1. Senior Student/Parent Meeting Getting Prepared To Meet The Challenges of Education and Employment Beyond High School

2. Introductions: Mr. Philip Burley, LUHS School Counselor A-G Ms. Kim Olson, LUHS School Counselor H-O Ms. Alison Ongna, LUHS School Counselor P-Z Ms. Karen Baker, LUHS Pupil Services Director Mr. James Bouche, LUHS Principal

3. Transitions Options: Pathways to opportunities Post-Secondary Employment Post-Secondary Education

4. Finishing High School Follow Through on Academic Success Complete Graduation Requirements Check High School Transcripts Visit Assigned School Counselor on a Regular Basis (academic plans, post-secondary options, youth-options, problems solving)

5. Handouts College Planning Guide (Senior Student Checklist, Discover Your Career Path, Admission Decisions, College and Career Planning for Students with Special Needs, A Guide to College Testing, Choosing a College, College Application Process, Three Steps to a Great College Essay, Letters of Recommendation, College Application Process Checklist, Campus Visits, College Interview)

6. Handouts University of Wisconsin System Book Wisconsin Private Colleges and Universities Book Wisconsin Technical College Book ACT Registration Packet Nicolet College Youth Options – Spring 2011 Participation Intent Form Due Monday September 27, 2010 to Ms. Deb Hansen LUHS Student Services

7. Applications Generally, all applications for University and Technical Schools can be found online Processing should include payment via credit card. If mailed send check in care of the intending institution. Requests for LUHS transcripts to be sent to intending institution shall be made using the High School Transcript Request Form, or via the LUHS Website utilizing Docufide, Requests for Transcripts from Nicolet Area Technical College should be directed to Nicolet (a request form can be found on their website. Generally, application decisions can take anywhere from 1 week to five months, depending on the institution

8. Applications Many schools use email as their form of communication, students with incomplete applications may be informed via regular mail or through email. Questions with regard to filling out an application should be made to the High School Counselor. Letters of Recommendation should be sent with the LUHS Transcript, letters should be forwarded to the High School Counselor to ensure delivery. Some colleges use electronic recommendations via email.

9. School Tours and Visits Most schools have specific dates and times for a school tour. Check individual school websites for this information. Some schools have orientations in the Spring, some schools hold off until summer. Preview Days are listed for the UW System in the Find Your Fit Book.

10. Scholarships Check with the Financial Aid Office concerning scholarship opportunities from the school that you are applying to. Some scholarship deadlines end in the Fall of 2010. Not all scholarships rely on Financial Aid information. Local Scholarship information/applications can be found on the LUHS Website or listed on a white board in the LUHS Student Services. An application for scholarships granted by individuals and civic organizations from the Lakeland Area will be available in early 2011. Students not filling out this application and returning it to Students Services will be ineligible to be considered for these scholarships. These scholarships total approx. $ 220,000.00. Follow the timelines, use correct punctuation, spelling, and do not abbreviate. If possible, scan and use a computer program to complete the application. If you need letters of recommendation, secure well in advance of the due date.

11. Financial Aid An LUHS Financial Aid Meeting will be held in Mid January 2011. Information on Financial Aid can be found online at the State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board http://heab.wisconsin.gov This resource includes an introduction to financial aid, financial aid programs, links, and reciprocity information

12. Wisconsin College Goal Weekend February 19, 2011 in Lac Du Flambeau at Lake of the Torches Resort February 20, 2011 at Rhinelander High School (Entrance 1)

13. Testing ACT- College, University and Technical School SAT-SAT II needed for competitive Universities Accuplacer Test may be used for admission at Wisconsin Technical Schools AP Tests-Advanced Placement Tests will be given in the Spring of 2011, Information can be found at the CollegeBoard Website. Wisconsin University System Placement Tests-are given around the state, information on placement testing should be sent by the universities in the Spring of 2011. More information can be found at: http://testing.wisc.edu/placement%tests.html Math, English, German, Spanish, French

14. Employment http://jobcenterofwisconsin.com CareerCruising Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development at http://dwd.wisconsin.gov North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board http://ncwwdb.org

15. Thank You! Questions….. Set up an appointment with your School Counselor. LUHS 715 356-5252