Counselor Connection
Preparing for college & career - October Issue
Seniors - get your voice heard in the upcoming election!
Register to Vote
When: Oct 7th @ 11am
Where: Virtual event - LHS College and Career Center Zoom link posted in Class of 2021 google classroom
Still need a State ID or drivers license? Go to any DMV. There is a temporary location at 1810 South Park St, Suite 205 open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-5 through Dec 29th. Bus routes 4, 5, 13, 16, 18, 44, and 48 pass this location. Click this link to find out what documentation you will need.
Earn Micro Scholarships beginning your Freshman Year through Raise.Me
- Discover Colleges
- Add Your Achievements
- Earn Scholarships for Your Achievements
- Got to Raise.Me to get Started
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Want to learn more about HBCU's?
Want to Study Abroad? Scholarships available!!!
HOT jobs of 2020: Software Developer
HOT programs: Electrical Engineering
- Operate test equipment
- Build electronic circuits and systems
- Evaluate the operation of electronic circuits or systems
Training for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
This hands-on training lab helps aspiring entrepreneurs transform new or existing business ideas into revenue generating social enterprises designed to promote positive change in your community. Learn to pitch business ideas, launch your idea with real customers, and have a chance to win up to $1,000!
This program runs Saturdays 9AM-2PM, October 6th-December 15th
For more information call (608)-298-6949 or email info@CEOsOfTomorrow.com
To apply go to http://ceosoftomorrow.com/tmb-incubator/
Space is limited!
High School Pitch Competition
Madison College is hosting the High School Pitch Competition , which allows students to think like an entrepreneur, problem solve, be creative, and present an idea.
Participants would be engaged in developing a product/service and pitch their idea for feedback for a chance to win cash and other prizes!
Badger Bound
A full-day virtual event designed for juniors and seniors who identify as first generation, and/or students of color who are interested in attending UW-Madison.
At the event you will:
- hear from current UW students
- take a campus tour
- learn about the application process and financial aid
- be offered a Parent Support Session in English, Spanish and Hmong
When: Saturday, October 10th from 10am-6pm
For more information and to register go to https://apps.admissions.wisc.edu/visitbucky/event_view.php?eid=12606
College Reps are coming to LHS - Virtually!
Open to all students, seniors and juniors strongly encouraged to attend a virtual session
Highlighted University of the Month: UW Parkside
Proud to be recognized as a College of Distinction! A College of Distinction is:
- Nationally recognized by education professionals as an excellent school
- Strongly focused on teaching undergraduates
- Home to a wide variety of innovative learning experiences
- An active campus with many opportunities for personal development
Earned the distinction of being an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institute (16% of our student population identifies as Hispanic/Latino). UW-Parkside is the only public, 4-year institution in Wisconsin to currently hold this distinction.
Upcoming Events:
- Be First: First Generation Student & Family Summit
- Experience Parkside Day
Discover your Major
Check out Major Mania!!
Explore Apprenticeship Opportunities!
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Updates
Regular Deadline: January 1st. Full consideration for admission. Univ Honors Prog admission is on a space-available basis and scholarship consideration is on a funds-available basis.
FAFSA priority deadline: March 1st, 2018. Applying for aid as soon after Oct 1st 2017 is strongly encouraged. This will help to ensure students and families have submitted the info necessary to receive their financial aid award notice as soon as it is available. Univ of Minn will begin sending financial aid award notices to admitted students by early February.
Secondary Admission Programs: Additional Application Materials Required
- Freshman Nursing Guarantee Program Deadline: November 1st
- U of M Audition Program (BFA Acting, Dancing, Music)
All college need these three application materials:
Colleges need your transcript
- Watch Parchment instructional video
- Go to Parchment
- What School did you attend?: La Follette
- Create an Account
- Click "Order"
- Select destination(s): Univ, Tech School, NCAA, Common Application, etc
- Send now or hold for 1st term grades (be mindful of your college(s) deadline if you hold for grades)
- Pay transcript fee
Colleges need your application
Colleges may need your ACT score
If you havent sent them already, check your colleges website for updates and/or consult with your counselor before sending
- Go to ACT
- Log In to your account
- Check left column for order history
- Click "Send Scores"
- Select destination(s)
- Pay $12/ACT
- Need to retake the test? Sign up for the December 8th test by November 2nd to avoid late fees.
Paying for College
Raise.me
Scholarships Website
Log into your Xello account. Link at the bottom of the LHS website.
UW System - Paying for College
SENIORS & School Email
Examples: college apps, parchment account, ACT, FAFSA
**School Email becomes inaccessible to graduates 2 wks after graduation**
About Us
Website: https://lafollette.madison.k12.wi.us/
Location: 702 Pflaum Road, Madison, WI, United States
Phone: (608) 204-3660
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