Appleton East High School (920) 832-6201

2121 Emmers Drive

Appleton, WI 54915

FAX (920) 832-4880

2016-17 Post-Secondary Information for Parents and Students FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Pre-registration is necessary for all Discover Programs www.fvtc.edu Open House – Appleton Campus Discovery Days - Campus Visits FVTC Appleton 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Campus Tuesday, October 4th 2016 November 5, 2016, 10 a.m.-noon December 10, 2016, 10 a.m.-noon *FVTC Application fee waived during this January 28, 2017, 10 a.m.-noon open house for seniors. The Accuplacer will March 4, 2017, 10 a.m.-noon be given at East to students who are April 1, 2017, 10 a.m.-noon registered at FVTC. Register at 920-735-4740

UW-Fox Valley – Campus Visits 1478 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI Pre-registration and appointments are necessary. 832-2620 www.uwfox.uwc.edu Campus Preview Dates

Thursday, October 20, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Communication Arts Center Thursday, December 15, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Communication Arts Center

Wisconsin Education Fair Tuesdsay, October 4th 2016 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM UW-Fox Valley (University Fieldhouse) 1478 Midway Road, Menasha Students register here http://www.gotocollegefairs.com/ For most up to date college participation list check here: http://www.wefs.org/locations/9

Appleton East Financial Aid / FAFSA completion night will be held October 11, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the MEGA LAB.

2016 WISCONSIN EDUCATION FAIR Held at:

On:

University Fieldhouse UW Fox Valley 1478 Midway Road

October 4th, 2016 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

The Wisconsin Education Fair will be held in the University Fieldhouse. Parking is available near the Fieldhouse. 2016 FAIR PARTICIPANTS UW System Four-year Campuses

UW-System Two-year Campuses

UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Lacrosse UW-Madison UW-Milwaukee UW-Oshkosh UW-Parkside

UW-Baraboo/Sauk County UW-Barron County UW-Fond du Lac UW-Fox Valley UW-Manitowoc UW-Marathon County

UW-Platteville UW-River Falls UW-Stevens Point UW-Stout UW-Superior UW-Whitewater

Alverno College Arizona State University Augsburg College Aveda Institute - Minneapolis Ball State University Bellin College Beloit College Bemidji State University Bethany Lutheran College Bethel University Bradley University Cardinal Stritch University Carroll University Carthage College Chippewa Valley Technical College Clarke University Coe College College of Menominee Nation College of St Benedict & St John's University College of Visual Arts Columbia College Chicago Concordia College - Moorhead, MN Concordia University Chicago - IL Concordia University Wisconsin Cornell College Creighton University DePaul University Drake University Eastern Illinois University Edgewood College Empire Beauty School Fox Valley Technical College Gateway Technical College Gill Tech Academy of Hair Design Gustavus Adolphus College Hamline University Hawkeye Community College Hibbing Community College ITT Technical Institute IUPUI

UW-Marinette UW-Marshfield/Wood Co UW-Richland UW-Sheboygan UW-Washington County UW-Waukesha

2016 FAIR PARTICIPANTS Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University Iowa State University Lake Superior College Lakeland College Lakeshore Technical College Lawrence University LeCordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Loras College Loyola University – Chicago Luther College Madison Area Technical College Marian University Marquette University Michigan Technological University Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee School of Engineering Minnesota State University,Mankato Moraine Park Technical College Mount Mary College Nicolet Area Technical College Northcentral Technical College Northeast WI Technical College Northern Illinois University Northern Michigan University Northern State University Northland College Paul Mitchell the School-Green Bay Purdue University Ripon College Rockford College Saint Joseph’s College Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s University of MN Seton Hall University Silver Lake College Southwest Wisconsin Technical College St. Cloud State University

