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Taking the right steps in planning for college By Andrea Borgerding andrea.b@dairystar.com
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. – Whether it is the college admission scandal or just the coronavirus pandemic disrupting daily life, students currently preparing for college are met with various unknowns and challenges. Despite the challenges, going to college is an exciting experience a student will remember for the rest of their life. With proper steps and adequate planning, the journey from choosing a college and ultimately attending school can be an exciting journey. “Your future is on the line so make the most of your time and energy,” Heather Thiesen said. “Create a schedule that works around when you are the most productive.” Thiesen is a secondary and middle school counselor at Sauk Centre High School in Sauk Centre. Thiesen said it is a vital time to stay in communication with your guidance counselor as well as the college or colleges you are wanting to attend. Staying on top of any new updates and developments is essential. “Do your research and act quickly,” Thiesen said. “Things are changing rapidly, and you need to know what’s going on so you can be prepared and follow any new process you are being asked to accomplish.” The more you know about the admission process, the better prepared you will be to make decisions that align with your needs and goals. “Throughout the college admissions process, doing your due diligence is essential,” Thiesen said. Despite emphasis on academics, much of the importance of college education lies in the area of transition to becoming an independent
adult. College students need to think autonomously, demonstrate self-discipline, learn the art of time management and manage stress. Honing these skills toward the end of high school makes the transition more gradual and less difcult. “Parents and students must collaborate by agreeing to decisions and standards that encourage the student to assume responsibilities, make decisions and accept accountability for themselves,” Thiesen said. When it comes to the prospect of attending college in an uncertain time, Thiesen suggests remembering that you are not alone. “It can feel like that because you are stuck in your house, you can’t see your friends and extracurricular activities are not happening,” Thiesen said. “But remember that your guidance counselor and the faculty and staff at colleges and universities are still working.” The admissions ofces and nancial aid ofces are working as well and available to answer questions. “These disruptions might alter the way college applications are evaluated, but in my view, colleges are up for the challenge and prepared to be sensitive and exible,” Thiesen said. Thiesen suggests that students and their families accept the disruptions for what they are instead of worrying too much. High school seniors should devote their time and energy to the parts of their college applications they can complete. With the possibility of having college online, students are often more on board than they realize. Once you have applied and been accepted, the next step can be even more daunting – attending college. Leaving for college can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. “While you know you are starting a new chapter in your life, you also know you will face some
obstacles,” Thiesen said. “How you cope with these challenges can be the difference between completing and not completing college.” Here are key points to overcome problems: – Choose your college wisely. Do not choose a place because someone else wants you to go there. – Get adequate sleep every night; at least 7 to 8 hours uninterrupted. Put the computer and phone away and turn off the TV. – Learn the art of time management and stop procrastinating. – Prioritize tasks effectively. – Stick to your principles, and do not be a victim of peer pressure. – Take care of your health and body; exercise and eat right. As with college choice, it is important to note there will always be a need for select jobs including such careers as engineers to continue technological discoveries, health care workers and physicians in different specialties, law enforcement, lawyers, teachers at various levels and food and beverage specialists. Those who are in the skilled trades will also nd job security in their eld. There will always be practical, tangible problems that can only be solved by certied skilled workers like carpenters, electricians, welders and other kinds of trade employees. “The high demand for skilled workers at this particular time in 2020 is also because many of the middle generations have not been considering careers in skilled trades,” Thiesen said. No matter the career track of choice, proper planning and considerations to a college choice and future career, the process of attending college can be an exciting, memorable and life-changing time of your life.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College provided tools, learning needed to succeed By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
