College Application Materials
Your School Counselor is here to help you navigate through your college application process. We can help you:
Create a list of colleges to research that is based on your interests and on the characteristics of each college.
Understand college admissions requirements.
Send necessary documents to the colleges you are applying for, such as transcripts, fee waivers, and letters of recommendation.
Apply for Scholarships/Financial Aid that will help you pay for your college expenses.
Parchment
Parchment is your resource for sending student transcripts to Colleges that you are applying to. Every MPS student has free access to send their transcripts to as many colleges as they need to. Please see your Counselor to get your registration code.
Common App
The Common Application is a single online college application form used by over 900 colleges and universities. Instead of filling out the same general information—like your address, GPA, and extracurriculars— a dozen times, you only have to do it once.
www.commonapp.org/apply www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8KEAorkN10Cf9n9l5t4bNzvTsDPQ7qEv
UW-System Common App
Similar to the general Common App., the UW-System app allows you to apply to multiple schools within the University of Wisconsin collegiate system with one application.
Common Black College App
Similar to the general Common App., the Common Black College App allows you to apply to 67 different HBCU schools paying one $20 application fee.
commonblackcollegeapp.com/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_eRvChrZJ0
MATC Application
MATC is offering flexible options for students, including more in-person and hybrid classes. Earn a high-quality, affordable degree and land a high-paying job right away -- or complete your first two years of college and finish at a four-year university. We’re open in-person and virtually and ready to help you answer your questions, connect with you in a virtual visit or apply!
MATC offers 170+ degree, diploma and certificate programs with industry-experienced instructors who make sure you’re ready to work on day one. We also connect you to 35+ four-year transfer partners, including our guaranteed admission agreements with Marquette University, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Parkside.
The FAFSA
To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.
In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.
College Board
College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT, the Advanced Placement Program, and BigFuture.