PHS Counselor Connection
Special Summer 2021 Edition: College Bound Prep
Welcome to the Summer Edition!
We know this can be a very stressful time but, with a little pre-planning and help, it doesn't have to be! That's what we're here for! This newsletter is filled with many resources that can assist you as you work through the college search and application process. Don't forget to use the two resources shared with you last year in ACP and in your junior conference last spring! Here's a link to a blank post-secondary prep planning document (but you should have your own named version so please use that-it should be in your Google Drive). This second document is the Future Ready Resource Guide with a lot of great links to various topics for high school seniors. We'll continue to update you with additional information as it becomes available.
As always, students and families are always encouraged to connect with their counselor for any assistance with the post-secondary planning process!
College Application Bootcamp Coming To You This August!
August 1st is right around the corner and that means that many applications will be open! If you are looking for some help getting started before the school year gets busy, come join the counselors for the College Application Workshop on Monday, August 9th. We'll be running two sessions that day and you can come and go from any of them. The first session will run from 9:00-11:00am and the second session will run from 1:00-3:00pm.
Start your senior year prepared and ready for the college application process- maybe you'll even start the year already done with all of your applications! This workshop is designed to help decrease your stress and gain familiarity with the college admissions process.
Below are the times that we will be offering various topics. You are free to come and go based on your needs. You'll see that there are some specific times for help topics and a general open application assistance time.
9:00-9:30 & 1:00-1:30 UW-System Application walk-through with Q&A after
9:45-10:15 & 1:45-2:15 Common Application with Q & A
10:20-10:40 & 2:20-2:40 Sending your transcripts/Creating your Parchment account
9:00-11:00 & 1:00-3:00 Open time to work on applications and/or essays with help from a counselor. Drop in as you have time or come in between sessions above.
Sending Transcripts
Still trying to decide where to apply? Wisconsin Education College Fairs (WEF) are here to help!
WEF Fair list of dates and registration
Great Resources From UW Help For Questions and Information Regarding the UW College System
UW Help Fall Guidebook Request: If you would like the fall guidebook, click the link to receive a PDF version.
UW System Application Walk Through with UW Help:
UW HELP will be hosting a New Freshman Application Demo to walk students through the application. Registration is required.
- Sunday, August 1st at 2:00 PM - Register Here
UW System Admission Updates and Practices Due to COVID-19:
This is a great resource for updates from all of the campuses regarding changes due to Covid-19.
How To Apply to the UW System:
Step by Step application how-to's and Information with the application process to all UW Campuses.
Free Applications for Colleges in the UW System!
Applying to WCTC?
Test Optional/Test Flexible
Get Schooled Test Optional Page
Scholarships
Care Counts in Crisis: College Admissions Deans Respond to COVID-19
College Essay Guy Resources
How to Research Colleges (Without Visiting a Campus)
College Admissions Resources and Covid 19