MONTFORT, Wis. – When Sam Steiger took time to retrace her steps and delve into what really made her happiest, she was led to her current position as calf manager on Leix Farms Inc., a 650-cow dairy in Montfort. Steiger did not immediately nd herself on the path to raising calves. While she grew up on her family’s 600-cow dairy near Bagley, working as a calf manager did not seem like an option. Uncertain what she wanted to do after she nished high school, Steiger did not wish to pay for the tuition at a four-year school without having a plan. Instead, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore seemed to t the bill for Steiger to begin her postsecondary education. “I was not certain if I would follow a career path that would require a bachelor’s degree,” Steiger said. “SWTC was close to home, so I thought I would start there, and if I decided I needed to, I could transfer easily to a four-year school.” While the school instantly felt like the right t for Steiger, her rst choice of a program did not. “I started out in the laboratory sciences program, but I found that I really did not like working inside like that,” Steiger said of her rst year at SWTC. “I decided to go back and retrace my steps and think about the things that really made me happy.” Steiger discovered it was her farm roots that made her heart sing, and she transfered into SWTC’s animal science program where she felt at home. She graduated from the two-year program this past spring. “The instructors really make the animal science program what it is,” Steiger said. “They all have worked directly in the eld and are all so knowledgeable. They are really
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inspiring.” Steiger began working at Leix Farms while she was studying at SWTC. She said almost everyone in the program graduated with a job, something that impressed her with SWTC. “ T h e instructors were great about presenting us with opportunities that were available,” Steiger said. “They really PHOTO SUBMITTED encouraged us to take advantage of Sam Steiger is a calf manager at Leix Farms in Monƞort, Wiscareer fairs and consin. Steiger graduated from the animal science program other things like at Southwest Technical College in Fennimore. that.” For Steiger, having the classroom for Steiger extended beyond school experience and being able to apply it hours; she took part in the FARM club to the real-life scenarios she saw while and the Postsecondary Agricultural working in the calf barn at Leix Farms Students organization. She credits those was an invaluable experience. organizations for providing both social “I grew up on a similar-sized farm, and networking opportunities to help but Leix Farms has two autofeeders round out her postsecondary schooling which were a new experience for me,” experience. Steiger said. “There was denitely Because of her experience at a learning curve, and my classes at SWTC, Steiger would recommend high SWTC helped ll in the gaps.” school students to consider the school At work, Steiger typically has about or another technical college. 75 calves to care for. Her classes at “Look at the tuition costs,” she SWTC boosted her knowledge of animal said. “A four-year school is nice, but health and nutrition and cemented what it is crazy expensive. Decide if you she had learned growing up into a solid really need a bachelor’s degree. You foundation for her edgling career can get just as much from a two-year managing and raising calves. school, unless you absolutely need that “I learned proper protocols for degree.” giving shots and placing IVs, and other Steiger also pointed out the ease health-related things,” Steiger said. with which SWTC students can transfer Besides the classroom lectures, their credits into four-year schools in SWTC provides their students with the University of Wisconsin system the opportunity for hands-on learning and encourages students to consider experiences, having eld days at area beginning their educational journey farms where the students can apply at a two-year school as a cost-saving what they have learned to real-life option. situations. “I found I really like working with “I learned as much, if not more, calves, and that I am good at it,” said. “I from the eld days as I did in the like being independent in my work and lectures,” Steiger said. knowing that I have the tools to do my The SWTC learning experience job and to do it well.”
