JMM Counseling Department
2014-2015
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All counselors are 9 – 12.
You are assigned by neighborhood and last name unless you are
an ELL student.
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Amy Olson (A – O)
Rock
Dan Maloney (A – O)
Wisconsin
Joe Hamel (A- O)
Wolf
Troy Arneson (A – O)
ELL
Ying Vang
Sherry Lucille (P – Z)
Sherry Lucille (P – Z)
Len Mormino (P – Z)
Len Mormino (P – Z)
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Post High School Options
Admissions for Various Options
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Preparing Now for Post High School
W
O
R
K
SPECIALTY
SCHOOLS
MILITARY
APPRENTICESHIPS
TECHNICAL
SCHOOLS
2 YEAR COLLEGES
4 YEAR COLLEGES
GO TO WORK:
 Earn $ right away
 Experience
 Explore Careers
 Clarify Educational Goals
 Save Money for College
 Get Motivated
 Low pay
 Skills get rusty?
 Limited Opportunities
 Poor job security and
benefits
DO AN APPRENTICESHIP:
 Earn while you learn
 Good pay/benefits
 Little to no costs
 High earning potential
(remember the elevator
operator?)
 Limited career options
JOIN THE MILITARY:
 No tuition
 Many careers
 Earn while you learn
 Travel
 6+ Branches
 Bound to enlisted time
 High risk
GO TO A SPECIALTY
SCHOOL:
 Classes just in your
area
 Many are 2 years
 Usually small classes
 Pay Tuition
 Limited to 1 career
field
GO TO A TECH SCHOOL:
 Many programs
 2 years or less
 High income potential
 Transfer to a 4 year
 Great job placement
 Low tuition/ Save $$
 Get your game on without
as many distractions
 Some programs have waiting
lists
GO TO A 2 YEAR COLLEGE:
 Small classes
 Low Tuition
 Transfer to a 4 year
(guaranteed transfer
options)
 Not all have housing
options
GO TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE:
 2200+ Schools
 Many majors
 Many higher paying careers
 4+ year commitment
 High tuition costs
 Not all majors lead to
careers
HOLD YOUR BREATH….
TAKE A GAP YEAR!
Possibilities:
-Work- Appreciate the dollar
-Travel- The further you go, the more you find
yourself
-Explore Careers and Programs
-Mature
-Internships
-Volunteer
-Get close to family
In 2011, the median of earnings for young adults with:
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a bachelor's degree was $45,000
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an associate’s degree was $37,000
(more with an apprenticeship)
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a HS diploma was $30,000
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no HS diploma was $22,900
National Center on Educational Statistics
Answer for each other 1 of the following:
What post-secondary option was your first
choice at this point in life and why?
Or
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What post-secondary option do you think
your student is most considering at this
point?
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JUNIOR YEAR IS THE TIME TO:
 THINK!
 ASK!
 LOOK AT WEBSITES!
 EXPLORE CAREERS (NOW)
 VISIT PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/CAMPUSES!
(NOW)
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Coach?
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Advisor?
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CEO?
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Guide?
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Secretary?
Administrative Assistant?
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KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S:
 Strengths and Weaknesses
 Interests and Values
 Life Goals
 Career Goals
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Where will your student be
in 5 years? 10 years?
2021
2016
2026
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Academics
 GPA
 ACT/SAT Score
 High School Course of
Study
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Program/Career Area
 What are your student’s
favorite classes, hobbies,
work experience, dream
careers, etc.?
 Hints: What do they
like to naturally do when
nobody asks them to?
What are they curious
about?
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Length of program
 How much does your
student like school and
how long will he/she be
in school?
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Important details
 Location
 Size
 Housing
 Demographics
 Activities, athletics, etc.
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Cost will be an important factor
Talk with students NOW
Examples:
 MATC - $125 – 175/credit
▪ 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for tuition for 1 year)
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MIAD - $34,000/year
UW Richland - $11,000/year*
UW Platteville - $14,500/year*
UW Madison - $19,000/year*
*includes tuition, room, & board
Add a step or 2 with each level of education
Work
Military
Diploma
Technical School
Placement Exam
Diploma +
Diploma + ASVAB
Apprenticeship
Diploma +
Interview + Possible Exam +
Possible Drug Test
Specialty School
Diploma +
GPA + Possible ACT + Possible
Portfolio/Work Experience +
Possible Interview
2 Year College
Diploma +
ACT/Placement Exam + GPA +
Minimum Core Credits
4 Year College
Diploma + GPA
+ ACT/SAT + Core Credits +
Personal Statement + Possible
Recommendations +
Extra-curriculars
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UW Whitewater
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UW MADISON
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3.20 GPA
21 ACT
3 years Math,
Science, Social
Studies
4 years English
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3.8 GPA
28 ACT
4 years Math,
Science, Social
Studies, English
2 years minimum
World Language
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Colleges/Universities will look at many factors:
 Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement,
Letters of Rec, Leadership, Etc.
Example from UW Systems
 Admissions Process will Include:
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an individual, holistic review of the applicant
a review of academic and non-academic factors
a consideration of the student's potential for success
a consideration of the student's ability to contribute
to the educational environment
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Apply next fall but can start prepping now:
 Build personal resume
 Brainstorm personal statement ideas
▪ Example from UW Systems: Please tell us about the
particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or
interests you will bring to our specific campus that will
enrich our community.
 Ask teachers this spring for letters of rec if needed
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Send transcripts through Parchment.com
 Sign up at any time for your account
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Take ACT or SAT this spring
All students will take ACT with Writing on
March 2015
 Scores can count!
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Register online for both tests
 See your counselor for a fee waiver if needed (2
per test maximum)
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Most Memorial students take the ACT and
take it more than once
ACT Dates 2014-2015
Sept 13, 2014
Feb 7, 2015
Oct 25, 2014
April 18, 2015
Dec 13, 2014
June 13, 2015
SAT Dates 2014-2015
October 11, 2014
January 24, 2015
November 8, 2014
March 14, 2015
December 6, 2014
May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
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Practice SAT test
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National Merit
Scholarship
Qualifying Test
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Saturday, October 18
National Merit Explained
▪ 1.4 million students
take the PSAT
▪ 8,200 become National
Merit Scholars
▪ 15 – 25 Memorial
students each year
▪ Some colleges will give
free tuition just for
being a National Merit
candidate
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Financial Aid
 Loans
Financial will be
different for different
institutions
 Work Study
 More expensive the
 Grants
 Need Based
 January of Senior Year
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institution the higher the
need
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Many different
categories
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Local Scholarships
 Application in December
 Committee of all
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Mostly found online
 Student Services
Bulletin
 Fastweb.com
 Meritaid.com
departments choose
winners
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Schools/Programs
have school specific
scholarships
 check website, call
financial aid office
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Division I & II schools require an NCAA
Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the
junior year.
Fill out online: www.eligibilitycenter.org
See your coach or counselor to discuss this if
you plan to play Division I or II athletics.
Fulfill graduation
requirements
 Fulfill entrance
requirements
 Take a rigorous course
load
 Keep your grades up
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Consider AP or Youth
Options for college
credit
 Take a minimum of 5
courses for athletic
eligibility
 Meet with college
admissions counselors,
military recruiters, etc,
now to get more info
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THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!