Senior Year: Planning for After High School Parent

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Senior YearPlanning for After High
SchoolParent Student Night
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Overview

• Senior class information
• Bridgett Hubbard, Senior class advisor
• Post Secondary options - process/timeline
• Wisconsin Covenant
• Jamin Whitman, UW-L WI Covenant Coordinator
• Starting Off Right
• Richard Kotovich Jr., MA LPC, WTC Counselor
• Question and answer

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Bridgett Hubbard Senior Class Advisor

• Senior expectations
• Local scholarships Jan. 27 meeting in
  school/Feb. 29 deadline
• Website and Freddys Footnotes for scholarship
  opportunities
• Early release for Seniors in May
• Graduation speakers and program

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Options for the Future

• School
• 2 yr. technical college
• 2 yr. freshman/sophomore college
• 4 yr. college/university
• Trade school
• Work
• Military

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Resources

• STAR Conference folder from Junior year
• WISCareers (assessments, occupations, education)
• High school Student Services office website
• Intern Ms. Hodge
• Campus visits
• School websites
• College/military reps
• LMC
• ACT scores
• People in the community
• News

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Application process

• Applying
• Apply online
• Apply early
• Letters of recommendation (pink profile sheet)
• Exception UW-Madison
• Personal statement(s)
• Be aware of cutting pasting essays

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UW La Crosse Admissions Student Instructions If
changes or corrections need to be made to your
application after submission, do not submit
another application.  Please notify the campus
admission office in writing (e-mail or U.S.
mail), of any changes to your application. If
you have not already done so, submit the
following items to the UW-La Crosse Office of
Admissions at 142 Cleary Center, 1725 State
Street, La Crosse, WI 54601-3788 1.   
Application Fee  If you are applying as a
degree-seeking student to this institution, a
nonrefundable application fee of 44 is
required.  You may pay the application fee online
with Visa or Mastercard or by sending a check or
money order to UW-La Crosse.  If sending a check
or money order, payable to the University of
Wisconsin, enclose it with this sheet.  The fee
is not required if your last institution attended
was any UW Colleges (two-year freshman/sophomore)
campus, or if you previously attended UW-La
Crosse as an undergraduate degree-seeking
student. If you are required to submit an
application fee, this application will not be
processed until UW-La Crosse receives the 44
application fee.  A separate fee is required for
each campus to which you are applying. 2.   
High School Transcripts      If you are
currently enrolled in high school, ask that an
official transcript be forwarded to the
Admissions Office.  If your high school is set up
to send eTranscripts, go to your high school
website and follow the links to the electronic
transcript request site.      If you are NOT
currently enrolled in high school, contact your
high school to have an official transcript
(beginning with grade 9) sent to the Admissions
Office.      If you have a GED/HSED, you will
need to have an official score report sent in
addition to an official high school transcript
for years completed.      High school
transcripts are not required if you previously
attended UW-La Crosse as a degree-seeking
student. 3.    Test Scores  (not required for
transfer or reentry applicants,  unless
requested)      New freshman applicants are
required to submit the results of the ACT or
SAT.        Official ACT/SAT score reports,
received directly from the testing agency, are
required. 4.    Postsecondary Transcripts 
Official transcripts from each and every
postsecondary institution (even if the only
action recorded is a withdrawal) are required. 
Contact each college, university and any other
postsecondary institution attended to request
that transcripts be sent to the UW-La Crosse
Admissions Office. Note  Your application will
not be considered complete without the above
item(s).  
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(No Transcript)
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(No Transcript)
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Transcript Requests

• Now request transcripts online (required)
• Visit the Onalaska High school website, click on
  the Parchment/Docufide link

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In order to have your transcript sent
electronically

• Create a Parchment Account

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Join today
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Use an email account password you will
remember!
Agree to terms Have Parent Permission
Ignore Username me
x
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Decide if you want to participate in College
Discovery And/or Receive newsletters
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Your account is now created!
Go to your email OR click the link to send your
transcript
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Search for Select Onalaska High School
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Enter your Enrollment Information
Waive Or do not waive Your right to access
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Authorize the release of your transcript
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You now have REQUESTED a FREE copy of your
transcript to be delivered to your Parchment
account!
But, you still must select a Delivery location
for your transcript!
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Search Select the college/university you want
your transcript sent to
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Confirm Pay
Student Services will be notified of your
request Your transcript will be electronically
delivered to the school you selected
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Wisconsin CovenantJamin Whitman, UW-L Wisconsin
Covenant Coordinator

• What to expect when you fulfill ALL pledge
  requirements
• Recognition as a Wisconsin Covenant Scholar
• A place in a UW System institution, a WI
  Technical College, or a WI private
  college/university
• UW System institutions have WC Scholars programs
  to support Scholars in college
• A financial aid package based on familys
  federally defined financial need

ALL confirmed WC Scholars qualify for aid
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Wisconsin CovenantJamin Whitman, UW-L Wisconsin
Covenant Coordinator

• Next Steps For Current Seniors
• Continue taking coursework that will prepare you
  for college.
• Note your volunteer hours on
• the Record of Service form.

You can get the form today or find it at
www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov
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Wisconsin CovenantJamin Whitman, UW-L Wisconsin
Covenant Coordinator

• Next Steps For Current Seniors
• Apply to UW System institutions, WI Technical
  Colleges, and/or WI private colleges/universities
• Pay attention to deadlines

If you are interested in UW-L, come see me after
the presentation for more information about
our WC Scholars program or check out our
website www.uwlax.edu/wisconsincovenant!
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Complete WC confirmation forms by the spring
deadline
NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Forms will be available on the website in 2012
School Designee Signature
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Wisconsin CovenantJamin Whitman, UW-L Wisconsin
Covenant Coordinator

• Next Steps For Current Seniors
• Complete the FAFSA by the spring deadline
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• You must submit all forms and meet all deadlines
  to become a WC Scholar and receive financial aid
• Check the WC website in 2012 for information on
  specific deadlines www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov
• Join UW-La Crosse Wisconsin Covenant on
  Facebook to get updates

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Have a great senior year!
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Starting Off Right Getting a Successful Launch
to your College Career

• Richard Kotovich, Jr. MA LPC
• Counselor
• Western Technical College

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Success In College

• Academic Readiness
• Personal/Social Readiness
• Helpful Tips/Pitfalls to Avoid

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Academic Readiness

• Increased Academic Rigor
• Think marathon NOT SPRINT TO THE FINISH
• Really read study (study to understand)
• Increased Responsibility/ Expectations
• Get organized manage more of your time now
• Academic self-discipline is the key! (not
  procrastination)
• What you Study Now will Relate to your Future
• Its OK to be undecided (but focused on finding
  out)
• Think about your classes now and which subjects
  you want to know more about in the future.

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Personal/Social Readiness

• Increased Freedom Responsibility
• Seek a balance - practice good choices now!
• Remember natural consequences
• Old Rules are Gone
• Prepare for socially Starting Over
• Think now about the next chapter
• Increased Opportunities for Involvement
• Favorite activities will be available and more
• Think of how you want to spread your wings

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Helpful Tips

• Apply for ALL possible financial aid
• Listen to your gut feeling when selecting a
  school not friends
• Prepare to have a reduced schedule your first
  year not work first semester?
• Check out Services/Accommodations early

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Pitfalls to Avoid

• NOT Getting Help Speak UP!
• Going home every weekend
• College Hopping

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Questions?