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Chippewa Valley Tech provides strong foundation
Agriscience program gave Von Haden options By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
FALL CREEK, Wis. – When he graduated from high school, Justin Von Haden knew that his future was somewhere in agriculture, and he made the decision to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire to help prepare him for that future. “I grew up on a self-sufcient farm, and I knew that eventually I would like to go back home and run the farm, but I also wanted to get agricultural experience outside of the farm too,” Von Haden said. “I chose to go to CVTC because of the options that are available to youth.” Today, Von Haden, a 2015 CVTC graduate, works as a sprayer and fertilizer technician at Tractor Central in Mondovi. He said the things he learned while at CVTC gave him a broad base of knowledge in a variety of areas that tie to his current position. “I decided to go to CVTC for agriscience,” Von Haden said. “At the time I started, you could go one of two directions with that: animal science or agronomy. I decided to do both.” In his agronomy classes, Von Haden said he learned a great deal about forage harvesting equipment and soil fertility. Von Haden was trained and obtained his applicators license for spraying while at college. That training has directly
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JusƟn Von Haden graduated in 2015 from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. His classes focused on animal science and agronomy. beneted him in his position. “At CVTC, I learned how to work on and calibrate a wide range of equipment,” Von Haden said. “That has really been a benet to me over the past ve years. From the animal science side, Von Haden said he learned about the needs of the animals and how forage harvesting relates to those needs. “I know what nutritionists are looking for in how forages are harvested and processed,” Von Haden said. “That knowledge makes me better equipped to work on and make adjustments to those pieces of equipment.” The wide range of hands-on
learning experiences that Von Haden had at CVTC assured him he had made the right choice for furthering his education. “The school has a 6- or 7-acre plot just south of the campus where we were able to actually put the things we had learned in the classroom to work,” Von Haden said. Working in partnership with companies like Case IH and John Deere, the school provides students with various types of equipment for handson, in-eld learning opportunities. Von Haden said, while working at the test plot, he learned how to pull soil samples, test them and analyze the results; and to determine and apply weed control and fertilizer needs. “We were able to seed, care for and harvest crops, determine the eld totals and gure out the average production per acre,” Von Haden said. “It was the best experience, and if you really want to learn, doing it hands-on is the best way.” Von Haden said the handson learning was not limited to his agronomy classes but was applied to his animal science classes as well. “Our instructors worked with local slaughterhouses to bring in reproductive tracts for us to learn from,” Von Haden said. Students learned the physiology and the mechanics of processes like articial insemination as well. Once the classroom lab experience was complete, Von Haden said the students had the opportunity to go to
local dairy farms and learn on-site, working with cows and even practicing A.I. “Learning by doing is really the best way to get a feel for it to decide if it is something you really want to do,” Von Haden said. Von Haden’s postsecondary experience at CVTC was not limited to his classes. He was involved with Postsecondary Agricultural Students on campus. While involved in that group, he was able to work with local high schools to provide programming for the area’s successful Farm-City Day program, teaching elementary school students about agricultural careers. CVTC proved to be a strong foundation that Von Haden was able to continue to build upon for the skills needed for his work at Tractor Central, allowing him to easily enroll in the John Deere TECH program at Madison Area Technical College. “I was able to transfer about 90% of my CVTC credits for my general education requirements at MATC,” Von Haden said, which expedited his completion in that program. Von Haden said he would like to return to his family’s Fall Creek farm, a move which he will be well-prepared for with the foundation of knowledge he began building in CVTC’s agriscience program. “My parents are still milking cows on the home farm, but someday I would like to take over the farm,” Von Haden said. “I think there are a lot of options for me to pursue there.”
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville offers a complete experience
Peetz enjoyed classes, extracurriculars, connections By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
WATERTOWN, Wis. – A part-time job helping on his neighbor’s dairy farm was the seed that led then 13-year-old Sam Peetz to consider a career in the dairy industry. Peetz, who was raised around his grandparents’ dairy farm before the cows were sold in 2005, decided to follow family tradition and attend the University of WisconsinPlatteville, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dairy science this past spring. Peetz began as a calf manager at Rosy Lane Holsteins LLC in Watertown in April. He said his ability to start employment prior to nishing school because of virtual learning has been one of the few benets of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “My family legacy for attending UW-Platteville is strong,” Peetz said. “My dad and my brothers, and two cousins, two uncles and an aunt have all graduated or will graduate from Platteville,”
