Junior Counseling Chronicles
February 2019
Academic Planning
Junior Year Future Planning
Junior year is a very important planning year. Don't worry, we are here to help!
Have you seen your junior's green folder? All juniors received a green folder filled with future planning information this past December. Information is included on the following key topics: Apprenticeships, Wisconsin Technical Colleges, UW Colleges, Wisconsin Private Colleges, Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Next Thursday, February 7th, we will host a Future Planning evening presentation. This presentation will begin with a brief counselor/teacher presentation on the PWHS 2019-2020 courses and registration process. Immediately following, college representatives from the technical colleges, UW System and Wisconsin Private College system will be presenting on admission policies and procedures. Resources on each system will be available and both counselors and college representatives will be on hand to answer questions throughout the evening. We encourage junior students and parents to attend!
A wealth of information is headed your way! Juniors are not alone. In the meantime, we are a phone call or email away. Please feel free to connect with us as soon as questions arise. We are always here to help.
Individual Junior Meetings
Having trouble attending the junior meeting during the day due to work obligations? New this year! The Counselors will also be hosting several small group personalized junior meetings in the evenings on February 27th and March 27th. More information on how to schedule this will be offered in the personalized junior meeting invitation.
2018-19 Academic Testing
Wisconsin State ACT Test
ALL JUNIORS in the state of Wisconsin will take:
- The ACT test (with writing) - Wednesday, February 20th
- The ACT WorkKeys - Thursday, February 21st
- Registration for this test will take place at school on February 13th-14th
- The statewide sponsored ACT tests are FREE for juniors
Additional ACT Testing Opportunities
Test Fees
ACT $50.50
ACT with writing $67.00
Additional ACT test dates (for a fee) include:
April 13th (register by March 8th)
June 8th (register by May 3rd)
July 13th (register by June 14th)
Click below to register for additional ACT tests through the ACT website.
Method Test Prep
How can I practice for the ACT? How can I improve my original score?
Try Method Test Prep! Method Test Prep is an online ACT skills improvement resource. ALL PWHS students have access to Method Test Prep for FREE! Students who complete 20 weeks of organized practice in Method Test Prep are able to raise individual scores by an average of 4 points!
The first week in October, ALL Juniors created an individual username and password for Method Test Prep. Encourage your junior to log in and show you what they are working on! What a great time to start reviewing for the ACT!
ACT Prep Nights
Is your busy junior having trouble finding the time or motivation to work independently on Method Test Prep? This just in! The Key Club will be hosting several evening ACT Prep Nights! Evening sessions will run from 5:30 - 7:30 PM on the following dates:
Tuesday, Feb. 5th
Tuesday, Feb. 12th
Tuesday, Feb. 13th
Monday, Feb. 18th
Activities will be varied, but each session will include ACT "Tips for Success" per test area, ACT prep videos, teacher support per subject area, and the chance to work independently on previously released paper ACT tests or online on Method Test Prep.
Thank you to the Key Club for offering guided ACT preparation. What a great opportunity for our juniors!
Spring College Tours
Take advantage of weekend tours and high school days off! Check out the links below for information specific to each college system.