1. Junior Career Unit Class of 2017

2. Options After High School 4 Year Colleges/Universities 13 Four-Year UW System Campuses UW Superior is the smallest campus (2,339), UW Madison is the largest (29,008) - # of undergrad students on campus as of 2014 Tuition ranges from $3671 - $5208 per semester 23 Private Colleges Located Throughout Wisconsin Offer small class sizes More personalized attention from faculty

3. Options After High School 2 Year Community Schools UW Colleges - 13 campuses in WI Guaranteed Transfer Credit Program with UW System Small class size = 23 students/class on average Ability to live life as a college student Athletics, clubs, campus events, student housing on 7 different campuses Technical College 2/3 of the fastest growing occupations require a technical college education Technical college starting salaries are often much higher than those of four-year graduates Students get hands on learning from working professionals at the top of their professions

4. Benefits of a Technical Degree Affordable tuition and fees Small classes Newest technolgy Hands on workplace like environment to help students gain skills and confidence Average Median Salary $35,000 6 months after graduation

5. Do You Meet the Academic Requirements? Colleges may have admission requirements - know what it takes to get in: What is the average high school GPA for admitted freshmen? What standardized test is needed for admission? What is the average test scores for admitted freshmen? Is there a minimum test score required?

6. Campus Visits and Program Shadows All colleges offer campus tours and visit opportunities Daily Tours - tour of campus, usually given by another student Preview Programs - special days/events for students and families. Offer more in depth information. Make sure to schedule visit in advance, excused from OHS with prearranged. WITC promotes Program Shadows for high school students Experience campus Sit in on a class Take a tour Talk to instructors and students

7. Typical College Freshmen Schedule 12 - 18 credits is considered full-time status which makes you eligible for financial aid Most General Ed courses range anywhere from 3 credits up to 5 credits depending on a lab requirement 3 credits typically equate to 3 hours of classroom time

8. Cost Comparison Tuition & FeesRoom/BoardTotal UW Barron County/UW Colleges $5094-$5324 Rent $350/month + meals (approx. $6150) $11244 WI Technical Colleges$5112Varies UW River Falls$8150$6424$14574 UW Madison$10415$8804$19219 U of M Duluth$13082$8804$20292

9. Books and Supplies Some campuses offer textbook rental which could save you approximately $1200/year Transportation Consider not taking your car along, rely on public transportation Utilize ride shares or buses to come back home to visit Loan Fees Personal Expenses Consider these additional costs of attendance

10. Net Price Calculator Use the net price calculator to find out how much you can expect to pay out of pocket, including how much grant money you might receive and not have to pay back and how much loan money you might need to borrow. https://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx

11. ACT and Test Prep ACT Most widely used college entrance exam. Used by two and four year colleges for admission. All juniors in the state of Wisconsin will take the ACT Plus Writing for free on Tuesday, March 1st. Most four year colleges are looking for a 21 or better WITC is looking typically for subscores of 18 English, 19 Reading, 18 Math ACT is offered six times throughout the year on Saturdays. Register online at www.actstudent.org. Cost $39.50 or $56.50 www.actstudent.org ZAPS Test Prep Wednesday, February 17 from 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm in the LGI. Excused from school to attend. Register online, cost is $89.99.

12. Resources to Search Colleges/Universities College View Books UW System Book Features a page on each campus Pg 35 - Prospect Card - complete and submit or scan QR code to request additional information Pg 41-49 - Admission guidelines Pg 52-55 Undergraduate programs of study available at each campus College Websites UW Help http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/ Major Mania - search over 4,400 majors http://majormania.uwex.edu/ WI Private www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/ WI Technical Colleges http://www.wtcsystem.edu/ MN Private http://www.mnprivatecolleges.org/ MN State Colleges/Universities www.mnscu.edu

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