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Post Secondary Options

TESTING OPTIONS

ACTThe ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. ... The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants
SATThe SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. ... The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.
PSATThe PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships. ... More than 3.4 million high school students (mostly juniors and sophomores) take this nationwide, multiple-choice test every year.
Accuplacer  is the most powerful tool available to help colleges assess student readiness for introductory credit-bearing courses and make reliable placement decisions. 
**This test is used for Gateway and Apprenticeship Programs
ASVABASVAB stands for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, which is a multiple-choice test that helps you identify which Army jobs (Military Occupational Specialties) would be best for you
UW System The UW System, with 13 universities across 26 campuses and a statewide extension, is home to world-class education, research and outreach.   The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country, serving approximately 170,000 students each year 
WAICU The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is the organization of the twenty-three independent (or private) institutions of higher learning in Wisconsin. Membership is limited to accredited, nonprofit institutions, headquartered in Wisconsin 
WTCS The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas and short-term technical diplomas and certificates. 
Common App Common App is a non-profit college access organization that helps students apply to college every year. Common App's free college application tool is designed to make applying to college faster and easier. With Common App you only need to use one system to apply to multiple colleges and universities 

Private WI Colleges

FSA ID INFORMATION

The FSAID is what both you and your guardian need to sign the FAFSA electronically.  You can do this your Junior year to be ready for your Senior year!


Military

The US Military is made up of six branches, each with their own active-duty and part-time components. Each varies in service commitment, location and how its members contribute to the overall mission of protecting our country, though all components are on the same rank-based pay scale. 

Apprenticeship

https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/

Apprenticeship How to in 4 steps