Applying for College/UW Systems Schools update
Here are some things I learned at the UW Systems meeting last week.
*The first round of admissions is going on now – September through November. Early application is a good idea, and very important for some programs that fill up quickly. Ex. Elementary Education and Animal Science at UW River Falls, and Crime Scene Investigation at UW Platteville.
*VISIT! TAKE TOURS! ATTEND OPEN HOUSES! You may be able to get a better feel of a school/campus when you are there and tour it. This can also help you choose between schools you are accepted to! Some schools like UW Platteville will even help pay for you to travel there!
*Pay attention to admission requirements for your school, and inquire about those specific to your program/major. Ex. Nursing program=Nursing Assistant certification required.
*Application Essays – Admissions counselors told me that they are looking to admit students who take rigorous classes, are involved in activities, and are leaders in different areas. Tell them what sets you apart from other applicants, what makes you unique, and what you will bring to their learning environment! They also look seriously at the writing quality of the essay. Take time to spell check and re-read! Some schools also use application essays to choose scholarship recipients! Make sure to mention your economic need in the “anything else you’d like us to know” area.
*Letters of Recommendation are required when applying to UW Madison UW Parkside in Kenosha. If applying to Platteville with an ACT score less than 22, you are required to submit letters of recommendation from your math, science, and English teachers.
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under Academics.
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SENIORS: 17 Point Check List Before Submitting Your College Application
Application time has arrived! Please begin applying to the schools that you are interested in NOW! Priority registration (Sept-Nov) will help you get into programs that fill up quickly and may also qualify you for scholarships and grant money!
Check out these tips before submitting your application!
17 Point Check List Before Submitting Your College Application
Before you click “SUBMIT”, consider the following check list and take the time to review your college application very carefully. Students often overlook avoidable errors when they rush to submit college applications.
As an educational consultant, I have caught numerous mistakes in college applications that were sent to me for “final review”. The advice and check list below can help you identify and correct potentially damaging mistakes.
- Proofread Your Application Out Loud. Read the entire application slowly and out loud starting with the very first line.
- Review Your Essay(s). Make sure you answered the question(s). If it’s a multi-part question, make sure you addressed each part. If you created your essay in Word (or another word processing program), copied it to the on-line application, and then edited it to make it fit, review it extra carefully!
- Check for Inconsistencies. For example: Is your desired major offered? Is your desired major or the activity you wrote about in your essay the same as the one list listed in another part of the application? Does your activity list indicate that you spent more time on activities and work than there were waking hours?
- Check for Omissions. Did you forget to include something important or relevant? Check your resume and/or inventory of experiences, activities, honors and list of descriptive adjectives.
- Review Activity List. Read over your resume (if you have one) and make sure your list of activities is accurate and you haven’t left out anything important. Colleges are particularly interested in leadership, special talents & achievements and commitment over time.
- Honors and Awards – Again, review your resume (if you have one) and make sure your list of honors is accurate and that you haven’t left out anything important. Don’t forget to include Honor Societies such as National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society.
- Recommendations – As applicable, list the name, position, relationship and contact information for those providing recommendations. Confirm with those writing recommendations that they will be (or have been) submitted in a timely manner.
- CDs / DVDs / Portfolios – If you are providing supplementary materials, make reference to them in the appropriate part of the application, and submit them in the proper manner and on a timely basis.
- Special Connections – If you are a student athlete being recruited, or are in touch with a coach, musical or art director, professor or other person of potential influence, keep that person posted on the progress of your application. And, when appropriate, reference him or her in your application.
- Transcript – Order your school transcript. Provide a stamped and properly addressed envelope, as necessary.
- Self Reported Test Scores & Dates – When applicable, report your SAT and ACT scores, and related test administration dates. Comply with the specific college and university reporting requirements.
- Mailing Address – Confirm the mailing address for recommendations, transcripts and supplemental materials. Many colleges and universities have a separate mailing address to their undergraduate admissions office.
- Standardized Test Scores – Make arrangements to send SAT and/or ACT test scores directly from CollegeBoard.com and ACT.org. Confirm that colleges will receive your test scores according to their application requirements.
- State Residency Requirement Form – Many state colleges and universities require a residency form for in-state candidates who wish to pay in-state tuition.
