Cornell Graduation Requirements
- 4 English Credits (must include public speaking)
- 3 Math Credits
- 3 Science Credits
- 1.5 Credits of Physical Education
- 3 Credits of Social Studies (must include 1 credit World Studies, 1 credit U.S. History, 1/2 credit American Government, 1/2 credit Social Studies Electives)
- 1 Semester of Health (grades 7-12)
- Each student will be required to take 7 credits each year.
- A minimum of 24 credits will be required to graduate
Typical Admissions Recommendations for a 4 Year College :
- 4 English Credits
- 3 Social Studies Credits
- 4 Science Credits (Physical Science, Biology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics)
- 4 Math Credits (Algebra and Higher)
- 2 Foreign Language Credits Encouraged (some schools require and some don't, check with your specific college's admission requirements)
Preparing and Applying For College
The following websites will help you search local campuses for information regarding programs, costs and requirements.
ACT
ACT - Test Dates
ACT - Question of the Day
UW Help
Wisconsin Education Fairs
Major Mania
Map of UW Campuses
UW System Course Requirements
Apply Online
Application Fee Waiver Request
CVTC
WITC
College and Career Resources
Getting Started - A General Plan
• Know yourself and your reasons for attending college
• Consider college characteristics
• List, compare, and visit colleges
• Apply for admission and observe deadlines
• Develop a plan to finance your education
• Review and finalize your plans
Things to Consider when Choosing a College
• Program choice
• Entrance difficulty
• Location
• Size
• Cost
• Student body
• Parents’ opinion
What Colleges Look For
• Class rank
• Standardized test scores
• Challenging curriculum
• Attendance
• Extra-curricular activities
• Community involvement
• Personal recommendations
• Know yourself and your reasons for attending college
• Consider college characteristics
• List, compare, and visit colleges
• Apply for admission and observe deadlines
• Develop a plan to finance your education
• Review and finalize your plans
Things to Consider when Choosing a College
• Program choice
• Entrance difficulty
• Location
• Size
• Cost
• Student body
• Parents’ opinion
What Colleges Look For
• Class rank
• Standardized test scores
• Challenging curriculum
• Attendance
• Extra-curricular activities
• Community involvement
• Personal recommendations
Military
www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/careers - This site provides information regarding the over 4100 jobs available in the military. Parent and student pages provide information regarding frequently asked questions.
www.usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/blrecruitmenu.htm - what the recruiter never told you
www.goarmy.com - Army
www.navyjobs.com - Navy
www.airforce.com - Air Force
www.marines.com - Marines
www.uscg.mil - Coast Guard
www.goang.com - Wisconsin Air National Guard
www.wisconsinguard.com - Wisconsin Army National Guard
www.march2success.com/
www.usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/blrecruitmenu.htm - what the recruiter never told you
www.goarmy.com - Army
www.navyjobs.com - Navy
www.airforce.com - Air Force
www.marines.com - Marines
www.uscg.mil - Coast Guard
www.goang.com - Wisconsin Air National Guard
www.wisconsinguard.com - Wisconsin Army National Guard
www.march2success.com/
Apprenticeships
www.btrades.com - Information on construction apprenticeships
http://tdmaw.org - Tool, Die and Machining Association of Wisconsin
www.amba.org - American Mold Builders Association
http://ntma1.com - National Tooling and Machining Association, Milwaukee
www.mapcwi.com - Madison Area Plumbing Contractors
http://tdmaw.org - Tool, Die and Machining Association of Wisconsin
www.amba.org - American Mold Builders Association
http://ntma1.com - National Tooling and Machining Association, Milwaukee
www.mapcwi.com - Madison Area Plumbing Contractors