College Countdown

Check Out This Awesome College Guide from NWTC to help navigate the college planning process!

Junior Summer

Complete Resume

Include: Extracurricular Activities (both in and outside of school), Community Service, Awards and Certificates, Work Experience

Explore careers and colleges that prepare you for your career (careercruising.com) (nwtc.edu) (uwhelp.wisconsin.edu) (wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org)

Job Shadow - experience first hand observation of different careers

Visit Colleges - find the college that best fits you and follow these tips for a successful visit!

Senior Fall

Challenge yourself with upper level courses and take classes that will help you in a 2 year or 4 year college

Possibly retake the ACT (act.org) (our school code 501-140)

Apply for College(s) (nwtc.edu) (apply.wisconsin.edu) (wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org)

Upon completion of your application to a college come to the Counseling Office and sign up to have your transcripts sent to the college.

Fill Out the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) (fafsa.ed.gov)

Apply for Scholarships

Check the Counseling Website weekly for Scholarships

Bring completed scholarships (typed or in pen) to the Counseling Office to be signed by a counselor and then submitted