7. Recommendations for Highly Selective Colleges SUBJECT UNITS English 4-5, including AP level Social Sciences 4+ including AP level Mathematics 4+ including AP level Science 4+ including AP level World Languages 4+ including AP level Fine Arts 1+ recommended Performing Arts required for some schools Computer Science Computer proficiency recommended Electives Academic Electives recommended TOTAL 20+ Academic Units

13. Muskego High School Class of 2011 Results- Avg. Math ACT Scores by Course Sequence

16. Remember— Test scores are only ONE factor used for college admission and scholarship decisions.

26. KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS!

31. Examples of how Financial Aid is calculated: 2-year Public 4-year Public 4-year Private Cost of Attendance per year $14,285 $19,388 $39,028 Family Contribution $3828 $3828 $3828 Need $10,457 $15,560 $35,200

33. Don’t eliminate any college because of costs before receiving financial assistance information! REMEMBER…CHECK WITH COLLEGE OFFICIALS FOR ACCURATE COSTS.

34. Estimated Expenses for a Year of College Budget Item Average Annual Range Tuition and fees $5,000 – 21,000* Room and board $5,000 – 8,000* Books and supplies $ 800 – 1,700* Transportation $ 400 – 1,500* Miscellaneous $1,200 – 2,700* (laundry, entertainment, and recreation) Total $12,400 – 34,900* *These figures represent average tuition and fee costs for Midwestern states. Some schools will be lower in costs, while other schools will have higher costs. These figures should be used as a guide only. Students should check with the institution(s) in which they are interested to determine more specific costs. Budget Item 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice Name of College —————— —————— —————— Direct Costs Tuition and fees —————— —————— —————— Room and board —————— —————— —————— Indirect Costs Books and supplies —————— —————— —————— Transportation —————— —————— —————— (including car expenses) Miscellaneous —————— —————— —————— Totals —————— —————— —————— Costs at Your College Choices

36. Test scores and high school grades ARE important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL. ACT Test Scores High School Grades

38. Muskego High School School Code 501-607 www.mnsd.k12.wi.us >Schools>Muskego High School>Students> Plan for Post H.S. Success

39. Thank You! Remember, this is a PROCESS , not an event. We, in Student Services, are here to assist you!