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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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○ Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24○ Mondays, October 8, 15, 22○ Monday, November 5○ Wednesday, November 7○ Thursday, November 8
● ALL EVENTS START PROMPTLY AT 6 P.M.● 42 events at 40 locations - held at 12
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
the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
● ATTEND AN EVENT TO BE ENTERED TO WIN A SCHOLARSHIP!
● 99 percent of the families felt it was worth attending
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?
Thank you for attending.