Timeline for College Planning
What to do in Ninth Grade
  • Attend the freshman career unit with your counselor. Topics include graduation requirements, testing information, course selection and an introduction to Career Cruising.
  • Get to know your counselor. Make an appointment and discuss your career plans, academic progress, etc. You should meet with your counselor at least once every year.
  • Monitor your academic progress. Freshman year grades make up 1/3 of the cumulative G.P.A. sent with college applications in the fall of your senior year. Work hard in all of your classes.
  • Talk to your teachers if you need extra help academically.
  • Get involved in a sport, club, organization, or service activity.
  • Start a file, recording activities, honors, and awards.
  • Sign up for challenging 10th grade courses that you can successfully handle.
  • Choose a meaningful summer activity.
What to do in Tenth Grade
  • Continue to work hard in all of your classes and monitor your academic progress. Grades are important. Get tutorial help if you need it.
  • Get involved in an extracurricular activity if you haven't already done so. Try to take on a leadership position.
  • The PLAN Test is given to all sophomores.
  • Start a college / career file. Collect information on colleges and careers which interest you.
  • Check out the college planning web sites listed on the guidance web page.
  • Review your 4 year plan - sign up for as challenging a program of study as you can handle for eleventh grade.
  • Attend the sophomore career unit with your counselor. Topics include PLAN results, college requirements, Career Cruising interest inventory.
  • Update your activity file.
  • Get a summer job or pursue other meaningful activities during the summer.
What to do in Eleventh Grade
  • Continue to work hard in all of your classes. Junior year grades are very important in the college admissions process.
  • Stay involved in extracurricular activities.
  • The PSAT is made available for juniors to take in October.
  • Attend your Junior Conference with your counselor and your parents.
  • Take the ACT or SAT. Consult with your counselor about which tests to take. It is recommended that you take these tests in the spring of your junior year.
  • Visit with college admission representatives when they come to Wauwatosa East. Information and sign up is in the Career Center. Listen to announcements for dates of visits.
  • Plan your college visits.
  • Take Advanced Placement (A.P.) Exams in May, if appropriate.
  • Sign up for challenging senior year courses.
  • Contact colleges for information and applications.
  • Update your activity file.
  • Find a summer job or participate in a meaningful summer opportunity.
What to do in Twelfth Grade
  • Attend Senior Meetings with your Counselor to get information on the college application process.
  • Continue to work hard in your senior year courses.
  • Re-take the ACT or SAT if necessary (October test date).
  • Write to colleges for admission and scholarship applications (August - September).
  • Complete college / scholarship applications. Observe deadlines!
  • Apply to colleges as early as possible in the fall.
  • Visit college campuses.
  • Meet with college representatives that come to Wauwatosa East.
  • Continue to check with the Career Center for scholarship opportunities.
  • Apply for Financial Aid between January 1 and February 15. Use the FAFSA form.
  • Meet with your counselor often if you need assistance with college planning.
  • Take A.P. Exams in May if appropriate.
  • Keep your counselor informed as to the status of your admissions to colleges and where you have decided to attend.
Alternatives to Four Year Colleges
Many opportunities are available for students who wish to pursue post secondary options other than a 4 year college or university.
Students should meet with their counselor to obtain specific information on any of the following programs:
·         Employment / Apprenticeships
·         2 Year Colleges - Wisconsin and out-of-state
·         Technical Colleges (MATC/WCTC)
- 1 year Diploma
- 2 year Associate Degree
- College Transfer / Liberal Arts Program
·         Military Service
 
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