Senior Counseling Chronicles
October 2021
Senior Scholarship Meeting ETC.
- The important Senior Scholarship Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 15th during the Resource. All seniors should attend. A detailed walk through of the scholarship packet will be provided. ALL students should apply!
- College/University Scholarships: Information available on each individual school's web page. Please note that some colleges will allow students to begin applying for scholarships as soon as the admission application is SUBMITTED. Contact the university for specifics.
- Nation-wide Scholarships: Students can search online for many scholarships. We also include some scholarship opportunities on the Senior Haiku page. Please do NOT ever pay for a scholarship search.
FAFSA Completion
UWM Financial Aid Presentation
Wisconsin Education Fairs (WEF) - College Planning & Financial Aid Information
WEF will be offering both in-person and virtual education fairs this year! Click the link below for information and to register.
2021 -2022 Virtual College Fair Opportunities
NACAC offers two types of virtual college fairs: signature and focus. Signature Fairs are held on Sundays starting at 1 p.m. ET and are large events featuring more than 500 colleges and universities from the US and worldwide. Focus Fairs are smaller events that are promoted to students residing in specific geographic areas or who have specific program interest.
- Thursday, Oct. 14: Midwest US Fair: 5-9 p.m. ET (4-8 p.m. CT) Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin
- Sunday, Oct. 24: Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Nov. 2: Arts & STEM Fair: 4-8 p.m. ET
- Sunday, Nov. 14: Signature Fair: 1-6 p.m. ET
UW Help and UW Journey
WHAT IS UW HELP?
UW Higher Education Location Program (UW HELP) is the front door to the UW System and all 26 of its campuses. This website helps students find information on campuses and programs that meet their needs.
WHAT IS UW JOURNEY?
UW Journey is a mobile app that helps students determine which UW System campuses best meet their needs and interests.
Private College Information
Technical College Information
College Goal Wisconsin
What is Navigate?
Academic & Career Planning (ACP) - Xello & Inspire
In October, students will have their first virtual Academic & Career Planning (ACP) lesson. The focus of the lesson is to remind our students about to two very valuable ACP Resources: InspireWI and Xello.
InspireWI is our local partner that helps connect our students with meaningful career experiences right here in our area. Opportunities available to our students include; job shadows, work co-ops, and a variety of field tips and career exploration events. This year, there will be many virtual and in-person opportunities for students. For more information visit: InspireWI.org
Xello is an online program that is designed to help every student understand and navigate their future academic and career possibilities. Xello helps students discover relevant college, university, trade, and career options based on their personality, skills, and knowledge. All students have access to Xello at anytime. Ask your child to show you their Xello Dashboard!
Inspire Virtual Career Events Calendar
This fall, InspireWI will be offering many virtual and in-person career experience opportunities. Experiences may be available in healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, business, aviation, engineering, and much more. If your child finds an experience of interest, make sure to register for the event on the InspireWI webpage below. All virtual events will be recorded, so if your child is unable to attend at the time it is offered, don't worry, you will have access to the recording. Don't see something of interest? Check back as InspireWI will be adding additional experiences regularly.
Click HERE for the InspireWI Career Experience Calendar
OFS Parent Education & Resources - Girls Group Forming NOW!!!
Ozaukee Family Services (OFS), located in Grafton, offers a variety of free and low-cost parent and child resources and workshops. A high school Girls Group is starting soon! See Information below or visit the OFS website for additional information.