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Employers, colleges, military recruiters and scholarship selection committees are all looking for students who have a good work ethic, good attendance, do their best, write, speak and listen well, respect and work well with others, are responsible and accept responsibility for their actions, follow directions, problem solve, do accurate, neat work, are healthy, motivated and honest. Work on all of these skills throughout high school.
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Attend freshman orientation
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Get involved with extracurricular clubs and/or sports
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Enhance your academic skills by choosing challenging classes for your high school career
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Become a volunteer for community service – choose areas that interest you; see your school counselor for more information
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Continue using Xello to develop your Academic and Career Plan (ACP). Xello is rich with information on careers, education, employment trends and more. Each student has a personal Xello account with an e-portfolio. The e-portfolio holds assessment results, favorite information on schools and careers, and the student's Academic and Career Plan.
Planning for more school AFTER high school may seem like a long way off, but if you start planning today, you’ll be one step ahead!
Post-Secondary Education Admission
High school graduation requirements are different from the entrance requirements for specific colleges and universities. The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for students to be eligible for admission to these institutions. Students are encouraged to exceed these minimum requirements and to challenge themselves by taking rigorous courses, including Advanced Placement courses, to be competitive in the collegiate admissions process.
University of Wisconsin System
Students must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be eligible for admission:
- English - 4 credits
- Mathematics - 3 credits
- Science - 3 credits
- Social Studies - 3 credits
- Fine Arts/Electives/Language - 4 credits
- Two years of a single foreign language may be required for admission to some UW System campuses.
Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges
The following are recommended high school credits for adequate, comprehensive preparation for success in technical college programs:
- English - 4 credits
- Mathematics - 3 credits
- Science - 3 credits
- Social Studies - 3 credits
- Technical Courses - 3-4 credits
Technical college programs have admission standards. Some programs have waiting lists. Apply early and seek to talk to the school's admissions for advice regarding your chosen program.
Wisconsin’s Private Schools
Students must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be eligible for admission:
- English - 4 credits
- Mathematics (Algebra 2a/b) - 3 credits
- Science - 3 credits
- Social Studies - 3 credits
- Two years of a single foreign language may be required for admission to some Wisconsin private schools.
Planning Your High School Courses
A key step to planning for your future is selecting the correct high school courses now. Your future plans should influence the courses you choose to take. If you are not sure what you want to do after high school, explore resources, consider job shadowing, talk to your teachers and/or high school counselor.
Types of Post-Secondary Education
Four-Year Baccalaureate
These schools offer courses leading to a four-year Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science degree. Universities can be public (example: UW-Eau Claire) or private (example: Marquette University). The University of Wisconsin System has 26 campuses and the Wisconsin's Private Colleges not-for-profit colleges have 24 campuses. Although the tuition at some private schools may seem too expensive at first glance, they are usually able to offer enough financial aid and scholarships to make the cost more closely comparable to that of a public university.
Proprietary Schools
Schools that specialize in a specific trade or skill. Examples would be truck driving, art, or culinary school. Entrance requirements are generally open, although art schools for example, may require you to submit a portfolio. They may offer certification, licensing, or associate degrees.
Technical
Technical schools have programs that can lead to a certificate, a vocational (one year) degree or an associate degree (two years). Most technical colleges also have a liberal arts transfer program that allow students to earn college credit in general courses for two years and transfer to a four-year school to complete their bachelor’s degree. Other individual courses may also transfer to a four-year college or university. An example of a technical college is Nicolet Area Technical College. There are 16 technical colleges across the state with a variety of career-oriented programs that last from a few months to two years. Students with a high school diploma that seek admission to a Wisconsin technical school may need successful completion of specific courses in high school.
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