Peetz said. “Besides that, I liked the small campus and small town, the affordability and the good reputation that UW-Platteville has in the dairy industry.” One of the things that drew Peetz to the school was the depth of the educational base for his studies, and he was able to complete a minor in Spanish and spend a semester studying abroad in the Netherlands. “Platteville might be small, but it does not lack on what it has to offer,” Peetz said. “While all of my core animal and dairy science classes have all been helpful, my Spanish classes have been the most benecial.” During his time at school, Peetz put his education to work while exploring potential careers in agriculture by holding several internships and off-campus farm jobs. “I was a calf-feeding equipment intern for CalfStar LLC; a dairy production intern with Riverview LLP in Minnesota and an operations intern at Lyndell Dairy in Lyndon Station,” Peetz said. “I also worked part time during school as a milker at Tashner Dairy Farm in Cuba City.” Extracurricular activities on campus also played an important part in Peetz’s educational experience. He was
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Sam Peetz graduated this year from the University of WisconsinPlaƩeville in PlaƩeville, Wisconsin. He earned a degree in dairy science. involved in the Pioneer Dairy Club and served as the group’s president. He was also the vice noble ruler of activities for the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and a member of both the school’s soils judging team and North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge team. “Besides the learning and networking component of those activities, being involved taught me the value of time management,” Peetz said. Through his involvement in the Pioneer Dairy Club, Peetz was in the mentorship program
through the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin. This connection proved to be the greatest during his time at UWPlatteville, one that led him to post-graduation employment. “I visited Rosy Lane as part of the PDPW mentorship program,” Peetz said. “I stayed in contact with Jordan Matthews after my visit, and later he offered me a job.” Taking advantage of the many opportunities that were afforded him allowed Peetz to make the most of his time at UW-Platteville, and he would
encourage others to follow the same path. “I loved my time at UWPlatteville,” Peetz said. “I had so many options of things to get involved in, and they all opened so many doors for me while on campus. I made a lot of connections that I will keep for a long time.” With that great experience, Peetz said he would encourage others to evaluate their needs and use that to determine the best option. “For me, a bachelor’s degree seemed like the best option as I considered what I wanted my career path to be,” Peetz said. “Platteville offers a great education at a really affordable rate compared to some of the other options out there.” Peetz also encourages prospective students to think outside of the classroom in determining the overall value of their education. “College is more about the experience than the material,” Peetz said. “Whatever a person might choose for their postsecondary education I would encourage them to get involved and to meet people who might think differently. Most importantly, enjoy it. Life gets boring after graduation, so remember to have a little fun while it lasts.”
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Hometown alma mater packs a punch
Birchmier gained wellrounded education from Ellsworth Community College By Maria Bichler Staff Writer
IOWA FALLS, Iowa – Kayla Birchmier knew she would attend Ellsworth Community College after she graduated from Iowa Falls-Alden High School in 2014. After all, with such an attractive and affordable college offering robust agricultural programming and occupying her hometown, the decision was straightforward. “I knew Ellsworth had a great agriculture program and that’s what I wanted to do,” Birchmier said. Birchmier graduated with associate degrees in agribusiness and animal science in 2016. She works in customer service and marketing for a family-owned animal health business, Best Veterinary Solutions Inc. Her duties range from working with customers to sales reporting to designing advertisements. Her and her husband, Cole Birchmier, live near Radcliffe. They met while attending Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls. “We are very thankful for meeting at Ellsworth, but also neither of us had student loan debt because we went to community college,” Birchmier said. “So, now we own an acreage, and we don’t have debt. More people need to look into community colleges because we’ve both been able to be successful with that.” While Birchmier did not grow up on a farm, she was exposed to the agriculture industry from a young age. She was involved with 4-H and FFA, and had a fondness for horses. Her father, Kurt Knudson, works in the animal health industry, which gave Birchmier a rst-hand perspective into both animal
