Hello Class of 2026!
We want to make you aware of an exciting opportunity for all Wisconsin high school students. RUSD has partnered with Direct Admit Wisconsin to provide a simple and seamless admission experience for students to any University of Wisconsin schools except for UW-La Crosse, UW-Eau Claire and UW-Madison.
If you agree to participate in the Direct Admit Program and are on track to complete the credits required for admission, you will receive an admission offer through Direct Admit Wisconsin based on your unweighted GPA at the end of your junior year without having to fill anything out!
Click here to opt-in and participate in this program!
This summer, you will receive an offer letter from UW detailing any next steps you will need to take.
Please reach out to your school counselor if you have any questions about this program. You can also find more information on this flier, including a helpful FAQ here.
There are hundreds of colleges and universities across the country. It can be hard to decide when you have so many choices: 4-year, 2-year, community colleges, technical colleges, public, private and more. Below are some useful links to help you with your search.
Find even more college & post-secondary planning information on our Junior Conference page/section
Additionally, we often have college representatives who visit Park High School to meet with interested students. Click here to see the current schedule of reps who will be visiting Park.
This site contains information on the institutions in the University of Wisconsin System including 13 universities, 13 freshman-sophomore Colleges and UW-Extension.
Valuable information on admissions requirements, scholarships, deadlines and housing.
Search majors available at all of the 2 & 4 year UW system schools Download the UW Journey App.
This site contains information on the 16 institutions in the Wisconsin Technical College System.
WAICU is a student services website representing the independent colleges and universities of Wisconsin. Find information on all of the campuses, admission requirements, scholarships and more.
We have a college counselor from Gateway Technical College, Vanessa Leon, who comes to Park every other Tuesday, to meet with students who are interested in attending Gateway after graduation and can help with undecided students. Students can contact their counselor schedule an appointment with Ms. Leon.
The ACT student site provides information on many aspects of planning for college, including career planning and financial aid. You can also register for the ACT and find materials to prepare for the test.
The College Board offers a variety of tools and resources to help you prepare and plan for college. Find a college that fits your goals with the “College MatchMaker,” get it together with “My Organizer,” and prepare and register for the SAT as well as AP exams.
National Association for College Admission Counseling, which provides helpful college admissions information for students and parents.
This site contains general information relating to colleges, what tests to take, financial aid, how to apply, etc