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SCHOOL COUNSELING

 

School counselors offer a number of services to help guide students both through their high school career and into their futures. At LCL, we take a Christian perspective, as we talk with students about college and career plan, life goals, social issues and more. Our doors are always open!

 

College Visits

College Representatives are setting up visits for you to meet them here at school. Be sure to watch Schoology announcements to find out when representatives will be on campus.   

 

College Fairs

College Fairs offer an opportunity for students and parents to visit with a number of Admission Representatives from various colleges and universities in one place. They are now being offered virtually or in person.  

Wisconsin Education Fair: Midwest Area Colleges

Attend the the Education Fair in person:

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6-8 pm Arrowhead High School

Click here to register and for more information

 

National Association for College Admission Counseling Fair: National Colleges

The College Fair is once again in person!

Sunday, October 1, 2023   12 pm - 3 pm at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Click here to register and for more information

 

North American Coalition for Christian College Admissions: National Christian Colleges

Monday, October 10, 2022 at Heritage Christian School, New Berlin

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Click here for their website 

 

Scholarship Information & Websites
Click here to find a list of local scholarships!

Listed below are links to several Scholarship Search Engines. If you create an account the search engine will search their data bases to match scholarships to your profile. You may want to create a separate email account to use for search as you will receive numerous emails. 

FASTWEB
 CAPPEX 
UNIGO
 SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
JLVCOLLEGE COUNSELING
BIG FUTURE
GOING MERRY
Questbridge
INFORMATION on AVOIDING Financial Aid and Scholarship Scams

 

FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Beginning October 1st of your son/daughter's senior year you can complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA is the application used by all colleges/universities to award federal student aid. Many scholarships will also require students to complete a FAFSA to determine financial need. Here is the link to the FAFSA.  Feel free to contact a college financial aid office with any questions. 

 
Military Opportunities

The military offers graduates many opportunities including the chance to serve their country, job training, education benefits, travel and more. Students can choose between Military Academies, Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and enlisting in active service including the Reserves. 

Military Academies:

Applying to a Military Academy is a rigorous process which begins during a student's Junior year of high school. An official nomination from a US Congress member, strong academics and physical fitness are required for admission, along with other criteria. 

United States Air Force Academy

United States Naval Academy

United States Military Academy at West Point

Coast Guard Academy

US Merchant Marine Academy

Building Your Resume

Click here to see sample high school and post high school resumes along with helpful ideas and tips to get the most out of your resume. 

 

 

 

TESTING INFORMATION

Due to COVID-19, many colleges have suspended the requirement of the ACT or SAT for the graduating Classes of 2021 and 2022. Check with your college of interest to determine their requirements. Scholarships may still require a test score. 
 

ACT TEST

GENERAL INFORMATION: This test should be taken at least once during high school. The test is a college entrance exam and is accepted by most post-secondary institutions. The highest scores are taken and may be necessary to complete applications for education beyond high school. It is best if testing has taken place prior to a student's senior year. The writing portion of the test is encouraged, but please also check with your possible colleges/universities to see if they require it for admission.

ACT Official Website | www.actstudent.org (to register and utilize study materials)
LCLHS School Code: 500-855 

ACT 2023-2024 TEST DATES

September 9, 2023

October 28, 2023

December 9, 2023

February 10, 2024

April 13, 2024

June 8, 2024

July 13, 2024

LCL is a Test Center for the December 9, April 13 and June 8 dates. Use  Code 240820 to designate LCL at your Test Center.

 

SAT TEST

GENERAL INFORMATION: Same as ACT above. It tests aptitude for learning and ability in two areas: mathematics and verbal. In addition, a writing test is required. SAT Subject Tests may also be required by colleges. Please see your college website for requirements.

SAT Official Website | www.collegeboard.org  
(to register, also has study materials)
LCLHS School Code: 500-855

 

ACT AND SAT TEST PREPARATION

Free Options:
www.KnowHow2GOWisconsin.org
www.mometrix.com/academy/act-test/
Testing agency website as listed above.

Paying Options:   

https://www.sylvanlearning.com

www.PrincetonReview.com - various services, classroom and private tutoring available; free practice tests available

UW-Milwaukee - sessions each semester, see http://uwm.edu/trio/high-school-programs/act-prep/

UW-Waukesha - online course available, register online at http://waukesha.uwc.edu/continuing-ed/courses/youth/college-prep

www.kaptest.com

CLEP EXAMS

Another way students can earn college credit is by taking a CLEP exam. There are 34 different exams covering introductory level college course material. Over 2,900 US colleges and universities accept these credits. Visit the website to learn more. 

 

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Bethel College, IN

Butler University, IN

Calvin University, MI

Carroll University, WI

Carthage College, WI

Concordia University, NE

Concordia University Wisconsin

Cornell College, IA

Creighton University, NE

Dordt University, IA

Drake University, IA

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Grand Canyon University, AZ

Hillsdale College, MI

Huntington University, IN

 

 

 

Indiana University Kokomo, IN

Iowa State University, IA

 Liberty University, VA

Macalester College, MN

Marquette University, WI

Mesa Community College, AZ

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, WI

Montana State University, MT

North Central University, MN

Olivet Nazarene University, IL

Pepperdine University, CA

Rutgers University, NJ

St. Norbert College, WI

SUNY Buffalo, NY

Towson University, MD

 

University of Colorado Boulder, CO

UW LaCrosse, WI

UW Madison, WI

UW Milwaukee, WI

UW Oshkosh, WI

UW Platteville, WI

UW Stevens Point, WI

UW Stout, WI

UW Whitewater, WI

Valparaiso University, IN

Washington University, MO

Webster University, MO

Winona State University, MN

Wisconsin Lutheran College, WI