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Welcome To Discovery Day

Welcome To Discovery Day. What will be covered?. The perks of a college education Finding the right fit Admissions Requirements Preparing for College Activities at UW Student Story/Q & A Discovery Day Agenda. Not just about the money. Without college say goodbye to:

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Welcome To Discovery Day

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  1. Welcome To Discovery Day

  2. What will be covered? • The perks of a college education • Finding the right fit • Admissions Requirements • Preparing for College • Activities at UW • Student Story/Q & A • Discovery Day Agenda

  3. Not just about the money • Without college say goodbye to: • Unique opportunities • Study abroad • Research • Career education • College life • Intramurals • New friends • Concerts • Denver trips • Athletics • Clubs & organizations

  4. High School vs. College • What’s the difference? • The learning environment • Your social life • Roommates • Culture • Food • Making your own choices

  5. Finding the right fit • Location • Size • Flexibility of courses offered • Campus life • Religious affiliation • Diversity • Social opportunities • Clubs & organizations

  6. Admissions

  7. Admission Requirements Residents of Wyoming Non-Residents 3.0+ (4.0 scale) or 2.75+ and 20+ ACT/ 960+ SAT 2.75+ (4.0 scale) • All students must take and provide ACT or SAT • (writing section not required) • All students must meet high school course requirements = 4 English, 3 Math, 3 Scienceand • 3 Cultural Context Conditional admission also available! See a UW Admissions staff member for details.

  8. The Admissions Process Who? Seniors (as soon as junior year grades are available) When? The sooner, the better to ensure a fair chance at resources and options available What? • Application and $40 application fee • Official transcripts • ACT and/or SAT scores • AP, IB, and other transfer credits

  9. Preparing For College Scholarships Steps To Take

  10. Hathaway Scholarships * See Hathaway requirements * *Career Level ($1600 p/yr): Only available for certificate programs or Applied Science degrees. 4 full time semesters, requires 2.5 GPA & 17 ACT

  11. Success Curriculum for2011 & After Graduates • To be eligible, you need: • 4 years of math to include: Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 • 4 years of approved science courses • 4 years of language arts (English) • 3 years of approved social studies courses • 2 years of the same foreign language* • Work with your counselor to make sure you will meet the requirements!!! • *For Hathaway Opportunity level, must meet foreign language proficiencies; 2 years not required

  12. Rocky Mountain Scholars Awards Non-Resident Freshmen • Awarded based on GPA and ACT or SAT scores • $3,000 or $5,000 per year based on grades and scores (see grid) • Provisional and final awarding • Good for 4 years / 8 semesters, Fall & Spring (on campus courses only) • More info at www.uwyo.edu/scholarships • May 1 admission application deadline • Non-resident, children of alumni – see me

  13. Rocky Mountain Scholars Awards Non-Resident Freshmen

  14. Start preparing for college now! • Steps to take as a Freshman: • Talk to your guidance counselor about your college plans and taking AP or Honors classes • Consider joining clubs or doing volunteer work • Form good study habits • Talk with your family about how you will pay for college

  15. Start preparing for college now! • Steps to take as a Sophomore: • Stay in contact with your counselor to make sure you are taking the right classes for admission • Take the PSAT (SAT practice test) and/or the PLAN (ACT practice test) in the fall • Start looking at schools you might be interested in attending; consider visiting • Stay involved!

  16. Start preparing for college now! • Steps to take as a Junior: • Take a more in-depth look at schools • Check out college websites • College search websites (college matchmaker) • Planning Days fairs & book • Go to your guidance office or career center • Continue to challenge yourself • AP or Dual credit courses

  17. Start preparing for college now! • Other steps for your Junior year: • Prepare & plan financially • Become familiar with local scholarships and applications • Use the FAFSA4caster (http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov) • Keep up grades • Take ACT/SAT or preparatory tests

  18. The Fun Stuff • Residence Halls • Health and Wellness • Club and Organizations • Study Abroad

  19. Benefits of Living on Campus • Furnished rooms • All utilities paid • Two high-speed Internet connections & free cable • Convenient, nutritious dining • On-site study facilities, computer labs & free tutoring • Close to classes • Concerts, trips to sporting events, cultural activities, & more!

  20. Residence Life and Dining • FIGS • A group of no more than 20 first-semester students with similar interests • who take classes together and live on the same floor • Over 90% retention rate • Some of the possibilities: • - Army ROTC • - Female-only OR Male-only • - Honors • - Substance Free • - 21-years-or-older • - International Interest Community • - Engineering

  21. Health & Wellness • Half Acre Gymnasium • Outdoor Program • Intramurals • Student Health Center • Counseling services • Safety initiatives • Map Quest (new student support tool)

  22. Getting Involved • More than 200 clubs and organizations • Resource centers • Cultural activities and fine arts • Concerts, comedians • Friday Night Fever • Greek life • Speakers • Student employment opportunities

  23. Honors Program • Offers academically ambitious and qualified students independent • research opportunities and challenging, out-of-the-ordinary courses • taught by top faculty • Can live on Honors floor in residence halls or in the Honors House • Enhanced Study Abroad opportunities • Scholarship opportunities • Must have a 28 ACT or an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.7

  24. International Programs • Take a few weeks, a semester or a year to study abroad • National Student Exchange • Semester at Sea, London Semester, Australia, China, Egypt, • France, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Spain…. • Earn UW credit and pay UW tuition in many cases • 1.9 million dollar endowment to help with scholarships

  25. Academic Support (all UW) • Math lab • Writing center • Tutoring • Career fairs • Disability support services • Student Success Services • Mandatory advising

  26. Student Speaker

  27. Enjoy Discovery Day UP NEXT….. College & Department Presentations Tours of Academic Facilities Lunch Residence Hall Tours Complete Details On Your Agenda

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