- Special Situations – Many applications ask if you have been dismissed from school, suspended, placed on probation or incurred serious disciplinary action. If so, answer the question honestly and look for an opportunity to explain your situation.
- Additional Information – Many applications allow an optional additional essay for candidates who think that additional information will provide a more comprehensive impression. Consider this option (when available) when there is something relevant to add.
- Read Directions and Sign Your Name – Many applications require some type of electronic signature. Make sure you read and follow all directions.
Author: Lynn Radlauer Lubell is the Founder of Admission By Design, and the Publisher of InLikeMe.com. (Reprinted with Permission 9/17/2010)
Copyright InLikeMe. All rights reserved.
Posted: September 17th, 2010 under Academics.
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Reminders For Seniors
Your Local Scholarship application is due to Ms. Lehmann on or before Monday April 19, 3:30 pm. No applications will be accepted after this date. If you have not yet accessed the application, it is located on the W: drive of our network at school. You may complete it at school or save it to a thumb drive and work on it at home. You DO NOT need to fill in days absent on page 2. Lisa and I will take care of that.
Send in your Wisconsin TIP grant applications asap for the best chance at receiving $800-1600 a year for school! This applies only to Wisconsin residents who will be attending a Wisconsin University, Technical College, or Private College or University.
If you need your final transcripts mailed to your school (after final grades are posted), sign up with Ms. Lehmann. I will not know whose to send if you do not do this before graduation!
Some schools require placement testing after you are admitted. A good resource for information for University of Wisconsin system schools is http://www.testing.wisc.edu/contents%20of%20the%20placement%20tests.html.
Posted: April 9th, 2010 under Academics.
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Scholarship Search…
Just wanted to drop a friendly reminder that the Ronald McDonald House Charity Scholars $1000 Scholarship deadline is February 15, 2010.
Students must reside in one of the following counties: St Croix, Sawyer, Washburn, Polk, Rusk, or Barron. Since it is a local scholarship, you will have a better chance than some that are national!
Students are ranked on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, work ethic.
Students can apply online at www.RMHC.org
Don’t forget to check out more online on my counseling page or by the Senior Bulletin Board in the hallway by my office!
Let’s get going on scholarships, Class of 2010!
Posted: January 13th, 2010 under Academics.
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Your future begins today!
A Thought For My Students:
Who you WERE is not as important as who you ARE! Decide on the person you WANT to be and how you would like others to see you, then BE that person!
Seniors:
Have you taken the ACT / SAT? Remember -tomorrow Nov. 6 is the last day to register for the December test without paying an additional $21.00!
Recent Counseling Activities:
Middle School Classroom Guidance
- Internet Safety
High School Classroom Guidance
- Red Ribbon Week – Drugs are Dangerous
- Self-Injurious Behavior – Cutting
- Scholarships – From Scholarships to Skateboarding, there’s a COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP for You!
Please check out the School Counseling Page of our Frederic School Website at http://www.frederic.k12.wi.us/pages/guidance.html for resources, links, and other information!
Posted: November 5th, 2009 under Academics.
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Ms. Lehmann’s first blogging experience…
Welcome to Ms. Lehmann’s first blog!
I am happy to be here at Frederic 7-12 School beginning the 2009-10 school year! I hope you students got a chance to check out the “About Ms. Lehmann” bulletin board that was outside my office! Seniors can now find a plethora of information there about college admissions visitors, scholarships, and more information about college visits can be found in the display case down the hall.
Please check out the School Counseling Page of our Frederic School Website at http://www.frederic.k12.wi.us/pages/guidance.html for resources, links, and other information!
Beginning of the Year Counseling Activities:
- Scheduling
- Junior class trip to the Wisconsin Education Fair at UW Barron County in Rice Lake
- 7th grade transition conferences
- Classroom guidance re: 9th grade transition and Wisconsin Covenant
- Scheduling
- Middle School Friday planner checks (2 students have won “No Homework Coupons” so far!)
- Classroom guidance re: Senior Year and Future Planning
- Have I mentioned scheduling?
I have enjoyed meeting many of you and look forward to working with the rest of you! Have a great day!
Posted: September 30th, 2009 under Academics.
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