Counselor Connection
Preparing for college & career - December Issue
Creative Writing Contest
Students are invited to submit original work in the following areas:
Poetry (One poem of at least 20 lines)
Spoken Word (Not longer than 3 minutes)
Short Story (750-word minimum - 1500-word maximum)
Open to African-American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American/American Indian, or Asian/Pacific Islander in grades 6-12. See the link for more details
What's the real cost of college? How to save, plan, and pay
During this webinar, we’ll cover: •Saving for college – it is never too late! •How to select a college and how much it will cost •FAFSA - what, why and how •Understanding a financial aid offer •How to find and apply for scholarships and grants – FREE $$$ •Education loan options •Free tools and resources to make the process easier
Click here to register for Dec 9th
Click here to register for Dec 10th
UW Journey
Want to know what's happening in the UW System? Download the UW Journey App! This free app allows prospective students to find the University of Wisconsin campus that best fits their individual needs, navigate the application process, and explore options to pay for college.
Trying to wrap up a UW application but need some help?
- Wednesday, December 16th at 1:00 pm - Register Here
- Tuesday, January 12th at 5:00 pm - Register Here
- Wednesday, January 27th at 1:00 pm - Register Here
SENIORS: Wrap your college applications up THIS MONTH! At minimum, colleges need the following:
Colleges need your transcript!
- Go to Parchment
- Create an account
- School of Attendance: La Follette
- Click "Order"
- Select destination(s): Univ, Tech School, NCAA, Common Application, etc
- Send now or hold for 1st term grades
- Pay $3.78/transcript
Colleges need your application!
UW System schools application can be found here.
Many HBCUs can be found on the Common Black College Application
For other schools not found through the above resources, see their College/University Website for more information
Consult your universities for their preference
If you havent 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
UW Systems Campus Tours and Visits
Guided tours are filled with facts and what to expect from your academic and student life. You'll also meet with an admissions representative.
Preview programs include a campus tour and meeting with representatives from student services offices, admissions, academic departments, and possibly current students.
Scholarship Website of the Month
The La Follette Local Scholarship
*One application, roughly 50 scholarships. Opens December 2nd.
LHS Financial Aid & Scholarship Webpage
La Follette's one-stop-shop for all of your financial aid and scholarship related questions, opportunities and forms:
- Net Price Calculator - find out how much you are likely to pay at the colleges you are applying to
- Contact Info for Financial Aid Offices in WI
- Step-by-Step FAFSA Walkthrough video
- Link to CSS Profile, MInn/Wi Reciprocity and Midwest Student Exchange forms
- Events/locations that can help with FAFSA
- Scholarship links
Earn Scholarships starting in 9th grade through Raise.me
Madison College: Academic Information Sessions
- Campus visits
- Financial Aid Workshops
- Admission Application Workshop
- Application deadlines
- Career outcomes
Available in person and as an online session!
Volunteer Experience of the Month
Program of the Month
Respiratory Therapist
Where: Madison College
What: The Respiratory Therapy Program
- Intensive full time two-year program that leads to an Associate degree in Applied Science
- Work in clinical settings to treat and manage patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders
- Entry to mid-level employment average wages $19.29-28.56/hour
- 100% of 2017 graduates report being employed in a related field!
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/guidancesocialservices_staff
Location: 702 Pflaum Road, Madison, WI, United States
Phone: (608) 204-3660
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/La-Follette-Counselor-Page-1602987169968337/timeline/
Twitter: @LAF_Counselors