Our next event is in September! See you then!

• Gustavus Adolphus College - This trip was originally scheduled for October but was postponed. The new dates are March 7 and 8. This overnight trip is for selected students only. You will leave UW-L on Friday, March 7 and return on Saturday, March 8. While at Gustavus, you'll stay with a student host and attend classes with your host before leaving campus.
• UW-Whitewater - Friday, April 4 is the date of one of Whitewater's Friday on Campus programs which includes info about admissions, financial aid and student services, a tour of campus, lunch on campus and info about specific majors and programs.
• UW-La Crosse - Monday, April 21 is this year's annual visit to UW-L. This is a personalized visit just for those who sign up and includes the opportunity to shadow a real college student in your area of major interest. You'll go to class with your host, lunch, study and whatever else the host's schedule dictates. After your "day in the life" experience, we'll all meet to talk with a UW-L admission counselor.
• Viterbo University - (tentative) Monday, April 21 will also be an opportunity to visit La Crosse's Viterbo University. The visit will be just for you, including visits to classes, info about admissions and finances, a tour of facilities, lunch on campus and info about your area of major interest.
• UW-Platteville - Friday, April 25 is one of UW-Platteville's Pioneer Preview Open House events. The schedule includes faculty presentations, info about admissions and finances, lunch on campus, a tour of facilities and door prizes.

For All Students

The Next Step magazine - information about college prep for all high school students.

Help with homework from KidsClick! - lots of links to tables, dictionaries, etc. - "Web search for kids by librarians."

Help with homework from www.homeworkhelp.com - choose your subject and get some free help.

Help with homework from the infoplease web site - the largest free reference center.

Study skills resources from "Dr. Ah-Clem" - tons of links to college and other education sites with great stuff on everything from study skills to test taking strategies.

Study Skills and the Ten Traps from the University of North Carolina - good advice from a great university.

Study Skills and Homework Help from Sylvan Learning Centers - lots of links here.

Career planning - now's the time to get started!

Career planning - with a special section for high school students.

CollegeNet - info about colleges, majors, applications.

College Link - many free searches for majors, applications, financial aid, etc.

Peterson's College Quest - from the publishers of those comprensive college guides. Requires free registration.

Embark (used to be College Edge) - offers college exploration and much more.

College Express has lots of college info - especially info about private colleges.

For Freshmen

Tips for high school freshmen

For Sophomores

The Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam is given to 10th graders. You can get sample/practice tests here.

For Juniors

PSAT Test Dates and info - TAKE THIS TEST at your high school. Your scores will be used to determine eligibility for scholarships and other good things!

ACT Test info - Plan to attend UB's ACT Prep sessions early second semester, then take the test in spring. If you complete UB's Prep Sessions we will give you a registration fee waiver!

Check out UW-System school majors.

For Seniors

Apply to a UW-System School online!

Financial Aid info- "This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web." Free and comprehensive.

Scholarship info - This site lists many scholarships available to Wisconsin high school seniors.

FastWeb - a FREE service (registration required) to search for college info and scholarships.