Guidelines
Chi-Hi Student Services Department - September 2019
Seniors Begin Applying to Colleges
The time is now! To begin, students are encouraged to go to the website of the college of interest and become familiar with their entrance requirements as these can vary greatly. Colleges and universities that have an open admission policy will accept most high school graduates who apply. At the other end of the spectrum are those that are highly selective. If you are applying to a technical college, you will need to search for the requirements for that particular program as these requirements can also vary greatly. Application deadlines vary. However, a general guideline is to plan to have all applications submitted by Thanksgiving. Keep in mind that some selective schools have early action or early decision as early as mid-October. Some popular programs at technical colleges can fill quickly and may have waiting lists so it is in your best interest to apply early. For programs with a waiting list, the student must be “program ready” before they are eligible to be placed on the waiting list. Most applications can be found on the colleges’ website under “Admissions” or “Apply Now.” Allow yourself enough time so that supplemental materials (if required) can be submitted by the deadline as well, i.e. transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, as these items can only be sent during business hours. More information can be found at: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12. wi.us/high/ services/hsCollegePlanning.cfm
Counselors to Hold Senior Meetings
School counselors will be meeting with groups of seniors during the homeroom time the week of September 16. Students will be asked to do one final check to make sure they have completed and/or have in their schedule the requirements for graduation. Counselors will also review some of the information covered in this newsletter. As a follow-up, we are asking seniors to make an appointment to see their counselor so we can assist them with steps to be completed based on their postsecondary plans. Be sure to ask your senior about this information and remind them to set up an appointment with their counselor, if they haven’t already done so.
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Have you heard what's happening on October 2nd?
Financial Aid Night
WI Education Fair
Minnesota National College Fair
The Minnesota College Fair will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on October 2 from 9:00am - noon and 5:00pm - 8:00pm, and on October 3 from 9:00am - noon. College admission representatives from schools throughout the US and the world will be in attendance. There are also workshops that students and parents may wish to attend. For more information go to: https://www.nacacfairs.org/
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Student Services Event Calendar
Click the picture to link the calendar!
Important Planning Dates
Below is a listing of events and application deadlines that the will be of interest to current seniors.
September 20 - Deadline to register for October 26 ACT
October 2 - Wisconsin Educational Fair @ the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center
October 2 - Financial Aid Night, 6 pm, Chi-Hi Cafeteria
October 2 & 3 - MN National College Fair
October 26 - ACT (National Test Date)
November 1 - Early Action application deadline for UW-Madison & U of MN-Twin Cities
December 1 - Priority deadline for UW-Eau Claire
December 10 - ASVAB Testing
January 1 - Priority deadline for UW-Stout and regular decision deadline for U of MN-Twin Cities
February 1 - Priority application deadline for UW-La Crosse, UW-River Falls, UW-Whitewater and regular decision deadline for UW-Madison
February 1-March 1 - Chippewa Falls Foundation Scholarship application available (approx. dates)
May 4-15 - AP Testing Window
May 8 - Deadline to register for June 13 ACT
May 20 - Seniors Awards Night, 7 pm, Chi-Hi Auditorium
June 3 - Chi-Hi Graduation
June 13 - ACT (National Test Date)
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How to Schedule an Appointment
Once the school year begins, students can schedule an appointment to see their school counselor and Ms. Wahl (school social worker) through google calendar. A link to their calendars is available on Student Services website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/high/services/
Who's My Counselor?
A-Fa: Tiffany Michaud
Fe-La: Ken Abel
Le-R: Jenny Ebner
S-Z: Luke Heidtke
Student Services Website
Chi-Hi Student Services website has a variety of information available to students about college and career planning including:
- Technical College Brochure and Checklist for applying to Technical Colleges
- Four Year College Brochure and Checklist for applying to Four -Year Colleges
- How to Request a Transcript
- How to Find Scholarships
- College Credit Now
- Paying for College
- Military Information
Chi-Hi Student Services Office
Website: https://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/high/services/
Location: 735 Terrill Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
Phone: 715-726-2406 - 1179