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Post Secondary Planning Guide 2024-2025.docx

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Most college applications will be posted on the school's website. Below are some sites that allow you to apply for multiple schools with one application:
www.commonapp.org
www.commonblackcollegeapp.com
coalitionforcollegeaccess.org
apply.wisconsin.edu

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A GAP year is a time between high school and post secondary education which allows for experiential learning. Most often this comes from time spent in the work force or through travel experiences.

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Many college and scholarship applications will require students to submit two or more letters of recommendation. Need ideas of who to ask?? Here is a list of possible sources for your letter of recommendation:
Teacher
School Administration
School Counselor
Coach
Employer
Religious Affiliate
Volunteer Coordinator

We recommend that you reach out to your recommender no less than two weeks prior to when your letter is needed.

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Personalize your college search by exploring what matters most to you.

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College Search - BigFuture | College Board

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College Search - BigFuture | College Board

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Use College Search to find the right college for you. Search over 3,000 colleges by location, major, type, and more.

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The military uses this test for placement into different positions within the military. This is also a helpful tool for career inventories if you are still searching for what careers might be best suited for your skills.

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What is the ASVAB? The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a multiple-choice test, used to predict academic and occupational success in the military. Take the ASVAB practice test.

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GPS is a program designed for high school students who want to get hands on experience in trades while also finishing the high school degree at the same time.
https://gpsed.org/

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Virtual Tour of a GPS Education Partners' Ed Center

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Your AP scores could earn you college credit or advanced placement (meaning you could skip certain courses in college). Use this tool to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP scores.

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AP Credit Policy Search - AP Students | College Board

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Many students check the AP credit policies of colleges they plan to apply to before deciding which AP course to take.

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Air Force: https://www.airforce.com/
Army: https://www.goarmy.com/
Marines: https://www.marines.com/
National Guard: https://www.marines.com/
Navy: https://www.navy.com/
Coast Guard: www.gocoastguard.com
https://www.todaysmilitary.com/
ROTC Program Information
https://universityhq.org/resources/college-planning-guide/rotc-programs/

Personal Message from National Guard

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mQZA_acmff3plY2Y98kEbmotWXATjA-b

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- Affordable
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https://www.matc.edu/
https://www.wctc.edu/

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Colleges will require students to submit official transcripts which are signed and stamped by the registrar. Official transcript requests can be made using the following website:
www.parchment.com

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Are you interested in a trade but not sure which is the best fit? Complete the apprentice finder and learn more about the trades.

https://www.milwbuildingtrades.org/

https://www.buildingadvantage.org/

Milwaukee NARI Job Bank

https://web.milwaukeenari.org/jobbank

Metropolitan Builder's Association Job Bank

https://web.mbaonline.org/jobbank

ABC WI Apprenticeships

https://buildyourcareerwi.org/

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A comprehensive career search tool that helps in building self-knowledge, personalized career plans, and critical life skills.

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If you already have a job, find out if there are ways to advance within the company.

Make sure your resume is up to date. If you need assistance, reach out to your counselor or the Career Center Coordinator.

Attend job fairs as a way to meet many employers at one time. Some area business like Direct Supply also hold their own in-house job fairs.

Networking with family, friends, and co-workers can be a good way to find job opportunities. Make sure to share interests. Networking can also be good way to gain a professional mentor.

Building your Resume
A resume is a document used to display your background, skills, experience, and accomplishments.
Share your relevant work, volunteer, or leadership experience and the skills you gained that make you best for the position you are applying for. Be sure to share your accomplishments in each role rather than your responsibilities.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/high-school-resume-examples-and-writing-tips-2063554

Writing a Cover Letter
A cover letter is a one page document used to introduce yourself and your interest in the job you are applying for. This is typically broken into three paragraphs.
1. Explain which role you are interested in and why.
2. Speak to your qualifications, why are you best for the position?
3. Provide contact information and your hopes for next steps.

https://hbr.org/2014/02/how-to-write-a-cover-letter

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Top tips for your college essay from the Princeton Review: https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/college-essay

Sample College Essay Prompts

1. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

2. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

3. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

4. Tell us about something you’ve done—academically or personally—and what you’ve learned from it. Was it a success or a challenge? Did it represent a turning point in your life? How did this particular moment in your life influence you, and how will it continue to influence you as you pursue your college education?

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Consists of four sections: English, Math, Reading and Science with an optional Writing Section.

Please check school websites concerning sending ACT/SAT scores next year. Many schools are going test optional next year or waiving submission of scores as part of the application process.

