JMM Counseling Department

 All counselors are 9 – 12.  You are assigned by neighborhood and last name unless you are an ELL student.  Fox Amy Olson (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z)  Rock Dan Maloney (A – P) Sherry Lucille (Q – Z)  Wisconsin Joe Hamel (A- P) Len Mormino (Q – Z)  Wolf Troy Arneson (A – P) Len Mormino (Q – Z)  ELL Ying Vang

 Post High School Options  Admissions for Various Options  Financial Aid/Scholarships  Preparing Now for Post High School

MILITARYAPPRENTICESHIPS SPECIALTY SCHOOLS TECHNICAL SCHOOLS 2 YEAR COLLEGES 4 YEAR COLLEGES

 KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S:  Strengths and Weaknesses  Interests and Values  Life Goals  Career Goals  Where will your student be in 5 years? 10 years?

 Academics  GPA  ACT/SAT Score  High School Course of Study  Program/Career Area  What are your student’s favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc.?

 Important details  Location  Size  Housing  Demographics  Activities, athletics, etc.  Length of program  How much does your student like school and how long will he/she be in school?

 Cost will be an important factor  Talk with students NOW  Examples:  MATC - $128 – 173/credit ▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for tuition for 1 year)  MIAD - $33,850/year  UW Richland - $11,000/year*  UW Platteville - $14,500/year*  UW Madison - $24,500/year* *includes tuition, room, & board

Add a step or 2 with each level of education Work Diploma Military Diploma + ASVAB Apprenticeship Diploma + Interview + Possible Exam + Possible Drug Test Specialty School Diploma + GPA + Possible ACT + Possible Portfolio/Work Experience + Possible Interview Technical School Diploma + Placement Exam 2 Year College Diploma + ACT/Placement Exam + GPA + Minimum Core Credits 4 Year College Diploma + GPA + ACT/SAT + Core Credits + Personal Statement + Possible Recommendations + Extra-curriculars

 UW Whitewater  3.20 GPA  21 ACT  3 years Math, Science, Social Studies  4 years English  UW MADISON  3.8 GPA  28 ACT  4 years Math, Science, Social Studies, English  2 years minimum World Language

 Colleges/Universities will look at many factors:  Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement, Letters of Rec, Leadership, Etc. Example from UW Systems  Admissions Process will Include:  an individual, holistic review of the applicant  a review of academic and non-academic factors  a consideration of the student's potential for success  a consideration of the student's ability to contribute to the educational environment

 Apply next fall but can start prepping now:  Build personal resume  Brainstorm personal statement ideas ▪ Example from UW Systems: Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our specific campus that will enrich our community.  Ask teachers this spring for letters of rec if needed

 Send transcripts through Parchment.com  Sign up at any time for your account

 Take ACT or SAT this spring  All juniors will take ACT with Writing on March 1, 2015  Scores can count!  Register online for both tests  See your counselor for a fee waiver if needed (2 per test maximum)  Most Memorial students take the ACT and take it more than once

ACT Dates Sept 12, 2015Feb 6, 2016 Oct 24, 2015April 9, 2016 Dec 12, 2015June 11, 2016 SAT Dates October 3, 2015January 23, 2016 November 7, 2015March 5, 2016 December 5, 2015May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016

 Career Cruising  “My Plan”  Method Test Prep (bottom left of screen)  20 week course  2 full length exams  Practice questions  FREE!  JMM ACT Prep  Starts in Feb  4 nights (2 hrs each) and 1 practice test  ACT prep book  Summer School ACT/SAT Prep course  6 weeks  Regular summer school class (credit, grade)  FREE!

 Practice SAT test  National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test  Wed, October 14 National Merit Explained ▪ 1.4 million students take the PSAT ▪ 8,200 become National Merit Scholars ▪ 15 – 25 Memorial students each year ▪ Some colleges will give free tuition just for being a National Merit candidate

 Financial Aid  Grants  Loans  Work Study  Need Based  January of Senior Year  Financial will be different for different institutions  More expensive the institution the higher the need

 FAFSA4caster  Estimate your eligibility for federal student aid.  The estimate will be shown in the "College Cost Worksheet"  You can also provide estimated amounts of other student aid and savings that can go towards your college education.  n=e1s1 (or just search FAFSA4caster online) n=e1s1

 Many different categories  Mostly found online  Student Services Bulletin  Fastweb.com  Meritaid.com  Local Scholarships  Application in December  Committee of all departments choose winners  Schools/Programs have school specific scholarships  check website, call financial aid office

 Division I & II schools require an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the junior year.  Fill out online:  See your coach or counselor to discuss this if you plan to play Division I or II athletics.

  Fulfill graduation requirements  Fulfill entrance requirements  Take a rigorous course load  Keep your grades up  Consider AP or Youth Options for college credit  Take a minimum of 5 courses for athletic eligibility  Meet with college admissions counselors, military recruiters, etc, now to get more info

March 17, :00 pm UW Madison UW Systems U of MN Twin Cities Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities Madison College Herzing College And possibly more!

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!