College 101
Where do I start?
Where do I start? What do I do first?
Below you will find resource links, information on over 100 schools and all you need to apply. First steps are:
- Research schools-what are you looking for in a school: major, size, location, price etc.
- Apply-complete application, take your time, spell check, ask for help!
- Send transcripts
- Send ACT scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- Essay questions
- FAFSA
- Scholarships
- NCAA-if you're planning to be a student/athlete at a Division 1 or Division 2 School
UW System Information
Common Application
Madison College
Colleges need your transcript!
- Go to Parchment
- Here is a Video link that will walk you through the entire process on how to create your account and send your transcripts.
Colleges need your ACT score!
If you haven't sent them already:
- Go to ACT
- Log In to your account
- Check left column for order history
- Click "Send Scores"
- Select destination(s)
- Pay $12/ACT
Here a step by step video on how to send your scores!
NCAA College Bound Student Athlete
Looking to Play a sport at a Division 1 or 2 college? You will need to create an account, send transcripts, and test scores here as well as to your colleges.
Student-Athletes: Choosing a College
Learn the ins and outs of recruiting, find the school that is right for you, and check out recruiting guidelines for your sport
Early Action Vs. Early Decision
7 mistakes when applying to college
Tips for a successful college visit
How to pay for college?
Resources to help figure out how to pay for college.
What Comes Next?
Once you have been accepted to a college, completed financial aid, submitted housing info, what comes next?
http://time.com/money/4305608/college-signing-day-checklist-prepare/Direct Links to college websites listed below
Lists organized by:
UW Systems
UW System two year Universities
Wisconsin Private Colleges
Four year colleges across the Nation
Wisconsin Technical Schools
UW System schools
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin -Green Bay
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of Wisconsin-Superior
University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County
University of Barron County
University of Wisconsin-Fond Du Lac
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc
University of Wisconsin-Marathon County
University of Wisconsin-Marinette
University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood COunty
University of Wisconsin-Richland
University of Wisconsin-Rock County
University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan
University of Wisconsin-Washington County
Alverno College
Bellin College
Beloit College
Cardinal Stritch University
Carroll University
Carthage College
Columbia College of Nursing
Concordia University
Edgewood College
Lakeland College
Lawrence University
Marian University
Marquette University
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Mount Mary University
Nashotah House Theological Seminary
Northland College
Ripon College
St. Norbert College
Silver Lake College
Viterbo University
Wisconsin Lutheran
Out of State Four Year Colleges
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Iowa
Northwestern University
University of Northern Michigan
St. Olaf College
University of Illinois
Carnegie Mellon University
New York University
Central College
Rockford University
Loras College
Wartburg College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
University of Mississippi
Northern Illinois University
Howard University
Mississippi State University
Michigan State University
DePaul University
Minnesota State University-Mankato
University of California-Berkeley
Brown University
Stanford University
Boston University
University of California, Los Angeles
Savannah State University
University of Texas at Austin
Luther College
Duke University
University of Michigan
University of Nebraska
Purdue University
University of Cincinnati
University of Washington
University of Baylor
University of Oregon
Whittier College
University of Dallas
Drake University
Macalester College
Georgetown University
George Washington University
St. Louis University
Winona State University
Evergreen State College
Fordham University
Ohio State University
Pennsylvania State University
Rutgers University
Oberlin College
Grinnell College
University of Alabama
University of Southern California
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Georgia
Southeastern University
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona State College
Harvard University
Louisiana State University
University of Tennessee
Iowa State University
Texas Christian University
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Carleton College
St. Cloud State University
Michigan Tech
University of Dubuque
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tennessee State University
Other Colleges and Universities
Madison Media Institute
Academy of Beauty Professionals
Paul Mitchell Schools
Technical Schools in Wisconsin
Madison College (MATC)
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College
Gateway Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College
Mid-State Technical College
Moraine Park Technical College
Nicolet Area Technical College
Northcentral Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College
Western Technical College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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