Madison West Counseling Department

01/12/2025

Check out the January 2025 Counseling Newsletter

Happy New Year Regents! Make the most of the new year & read on to find out about upcoming events, deadlines and opportunities available...

12/05/2024

December is here! Check out this month's Counseling Newsletter with info on the following topics:

College Applications

FAFSA & College Goal WI FAFSA Support Nights

Junior Conferences

Early College Credit Spring Deadlines

NEW Madison College Academies & STEM Academy

& More!

Happy December from the Counseling Department! We hope you and your family found time to recharge over the Fall Break and are ready for...

10/14/2024

It's October! Check out this month's counseling newsletter with info on the following topics:

AP Test Registration

12 Grade College & Career Info

1st semester drop deadline

Tutoring Supports

Youth Apprenticeship Info

& more!

Happy Fall from the Counseling Department! We hope that you have settled back in to the school routine and are off to a great start with...

09/13/2024

Welcome Back Regents! Check out all the latest in the Sept 2024 Counseling Newsletter!

Welcome To The 2024-25 School Year

07/16/2024

Do you have questions about the college application process? Are you looking for support and resources related to all things college and FAFSA? Then be sure to register for Saturday's College Readiness Workshop! Food & Prize Drawings! Spanish-language support will be available!

¿Tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de solicitud de la universidad? ¿Está buscando apoyo y recursos relacionados con todo lo relacionado con la universidad y FAFSA? ¡Entonces asegúrese de registrarse para el taller de preparación universitaria este sábado! ¡Recursos, comida y premios! ¡Habrá soporte en español!

06/18/2024

Recently graduated Seniors!
Do you need help completing your FAFSA?
You are not alone! FAFSA completion is at all all time low.

MMSD's Summer Melt Counselors want to help you complete this important step for your college plans this fall.

Sign up to attend a VIRTUAL FAFSA Support Session on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 from 6-8 pm.

Pre-registration is preferred. Spanish language support will be available.

Scan QR code or click on the link to register:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wVEly6mM3743iO-V0hxFrvem28KCvdSZJBblsn298tA/edit?usp=sharing

06/10/2024

Summer No-Cost College Counseling Support for Rising and Graduated Seniors!

Get $100 for doing steps that will help you out post high school. In addition, every student who completes the program will be entered into a drawing for one of two $500 529 Edvest scholarships.

Here's what you'll get:

No-cost college planning and FAFSA completion support in summer 2024!

Personalized, virtual check-ins and guidance from our team of professional summer counselors via two-way text, virtual coaching sessions and phone call support.

You'll finish the summer with a huge head start on college planning and life after high school.

Sign Up Today!:
https://airtable.com/appC0f24LeJKPdM3c/pagHoJGu3n8V3vD8M/form

06/05/2024

Have a great summer Regents!
Check out the resources in the Summer Counseling Department Newsletter:

MMSD Summer School

Senior Information

Rising Senior Information

Summer Opportunities & Volunteering Information

August Enrollment Schedule & 2024-25 MMSD Calendar

Counseling Department Resources

& More!

This edition of the Counseling Department Newsletter includes information on the following topics: MMSD Summer School Senior Information...

05/26/2024

Are you a rising Senior 💫 or a graduating Senior needing support with post high school planning over the summer? 🎓

The Fair Opportunity Project is offering additional no-cost college planning 🏫 and FAFSA 💵 completion support this summer, thanks to generous support from Ascendium Education Group.

Students will receive personalized, virtual check-ins and guidance from our team of professional summer counselors via two-way text, virtual coaching sessions and phone call support. ✅

Bonus!🚨the first 400 students to complete the steps of the program will receive a $100 scholarship boost.‼️

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Mini-Boost Sign up: https://bit.ly/mini-boost

05/17/2024

JUNIORS: Check your email about two new opportunities from the Universities of Wisconsin: Direct Admissions and the Wisconsin Guarantee! You must opt-in to Direct Admit by May 29th. Reach out to your School Counselor with any questions.

ESTUDIANTES DE 11o GRADO: Revisen su correo electrónico acerca de dos nuevas oportunidades de las Universidades de Wisconsin: ¡Admisión Directa y la Garantía de Wisconsin! Debes optar por la admisión directa antes del 29 de mayo. Ponte en contacto con tu Consejera Escolar si tienes alguna pregunta.