St. Norbert College St. Catherine University Texas Christian University The Art Institutes The College of St. Scholastica The Salon Professional Academy The University of Iowa The University of Michigan The Wisconsin Academy-A Paul Mitchell Partner School U.S. Air Force United Sates Air Force Academy University of MN - Duluth University of Minnesota Rochester University of Minnesota, Crookston University of Minnesota, Morris University of Minnesota-Twin Cities University of Nebraska University of North Dakota University of St. Thomas Upper Iowa University Valparaiso University Vanderbilt University Viterbo University Wartburg College Waukesha County Technical College Western Illinois University Western Technical College Winona State University Wisconsin Indianhead Tech College Wisconsin Lutheran College Military U.S. Air Force ROTC Wisconsin Air National Guard US Navy Recruiting

COLLEGE NOTES Seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2017 are urged to submit their college applications as soon as possible after school begin. UW schools begin accepting applications on Sept.1, 2016.

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An application deadline means the application has to be signed, sealed and delivered to the appropriate person or organization by a specific date. Applications need to be turned into the counseling office at least a week before the official deadline.

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Most college applications are sent out within 48 hours. However, Private College applications may take longer due to required recommendations.

Follow these important steps to prepare college plans: •

Make sure to take the ACT or SAT or Accuplacer test. Check the test schedule and sign up for the appropriate date.

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UW applications are available at www.apply.wisconsin.edu Check private colleges websites for their application. The Common Application is available at https://www.commonapp.org FVTC Application is available at http:// www.fvtc.edu

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Complete the application and submit it.

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Pay application fee. Do not send cash.

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To send your transcripts - Complete the transcript request form and bring an envelope with a postage stamp to the counseling secretary. Transcripts will not be sent out unless a completed transcript request form and envelope with appropriate postage is received in the counseling office.

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Letter of Recommendation Please give recommender a copy of the green student information sheet and at least two weeks to write a letter of recommendation. UW-Madison is the only UW System university that requires a letter of recommendation. ACT/SAT may be printed on your transcript. Most schools will additionally require the score to be sent from the testing agency.

If applying to a Minnesota public college do not forget to indicate you want reciprocity on your college application. Please see this website for additional information: http://www.heab.state.wi.us/reciprocity/

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION As scholarship information comes into the counseling department, the information is compiled and posted in the counseling department and next to student services in the glass cases. Students are notified of the scholarship postings via school announcements. Scholarship information will also be posted on the East Counselor Web Page. Many scholarships are now coming with Web Sites to visit to get information and the application for the scholarship. Additionally students should check the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley website: www.cffoxvalley.org Students are responsible for listening to announcements and checking the scholarship list.

COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELORS AND MILITARY REPS Announcements will be made as to when representatives from various universities, technical colleges, and armed services will be at school. Students should check the board in the counseling office to see when the reps will be at East. Students will need to sign up in Counselor Office to see a college rep. Please visit http://east.aasd.k12.wi.us/ to access the college visit calendar. Military Recruiters have been coming once a month during all lunch periods.

FINAL Transcripts after Graduation You must send a final transcript at the end of the year to the school you will attend. Transcript requests must be made prior to graduation and final transcripts will not be sent without a transcript request form and a stamped envelope brought into the Counseling office. Final high school transcripts are typically generated by the end of June.

2016-17 COLLEGE TESTING INFORMATION ACCUPLACER – will be given at East to students who have a FVTC student ID.

The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) and the MNSQT (National Merit Scholarship Test) are combined Wednesday, October 19, 2016 during 1st, 2nd, 3rd periods – Room 2201 at Appleton East. WHEN: This test will only be administered on this date during this school year 2016-17. OPEN TO: Juniors (sophomores may take the test if room is available). There are a limited number of tests. PURPOSE: 1. Experience in taking a college entry test. This test is a shorter version of the SAT I. 2. Prediction of ability to handle college work, especially as it relates to the selection of a particular school. 3. Test results will be used for students who wish to be considered for the National Merit Corporation Scholarships. $17.00 and make checks payable to Appleton East High School. Payment is required at time COST: of registration. Register with the School Counselor Office secretary September 26th. REGISTER: Scores will be reported back to the high school and discussed with the students. RESULTS: ACT (American College Testing Program) www.act.org College bound Juniors are encouraged to take the April or June test. Seniors should take the September test. Register Online. Purpose: All applicants to a university or college are required to take the ACT or SAT test. Most schools will accept the ACT test. However, it is recommended if a student will be attending a school out of state that they check the school’s admission requirements as to which test they will accept.

