Wiscareers
 http://wiscareers.wisc.edu
 Registration code is bwh-c628
 Offers various career assessments and
personal inventories, as well as
occupational and educational path
information
Knowhow2gowisconsin.org
WICareerPathways.org
Resource for career pathways and
programs or study for both Technical
Colleges and Universities.
UW HELP
www.Uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
 Admissions Information
 Career Information
 Placement Testing Information
 And MORE!
Minnesota National College Fair
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
www.nationalcollegefairs.org
Wisconsin Educational Fair
Zorn Arena
UW-Eau Claire
Tips for Visiting College Campuses
 Contact the admissions office for your
visit
 Visit when school is in session
 Verify you meet college admission
requirements
 Determine college cost
 Attend a class if possible
 Tour the campus
How do I get there?
What are colleges looking for?
 RIGOROUS Course load! Do not
catch senioritis!
 Leadership Qualities
 Diversity
 Non-academic Achievement
 Positive Influence to their campus
Applying to College
1. Apply on-line
 MN State College or Technical College:
www.mnscu.edu
 UW Wisconsin Colleges:
www.apply.wisconsin.edu
 Wisconsin Technical Colleges:
www.witechcolleges.org
2. Pay Application Fee (on-line)
3. Request Transcripts through the
Counseling Office.
Transcripts
Your transcript is a contract indicating
that you will complete all courses you
are enrolled.
ACT/SAT Scores
ACT/SAT Scores sent by BWHS are
unofficial. Some colleges will accept
ACT sent via BWHS for admission
purposes, but you may need to
request official scores from ACT at
www.act.org or SAT at
www.collegeboard.com.
ACT:
Register at
https://services.actstudent.org
Test Date
Registration Deadline
April 8
March 8
June 8
May 3
ACT Mobile APPs
ACT Prep Course
Where:
Woodville Community Library
124 Main Street, Woodville WI 54028
When:
March 13, March 23, and April 16 from 12-1
How:
Register by calling the
Woodville Community Library at 698-2430.
Space is limited!
Letters of Recommendation:
2 letters
 Ask someone who can attest to your
academic ability, especially in the
areas of Math, English, and Science.
 Ask someone who can attest to your
leadership and non-academic
achievement.
 Can not be a relative!
 Can be e-mailed to the college.
The Applicant Statement:
Tell me who you are and how you got
there.
 VERY IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR
COLLEGE APPLICATION!
 For some colleges, this is the
scholarship application as well.
 Write about personal experiences,
people who have influenced you,
and/or why you are a good fit for this
college.
Transfer Information System
www.Tis.uwsa.edu/
This is a web-based interactive program
that allows students to see how
credits will transfer to any UW or
Wisconsin Technical College campus.
NCAA
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter
What does an education cost?
Cost
Technical college degree
(WITC)
Public 4-year College degree
( University of Wisconsin- River
Falls)
Private 4-year College degree
(University of St. Thomas)
About $120/credit
2-year degree about $8,000
1-year degree about $4,500
About $400/credit
4-year degree all inclusive
about $102,000
About $1000/credit
4-year degree all inclusive
about $163,000
Selective Service
18 year-old males must register with
the selective service in order to
qualify for federal student loans or
grants. You can register online at
www.sss.gov.
FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Apply on-line for student loans, workstudy, and grants by completing the
FAFSA (Free Application for Student
Aid) as soon as possible after January
1.
 Both student and parent need to
apply for a PIN (electronic signature)
at www.pin.ed.gov.
www.fafsa.gov
Never pay a fee to file the FAFSA
NOT
www.fafsa.com
HOW IS FINANCIAL AID
DETERMINED?
Cost of Attendance
- Expected Family Contribution
= Need
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TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Federal and State Grants
Scholarships
Institutional Aid
Loans
Employment Opportunities
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Local Financial Aid Meetings
Plan to attend local Financial Aid
Meetings held at local colleges
(UWRF, WITC-NR, etc.) or College
Goal Sunday.
Sunday 2-23-2013
Chippewa Valley Technical College
@ 2pm
www.collegegoalwi.org
WITC-NR FAFSA Workshop
February 26 @ 6:30
March 12 @ 6:30
RSVP Required 715 246 6562 x 4226
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
 http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highscho
ol/SitePages/Counseling%20Office.as
px
 http://wisconsincovenant.wi.gov/secti
on.asp?linkid=1698&locid=124
WISCONSIN COVENANT SCHOLAR
 FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING A
WISCONSIN COLLEGE/TECH
COLLEGE & WHO SIGNED PLEDGE IN
8TH GRADE
 COMPLETE A SENIOR CONFIRMATION
FORM AND A RECORD OF SERVICE
FORM AND RETURN TO THE HEAB BY
APRIL 1
 COMPLETE FAFSA BY APRIL 1
Scholarship Resources
 Financial Aid Office of your college
 On-line data bases :Collegeboard.com.
fastaid.com, Studentaid.ed.gov,
Fastweb.com, Petersons.com

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
BW Counseling Webpage
Local Businesses
Civic Organizations
Your parents’ employers
DON’T GET STUNG!
Scams net $5 million annually
350,000 students/parents affected
Selling what you can get for free
Never pay to find a scholarship
National Fraud Information
Center – 1-800-382-4357
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Books about Scholarships
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How to go to College for Almost Free
Free $ for College for Dummies
Kaplan Scholarships
The Scholarship Book
College Board Scholarship Handbook
Peterson’s Scholarships, Grants &
Prizes
Completing scholarship
applications/applicant statements
 Follow the directions
 Proofread your essay
 Ask someone else to proofread your
essay
 Make sure your e-mail address is
appropriate (not hotgirl@yahoo.com,
etc.)
Academic Portfolio
 A single to go resource to complete
college applications, scholarships and
financial aid.
 Includes: School records, health
records, standardized test scores,
awards, personal assessment resume,
etc.
Independent Study Opportunity
Create an Academic Portfolio
http://www.bwsd.k12.wi.us/highschool/t
eachers/ksmestad/Academic%20Portfo
lio/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Schedule your Planning Meeting
These meetings will take place during the school day and generally
take about 30 minutes. Students can schedule their
appointments with one of the BWHS counselors!
Mrs. Smestad
ksmestad@bwsd.k12.wi.us
715 684 3321 x113
Mrs. Pagel
rpagel@bwsd.k12.wi.us
715 684 3321 x125