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2-Year & 4-Year Colleges

This document outlines the graduation requirements and college admission prerequisites for South High's Class of 2014. Students must complete credits in Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Math, Physical Education, Health, and Electives. College admission standards vary, including necessary credits in core subjects and foreign languages, particularly for UW schools. Additionally, it provides vital information on college visits, application processes, required tests like the ACT and Accuplacer, scholarship opportunities, financial aid workshops, and job shadowing experiences.

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2-Year & 4-Year Colleges

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  1. 2-Year & 4-Year Colleges South High Class of 2014

  2. Credit Check • District Graduation Requirements • Language Arts--4 credits (.5 writing course) • Social Studies--3.5 credits • Science--2 credits (1 credit Biology) • Math--2 credits • Phy. Ed.--1.5 credits • Health--1 credit • Electives--9 credits

  3. College Admission Requirements • Language Arts: 4 credits • The following list of classes show rigor for pre-college students: • American Literature • British Writers • AP Literature • Composition • Speech • AP Composition • 20th Century Novel • Mythology and Legend • Logic and Argumentative Writing

  4. College Admission Requirements • Social Studies: 3 credits • Math: 3 credits • Algebra • Geometry • Advanced Math 1-2

  5. College Admission Requirements • What About World Languages? • Required for admission into UW-Madison*(most freshmen enter with 4years!) and UW-Eau Claire • Must be taken to graduate from UW-Milwaukee, UW-Platteville, or UW-Parkside

  6. College Admission Requirements • Science: 3 credits • Biology • Chemistry • Physics or Botany • Adv. Science

  7. College Visits/Previews • Sign-up in the Counseling Center to meet with College Representatives • Contact the college directly to set up a campus tour and visit • Upcoming college reps at South High: • 10/8: LTC • 10/8: Bryant & Stratton • 10/16 : UW-Whitewater • 10/21: Edgewood College, Ripon • 11/7: UW-Sheboygan

  8. Take the ACT (4 year colleges) • ACT Upcoming Dates: • October 26, 2013 • December 14, 2013 • February 8, 2014 • April 12, 2014 • June 14, 2014 www.actstudent.org Fee waivers are available (2 max.) for students on free/reduced lunch *Make sure you send scores to your colleges!

  9. Take the Accuplacer (LTC) • Upcoming Dates at South: • Oct. 8 • Nov. 12 • Dec. 17 • Jan. 14 • *Sign up to take the Accuplacer in the Counseling Center

  10. Letters of Recommendation • Choose at least one core teacher (English teachers can speak on your college-readiness for writing) • Fill out a Student Activity Profile to provide to recommenders

  11. Applying to a UW School • Go to https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ • Create an account • Select the school(s) you want to apply to • $44 application fee for each school • For help: • http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/students

  12. Applying to a non-UW School • Go to the college’s website to access the application • Strongly recommended to do the online application • Check application fee and other requirements • (ex. Counselor Form, letters of recommendation, additional essays, etc.)

  13. Submitting your application • Request & submit college applications with ALL supporting documentation by Halloween • Check specific schools for deadlines and priority application dates

  14. Requesting Transcripts • Go to www.parchment.com to create an account • Click on the “Send Latest Transcript” tab • Choose the college you want your transcript to go to • Make sure the Transcript Type states “Current Transcript” • Pay the $2.55 fee • (Some schools request mid-year transcript, too!)

  15. Scholarships • Apply for the Local Scholarships • Distribution: Feb. 5th at 7:45am in auditorium • Due: Feb. 21st at 4pm • Check the scholarship wall on the South High website http://www.sheboygan.k12.wi.us/south/guidance/jrsrbulletin.html • If you need a copy of a transcript for your scholarship, see Mrs. Stubbe in the Counseling Center

  16. Scholarship Night • Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30 p.m. in South High’s auditorium

  17. FAFSA: Applying for Financial Aid • Attend FAFSA Workshop • Thursday, Dec. 5th: Financial Aid Meeting at 6:30p.m. in South’s library • www.fafsa.gov • What you need (info for self & parent): • Social Security Numbers • Dates of birth, death, marriage & divorce • 2013 W2’s and tax forms • Most recent bank statements • Amounts of any other income

  18. AP Tests • March: Register for AP tests • Cost: $81 per tests • Fee waivers if you qualify for financial need

  19. Additional Career Opportunities: • Job Shadows • YTY • Co-ops • Internships

  20. Researching your career choice outlook

  21. SEARCHING FOR CAREERS

  22. Senior Calendar of Events • Thursday, Dec. 5th: Financial Aid Meeting at 6:30p.m. in South’s library • Wednesday, February 5th: Distribution of local scholarship application directions at 7:45am in South’s auditorium • Friday, February 21st : Local scholarship applications due by 4pm—NO EXCEPTIONS.

  23. Other Resources • Introduction to the UW System • Introduction to the Private Colleges • Introduction to the Technical Colleges • Armed Services • Great Lakes brochures

  24. THANK YOU! • Make an appointment with your school counselor for more information!

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