TEST DATES September 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 December 10, 2016 February 11, 2017 April 8, 2017 June 10, 2017

REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE

LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE

August 7, 2016 September 16, 2016 November 4, 2016 January 13, 2017 March 3, 2017 May 5, 2017

August 8-19, 2016 September 17-30, 2016 November 5-18, 2016 January 14-20, 2017 March 4-`7, 2017 May 6-19, 2017

ADMINISTERED: Appleton East is a test site but students can choose other sites at the time they register. Register early to ensure there will be space available for you at Appleton East. ACT TEST PREP CLASS INFO www.foxvalleycollegeprep.com SAT I Reasoning Test and SAT II Subject Tests www.collegeboard.org (Scholastic Aptitude Test) College bound Juniors are encouraged to take the March or May test. Seniors should take the October test. Register online. TEST DATES October 1, 2016 November 5, 2016 December 3, 2016 January 21, 2017 March 11, 2017 May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017

REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE September 1, 2016 October 7, 2016 November 7, 2016 December 21, 2016 February 10, 2017 April 7, 2017 May 9, 2017

LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE (Additional fee required) September 20, 2016 October 25, 2016 November 22, 2016 January 10, 2017 February 28, 2017 April 25, 2017 May 24, 2017

2016-2017 ACT PREP CLASS REGISTRATION This is a registration for taking an ACT TEST PREP CLASS. This is NOT a registration to take the ACT Test.

RETURN TO:

Please indicate the date of the class you wish to take. When you sign up for a class, verification and a schedule will be emailed to you. A legible Email address is a must for communication/confirmation. Some colleges require the ACT Essay Test. If you wish to take the essay portion of the class, the cost is an additional $20. Your writing sample will be evaluated by a trained professional. PARENTS: Please be sure that your student actually wants to take the essay portion of the class.

A. Mahoney ACT Test Prep P.O. Box 7052 Appleton, WI 54912

Please enclose a check in the amount of $90 payable to ACT TEST PREP ($110 if taking the essay portion of the class) Name

School currently attending

Address

City

Telephone

Zip

Email address (for schedule notifications)

September ACT Test – Saturday, September 10, 2016:

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Class #1....... September 6, 7, 8, 9 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ................................................. Kimberly High School

October ACT Test – Saturday, October 22, 2016:

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Class #2....... October 17, 18, 19, 20 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ............................................. Xavier High School

December ACT Test – Saturday, December 10, 2016:

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Class #3....... November 28, 29, 30, December 1 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ........................... Kimberly High School Class #4....... December 5, 6, 7, 8 (3:40 – 7:15pm) .................................................. Xavier High School

February ACT Test – Saturday, February 11, 2017:

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Class #5....... January 30, 31, February 1, 2 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ................................... Kimberly High School Class #6....... February 6, 7, 8, 9 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ................................................... Xavier High School

February 28, March 1 – State ACT Testing/Public Schools:

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Class #7....... February 13, 14, 15, 16 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ............................................ Kaukauna High School Class #8....... February 13, 14, 15, 16 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ............................................ Lourdes High School Class #9....... February 20, 21, 22, 23 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ............................................ Kimberly High School

April ACT Test – Saturday, April 8, 2017:

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Class #10..... March 20, 21, 22, 23 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ................................................ Xavier High School Class #11..... April 3, 4, 5, 6 (3:40 – 7:15pm) ......................................................... Xavier High School

June ACT Test – Saturday, June 10, 2017:

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Class #12..... June 5, 6, 7, 8 (11:45am – 3:15pm) -Afternoon .................................. Xavier High School Class #13..... June 5, 6, 7, 8 (3:40 – 7:15pm) - Evening .......................................... Xavier High School

