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Wisconsin Technical College SystemWisconsin Private Colleges and UniversitiesUniversity of Wisconsin System

Two year collegesFour year universities

Get to know college options at college fairsThe complete 2011 fair schedule is available atwww.wefs.org/locations

How far away from home do you want to be?Does the college have the program of study

for you?What is the size of the school or average

classroom size?What is the out-of-pocket cost?

AccuplacerTest for placement at the technical school.Determines correct placement in their classesAssessment can be taken at BHS in the fall

ACTBerlin’s Average 2011 ACT= 22.1 Wisconsin’s Average 2011 ACT = 22.2

SATUsed by schools on east and west coast and

highly selective colleges

www.actstudent.org

December 10, 2011

February 11, 2012

April 14, 2012-At BHS

Deadline Date – March 9

Technical College Universal admissionWaiting lists for some programsAround $4,500 tuitionAssociate Degree Certificate ProgramsTechnical DiplomaApprenticeshipshttp://www.fvtc.edu/http://www.morainepark.edu/

In 2010, eight out of every 10 jobs required additional education or training beyond high school but less than a bachelor degree.

91% of Tech college graduates receive jobs within six months of graduation.

The technical schools have many articulation agreements with colleges throughout the state, which enable a student’s entire associate degree to transfer.

University of Wisconsin Two Year CollegesAssociate Degree2.0-2.3 GPA$4,532 tuition Guaranteed Transferhttp://www.uwc.edu/admissions

UW Colleges 2.3-2.0 GPA UW Eau Claire 3.25 GPA with ACT 22 UW Green Bay 3.1 GPA with ACT 20-24 UW La Crosse 3.6 GPA with ACT 23-27 UW Madison 3.6 GPA with ACT 26 UW Milwaukee 2.8 GPA with ACT 21 UW Oshkosh 3.0 GPA and ACT 21-24 UW Parkside 2.8 GPA OR ACT 20 UW Platteville 2.8 GPA or ACT 22 UW River Falls 3.1 GPA OR ACT 22 UW Stevens Point 3.2 GPA and ACT 21 UW Stout 2.8 GPA OR ACT 22 UW Superior 2.8 GPA OR ACT 21 UW Whitewater 2.8 GPA and rigor and ACT

Wisconsin’s Alverno Beloit Cardinal Stritch Carrroll Carthage Concordia Edgewood Lakeland Lawrence Marian Marquette Milwaukee Institute of Art &

Design Milwaukee School of

Engineering Mount Mary Northland Ripon Silver Lake St. Norbert Viterbo Wisconsin Lutheran

Net TuitionAverage Tuition

$24,273- average financial aid $19,660 =$4,613 average out-of-pocket

94% students receive financial aid

Personalized education Higher 4 year graduation

rates Elite Schools such as:

Harvard, Brown, StanfordVery CompetitiveAdditional TestingCost

Total Per Year for 2010-2011Lawrence University $46,371Marquette University $41,770St. Norbert College $35,392U.W. Eau Claire $14,000U.W. La Crosse $14,000U.W. Madison $21,617U.W. Colleges $9,000

Costs include, tuition, room/board, fees (student activities, parking, organizations, and health services).

Does not factor in financial aid

ApplicationTranscriptsTest ScoresEssayActivity List/ResumeLetters of RecommendationApplication Fee

Typically Comprehensive ReviewEverything you send will be readEmphasis on level of rigor

good gradesadvanced classeschallenging coursework during senior year

Final Transcripts – June/July 2012

Rolling Admission – applications are accepted and reviewed and a first-come basis. Students usually hear back on admission decisions within a month. Though there are no deadlines, once their class is full admission will be closed

Regular Decision – Students apply by a deadline and all applicants are reviewed before a decisions are made.

Early Action – Apply prior to regular admission deadline to a top choice college and hear back earlier than regular decision. Can only apply early action to one college.

Complete on-timeFollow directionsKeep a copy of materials mailedEssay - be authentic, share your

experiencesProofread essay by teacher – 10-14

days notice

Don’t let your parent fill out the college application.

Do take the responsibility to learn about the entire process (i.e. college search/visits, talks about finances, etc.).

Don’t be intimidated by the process.

http://www.knowhow2gowisconsin.org/videoContest.php

Apply in January 2012Use the FAFSA form www.fafsa.govComplete taxes early if possibleGet free help!

College Goal Wisconsin – February 18-19, 2012 (Appleton and Oshkosh) www.wicollegegoalsunday.org

Consult with the college’s financial aid office if you have questions

SCHOLARSHIPS – Does not have to be repaid, given to you based on academics or other merit

GRANTS – Does not have to be repaid, given to you based on your financial need for a given college

WORK-STUDY – Allows you to earn while in school

LOANS - Must be repaid – Stafford, Perkins and Plus Federal Student Loans

Student Services Display AreaChurch Affiliation.Professional Organizations (Kiwanis, Rotary,

Lions, 4-H, Hunting Clubs, etc.)Places of Employment (Parents/Guardians

don’t forget to ask your employers about possible scholarship opportunities.)

Internet Source – www.fastweb.comBerlin Local Scholarship – applications can be

located in Student Services or on the BHS website – Available in March

Electronic Transcript System

Opportunity for students to access the system any time of day.

Allows us to have more consistent knowledge of when transcripts are sent, and downloaded by colleges.

Allows student and counselor to do everything online.

Financial piece: paperless in our office.Small fee: $2.55 per transcript.

What if I want to download my own transcript?You are still able to download transcripts on

parent portal, however, they will be unofficial. Official transcripts will need to come from Docufide.

Secondary School reports for some private and elite colleges will also be located in Docufide. Students will request them automatically when they request a transcript to their college.

Customer service representatives are available from Docufide to answer any technical questions.

Job Center www.jobcenterofwisconsin.com

Technical Collegewww.witechcolleges.org/apply

UW System Online Applicationwww.apply.wisconsin.edu

Wisconsin’s Private Colleges and Universitieswww.privatecollegezone.com