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4 Year College
High school courses should prepare a student for college by helping to develop strong skills in core subject areas.
A suggested academic plan for attending a university would include:
4 or more credits of English (College Prep courses)
3 or more credits of Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
3 or more credits of Social Studies
3 or more credits Natural Science (Science 9, Biology, Additional year of Science)
4 Elective credits (2 years of foreign language/other electives)
Demonstrating well roundedness. Colleges are looking for students that will bring something to their university. They are looking for students with demonstrated leadership ability and/or a strong service background. Students can demonstrate these characteristics by participating in various extra-curricular activities, as well as volunteering in the community. In addition, through participation in these activities, students will likely be able to establish relationships with responsible adults who can write insightful letters of recommendation for admission into college. Letters of recommendation are not required by most colleges, but can certainly help to make a favorable admission’s decision.
General Admission Standards for College
Colleges will use some, if not all, of the information listed below when determining whether or not to accept an applicant. Individual colleges, however, differ in how they evaluate this information. For example, one college may place a great deal of importance on test scores, while another college may not.
· ACT/SAT Scores
· Class Rank
· GPA
· Rigorous Course Load
· Letters of Recommendations
· Personal Essays
· Interviews
· Extracurricular Activities
· Volunteer and/or Community Service
Your accepted, now what?
Often before starting classes, you will need to confirm campus housing, pay your enrollment deposit, sign up for Placement Testing and attend orientation/registration.
UWhelp.com has a great resource page to assist with this with UW Colleges/Universities. See their site here.
Technical or Community College
Graduates of technical colleges get the education and training that provides skills to compete in today's competitive technical job market . . .
Small classes mean you get more individual attention from instructors.
Less debt as a result of technical college credits costing much less than other four-year institutions, resulting in quicker financial freedom when you graduate.
Two years or less is the time it takes many of our graduates to receive their degree or diploma before entering their exciting, new career.
Smooth credit transfer to the University of Wisconsin System gives you the option of pursuing your bachelor's degree at a later date.
Two-thirds of the fastest growing occupations require technical education.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” program providing on-the-job training and related instruction. The employer teaches the skills of the occupation. An area technical college or private training center teaches the theoretical knowledge pertaining to the specific occupation.
More information about WI Apprenticeships can be found at https://dwd.wisconsing.gov/apprenticeship/
Military
The following links provide information about the different branches in the military. If you are interested in learning more, or if you are planning to join, ask Mrs. Lade to put you in touch with a recruiter.
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