PLEASE NOTE: Classes #1, #3, #5 and #9 are at Kimberly High School Casses #2, #4, #6, #10, #11, #12, #13 are at Xavier High School Class #7 will be at Kaukauna High School Cass #8 will be at Lourdes High School REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR CLASS TO RESERVE A PLACE ¨ Make a copy of this registration for your information ¨ Bring a CALCULATOR to class

www.acttestprepxavier.com email: [email protected]

2016-17 UW Admission Chart

http://www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admissions/freshman/guidelines.aspx

This sheet is only a guide. Please check each university for their specific admission policy. All University of Wisconsin System institutions require new freshmen to have completed a minimum of 17 high school credits (one credit equals one year of study). Thirteen of these credits must be “core college preparatory” from the following areas of study: English 4 credits (Typically Literature and Writing Courses) Mathematics 3 credits (Algebra and Above) Natural Science 3 credits Social Science 3 credits 4 credits from the following subject areas: English, math, natural science, social science, Electives world language, fine arts, or computer science World Lang 2 credits are required for admission to UW-Madison and are strongly recommended at the other UW Campuses

Applications may be submitted starting September 15 UNIVERSITY

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION DEADLINE May 1

UW-Two Year Campuses

Top 75%

UW-Eau Claire

Admission is competitive & selective; Top 14-38%, ACT 22-27 ACT score preferred from the testing center GPA 3.15-3.76, ACT 21-25 ACT score must come from the testing center Top 10-31%, ACT 23-26 ACT score must come from the testing center Admission is competitive & selective; GPA 3.8-4.0, Top 3-14%, ACT 27-31 ACT score must come from the testing center. Rank in top 50%, ACT 21; Architecture, Engineering, Nursing are more selective & require stronger academics

February 1

UW-Oshkosh

Top 18-43%, GPA 3.09-3.66, ACT 21-24

Rolling Basis

UW-Parkside

Top 50%, ACT 21

Rolling Basis

UW-Platteville

Rolling Basis

UW-River Falls

Top 50%, ACT 22 ACT score must come from the testing center Top 40%, ACT 22

UW-Stevens Point

Top 15-40%, GPA 3.2-3.75, ACT 21-25

Rolling Basis

UW-Stout

Top 50%, ACT 21-24, GPA 3.0-3.5

January 1

UW-Superior

Top 50%, ACT 21

Rolling Basis

UW-Whitewater

Top 22-53%, ACT 20-25, GPA 3.0-3.55

January 1

UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Madison

UW-Milwaukee

Rolling Basis February 1 November 1 February 1 July 1

Rolling Basis

*New Freshman are likely to be admitted for the 2017-18 school year based on the above criteria

Avg. ACT

Avg. GPA of Admitted Students

How AP/IB Credits are Awarded

Free

20

3.10

Consideration given for AP and IB scores and courses

Bellin

Free online

23

3.63

Credits awarded for AP score of 3 or better; IB credits for score of 4 or better

Beloit

Free

27 (Not required)

3.50

Up to 8 units of credit from tests such as AP or IB may be applied toward graduation

Free online

22

3.14

Credits are transferred based upon department review

Carroll

Free

23.9

3.16

Credits awareded for AP score of 3 or better

Carthage

$35

24.28

3.27

Credits awarded for AP score of 3 or better (carthage.edu/ap for more details)

Columbia

$50

Not required

3.27

AP or IB credits may transfer to Columbia as determined by the institution from which a student transfers

Application Fee Alverno

Cardinal Stritch

score of Admitted Students

Concordia

Free online

23

3.34

Credits awarded for AP score of 3 or better; math and science require a score of 4 or better

Edgewood

$30

23

3.40

Credits awarded for AP score of 3 or better

Lakeland

Free

21

3.10

Credits awarded for AP score of 3 or better; IB credits for score of 4 or better

Lawrence

Free

29

3.62

Credits awarded for AP scores of 4 or 5; for IB credits refer to Lawrence Univ. profile page

