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Chippewa Falls Senior High School 2014-2015. Senior Planning Night. Folders. Senior Planning Guide Transcript Credit Status Report Do What You Are Finding Scholarships/Financial Aid Night WEF. Requirements - pgs. 3 & 8. Senior Credit Status Sheet (Graduation requirements only). T2. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Senior Planning Guide Transcript Credit Status Report Do What You Are Finding Scholarships/Financial Aid
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Requirements - pgs. 3 & 8
H.S. Graduation 4 Year College Admission
English 4 credits 4 credits
Math 2 credits* 3 credits (prefer 4 credits)4 credits at U of M schools
Science 2.5 credits* 3 credits (prefer 4 credits)
Social Studies 3.5 credits 3 credits
Foreign Lang Not required It depends
Phy Ed 1.5 credits
Health .5 credit
Computer Apps .5
Senior Credit Status Sheet (Graduation requirements only)
PE 9th Health ½ ½
English 9A 9B 10A 10B Lit Com Writ Eng.
Elect
Soc. St. WHA WHB US US Gov/
AP Econ Soc. St. Elect
Math ½ ½ ½ 1/2
Science
Phy Sci
Phy Sci Bio Bio E. Sci
Computer Apps (Credit/Test out)
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4 Year College Admission - pg. 8
English 4 years
Math 3 years/4 years at U of M schools(Alg. Geom, Alg II)
Science 3 years (Phys Sci, Bio, Chem. *Best preparation is
Bio, Chem, Physics)
Social Studies 3 years
Foreign Language It dependsUW-Madison, UW-EC, U of M
These are minimum requirements. All courses taken must be at a level considered college-preparatory.
Other Admission Requirements
Vary by college In addition to college-prep coursework
Class rank AND minimum ACT/SAT score Class rank OR minimum ACT/SAT score
If you are missing one or more requirements UW-Two year campuses (Guaranteed
Transfer Program) – pg. 12 CVTC (Liberal Arts Transfer Program)
Technical College Admission – pg. 16
Requirements depend on program High School Diploma? Specific high school coursework with a
grade of C or better (Algebra, Chemistry, etc.)?
Background Check, CPR, CNA? All prospective students will need to
take the COMPASS or the ACT Sign up for COMPASS at www.cvtc.edu
Remember…
College admission requirements are a MINIMUM!
You want to be prepared for college-level work so you should be taking college-prep coursework through your senior year.
Colleges will pay close attention to the coursework you have taken and may deny a student that they feel is ill-prepared.
Are you ready for college? – pg. 6 Successful Students Unsuccessful Students
Motivation
• Goal Orientated• Determination• Perseverance• Self-discipline• Willingness to work
• Lack of goals or career ideas
• Immature• Procrastinates
Preparation
• Academic preparation• Knowledge of study
and compensatory techniques
• Knowledge of learning style
• Time-management skills
• Lack of academic preparation
• Protected in high school• Learned helplessness• Lack of study & time
management• Disorganized
Self-Advocacy
• Self-awareness• Self-acceptance• Assertiveness• Problem-solving skills
• Unrealistic expectations• Denial of areas of
weakness• Lack of communication
skills• Lack or problem-solving
skills• Lack of self-confidence
Do What You Are
Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment tied to careers
Given to students in Communication class (junior year – most students)
Printed just a couple of pages… complete report available on Naviance Family Connections
How /When to Apply – pg. 26
Easiest to apply on-line. UW-System schools: https://
apply.wisconsin.edu/ CVTC: www.cvtc.edu Other schools – ▪ Google their website or find links from Student
Services website▪ Look for “apply now” or “admissions”
Application deadlines vary. Some as early as December 1▪ Good rule of thumb is to have all applications
submitted by mid-November
Be prepared to provide...
UW Application High school coursework in progress Essay Questions▪ Have English teacher look over your essay
before submitting Credit card number for application fee Social Security Number
CVTC Application Demographic Information Credit card number for application fee Social Security Number
Be prepared to provide...
ACT/COMPASS
ACT: www.actstudent.org Registration Process includes uploading photo ID October 25 – deadline is September 19 December 13 – deadline is November 7 Preparation – Best preparation is coursework taken▪ Online Test Prep, Books, Classes, etc.▪ “Preparing for the ACT” booklet
COMPASS: www.cvtc.edu Search “Compass” while on CVTC’s website Given daily at CVTC’s Chippewa & EC Campus Preparation – Best preparation is coursework taken▪ Online Test Prep▪ Seminars
Other Application Materials
High School Transcript An “official” transcript is sent by Chi-Hi Student Services Make request through Naviance Family Connections▪ Directions in appendix of Senior Guide▪ Link from Student Services Website
Colleges will want a final high school transcript. It is your responsibility to request this (at graduation practice).
ACT or SAT score An “official” ACT/SAT score is sent directly from ACT/SAT
CVTC will have your COMPASS score Letters of Recommendation?
Letters of Recommendation – pg. 30
Are they needed? CVTC – NO Universities & Others – it depends▪ If they ask you to provide them, then YES▪ If your admission is questionable, then YES▪ Quality vs. Quantity
Give the writer at least 2 weeks LOR Form (in appendix of guide) Ask someone that knows you well Ask for a couple of copies (use for scholarships?) Student Services will send (electronically?)
Send a personal thank you note
College Tours & Reps
Be sure you tour the campus before deciding
Most colleges have online tour registration CVTC Career Tour - October 21 Representatives visit Chi-Hi
College and military reps already scheduled Announced Daily Sign up through Naviance Family Connection
Wisconsin Educational Fair – UW-Eau Claire Tuesday, September 30: 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, October 1: 9:00-11:00 am
Additional Advice
Keep a record of your username/password
Make a copy of application for your record
Use a personal email address (not school’s) for college and scholarship applications.
Paying for college – pg. 31
FAFSA – Available January 1st Student loans Work-study Grants
Scholarships Green Sheet Posted on bulletin board in Student Services Posted on Naviance Family Connections Deadlines and requirements vary! CFASD Foundation Scholarships – Feb. 1-March 1
(approx.) Military benefits
More Financial Aid Information
Senior Financial Aid Night January 7 at 7:00 in the Chi-Hi Cafeteria
College Goal Wisconsin Held in February at CVTC Scholarship opportunity
Reciprocity – pg. 36
Out of state tuition Wisconsin has “reciprocity” with
Minnesota You must fill out application for
“reciprocity”▪ Not available until April
Midwest Tuition Exchange