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Junior Parent Meeting on College Applications and Testing – February 3, 2014, 6 PM

Join us for an informative Junior Parent Meeting on February 3, 2014, at 6 PM at UW-Sheboygan. The meeting will cover essential topics including the college application process and timelines, tuition and scholarship possibilities, and general admission requirements for UW, Lakeland College, and technical schools. We will also discuss the Accuplacer testing, ACT prep, and tips for college visits. This event is vital for supporting your student's educational journey. Don't miss the opportunity to ask questions and get crucial information.

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Junior Parent Meeting on College Applications and Testing – February 3, 2014, 6 PM

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  1. Junior Parent Meeting Monday, February 3rd, 2014 6:00 pm

  2. UW-Sheboygan: Elisa Waltz • Application process/ Application timeline for UW • Tuition/Scholarship possibilities • General Admission Requirements • Transfer Program • Additional Information • Questions

  3. Lakeland College: Nick Spaeth • Application process/ Application timeline for Lakeland • Tuition/Scholarship possibilities • General Admission Requirements • Additional Information • Questions

  4. LTC: Andrea Berlin • Application process/ application timeline for tech schools • Tuition • General Admission Requirements • Accuplacer Testing – • what is it, how does it work • Additional Information • Questions

  5. Testing ACT ACCUPLACER • Who: • Accepted by all schools • Required by all 4 year colleges • Required by some 2 year colleges • When/Where: • Runs Sept. through June every other month • Next dates: February 8th, April 12th, June 14th • Registration Deadlines • Preparing: • ACT Prep books • Websites • UW Sheboygan • www.actstudent.org/start • Who: • Accepted and/or required by Technical colleges • When/Where: • Testing throughout school year • Testing done at CGBHS • Preparing: • Websites • LTC • http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students

  6. The College Process College Visits Application Process • Spring of Junior Year & Summer into Senior Year • At least 2-3 Visits • Different types of colleges • Large, small, rural, urban, etc. • Visit Types: • Self Guided • Campus Tours • Preview Days • WisCareers • ACT/Accuplacer • Visits • Research: Senior Conference • Admissions Requirements • Online Applications (Oct/Nov) • Application • Personal Statement • Letters of Recommendation • Student information sheets • Transcript Requests • Test Scores • Application Fee (waiver*)

  7. Scholarships Where When/How • National Websites • www.fastweb.com • University Specific • Research individual colleges of interest • Incoming Freshman/Program Specific • Tech vs. Private vs. Public • Local Scholarships • Posted on school website • Application out now • Start researching summer into senior year • Review specific deadlines from schools • Local awards in Spring • Prepare with Student information sheets • Achievements, academics, extra-curriculars, volunteer work, statements, letters of rec, etc.

  8. Financial Aid • FAFSA • Loans • Meeting Senior Year • www.actstudent.org • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Preparing • Student research/awareness

  9. Senior Year Planning • Classes • Registration • College Requirements • Transcripts • Counselors will review over summer for graduation requirements • Senior Conferences • September/October • Grades • Importance

  10. Additional Information • Filling out applications: • Type • Be complete • Save general information • Professional email • Impact of Social Media

  11. QUESTIONS ????? • Contact Information • Mrs. Jessica Luecke • Cedar Grove-Belgium • 920.668.8686 ext. 553 • jluecke@cgbsd.com • Mr. Josh Cole • Oostburg • 920.564.2346 ext. 1007 • Josh.cole@oostburg.k12.wi.us

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