Free online

21

3.11

Credits awarded for AP scores of 3 or better

Free

27

Not tracked

Credits awarded for AP scores of 4 or 5; IB credits awarded for HL scores of 5-7

MCW

Medical School: $100; Graduate School: $50

NA

Medical School: 3.76; Graduate School: 3.68

NA

MIAD

Free online

Not required

3.10

Credits awarded for AP scores of 3 or better and a portfolio review; IB credits accepted

MSOE

Free

27

3.80

Credits awarded for AP score of 4 or better; IB credits for scores of 4 or better on most exams

Mount Mary

Free

20

3.08

Consideration given for AP and IB courses

Nashotah

$25

NA

NA

NA

Northland

Free

24

3.35

Credits awarded for AP scores of 3 or better

Ripon

$30 or free online

24

3.41

Will receive credits toward graduation

St. Norbert

$10 online, waived with visit

25

3.50

Generally, 4 semester hours of credit are awarded with a score of 3 or better

Silver Lake

Waived

19

2.86

Credits awarded for AP scores of 3 or better; IB credits accepted on a course by course basis

Viterbo

$25 or free online

23

3.50

Awarded credits vary by subject and AP score, but must have a score of 3 or better

Wisconsin Lutheran

$20 or free online

24

3.39

Math and science credits are awarded for AP scores of 4 or better; general credits are awarded for AP scores of 3 or better

Marian Marquette

Application information Data on average ACT scores and GPA are provided for information only. Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities consider the whole applicant, not just grades & test scores. Students are encouraged to contact college admission representatives who can help you explore your potential for success.

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Important Information for Junior & Senior Year Junior Year - Start to figure out which schools you want to apply to – this is your job! - Attend College Fair at UW-Fox Valley on October 4th – 4 year colleges, Tech Colleges, Military –are present - Students must preregister at www.wef.org - Consider taking the PSAT October 19th. Registration is in the counseling office. - All juniors will take the ACT in Spring. This score can be used for college applications. The ACT score you send to your schools will be used for school admissions and some scholarships. Make sure you have the highest score possible. Students are encouraged to take the exam multiple times. - Take needed entrance examines – ACT/ SAT/ SAT II. Make sure you study for the tests!!! - Understand the admission requirements of your colleges of choice and make sure you select appropriate courses for your senior year. - Visit college admission reps when they are at East: http://east.aasd.k12.wi.us/counseling - Fill out a Green Student Information sheet or create a résumé to give to anyone you ask to write a letter of recommendation. - Make a list of all the activities, school and community you have participated in, include any leadership, awards or recognition you may have received Summer between Junior and Senior Year: - Visit colleges if possible and know which colleges you want to apply to. - Some colleges will start taking applications in the summer – know your college options deadlines.

Senior Year - If you have not taken or need to improve your ACT score, take it in October. www.act.org - If you want to go to FVTC attend their Open House October 4th – You may be able to apply for FREE at the open house. After you apply you will be issued a FVTC student ID number. You will be able to take the FVTC ACCUPLACER exam at East for FREE! Exam dates will be announced in all senior homerooms. - UW application can be submitted as of Sept 1. - Apply online at www.apply.wisconsin.edu - Send transcripts to each school you apply to. To send a transcript, complete the transcript request form and bring an envelope with a postage stamp on it, to the Counseling office. If you are sending letters of recommendation they should be sent with your transcript, so bring them with your envelop. Make sure you add additional postage if needed. - Your application is not complete until all parts of the application have reached your college. - Deadlines are the last date a college, or scholarship will accept applications. If you miss the deadline, your application may not be considered. - Research Financial Aid and the FAFSA - Free Application For Student Aid http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ - Complete the FAFSA. Attend the East FAFSA Completion night October 11, 2016 in Mega lab. - Apply for scholarships - Accept admission and follow the college instructions for registration and housing. - Once you have accepted admission to the school you are attending in the fall, it is polite to inform all other schools who have offered you admission, that you will not be attending.

