Fall Classroom Presentations
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE CLASS OF 2022 - this list covers everything from the start of the year until graduation! Once dates are finalized, the document will be posted here.
SENIOR Fall 2021 handout on all the important topics of the year! (College applications, FAFSA, transcripts, ACT, scholarships)
SENIOR PRESENTATIONS for the Class of 2022
Two Year and Four Year College options
Apprenticeship and Technical College
Employment, Military, and Undecided
VIDEO MESSAGES On Important Senior Topics
Video of Applying to a UW System University
Video of Applying to a college using the Common Application
Video of Applying to a WI Technical College
Video of Military Service, Employment, & Undecided options
Video of registering to retake the ACT
Letter of Recommendation Form
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Letter of Recommendation Form - Seniors, please make a copy of this form, fill it out, then share it with the person who you are asking to write you a letter of recommendation. By filling this out, you will receive a much more personal letter that speaks to the person you are.
Early College Credit & Start College Now programs
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Early College Credit Program -
As a junior or senior, students can be approved to take college courses at local two and four year universities, both public and private. There are very strict deadlines to follow to meet the approval deadlines. For the fall semester, the applications below need to be handed in to the student's counselor by March 1st. For the spring semester, the applications need to be handed in by October 1st.
- Application for the UW System colleges & universities
- Application for the WAICU private colleges & universities
Start College Now Program -
As a junior or senior, students can be approved to take college courses in the technical college system. There are very strict deadlines to follow to meet the approval deadlines. For the fall semester, the applications below need to be handed in to the student's counselor by March 1st. For the spring semester, the applications need to be handed in by October 1st.
- Application for the Start College Now program - Waukesha County Technical College
Information for families about the ECCP/SCN programs from the School District of Waukesha
Transcript Ordering
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CLICK HERE to learn how to order transcripts from Parchment.com or Xello (formerly Career Cruising)
Important Links
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Big Future
A college search website that takes students from 3900+ colleges down to a manageable number in just a few clicks.My College Quick Start
As part of the College Board website, this site can be accessed if a student took the PSAT, or just by making their own account log in.Common Application
When it is time to apply, this is a common that can send your application to over 500 private schools across the country. Check to see if your school is on the Member Colleges list.University of Wisconsin Application
When it is time to apply, here is the link to all of the UW colleges.Essays that Work from Johns Hopkins University
Use these to help you get creative ideas for your college application essays. These are all accepted applicants, with summaries from admissions counselors as to why these were "winning" essays.The College Essay Guy
A helpful resource for tips on writing your essays.