11th & 12th Grade Information
Sheboygan Fall Online Education
Early College Credit Program and Start College Now are available for students to take one or more courses for college credit at an institution of higher learning for high school and/or college credit. The deadlines for any application are March 1 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester. These applications must be received by the school counselor by these dates. Please be sure to read and understand the requirements of each program.
Early College Credit Program (2 & 4 year UW system) Early College Credit Program Application Form
Early College Credit Program (Wisconsin's Private Colleges)
Start College Now (Wisconsin's Technical Colleges)
Youth Apprenticeship Program:This program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to begin their career. These one or two year programs provide students with high school classes, on-the-job training, and advance standing at technical colleges. Youth Apprentices not only earn money, but expertise and college credit while they are learning from skilled professionals. Please click here for more information.
Work Release: Work release is for seniors only and is intended for an student interested in earning credit for work experience at a job. The student needs to work at least 10 hours per week to qualify for the program and be in good standing the semester prior and during the program. It is graded on a pass/fail basis. If a student is taking a full load of classes and working part-time, he/she may use this program to earn additional credits. Please see your counselor for the paperwork necessary to be enrolled.
Seniors: If you plan to start college next fall, you and your parents need to submit a FAFSA starting October 1 for optimum results.
Link to the UW system for Financial Aid.
FAFSA Information
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Create a FAFSA ID here.
- FAFSA On The Web – Fill out the FAFSA.
- FAFSA HELP!!!!
- FAFSA Aid - Basic FAFSA info, what is it and how do you fill it out.
- FAFSA Dependency – The dependency status for FAFSA purposes.
- FAFSA EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) – How aid is calculated for the family.
- FAFSA Types – Different types of financial aid.
- FAFSA Eligibility – Who can get federal student aid?
- FAFSA Help: Find answers to all your questions to fill out the FAFSA form.
- FAFSA Checklist: A recommended checklist for any student who is considering college.
- FAFSA 4caster: Update your information.
- FAFSA Hard Copies: For students and parents who would like to order single copies of FAFSA hard copy publications.
- FAFSA PDFS: Student and parent oriented publications in PDF.
Financial Aid Links
- FinAid! – This site has everything you need to know about financial aid. A very comprehensive site!
- Financial Aid Calculators – The most popular calculators are the College Cost Projector, Savings Plan Designer, Financial Aid Estimation Calculator and Loan Payment Calculator.
- Financial Aid Estimator – This site will tell you your estimated “family contribution” for financial aid.
- The Student’s Guide to Financial Aid – Financial aid information from the U.S. Department of Education.
Welcome Junior & Senior Students & Parents!
- ACT Word of the Day
- ACT Question of the Day
- SAT Question of the Day
- For more online prep, please see your counselor
- Set up a ACT Profile page for more practice - www.act.org/profile
For Students
How do I schedule a job shadow? (Please allow 2-3 weeks to schedule)
- Apply to UW System or The Common Application (UW-Madison only)
- UW Help Desk
- Start Your UW Journey
- Acceptance of AP Courses in UW System
- Admission Requirements
- Application Process
- Campus Catalogs
- Campus Tour Schedule
- Exploring Your Fit?How do I find a campus?
- College Costs
- Gearing Up for College
- Housing
- Schedules of Classes
- Paying for College?ideas
- Searching for Majors - MajorMania
- Student Services on Campus
- Testing
- Information on Wisconsin Private Schools
- Plan and Prepare
- Explore Private Schools
- Campus Visit Information
- Apply Now
- Information on Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Explore Programs/Degrees
- Apprenticeships
- Apply Now
- Campus Visits
- Testing (ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER) Information and Prep
(see: Testing Info, Test Prep & Study Skills tab) - Paying for College
- Scholarships
(see: Scholarship Information tab) - Financial Aid Information
(see: Financial Aid Information tab) - College Goal Sunday
- Scholarships
- College Information
- Any questions? Comments? Things you would like to see added? Please let me know!
For Parents
- UW Help Desk for Parents
- Private Colleges Website
- Technical College Website
- Tips for Parents: The Admissions Process
- Planning Information (see: 2 & 4 Year College Planning Guide tab)
- Scholarships (see: Scholarship Information tab)
- Financial Aid Information (see: Financial Aid Information tab)
Sheboygan Fall Online Education
Early College Credit Program and Start College Now are available for students to take one or more courses for college credit at an institution of higher learning for high school and/or college credit. The deadlines for any application are March 1 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester. These applications must be received by the school counselor by these dates. Please be sure to read and understand the requirements of each program.
Early College Credit Program (2 & 4 year UW system) Early College Credit Program Application Form
Early College Credit Program (Wisconsin's Private Colleges)
Start College Now (Wisconsin's Technical Colleges)
Youth Apprenticeship Program:This program provides high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to begin their career. These one or two year programs provide students with high school classes, on-the-job training, and advance standing at technical colleges. Youth Apprentices not only earn money, but expertise and college credit while they are learning from skilled professionals. Please click here for more information.
