Current Information for Students and Parents
Seniors (Class of 2013)
College Information: The college application process is underway! Materials regarding information on different schools and financial aid are available in the guidance area outside of Miss Koopman's office.
Process for completing applications:
ONLINE APPS: 1) Complete entire application online through that college/university's website. 2) Print off the "Counselor Recommendation Form" (if your school has one). 3) Complete the "Senior College Application Form" (available in guidance area) and attach all "Counselor Recommendation Forms" to this sheet and give to Miss Koopman.
PAPER APPS: 1) Complete the paper application. 2) Complete the "Senior College Application Form" (available in guidance area), attach application fee check, and give all paperwork to Miss Koopman.
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS: LCLHS teachers are instructed to give letters directly to the school counselor, Miss Koopman. All originals will be kept in a file for copying and sending to multiple schools. Letters from other individuals need to be attached to all other paperwork when turning in to Miss Koopman.
LCLHS mails all materials for you when we send your transcripts and test scores!
Mark your calendars! College Fairs/Information in the area:
August 2012 - Lutheran Colleges/Universities Education Fair: Location - LCLHS Great Hall. 6:45 Registration; 7-9 Financial Aid Meeting/College Fair
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - Location: Arrowhead High School WISCONSIN EDUCATION FAIRS 6:30 - 8:30pm. See www.gotocollegefairs.com for list of schools/organizations that will be present and to register for the event(s)
Monday, September 24, 2012 - Location: Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon; 6:30-8:30pm
Monday, October 1, 2012 - Location - Mount Mary College, Bloechl Center, Milwaukee; 9:00 - 11:00am.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - Location - Arrowhead High School North Gym; 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Helpful Worksheets/Forms for College-Bound students
Juniors (Class of 2014)
Standardized Testing Juniors should begin preparation for taking the ACT and/or SAT tests during this school year. It is suggested that students take these tests two or three times before their senior year. Check the "ACT/SAT" link for more information. Review nights will be offered in early October and January and will be scheduled soon. The PSAT is also offered in October of the Junior year.
Spring Semester Meetings All juniors meet with Miss Koopman after they have registered and requested classes for their senior year. Topics of these meetings with students include appropriate course selection review, planning for college, how to apply to college, and career/major ideas. Students meet with Miss Koopman during the school day and are scheduled from March through May.
Check out the "senior section" for information on area college fairs so you can start looking!
Other things to consider
1) Consider taking more challenging courses if you are doing well
2) Continue involvement in activities (school and volunteer service) - consider leadership roles
3) Visit colleges during the summer before and after your junior year
Forms to Use When Thinking About College
Sophomores (Class of 2015)
Check out the "senior section" for information on area college fairs so you can start looking!
Career Paper Sophomores complete the Career Research Paper Project during English 10. Interest and Career Inventories are used to help each student research careers they are interested in.
Freshmen (Class of 2016)
Welcome to LCLHS! We are happy to have you as a member of our school family. The counseling/guidance office responsibilities include scheduling, planning for college, careers and future coursework at LCLHS, information on scholarships, standardized testing and working with parents, students, teachers, and administration to encourage each student's success in and out of the classroom. Please contact us with any questions or concerns you might have at any point.
Freshman Planning At the beginning of the 2nd semester of freshman year, all freshman students go through a three day seminar on planning the rest of their high school coursework and looking at college application requirements. Discussions also include their high school GPA, standardized testing, recommendation letters from teachers, and possible colleges/careers they are thinking about.
School Counselor/Guidance Director
Nancy Koopman
nkoopman@lakecountryhs.org
262.367.8600