University of Wisconsin System READY An overview for quickly and easily completing the University of Wisconsin System application for admission. Gather This Information Before Starting Your Application • • • • • • • •

High school transcripts Your Social Security number List of extracurricular activities ACT/SAT score(s) and date(s) taken Credit card, if paying the application fee online, fee waivers are available in the Counselors Office Name of your high school and high school code – Appleton East’s code is 500-058 Name of higher education institutions attended College transcripts, if you previously attended college

Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I list all high school courses that I have taken? A: The application requires you to only list the courses that you are currently taking in high school or college. If you drop a class you list on your application, you must contact the college and let them know. Q: Where do I list dual-credit courses (courses that I am earning both high school and college credit)? A: Courses that you are currently taking AND will be earning both high school credit and college credit need to be listed in the both the college courses in progress and high school courses in progress. Once you list a dual-credit course in the high school section the application will populate the college section. Q: How do I apply to multiple UW System campuses? A: If you want to apply to another UW System campus, do that after you submit the application for your first campus. Click “create a new application” and answer those first 8 questions. Once those questions are answered, the application will autofill what the system already knows about you from the previous application. Applying to more campuses takes much less time than applying to that first campus. Q: Do I have to pay an application fee for each UW System campus application? A: The fee is required for each degree-seeking application submitted. The application fee is $50 for all campuses and $60 for UW-Madison. Fee waivers are available in the Counselors Office.

Application Statement Tips "How long should my statement be?” is one of the most frequently asked questions. Typically, campuses are looking for statements that are between 300-600 words. Compose your statement with clear and concise writing, as style matters more than length. Be realistic about what the application statement can do. The most important part of your application is the academic record that you spent years building. A strong statement will not make up for a weak academic record. Yet, if you had a life event that impacted your grades or test scores, the statement is place to explain what happened. Closely read the question(s) the admissions office is asking of you. Showing that you read and responded to the question(s) being asked is a very positive statement of its own! Think of your statement as a replacement for an in-person admissions interview. It is your chance to use your own voice, tell your own story, and put you best foot forward. You are finished writing! What’s next? Proofreading. Another set of eyes can help point out inconsistencies and grammar mistakes, and help you clarify your remarks.

FAFSA ID An FSA ID is comprised of a username and password and can be used to login to certain Federal Student Aid websites, such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) The security of your FSA ID is important. Your FSA ID can be used to: • • •

Electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents, Access your personal records, and Make binding legal obligations.

If you are a parent and need to electronically sign your child’s FAFSA, you need your own FSA ID. If you have more than one child attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign their applications. Please visit the following link to create a FAFSA ID https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm?tab=register

Appleton East Financial Aid Completion Night October 11th at 6:30 PM at East in the Mega Lab A & B You will need the following items in order to complete your 2017-18 FAFSA. For financial aid purposes, you will also need these items for your parent(s). - FAFSA ID - 2015 Federal Tax Return and W2s. - 2015 Untaxed Income Records, such as child support or veteran’s non education benefits - Information on savings, investments, business assets and farm assets (if applicable) - Driver’s License (if you have one) - Social Security Number - Alien Registration Card or Permanent Resident Card (if you are not a U.S. citizen) - Date of birth for parents - Month and year of parents’ marriage, divorce or separation

College Goal Wisconsin College Goal Wisconsin is a statewide event that provides free information and assistance to families who are filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the federally required form for students seeking financial aid, such and grants and loans. Completing the FAFSA is the first and most important step in qualifying for aid.

November 5th 2016 10:00 AM UW-Oshkosh – College of Business 800 Algoma Blvd. Oshkosh, WI 54901 Sage Hall Labs 1208/1208A

January 28th 2017 10:00 AM Fox Valley Technical College 1825 N. Bluemound Drive Appleton, WI 54912-2277 Entrance 1, Room A105

Note: The items listed above for the East FAFSA completion night are also required to complete your 2017-18 FAFSA. For financial aid purposes, you will also need these items for your parent(s). Appleton East High School |2121 East Emmers Dr. Appleton WI 54915 | 920-832-4880 (Fax) | http://east.aasd.k12.wi.us/counseling

UW System Applicant Statement Questions for UW Campuses

Applicant Statements for UW System Campuses: August 2016 through July 2017

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These are the statements that high school applicants will answer. The prompts will appear on the "statement" page and/or the "campus-specific" page of the online application, depending on the campus.