health and agricultural sales. “Growing up with a dad who was a salesman, I knew that lingo anyway because I heard him talking on the phone every night,” Birchmier said. Birchmier said her choice to double major was two-fold: She could not decide what career path suited her best, and she knew if she focused on both, her bases would be covered. Her choice gave her a well-rounded foundation for her current career. “So many classes overlapped; it didn’t take any extra time,” Birchmier said of her two degrees. “I really enjoyed it. I wouldn’t have changed that at all. It was great.” Birchmier said the small class sizes, involved and charismatic professors and handson learning are advantages to Ellsworth Community College. “I would highly recommend any high school senior to go to a community college rst, even if they want to end up at a university,” she said. “There’s a nice transition period in between high school and a large university. The smaller class sizes are so nice, and the fact that you can know your professors personally. College is hard, and that made it easier.” Birchmier said the computer courses she took set her up for success in her career, making the transition to the work force much easier. Animal health classes and agricultural sales molded her for what she is doing now while courses in agronomy and soil health were novel for her. “I had no background in agronomy or soils so that was very eye-opening for me, and I learned so much about farming and agronomy from those classes,” she said. “Right after college, I worked for a cooperative, and so the things I learned in those classes really helped.” A stacked line-up of degrees and courses are offered in the college’s Agriculture, Animals, Food and Natural Resources Department. Kevin Butt has been a professor in the
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Kayla Birchmier, pictured with husband Cole, aƩended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. She graduated in 2016 with associate degrees in agribusiness and animal science. department for 17 years. He lives near Iowa Falls and raises Angus cattle. Butt said the most popular program at ECC is the two-year Associate of Science transfer degree which is geared toward the student who can enroll in general agriculture courses, earn an associate degree and transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree. ECC offers an agribusiness degree and a farm management degree program. “The student can come for two years, graduate and go into the production side whether it be a family farm, livestock side or crops,” Butt said. The students glean hands-on experience at the College Farm, a 133-acre farm owned by the board of trustees and operated by ECC students. “The trustees told us that the farm is there to learn rst,” Butt said. “It is a learning tool rst, not a money-making tool. It gives stu-
dents the freedom to try things. They can do that without having to worry about making money.” Animal science, precision agriculture and mobile service technician degrees round out the college’s offerings. In addition are programs related to conservation, equine management and science, horticulture, swine management, and wildlife, sheries and forestry. The newest is a two-year pre-veterinarian degree. “There are very few community colleges that have done a pre-vet program where a student can come for two years and jump right into vet school,” Butt said. “We met with the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. … The reason they came to us is because, eight years of college – four years of undergraduate and four years of vet school – they had students who were graduating with $150,000 in debt. And that alone scared a lot of students from becoming a vet. So, they looked into what it would take for requirements.” Butt said the program has gained interest and is a unique offering for ECC. ECC offers students a generous opportunity to pay for their tuition through scholarships. The Bob & Arlene Hamilton Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship covers nearly a full year’s tuition and fees. “Ellsworth goes back to 1890, and because of that, we’ve had a lot of people over the years who have left money to the college,” Butt said. “Through our foundation ofce, a student coming to Ellsworth is almost assured to get a scholarship of some sort.” Butt said the college is home to 600-700 students in any given year with the college of agriculture consisting of 60-80 students. ECC doles out close to $2 million in scholarship monies every year. “We are a small community college,” Butt said. “Our best tag line is that we have the private college feel.”
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Stay on track: A step-bystep breakdown on applying for college Below is a month-by-month timeline to keep you on track as you navigate through senior year and complete your college applications. Some dates and information may vary, depending on the college or your own circumstances. Summer before senior year 1. Start your list: This summer is a great time to work on your list of colleges. By the end of the summer, you should have narrowed your list of 20-25 schools down to 10 or 12. 2. Common Application: Many colleges and universities use the Common Application, which can be found online. You can register a Common Application account and get familiar with it during the summer. Know what is required, sketch out an application timeline and begin thinking about your essay, a critical component of any application. 3. ACT: You can take or retake the ACT in June or September. Go online to conrm testing dates and register. This will give you time to take the test again if you’re not happy with your score. 4. Campus visit: Before you’re loaded up with homework and extracurricular activities, use the idle months of summer to visit some of the campuses on your list. Almost any college will be conducting tours throughout the summer. September 1. Guidance counselor: Your counselor will give you valuable perspective about the schools on your list and help you chart out the application process. Also make sure that you’re fullling all of your requirements for high school graduation. 2. Letters of recommendation: As soon as you possibly can, ask two teachers to write you letters of recommendation. 3. Request applications: By now you want to have your list down to 4 or 6 schools, tops. With each application, write out a schedule of deadlines so you don’t miss anything down the road. This is especially important if you’re thinking of applying early decision or early action. 