Welcome to Senior Year
It is time to start preparing
for the next step.
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGES
http://witechcolleges.org/
Helpful website that lists colleges, areas of
study, myths, financial aid resources.
APPLY NOW!
Apply for admission to an associate degree, technical diploma or certificate program. Apply
now and get started on your new career!
1. CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM OF STUDY
Fox Valley Technical College offers more than 200 hands-on, career-centered programs of
study. Choose the one that’s right for you. Can’t decide on a program? Contact our Counseling &
Advising Services office to schedule a visit.
2. APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Apply NowIf you need assistance, visit any FVTC location or call us at 920-735-5645. If you’re
applying for the first time, a $30 non-refundable application fee is required. Your application will not
be processed until the fee is paid.
COMPLETE THE SKILLS ASSESSMENT
REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS
COMPLETE OTHER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
3. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
If you need help paying for college, we encourage you to apply for financial aid, which is federal
and state assistance that can include grants, loans and/or employment. There are many factors
that determine how much aid you will receive. The financial aid application and awarding process
takes time. In order to guarantee your award will be processed before your program start date,
please apply early. There are also many options for scholarships, grants and work-study.
4. ENTER YOUR PROGRAM
When all of your admission requirements have been met, you’ll receive an acceptance letter in
the mail, along with an invitation to sign up for New Student Registration. Sessions are held about
2-3 months before classes begin, so watch for information and instructions in the mail.
Congratulations! You’re ready to begin your classes.
ACCUPLACER
http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/
The ACCUPLACER is an entrance exam that technical colleges use. You can
take the Accuplacer before and/or after you apply to the college. Different
programs will require scores and you will need to speak with an admission
counselor or check the website for details.
If you already took the ACT, some technical colleges will accept that score in
place of the Accuplacer. Again, you will want to confirm what is needed with
the technical college’s admission’s office.
You must be a FVTC (Fox Valley Technical College) registered student to take
the ACCUPLACER at Freedom High School. You will need a student ID
number
There is no cost to taking the ACCUPLACER at FHS, but it will be put on
your tuition bill if taking classes at FVTC
ACCUPLACER PREP / DATES
DATES
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FHS will give the ACCUPLACER test
the first Wednesday of each month
after the first semester at the start of
5th hour
Special dates may be set up with
special circumstances.
FEBRUARY 3rd
MARCH 2nd
APRIL 6th
MAY 4th (be with you)
PREP
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You should prepare yourself with some
test samples
http://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer
http://www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests
http://www.fvtc.edu/SearchResults/tabid/8
7/Default.aspx?Search=Accuplacer
PROGRAM PREPARATION COURSES
Set yourself up for success! If you need to work on math, science, sentence skills,
and/or reading, Program Prep courses will help build your academic skills to be
successful in your program. Your Program Prep courses are based on your
individual needs and program selection.
MORE ABOUT PROGRAM PREP
WHO TAKES PROGRAM PREP COURSES?
IS THERE A COST?
CAN I USE FINANCIAL AID?
HOW DO I REGISTER?
PROGRAM PREP COURSES
PRE-ALGEBRA
INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING
INTRODUCTION TO READING & STUDY SKILLS
PREPARATION FOR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
PREPARATION FOR BASIC CHEMISTRY
Technical Colleges will ask for a
student’s high school transcript.
Students will need to request
these electronically.
http://www.parchment.com/
 Go to the parchment website.
 Go to the student sign up page
 Create a username and profile and an account (if you are
under 18 years old, your parents will need to create the
account.)
 You will need to have an email account to validate your
information.
Seniors should visit the
campuses they are applying to!
$$ PAYING FOR COLLEGE $$
Families NEED to discuss the
costs of college and what the
financial arrangements will be.
Do not assume that scholarships
will cover the costs.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Local Scholarship Information will be out this
spring. Local scholarships can range from
$100-$1,000 dollars.
Please note that local scholarships will not solely cover the costs of college.
• In the meantime, you should be seeking out
national/regional scholarships via:
• Websites
– Our school counseling website will update scholarships as
they become available
• Memberships and Affiliations
• Workplace (yours and parents)
FINANCIAL AID
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
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Grants and Loans based on Financial Need
Will need family tax information and paperwork (i.e. W2’s)
Refer to website to helpful information and application
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
• College Goal Wisconsin is a national event that provides free
information and assistance to families who are filling out the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
College Goal Wisconsin will take place on Saturday February 7, 14,
21, 28, and on Wednesday evening February 25, 2015
Click on the link below to register
FVTC / Green Bay West / UW Oshkosh
www.collegegoalwi.org
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Community Open House
3-7 p.m. | Appleton Campus
Event date: 10/6/2015 Export event
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 3-7 p.m.
Appleton Campus - 1825 N. Bluemound Drive
Use Entrance 10
Discover our 200+ degree, diploma & certificate programs, business offerings & personal
enrichment classes. Visit with faculty & current students and get a first-hand look at our
high-tech labs & classrooms.
No need to RSVP! Just drop in anytime between 3-7 p.m.
Event Highlights:
Campus Tours & Technology Demonstrations
Learn How to Pay for College
Panel Discussion: Choosing a College Today (5-6 p.m.)
Free Workshop: Starting a Business, Courtesy of the Venture Center (6-9 p.m.)
Tour the Fab Lab (4-5:30 p.m.)
Free Food & Prizes
Pay No Application Fee!
Apply for admission during the Open House and we'll waive the $30 application fee.
High school seniors and older are eligible to apply. You must apply in person.
Download application form (PDF)
www.wiscareers.wisc.edu
Get to your website
Open Your E-Portfolio
Get Your College Info Sheet
• Go to your server file
• Fill In Info / Graduation Plans /
Colleges
• Use WISCareers as a resource for
colleges if needed
Do not exit out of WISCareers, minimize it! 
Learn to ADVOCATE for yourself
Advocate: (verb) to push for something.
Push by:
Attending informational meetings sponsored by your guidance office
Searching on-line for career and college information
Asking questions when taking campus tours or speaking with a college
representative
Attaining letters of recommendation in a timely manner.
Provide the people who will be writing your letters with plenty of notice
Have a conversation with your parents regarding the costs of college (SOON.)
Do Not:
Wait until the last minute to apply for
colleges/technical colleges
Ask for letter of reference at the last
minute
MAKE YOUR MOM DO ALL OF THIS
FOR YOU!
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BEST OF LUCK WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS!
Please don’t hesitate to stop in and see us with any questions!
We are here to help you!
Mr. Harke
tharke1@freedomschools.k12.wi.us
(920) 788-7940 ext. 306
&
Mrs. Vander Loop
jvanderloop@freedomschools.k12.wi.us
(920) 788-7940 ext.305
You can also refer to our website for help with :
questions~forms~updates ~information~helpful links
http://www.freedomschools.k12.wi.us/
Click on High School Link
Click on School Counseling Link