Please respond to one of the following: l) Tell us about any circumstances that may have had an impact on your academic performance. 2) Tell us why you are interested in attending the University of · Wisconsin-La Crosse. Consider something in your daily life you think goes unnoticed and write about why it's important to you. (maximum 650 words)

Please tell us if there are special circumstances or personal challenges that have had an impact on your previous academic record, and that you would like us to take into consideration as we evaluate your admission application. What have you learned from your experience, and how will it infiuence you as you pursue your college education? How will your life experiences, commitments, and/or characteristics enrich the UWL campus community?

What experiences and/or challenges, positive or negative, have infiuenced your academic performance? What have you learned from those experiences, and how will they guide you as you pursue your college education and life goals? (NOTE: This question is an important part of your application for admissions and may be used for admissions to other campus programs and for scholarship review.) Please tell us why you think you are a good flt for UW-Green Bay, and why UW-Green Bay is a good fit for you. You may include personal skills, traits, talents, interests, and experiences that will enrich our campus, as well as aspects of UW-Green Bay that are especially important to you.

Wny ore you interested in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire? What aspects of UW-Eau Claire are especially important to you? 'How will your particular life experiences. talents, commitments and/or interests help to enrich our community? (NOTE� This question is an ·importani part of your application for admissions and may be used for admissions to other campus programs and for scholarship review.)

Adult and international applicants will respond to different prompts.

UW-Green Bay

UW-La Crosse

UW-Madison

Tell us why you decided to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, share with us the academic, extracurricular, or research opportunities you would take advantage of as a student. If applicable, provide details of any circumstance that could have had an impact on your academic ,performance and/or extracurricular involvement. (maximum 650 words)

NOTE: These questions are a required part of your application for admission and may be used for campus program and scholarship review. For additional tips, visit admissions.wisc.edu/apply/tips.php

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION You can also apply online: www.fvtc.edu/Apply PLEA SE PRINT CLEARLY IN INK

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Legal name: Last

First

9.

Middle

10.

Former last name(s) (if applicable):

Male

Female

12. Are you a U.S. Veteran, Active Duty Armed Service Member, or

City:

State:

a current member of the National Guard or Reserve?

Zip Code:

13. Are you in the U.S. on a Visa?

Permanent address (if different): State: )

Yes

Zip Code:

Home

Cell

14a. 15.

Email address

City/Village/Township

City / Village / Township

County

State

Name of high school district in which you now reside:

17b. Select any other group or groups that apply to you.

The following questions are confidential. Your responses will help the technical college evaluate recruitment and retention practices and will not affect admission to the college .

American Indian or Alaska Native. A person whose ancestors include native peoples of North and South America (including Central America),and who maintains a tribal affiliation or community attachment.

Select highest degree earned by either parent: None Bachelor's degree High school diploma

Asian. A person whose ancestors include native peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia or the Indian subcontinent (including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam).

Associate degree

Master’s or beyond

17.

The following questions relate to racial and ethnic identity. Please respond to both questions.

17a.

Are you Hispanic or Latino (a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race)? Yes No

Black or African American. A person whose ancestors include any of the black racial groups of Africa. Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. A person whose ancestors include the native peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands. White. A person whose ancestors include native peoples of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa.

18. I wish to attend Fox Valley Technical College at 19. Have you attended this college before?

No

Visa No.

14. I am a legal resident of (circle one):

Work

Yes

No

13a. If yes, Visa Type

City:

16.

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

11. Gender:

Current mailing address:

Primary phone number (

Social Security Number (not required)

Campus

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No

If yes, last year and semester attended

20. List previous colleges and universities attended (official transcript will be required for credit transfer) College/University Name

City

State/Province

Date Attended

Date Graduated

College/University Name

City

State/Province

Date Attended

Date Graduated

21. Semester you wish to begin

Fall

Spring

Summer (if applicable)

22. Program/major choice

Year

Undecided?

