College & Careers
Senior To-Do List
Applying for College
Types of WI Colleges
Applying for Admissions
Fair Opportunity Project (virtual mentoring, essay reviews, and FAFSA completion help)
AP/IB Credit Transfer (check to see where your AP credits will transfer)
Transferology (check to see where your dual credits will transfer)
UW Application Checklist for High School Students
College Board: Big Future Website (great resource for college applications, finding the right college, paying for college)
Financial Aid
IMPORTANT!!! The 2024-25 FAFSA application will open December 2023 (instead of October, like previous years): See the FAFSA Roadmap for more timeline information.
FAFSA.gov (official website)
Filling Out FAFSA (helpful guide)
Finaid (information and tips on financial aid for college)
Wisconsin Tuition Promise and Bucky's Tuition Promise are 2 programs that cover full tuition! Students may qualify for either program by filling out the FAFSA.
Choosing a College/Major
Midwest Student Exchange Program (see how much your tuition would be as a WI resident in other Midwest states)
Entrance Exams
Careers Exploration
Career Search Websites
Occupational Outlook Handbook (from US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Interest Inventories
Virtual Career Tours/Job Shadows
Military
US Dept. of Defense (includes links to each military branch)