Work Release: Work release is for seniors only and is intended for an student interested in earning credit for work experience at a job. The student needs to work at least 10 hours per week to qualify for the program and be in good standing the semester prior and during the program. It is graded on a pass/fail basis. If a student is taking a full load of classes and working part-time, he/she may use this program to earn additional credits. Please see your counselor for the paperwork necessary to be enrolled.
Local Scholarships will be available before winter break.
Please follow the specific procedures outlined below when applying to local scholarships
2022 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS - These are community-based scholarships that are available to any graduating senior from Sheboygan Falls High School. Students will receive this information before winter break in December. Students have until March 4, 2022 to hand in completed applications in to the Counseling Center.
- Local Scholarship Listing
- Instructions for all SFHS Local Scholarship
(Instrucciones para todas las becas locales de SFHS | Hướng dẫn về tất cả Học bổng Địa phương của SFHS) - Checklist
- Example
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS- Here is a link to our general scholarship list These are scholarships that are sent to the counseling center from various businesses and organizations around the country. Look at the criteria to see if you qualify for any of these scholarships.
Scholarship links for Wisconsin's Private Colleges
- Looking for scholarships? Try one of these DATABASES!
- Fastweb.com
- Scholarshippoints.com
- Cappex.com
- Scholarships.com
- College Board
- Studentscholarships.org
- Scholarshipexperts.com
- SuperCollege.com
- Never, ever pay for a scholarship search. The above are suggestions according to USAToday's Article on Scholarships.
SFHS State Testing Information
SFHS Test Code/CEEB Code: 502100
ACT Testing Information: All Juniors are required by the state to take the ACT in late February/early March.
Informational Sites:
- ACT – For admission to most colleges in the midwest*, may also take for admission to a Wisconsin Technical College. Register online, take practice tests, view national test date, and try their test prep program. Our high school code is 502 100.
- ACT Registration Online
- ACT Test Dates
- ACT Frequently Asked Questions
- ACT Test Prep
- ACT Score Information
- ACT College Planning Help
- ACT Test Day Checklist
- ACT Calculator Policy
- ACT Acceptable ID
- ACT Test Taking Tips
Prep Sites:
- ACT Question of the Day and Test Prep Info (from ACT)
- More practice for ACT – Question of the Day
- Kaplan ACT Question of the Day
- Varsity Tutors Questions of the Day
- ACT Word of the Day
- SAT Question of the Day
- We also have paper/pencil Practice ACT Tests in the Counseling Office - stop in to pick one up!
ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER Free Test Prep Sites:
- Download free practice tests
- Number 2
- ACT Prep
- ACT Prep - Unior prep
- ACT Prep – 4 Tests Site
- ACT Prep – Peterson
- ACT/SAT/ACCUPLACER Test Preview
- SAT Prep
- Accuplacer Prep
- Accuplacer Practice Questions
SAT Information:
- SAT – For admission to most colleges on the western and eastern United States.* Register online, take practice tests, get your SAT question of the day, check test dates and centers and get and send scores.
- SAT Registration Online
ACT ASPIRE Information (9th and 10th Graders)
- What is ACT ASPIRE?
- Sample test questions
- Assessment Brochure from DPI (en español)
*Please check your college of interest for admission requirements.
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PSAT/NMSQT Test for Juniors
- What is the PSAT test and why should I take it?
- What is on the PSAT test?
CLEP Test
AP Testing for Juniors and Seniors
UW System Freshman Placement Testing
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Testing Resources
- ASVAB Program – This site has ASVAB information, career exploration and planning for the future.
- ASVAB Test Prep – also see March 2 Success
- Educational Testing Service – Information on AP tests, SAT, TOEFL, GMAT & GRE.
- Peterson’s – Information on ACT, SAT, and PSAT. Also includes practice exams, purchase test prep materials and there is a college search and planning conponent.
- PSAT - This is a direct link to PSAT information. The PSAT is a test that is given to juniors in October. It is also the qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship. This site includes online test review quesitons.
Study Skills
- Math.com – A good website to help reduce math test anxiety, study and test tips.
- Homework Help – Need help with homework? Free tutors available.
- Homework Center - Provides tutorials in the areas of science, history, language, math and much more.
- Paradigm Online Writing Assistant – Wonderful tutorial on writing essays. Takes you through the whole step-by-step process.
- Spanish Tutorial - Get help with verb conjugations, numbers, and much more.
- Study Skills Self Help – Perhaps the best study skills help online! Covers time management, concentration methods, note-taking skills and much more.
- Study Skills & Strategies – A great resource for students!
- College Prep 101 – Covers stress management, study skills and time management.
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