4. College essay: Students who have spent months reecting on the essay will stand out. These essay questions can be very broad, and it can be a real challenge relating it to your life. Make sure you talk to others about how to approach the essay. 5. Grades and Extracurriculars: If you’ve already been active in extracurricular activities, explore leadership opportunities. This can mean being captain of a sports team, starting your own club or getting involved with student government. October 1. Narrow your list: By this point, your list should be whittled down and you’ll probably have a couple favorite schools. Know whether or not your grades are in line with the academic standards of each school. 2. Work on applications: If you’re using the Common Application, make sure each application is tailored to the school. Don’t make the mistake of copying and pasting and forgetting to change the name of the college. 3. College fairs: Most colleges and universities host college fairs in the fall. This is an open recruiting forum where students and parents are invited to see the campus and learn more about academics and student life. 4. High school transcripts: Request your high school transcripts and verify that they are accurate. If anything is wrong or missing you’ll need time to correct it. 5. Testing: Around this time you should be taking the ACT or SAT exams. 6. Applying early: If you are applying to a school through early decision or early action, you will need to complete your application in October. November 1. Applications: By now you should know what schools you’re applying to 2 or 4 ideally. You’ve had a few months to look over the various applications and think long and hard about your essay. Give yourself ample time in November to complete all the applications and get feedback about your essay. 2. Financial aid and scholarships: Knowing what kind of aid packages are available will help you weigh the cost of different schools. 3. Testing: November is still within the normal window to take your ACT (or SAT if your college requires), but December will probably be your last opportunity to do so. 4. Grades: November is also a critical month for your high school classes. The semester will end in mid-December, so if you need to improve any grades, now is the time to get serious. December and January 1. Submit applications: Most colleges have regular application deadlines sometime in December. Make sure you’ve been keeping track of all deadlines; they can vary from school to school. 2. Finalize other application components: Conrm that your test scores have been ofcially submitted to every college to which you’re applying. Also verify that any letters of recommendation have been mailed. 3. Financial aid: Most colleges require you to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Start exploring nancial aid and scholarships at the colleges you applied to. 4. Early acceptance: If you applied to a school through early decision or early action and are accepted, you will receive a letter sometime in December. Make sure you completely understand the timetable and all deadlines. 5. Grades: As soon as possible, send your fall grades to every school to which you’ve applied. Even if this is after the application, admissions counselors will incorporate it into their decision. Turn to STAY ON TRACK | Page 11
ConƟnued from STAY ON TRACK | Page 10 February and March 1. Conrm applications: Most colleges will send you a conrmation that your application has been received and is being processed. 2. Financial aid: You submitted your FAFSA in December, and by now you should be receiving a Student Aid Report, or SAR. Review this carefully and verify that everything is accurate. 3. Late applications: Some schools have late deadlines or rolling admissions policies, meaning there is no set deadline and applications may be submitted anytime in the winter or spring. As with everything else, it is still wise to apply as early as you can. You never know how competitive open seats will be. 4. Acceptance letters: Acceptance, rejection and waitlist letters may start arriving as early as February or March. April 1. Make your nal decision: If you are accepted to multiple schools, weigh all your options before making a nal decision. Talk with parents, other family members, teachers, mentors and friends. Take a good, hard look at nances, including nancial aid and cost of living expenses at each school. If possible, visit campuses again. 2. Notify other schools: Once you’ve made your decision, notify the other schools that accepted you as soon as possible. 3. Open house: Similar to college fairs in the fall, many colleges host spring open houses for incoming freshman. Find out when this is scheduled and take advantage if you are able. 4. Appeals: If you were rejected from a school, you may be able to appeal the decision. If you feel you may have a chance to appeal, research that school’s admissions policies and talk to your high school guidance counselor. May and June 1. Deposit deadline: Typically, colleges will have a deposit deadline of May 1. You may have already signaled your intent to enroll, but now it’s time to commit nancially. 2. Final transcripts: Once you’ve graduated, send your nal high school transcript to your new college. This may help you secure a scholarship or qualify for other competitive academic programs. 3. AP exams – If you’ve been taking AP classes in high school, you’ll be taking your national exams at the end of the school year. A high score or 4 or 5 on your AP exam will translate to college credit. Some students begin college with much of their freshman requirements fullled through AP credits.
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