1. SENIOR UPDATE Graduation is right around the corner……..
Where will you be next year and how will you get there?

2. Know Your Counselors
Tammy Strupp - Student Services Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Hanley (A-Fi)
Mr. Taylor (Fl-La)
Mrs. Schuster (Le-Ri)
Mrs. Thom (Ro-Z)
Mrs. Devenport – School Psychologist
Mrs. Perkins-Peterson – Social Worker

3. After Today:
I will be aware of several post-secondary options available to me.
I will understand the application procedure and timeline of my post-secondary choice.
I will know how to request a transcript from Family Connections.
I can access Scholarship and Financial Aid information.

4. Where are you at now? I’m a rock star.
I have an idea, but haven’t hit the gas.
Destination unknown.
Why I am even here?

5. POST SECONDARY PATHWAYS 4 YEAR COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY
MILITARY
(Take ASVAB – Nov 17th)
4 YEAR COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY
EMPLOYMENT
(Apprenticeship possibilities)
2 YEAR COLLEGE
UW Waukesha, UW Washington County
CAREER/TECHNICAL COLLEGE WCTC, MATC, Aveda – Attend Open House for fee waiver

6. Senior Timeline
UW Colleges started to accept applications September 15th.
Attend either the Milwaukee National College Fair (Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee 10/2) or Wisconsin College Fair (9/26-9/28– various high school in Milwaukee area) .
Know each individual school deadline.
The official date to start applying for WCTC or MATC is October 1st. Some programs fill up very quickly. Open House: November 10th 4-7.
Retake ACT/SAT in October or December if necessary. *Info available in Student Services!

7. Senior Timeline
Apply for Financial Aid as soon as possible after October 1st. Priority deadline is December 1st! This is a CHANGE! Check with individual colleges for deadlines. Thursday, October 27th from 6-8 pm is Financial Aid Night.
Grant vs. Scholarship vs. Loan
Search and apply for scholarships throughout school year. Some schools require you to apply separately. Senior Scholarship meeting with Mrs. Zindl is Tuesday, February 21st . *Scholarship Grid
Once you have been accepted at a school and have decided to attend, be sure to turn in all paperwork, pay housing deposit and manage financial aid if applicable and take placement tests.

8. When you are ready to apply…
College Application - the easiest way to apply to a school is through their website. Website links are included in the Family Connections website UW website
Application Fee - this can be paid online with a credit card or a check (fee waiver for free/reduced lunch). *App fees have increased from $44 to $50. UW Madison is $60.
Applicant Statement – these are included in the application and should be completed with great time and effort. ( Examples: UW-Madison: Consider something in your daily life you think goes unnoticed and write about why it’s important to you, UW-Milwaukee: Please tell us about your particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our campus. & Tell us about your academic goals, circumstances that may have an impact on your academic performance.) Copies of all applicant statement are available in Student Services office or online.

9. When you are ready to apply…
Transcript – visit to electronically transmit your transcript.
Username= 4/3/2 Password: 6 digit numerical ID
*Transcripts are available in Student Services *HOW TO IN FAMILY CONNECTION
Letters of Recommendation – Give teachers, coaches, employers at least 2-3 weeks prior to the deadline. *If you are applying via Common App you are sending letters of recommendation through Family Connections * Please see your School Counselor if you are applying via Common App. If you are applying regular process then you have options in how you send letters of recommendation; , mail, scan.
ACT/SAT Scores – You must contact (ACT) or (SAT) to have your official ACT score sent to a specific University or College. MFHS is not able to send ACT/SAT scores.

10. After you apply…
Your Family Connections account will allow you to track and verify receipt of your transcript and any other materials submitted electronically.
Periodically update your status on Family Connections account. You can enter information in your “Colleges I’m Applying To” using the ‘Edit’ column . This information will benefit you and will help your counselor better continue to assist you with your postsecondary plans.

11. Some Helpful Updates
Creating ACT account. . .and possibly linking accounts in order to access/send scores.
UW Madison –
A letter of recommendation is required to apply!
There are now 2 ways to apply: direct from website, and Common Application
Sending letters of recommendation to your colleges – If you are applying via Common App, you will send your letters through Family Connection. If you are applying directly (not Common App) then you have options – , mail, scan.
Google account – expires after Graduation

12. Helpful new apps
UW Help APP – this app will help to compare UW colleges. Costs, majors, etc
CollegeGo APP– this app is offered by College
Board. Topics include: Preparing for College,
Discovering careers, Finding colleges,
Affording colleges

13. Career Coaching from WCTC
Chris Mancheski, Career Coach, WCTC
Phone: 
He is here once a month!
See us to sign up!!

14. Senior Pennant Celebration
All Seniors committed to attending a career/technical college , 2 year/4 year college or the military will be invited to attend our Senior Pennant Signing Celebration. Treats will be served.
Senior Pennant Signing will be Friday,
May 19th. More info to follow!

15. Senior Survey Log into Family Connection:
Go to MFHS web page
Click on ‘Students’
Click on ‘Family Connection’
Your login for Family Connections has been changed to your network username and password.
Username: 4/3/ Example: thomjen05
Password: Your 6 digit ID Example:
Take Survey “Senior Update Assessment – Fall”:
Click on ‘about me’ and ‘surveys to take’ on left hand side.
Click icon to submit.
Update your in Family Connection.
Save and I am finished

16. Make it a GREAT Senior Year!
Boys of Fall
JUNE 10th, 2017