College Application Info for Seniors
Don't forget the following important steps in your college application process:
- Request your transcript via Parchment.com (reminder, counselors do not send transcripts)
- Request your ACT act.org or SAT scores collegeboard.org (if submitting)
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (see below for free help session information)
Madison College/Scholars of Promise Apply Day
Scholars of Promise Apply Day event scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Madison College Goodman South Campus (2429 Perry Street; Madison, WI 53713), located off the beltline.
Registration has closed but walk-ins are welcome!
Prospective students will receive assistance with submission of all materials needed to become a Madison College Scholars of Promise student:
1. Madison College Program Application
2. Student Account Activation
3. Scholars of Promise Application
4. FAFSA (Alternative FAFSA options are available if applicants are unable to submit the traditional FAFSA)
a. Click here for a list of items needed to complete the FAFSA
5. Test Scores (ACT or Accuplacer)
a. Madison College ACT Code: 4615
b. Accuplacer Fee Waiver Code: MC-SOP
6. High School Transcript
Click here for event details and here for Scholars of Promise eligibility requirements.
Scholars of Promise @ Madison College
We can help pay your college tuition!
The Scholars of Promise program provides low-income, graduating high school students an opportunity to access a college education without worrying about how to pay for it.
Program benefits include:
- Tuition Assistance: We cover tuition and fee costs that grants and scholarships do not for up to six consecutive semesters - summers excluded.
- Financial Aid Application Assistance: Dedicated support through focused application completion workshops.
- Promise to Promise: Direct college transfer opportunities with UW-Madison's Scholars of Promise program
The application window is October 1 to April 1 each academic year.
UW Health Career and Information Fair
Date: Thursday, November 3
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Come attend the UW Health Career and Information Fair on November 3, from 4-6 p.m. to learn about different departments at UW Health that are currently hiring multiple positions. This fair is geared toward MMSD high school seniors and their 18+ family members, but others are welcome to attend.
Scholarships Now In Xello!
Get quick access to your Xello account through Classlink
Search the database of scholarships and save any you would like to apply to.
Scholarships are continually being updated as we find out about them. Check back often!
Spanish-speaking event at UW Whitewater
Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 W Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190
LLAVE is an event for Spanish-speaking students and their families to learn more about the college search and admissions process at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Sessions include information on academic and campus resources, financial aid, a campus tour, and more on how UW-Whitewater creates an environment focused on student success.
Register HERE
UW-Eau Claire in Sun Prairie: Nov 22nd
Join UWEC for our Meet UWEC event in Sun Prairie on November 22!
Meet UWEC is an amazing opportunity to learn if UW-Eau Claire is a perfect fit for you, right from your backyard! We are excited to talk with you and your family and answer your questions.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
>> Open-house style event with a 20-minute Admissions presentation
>> Hear from our admissions staff on topics like admissions, financial aid, housing and more
>> Chat one-on-one with UWEC experts
>>Enter for a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship!
Scholarship Spotlight
Xello & Method Learning are very proud to be the official sponsors for all high school scholarships through WSCA each school year.
This year FOUR $500 Scholarships Will Be Awarded!
Fill out the application and submit the following two essays:
Question 1: Think about your experiences with school counselors throughout your education (elementary, middle and high schools), describe a time when a school counselor helped you overcome a barrier or obstacle and how that helped you to succeed.
Question 2: How has your school counselor(s) helped you prepare for your postsecondary path and how would earning this scholarship support you in those plans? Provide specific examples of lessons, workshops, conferences and/or conversations that were meaningful to you in creating your post high school plan.
Deadline: Submissions close December 12th, 2022
Access the Application HERE
Real Talk: Paying for College Edition
We know college affordability is a stressor for many families, and Real Talk is here to help alleviate that stress. Let your Black students and their families know that Real Talk: Paying for College Edition is back on Wednesday, November 2 and November 9, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Black financial aid experts from across the country will share information about scholarships, financial aid, loans, the FAFSA®, and more. Encourage your students and their families to attend. This two-night event isn't something to miss!
Register for this and other Real Talk events HERE
Madison College FAFSA Nights
Madison College Goodman South hosts a series of free FAFSA workshops to help families fill out the FAFSA (with bilingual support).
Seniors can go to this page and click on "Select a Date" to register:
Please note: the site says to bring 2019 or 2020 tax info... which is out of date - it should be 2021tax information.
UW HELP: Financial Aid Webinar
FINANCIAL AID WEBINAR
UW HELP, along with panelists from UW-Milwaukee and UW-Parkside, will discuss how budgeting can help you manage your finances during college, the financial aid process, how to compare financial aid offers, how those funds are disbursed, and more! https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9nNlUPcmScKAo1Rz5anJbw
UW Campus Panel
Join UW HELP to hear from UW campus representatives about admission, campus updates, upcoming special campus events and more. Campus representatives from UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, and UW-Whitewater will be available to answer any questions students may have regarding admission to these campuses. Students and families are encouraged to attend.
- Tuesday, November 8th at 4:00 PM - Register Here
https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YavBQKMFQT-o6BpY-3CYDQ
Live Demo of UW Systems Application
Register for a live demonstration of the UW System Application for Fall 2023 and walk through the application as a new freshman student. Learn how to create an account, list course information, and more!
- Monday, November 14th at 3:30 PM - Register Here
https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6K41qokhQH-Nn9yMa004Jw
Junior Conference Information
Juniors will receive an ACP lesson on November 10th that pertains to post high school planning and preparing for (and scheduling) their junior conference. Counselor calendars will open up for junior conference scheduling at the end of November. Junior Conferences will run through March.
Students will prepare their Future Planning Worksheet prior to the conference with their counselor. This document will be used for note-taking during the conference and then shared with guardians/home adults following the conference. This is a great opportunity for your counselor to sit down one on one with the student and learn more about what your plans are for after high school. Also included in the Future Planning Worksheet are resources to help you plan for your next step, whatever that may be!
Work Based Learning
Students who are currently working or have a volunteer experience are eligible to enroll in MMSD Work-Based Learning (WBL) Credit program. This program combines on-the-job experiences with coursework that ties the job with school and career exploration. The amount of credit students receive is based upon the number of hours the student works and is calculated at the end of each semester.
For School Year 2022 - 2023 students earn 0.25 elective credits for 45 hours of work.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the electronic forms HERE.
Ashley Hoeft (Work Based Learning Coordinator) is at West every Thursday from 11:30-1:00 pm in the Counseling Office to meet with students interested in work credit and help with any questions.
Academic & Career Planning (ACP)
Students at West High School are on a journey to discover what the future will hold when they graduate. Through Academic and Career Planning (ACP) they are beginning to answer the questions:
Who am I?
Where am I going?
How will I get there?
Who are we together?
Students will set goals, make plans, and continue to think about their future through ACP activities supported during the classroom lessons on ACP/Regent Pride Thursdays throughout the school year.
Students will have opportunities to:
Explore interests, skills, educational opportunities & careers
Create a resume
Develop a post-high school plan
Each grade level works on specific ACP lessons throughout the year.
The November 10th ACP lessons will focus on the following for each grade level:
9th Grade: Freshman 101: Setting You Up for Success in High School
10th Grade: Post High School Options
11th Grade: Preparing for your Junior Conference
12th Grade: Post HS worktime (college applications, FAFSA, scholarships, etc)
