Class of 2019senior Parent Presentation

Student Services TeamSchool Counselors

● Ms. Buss (A-F)● Ms. Droessler (G) + AP/STW/Virtual School● Ms. Hill (H-O)● Mr. Wilke (P-Z)

School Psychologist● Ms. Massen

School Social Worker● Ms. Kelroy-Skelton

Student Services Secretary/Registrar● Ms. DeVries

Class of 2019 Grad requirements• 4 Credits of English• 3 Credits of Social Studies

• Global Studies, U.S. History, Government and Economics

• 3 Credits of Math• 3 Credits of Science• 1.5 Credits of Physical Education• .5 Credit of Finance• .5 Credit of Health• 8.5 elective credits

24 total credits + Completed Academic & Career Plan (ACP) + Civics Exam

Academic & Career Portfolio (ACP)● Login to Career Cruising ● Reflect and Confirm all items● 100% after Annual Review is completed● Required for Graduation● ACP Checklist & Student Instructions

Average millenial will have 18 jobs in 2 or 3 different fields

over 50 yearsSource: What Color is your parachute (2015)

Generation z just entering workforce

Post-secondary plans• 4 year college (i.e. UW-Madison/Edgewood)• 2 year college (i.e. UW-Fond du Lac)• Technical college (i.e. MPTC)

• Specialty Schools (i.e. Diesel Truck Driving)• Military• Adult Apprenticeship• Workforce

4-Year College application process

Colleges look for…■ Academic Preparation

• Taking rigorous coursework• UW-LaCrosse: “Students need to have rigor in their

senior schedule. Courses in the core curriculum of English, math, science and social science are EXTREMELY important.”

• “Conditional Acceptance” - call college before you drop a class!

■ GPA/Rank in class■ Test Scores (ACT/SAT)

Other factors■ Volunteer, work experience, leadership qualities,

community service, special talents, non-traditional, socioeconomically disadvantaged, historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, resiliency through difficult situations

Comprehensive admission review

Fill out the applicationApply Online – STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

■ Receive in 72 hours vs. 4-6 weeks■ https://apply.wisconsin.edu (UW schools)■ www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org (Private schools)■ School websites

Application Fees■ UW-Madison - $60.00; UW System - $50.00■ Others - vary■ Fee Waivers available

Deadlines■ Personal Goal - October 31st■ UW-Madison

• Early Action Decision: November 1st (end of January)• Regular Decision: February 1st (end of March)

Transcript releaseSend High School Transcripts

■ Fill out Transcript Release form■ Send via Career Cruising (coming soon)■ No fee

Visit Prospective Schools■ https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu

Prospective College Athletes■ Division I/II athletes MUST register

with NCAA■ www.elgibilitycenter.org ■ Meet 16 core course requirements■ NCAA must clear you before you can

participate in Div I & II college athletics

Send additional itemsACT - if you need to retake exam (10/27) or send official scores ($13.00 per school); ACT ($50.50) + Writing ($67.00)

■ ACT - www.actstudent.org ■ SAT - https://account.collegeboard.org/login/login?idp=ECL■ Beaver Dam High School Code: 500-165

Letters of Recommendation■ Form in Student Services Office (Optional)■ UW System -

https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/UWSystemRecommendationForm.pdf

■ UW-Madison only - https://www.admissions.wisc.edu/apply/recommendations/submit/index.php

Cost of attendance (coa) 2018-2019UW-Whitewater UW-MadisonTuition/Fees $7,672

Housing/Meals $7,620

Supplies $600

Transportation $1,000

Misc Exp $2,150

Total $19,042

Tuition/Fees $10,533.60

Books/Supplies $1,200

Room & Board $11,114

Misc Exp $2,294

Transportation $800

Loan Fees $62

Total $26,003.60

Tuition/Fees $29,500

Room & Board $11,020

Total $40,520

Edgewood College

tidbitsApplicant Statement

■ “Your essay reveals something important about you that your grades and test scores can't—your personality. It can give admission officers a sense of who you are, as well as showcasing your writing skills” (College Board, 2017).

■ UW-LaCrosse: “Personal statements should be well written, organized, grammatically correct and proofread! No need to write a novel, a page in length is all that is necessary.” (Portfolio)

■ UW-Madison - received over 42,736 applications• Admitted 22,083 students; 52% WI residents• GPA: 3.8-4.0 ACT: 28-32• Projected incoming class: 6,800

UW Campus Visit Days - Click here for information!Link to the UW Journey Guidebook - Click here

Technical College application process

WI Technical Colleges■ http://www.wistechcolleges.org/apply

Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC)■ Apply online:

https://www.morainepark.edu/admission-and-registration/enroll-in-a-program/apply/

Send High School Transcripts■ Fill out Transcript Release form■ Send via Career Cruising (coming soon)■ No fee

Application Fees■ $30.00 non-refundable fee

admissions Process

Placement Test■ No placement test needed if GPA is 3.25 or higher■ ACT of 16 or higher in Reading, English & Math■ Send ACT scores: www.actstudent.org■ Schedule Accuplacer if ACT below 16

