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Special Summer 2020 Edition: College Bound Prep
Welcome to the Summer Edition!
We know this is can be a very stressful time (covid or no covid) but, with a little help, it doesn't have to be. 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 at 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 Bootcamp...virtually
Sending Transcripts
Wisconsin Education Fairs (WEF)- Virtual Series
WEF is expecting nearly 100 colleges, universities, military branches, and specialty schools to participate in the college fair portion. A direct link to register will be sent in the coming weeks.
Fall Schedule and Spring Schedule
Registration and How to Navigate Video
Offering a monthly virtual college fair from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., followed by 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. interactive financial aid presentation.
- Wednesday, 9/16
- Wednesday, 10/7
- Sunday, 11/8
- Wednesday, 2/10
- Wednesday, 3/10
- Sunday, 4/11
Great Resources From UW Help For Questions and Information Regarding the UW College System
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.
Test Optional/Test Flexible
Get Schooled Test Optional Page
Care Counts in Crisis: College Admissions Deans Respond to COVID-19
Scholarships
WAARP Speed to College: Summer Search Series
Wisconsin Association of Admissions Regional Professionals is hosting the first ever WAARP Speed to College: Summer Series event.
Students are to click on this link the at the start of the event. [Note the link will be active on July 23rd and August 3rd respectively] There will be a brief presentation with some general college knowledge and then students can choose two different colleges to learn from each night for a 25-minute presentation.
Featured Colleges and Universities: 11 different out of state institutions of all shapes, sizes, and affiliations; including Central Michigan University, Drake University, Luther College, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, North Park University, Northern Michigan University, The University of Alabama, The University of Arizona, The University of Iowa, and The University of Nebraska.
4:00 to 5:30 PM and 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Links:
1. WAARP Speed to College: Summer Search Series Flyer:
2. WAARP Speed to College: College Fast Facts Sheet: Which contains quick facts and links for all students to help decide which colleges to visit with during the event.
College Essay Guy Resources
How to Research Colleges (Without Visiting a Campus)
College Admissions Resources and Covid 19