://msep.mhec.org

Senior Year Schedule Changes• Get permission from college of acceptance

prior to making schedule changes or ensure you tell them of the change –this is your responsibility

• Keep a rigorous schedule• In progress grades may be requested • Final transcript sent upon graduation

– Senior survey-list your college attending

FAFSA•   Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Fill out the online form over the internethttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Parent meeting Mon. Feb. 1st 2016, 7:00 pm @ Preble LMC

• Parents/students need to complete 2015 taxes before completing FAFSA

• All need-based state and federal aid programs require the FAFSA

• College Goal WI 2016-Wed. Feb. 24th @ NWTC 6:00 p.m.

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Preble website:go to>> Student tab/scholarship/guide• See Mrs. Lor/Career Center Coord.

• Letters of recommendation• Profile sheet/resume• Review binder and site

SCHOLARSHIPS• Info in Career Center and online – check

our WIKI @ www.prebleparent.pbwiki.com

• New scholarships come in regularly• Many have very detailed applications• You must apply to have a chance• Calculate the cost per/hour-worth your

time!

One to Watch: Scholarship Inc. Dec-Jan. Traditional and Technical applications

2015-16 ACT/SAT TestStop in the Student Services office for information

Fee waivers are available

ACT SAT

Oct 24 OCT 3DEC 12 NOV 7FEB 6 DEC 5APRIL 9 JAN 23JUNE 11 MAR 5

MAY 7 JUNE 4

Military opportunities• ASVAB-stands for Armed Forces Vocational Battery, a

multi-aptitude test battery taken by juniors and seniors in HS. The battery consists of 10 short individual tests

• The ASVAB is a good reflection on how well you have developed your academic or occupational abilities

• The ASVAB is free and will be given on Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 2015 @ 7:30 am here at Preble.

• Sign up now in the Career Center.

The World of Work

• Work skills/Attendance Record• Solid work history• Training and experience• Resume (Use Career Cruising)• Request staff members to be personal

references• Personal contacts-networking

N W T C Visit our website:

www.nwtc.edu/openhouse• NWTC Open House:  October 6, 2015 (free applications

this evening!)• Utility Preview Day:  Tuesday, October 13, 2015• Brown County Transition Resource Fair:  October 13,

2015 4:00-7:00 PM (hosted by NWTC)• Campus Career Day (fall):  November 10, 2015 (register

online only) • http://www.nwtc.edu/academics/youth/middleandhig

hschool/Pages/CampusCareerDays.aspx

• Campus Career Day (spring):  February 23, 2015 (register online only)

NWTC

• For more information about NWTC, follow the links below– Admission requirements by program can be found here

. – Steps of applying and enrolling at NWTC can be found

here. – Program availability and start dates can be found here.– To view a list of available career pathways available at

NWTC, follow this link. 

UW>HELP

• http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/students/seniorcollegefreshman.aspx

• UW>HELP has all the information you can possible imagine.

• Follow the link above and learn about:– Admission basics– Focus on Academics– Get on Campus– Paying for College

REVIEW

• Get started now• Arrange college visits/talk to admission advisors• Take/Retake your admission test if needed• Research college/career on-line• Get your Profile Sheet/Resume in order• Get letters of recommendations/reference requests• Apply for FAFSA/Scholarships/Grants• Lots going on -Balance your time—Time for self• Stay off the Senior Slide