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ACT knows you're giving all you can to your students, presenting them with an education that's all about equity in learning. We want to be your GPS to success in giving every student an equal opportunity to fully understand what they need for future success AND jump-start their momentum down the path to making their goals a reality.
As you prepare for going back to school, access FREE events and materials to learn how to do just that!

My Journey College and Career Planning Virtual Event
September 24, 2022
This event provides valuable information to help students and parents confidently navigate the college admissions process.

ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops

Attend a College and Career Readiness Workshop to learn more about the programs and services that ACT offers to help you ensure your students are on the right path.

Back to School Materials for Counselors

Access materials with information to help students register for the National ACT test, learn about test prep options, and much more, including expanded resources for Spanish-speaking students and their parents!

PreACT Secure: Designed for Grade 10 - Delivered Online!

Assessment scores indicate whether students are on-track to college and career readiness and can inform high school course selection, college and career planning, and test preparation activities. Due to its secure nature, the assessment gives schools, districts or states the ability to use for high-stakes or accountability purposes. PreACT Secure is now available to enroll for spring 2023.

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Each year, ACT serves millions of students, job seekers, schools, government agencies, and employers in the US and around the world with learning resources, assessments, research, and credentials designed to help them succeed from elementary school through career.

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ACT | College and Career Readiness Solutions

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Podcast Episode #203 from the College Guy

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show notes

When it comes to helping parents navigate the college application process, I can't think of a better guide than Lisa Heffernan. Not only has she been through this process herself a few times, but she and Mary Dell Harrington are the co-founders of one of the largest online parent communities, Grown and Flown. Their Facebook group has, as of this recording, over 50,000 members. The group offers parents support, guidance, and just a ton of great ideas for other parents who have gone through or are currently going through this process. Oh, and by the way last year Lisa and Mary Dell were named 2 of People magazine's 25 Women Changing the World. On this podcast we discuss:

Why parents should stop telling their students that there are tons of school and to not worry about where they will go

Why (and how) to limit the amount of time you spend talking about college

When the best time to start talking about college is

The three most stressful parts of college admissions for students--and how to mitigate that stress

What Lisa is most and least proud of as a parent when it came to helping her own kids through the college application process

Enjoy.
PLAY-BY-PLAY
2:13 Introducing Lisa
2:58 How Grown and Flown started
5:03 Why students entering college is a difficult time for parents
5:19 How important time management is for students
5:58 How can parents be a part of the solution?
7:17 Why parents should stop telling their students that there are tons of school and to not worry about where they will go
8:43 The key to making the school-finding process much easier
9:13 Constrain the amount of time you spend talking about college
10:33 Don't talk about how easy it was to get into college in the 80s
11:53 The importance of starting the college process no sooner than 11th grade
12:58 The #1 source of accurate and useful information about college admissions
15:02 How to help students in ninth and tenth grade
15:40 The three most stressful parts of college admissions for students
18:31 Grown and Flown: the Facebook community Lisa cofounded (now with 50K+ members)
18:55 How the group started and what surprised her the most about it
20:36 How the group can help with unique problems
24:00 Lisa's most and least proud moments as a parent helping her kids through the college application journey
26:25 One thing that Lisa wishes she'd done differently
27:23 The help that Lisa's family received on the college essays
29:21 How college coaches can make the process easier for students
30:12 Other kinds of success besides admissions that can come out this process
34:22 Two things that Lisa wants to leave with students
36:40 Lisa's Show and Tell: a yellow legal pad
37:58 Ethan's Show and Tell: How Not to Die
39:32 How to connect with Grown and Flown

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203: 10 Ways Parents Can Support Their Students Through The College Application Process

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When it comes to helping parents navigate the college application process, I can't think of a better guide than Lisa Heffernan.

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Applying for Scholarships is always free.

Scholarship Websites:

https://www.fastweb.com/
https://www.goingmerry.com/
https://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

* These are scholarship websites you can build a profile on now see what you qualify for based on your profile. There are scholarships on these websites you can apply for now.

*In January of your senior year, you will also learn about over 50 local scholarships open to Tosa students.

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Consists of Reading, Math and Writing sections with an optional essay.

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The SAT supports success in school and can help you on your path to college. Access your My SAT Dashboard to register or send SAT scores.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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The application opens on October 1, 2020 and can be found here:
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Helpful tips about the FAFSA
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/completing-the-fafsa

FAFSA and FAFSA Tips for Parents
https://youtu.be/QdaGZASwjZU