23. Name of last high school attended

Program number (if known) City

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Yes

No

or HSED?

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No

Test Center

If yes, date completed (MM/YY)

25. Are you a high school student?

State

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No

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26. Select the highest credential received: No credential (No GED or higher) GED HSED

High school diploma Some college (postsecondary credit) Short-term diploma

1-year diploma 2-year diploma Associate degree

27. I certify that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge

Associate degree plus additional credential Bachelor’s degree More than Bachelor’s degree Signature/Date

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Appleton East High School Transcript Request Process To receive an official or unofficial transcript from Appleton East High School please complete the following steps: 1.) Complete the Appleton East HS Transcript Request form: a. Available in the office or online via: http://east.aasd.k12.wi.us/counseling/transcript_requests 2.) Bring a stamped envelope with your name in the upper left corner and the name and address of the college/university you are submitting your transcript to (please see image below). 3.) Bring both the completed form and stamped, addressed envelope and we will process your transcripts in 3-5 business days depending on volume of college applications processed in the East Counseling Office. Make sure you have a postage stamp!

Example Envelope:

Student Name (No Return Address)

Print the name of the college you want to send your transcript to.

Note: If the school is out of state, please neatly print the entire admissions address onto the envelope. In state schools we will put a label over the writing for the specific admissions office. Students that graduated more than 5 years ago may request a transcript ($3.00 fee per transcript) from the Attendance and Transportation Department at 920 832‐6116 or write to: Facilities and Operations Building, Attention: Attendance and Transportation, 531 N. Morrison St., P.O. Box 2019, Appleton, WI 54911

MID-YEAR AND FINAL TRANSCRIPTS: Mid–year and final transcripts are not automatically sent. Stop into the Guidance Office and complete the necessary form to have your transcript sent.

Appleton East High School | 920-832-6201 | 2121 East Emmers Dr. Appleton WI 54915 | http://east.aasd.k12.wi.us/counseling

WISCAREER PATHWAYS www.wicareerpathways.org

Take the Career Clusters Student Interest Inventory Getting the total picture! Once completed, this interest inventory gives students a complete summary of how all 16 clusters rank for them personally. Research Colleges and Careers by Pathway Exploring made easy! Students can easily check out programs and majors of WI technical colleges, UW 2-year centers and 4-year campuses, and WI private colleges and universities along with a large amount of career information through O*Net and Wisconsin’s WORKNet. Check out their High School’s Programs of Study Simplifying the work! Students can copy a Program of Study from their high school and personalize it as their individualized Plan of Study, which can then be saved in a secure space known as MiLocker. Documents, links to favorite pathways, college programs, and careers can also be stored in MiLocker, and students are able to save their plans as Word documents. Build an Extended Personal Plan of Study Taking it further! A 9-12 high school plan is a great first step. By making a 9-14 or 9-16 plan, students can prepare for transition to postsecondary education!

Important Websites East School Counselors: http://east.aasd.k12.wi.us/counseling Fox Valley Technical College: https://www.fvtc.edu/ UW System Help: http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/index.aspx Community Foundation of the Fox Valley: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/ WI Private Colleges: http://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/ NCAA Student Eligibility: http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-center FAFSA: https://fafsa.ed.gov/ ACT: http://www.act.org/ College Board (SAT & AP): https://www.collegeboard.org/ Minnesota State Colleges & Universities: http://www.mnscu.edu/ Medical Mentoring/Fox Valley Healthcare Alliance: http://www.fvhca.org/HSCareerExperience.html AASD Career Based Learning: www.aasd.k12.wi.us/cbl Career Cruising Student Login: https://public.careercruising.com/en/

East School Counseling Staff Counselor

Mrs. Fitzpatrick Mr. Lamers Mrs. Rufe Mr. Mueller http://east.aasd.k12.wi.us/scholarships

Students Lasting Names Beginning with

A-F & SM-SZ G-L M-SL T-Z Phone: 920.832.6203 Web: http://east.aasd.k12.wi.us/counseling