Attend an Orientation sessionDeadlines - check specific programs

MPTC does NOT offer “official” Liberal Arts Transfer degreeCurrent MPTC Waitlist Programs

■ Electrical Power Distribution (meet with MPTC ASAP)■ Healthcare programs - interested students should

connect with Erin Wierenga at MPTC to assist with the admissions process (including a background check)

admission Process

MPTC (living on your own) MPTC (living at home)Tuition/Fees $4,065

Board $3,295

Books/Supplies $1,960

Expenses $2,075

Transportation $1,717

Total (avg.) $13,112

Tuition/Fees $4,065

Board $7,047

Books/Supplies $1,960

Expenses $2,075

Transportation $1,717

Total (avg.) $17,224

Cost of attendance (coa) 2018-2019

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Madison (Area technical) college Experience Madison CollegeFridays from 11:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.● Health (Oct 12)● Business (Oct 19)● Human Service (Oct 26)● STEM (Nov 2)● Liberal Arts Transfer (Nov 9)

Must register to attend: https://madisoncollege.edu/experience-madison-college

Instant Application Night

Dates below from 2:00-5:00

● October 10 - Reedsburg ● October 16 - Fort Atkinson ● October 23 - Watertown ● October 30 - Portage

Date below 3:00-6:00

● November 13 - Truax, Main

Just drop in! Visit for more info: https://madisoncollege.edu/instant-application-night

Military

■ Reserves for each branch■ ASVAB exam - November 8th■ Recruiters visit once a month■ Involve parents in discussion

■ Educational Benefits■ Understand the Risk

Military recruitment Process

Adult Apprenticeships

Construction Trades■ Bricklayer■ Carpenter ■ Electrician■ Laborer■ Plumber■ Steamfitter

Skilled trades

What do I do?■ Age 17 + HS diploma■ Complete Application■ Skills Test■ Interview■ Seek Employment Sponsor■ Probationary period

Most difficult jobs to fill in the United States (Manpower, 2016)

Skilled tradesCarpenter (Example)

■ 4 year training program■ 6,240 OTJ training■ 400 hours paid instruction■ 250 hours unpaid instruction■ CPR/First Aid/Trainer courses

Journeyman Carpenter■ Dodge County: $30.58/hour; $61,000/year

■ Not including overtime■ No debt

Most difficult jobs to fill in the United States

Workforce

Attributes employers seek on a candidate’s resume■ 78.0% Ability to work in a team■ 77.3% Problem-solving Skills■ 75.0% Communication skills (written)■ 72.0% Strong work ethic■ 70.5% Communication Skills (verbal)■ 68.9% Leadership■ 65.9% Initiative■ 64.4% Analytical/quantitative skills■ 63.6% Flexibility/adaptability■ 62.1% Detail-oriented■ 58.3% Interpersonal Skills (relates well to others)■ 56.8% Technical skills

Source: Job Outlook 2017

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Local manufacturers are hiring

Research job opportunities■ WI Job Center:

https://jobcenterofwisconsin.com/Create an AccountUpdate ResumeApply

See School Counselor for assistance

Job applications

■ Local & Foundation Scholalrship information will be distributed in late Feb./early March.

■ Outside scholarships will be located in a bin in the Student Services office.

■ Check the school you are interested in for New Freshmen Scholarships

Scholarships

■ Students interested in taking college level course 2nd semester

■ Applications due October 1st - firm deadline!■ Please see your school counselor if interested

Youth Options

FAFSA4caster - estimate aid■ https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm

FSA ID - digital signature■ Both parent/guardian and student need FSA ID■ https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

FAFSA - financial aid application■ https://fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm■ Application window opens

October 1st■ Prior year - 2017 income taxes

Financial aid

Career Cruising: ■ www.careercruising.com

Occupational Outlook Handbook■ https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Federal Student Aid■ https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/

UW Help COLLEGE SEARCH TOOLS■ UW Journey: Students discover which UW System

campuses are a good fit for them ■ MajorMania: This online tool shows you and your

students which majors different UW System campuses offer.

VISIT, VISIT, VISIT schools of interest!!!

Resources

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technical colleges, 20 high schools, 7 University of Wisconsin campuses, 1 private college, 2 libraries, and 1 Tribal College

Get Fafsa Help● Free program to help families complete

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● ATTEND AN EVENT TO BE ENTERED TO WIN A SCHOLARSHIP!

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For location information visit:www.collegegoalwi.org

What to Bring?● 2017 Federal Tax Return and W2s or income

estimates● 2017 Untaxed income records● Information on savings, investments,

business assets and farm assets (if applicable)

● Driver’s license (if the student has one)● Social security number● Alien Registration Card or Permanent

Resident Card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)● Date of birth for parents and month/year

parents’ marriage, divorce or separation

Please complete the evaluation.

questions?

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