Senior Year Information

SENIOR INTERVIEW:  Schedule a meeting with Mrs. Schulting to review your transcript and schedule to be certain you are on track for graduation.  College and career plans will also be discussed.

EARLY GRADUATION:  If anyone is interested in early graduation at the semester in January.  You must submit a request in writing for School Board approval by November 1st.

JOB SHADOW:  If you are interested in shadowing a career, please let Mrs. Schulting know and she can help to coordinate that for you.

CAMPUS VISITS:  Students are encouraged to make a campus visit to help find a campus that is the right fit” for them.  If you wish to visit a campus during a school day, take a College Visit Form from Mrs. Schulting and have it signed by the Admissions Office.  Return to Laura in the main office for your attendance to be excused as a College Visit Day.

COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES:

UW Journey:  new mobile application to explore UW System campuses on your phone.

UW Help:   website to find all information related to the UW System campuses.  www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu

WI Private Colleges:  website to all of WI Private colleges.  http://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/

WI Technical Colleges:  website for all WI Technical colleges.  http://www.wistechcolleges.org/

Xello:  Online site to research career and colleges.  See Mrs. Schulting for user/password.   https://login.xello.world/

COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Four Year Colleges: The window for reviewing applications begins on August 1st for all UW Campuses and applications should be submitted by November 1.  Colleges could reach their enrollment caps at any time and begin turning away students.  While many colleges will continue to take applications throughout the year, the longer one waits the more likely she/he will be turned away.  Applications can be found on each college’s website.

Direct Admit:  If you were accepted to a UW campus through Direct Admit, no need to complete an application, follow the directions in your Direct Admit information.

To complete an application for any UW Campus go to:  https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

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Private Colleges:   The application for Private Colleges can be found by visiting their webpage or via the Private Colleges website:  http://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/

Important information about the application process:

A college application is not complete until the following have been submitted:

• Application 

• Fee (if applicable)

• Test scores (if submitted; test optional now)

• High school transcript

Technical Colleges:  Applications to the Wisconsin Technical College System opens in mid-September and should be sent as soon as possible during the fall. Vacancies in the various programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Some programs close out early which forces late applicants onto a waiting list. 

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS:  There are many scholarships from our area and nationwide that I will share.  There are no scholarships available at this time.  Many more will come available this fall and I will develop a scholarship newsletter to keep you updated on what is available.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS:  This process begins in early February when the scholarship committee meets to set up time lines and review application procedures. The committee consists of two teachers, two school board members, two community members, an administrator, and the high school counselor. Application forms will be distributed in March with a deadline in early April.

SCHOOL TO WORK: If you plan to transition directly into the work force after high school, there are many options to help you prepare.  One option is the JOBS Center in Dodgeville, operated by the state of Wisconsin.  Job listings are available there, as well as other employment-related services.  Students at Barneveld High School also have the opportunity for various school-to-work programs such as Youth Apprentice programs, work-study and job shadowing. 

KEY DATES:

September 2025 (PIE):  Senior Meeting –updates on college information will be shared at your class meeting.  Watch for "College Application Work Days" and work on college applications in PIE with help from Mrs. Schulting.   Every Friday in September and October.

September 26, 2025:    8:15 AM - 12:45 PM     Wisconsin Education Fair @ UW-Platteville

Visit with 100s of representatives from public, private, and out-of-state colleges as well as all branches of the military.

October 15, 2025     6PM - 7PM      Financial Aid Workshop (Seniors and parents)

This meeting is essential for a smooth financial aid application process. Margaret Chubb from Southwest Technical College will review the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) in detail as well as provide other important information.  The information presented is the same for all schools: private, public, two-year and four-year. 

American College Test (ACT) – The ACT can be taken in the fall for seniors who wish to retake the test.  

The ACT (with writing) will be offered at Barneveld on October 15, 2025 for $55.75.  

ACT Test Dates 2025-2026

To register for the ACT, go to:  www.actstudent.org/ 

May 27,2026:  Senior Awards Night - This is a recognition night for you.  Scholarships, academic awards along with other honors and recognitions are presented.

May 30, 2026:  Graduation Day - 11AM