If you graduated in 2011 or later, you can now securily order your transcripts online with Docufide. To sign up or order your transcripts, please click on link below: (If you graduated before 2011, you will need to request a paper copy of your transcript to be sent to colleges. Please contact the Roncalli Guidance Department for this.)
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| College Reps Coming |
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| Date | School | Time |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | Marquette University | 8:30 a.m. |
| Thursday, October 6, 2011 | Marian University | 9:00 a.m. |
| Monday, October 10, 2011 | University of Wisconsin - Green Bay | 9:00 a.m. |
| Monday, October 10, 2011 | LTC (Lakeshore Technical College) | during lunches |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2011 | Michigan Technical University | 8:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2011 | St. Norbert College | 11:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2011 | Carroll University | 11:00 a.m. |
| Thursday, October 20, 2011 | Silver Lake College | 9:15 a.m. |
| Thursday, October 20, 2011 | Lakeland College | 11:15 a.m. |
| Monday, October 24, 2011 | University of Wisconsin - Madison | 8:15 a.m. |
| Monday, October 24, 2011 | St. Mary's University, Winona, MN | 9:45 a.m. |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2011 | Ripon College | 9:15 a.m. |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2011 | University of Wisconsin - Parkside | 10:30 a.m. |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2011 | Lawrence University | 2:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2011 | University of St. Thomas - St. Paul, MN | 2:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, November 2, 2011 | Empire Beauty School | 10:30 a.m. |
| Monday, November 14, 2011 | Lakeshore Technical College | during lunches |
| Tuesday, November 15, 2011 | Bellin College | 10:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday, November 22, 2011 | Edgewood College - Madison | 2:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, November 30, 2011 | University of Wisconsin - La Crosse | 9:15 a.m. |
| Monday, December 5, 2011 | University of Wisconsin - Green Bay | 11:45 a.m. |
| Scholarship Opportunities |
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| Name of Scholarship | Restricted | Application | Transcript | Essay | Recommendation Letter |
Special Instructions | Due Date |
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| Burger King Scholars | X | See instruction page for the information | 1/10/12 | ||||
| Manitowoc County Catholic Boys Basketball | X | X | X | 2 letters | Participated in 7th & 8th grade basketball program | 1/15/12 | |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship | See folder for info, only online applications will be accepted | 2/1/12 | |||||
| Wisconsin Public Service College Scholarship | X | X | Upper 10%. Go online for application | 2/1/12 | |||
| WPS Agribusiness/Forestry Scholarship | X | X | 3 letters | See information on cover letter | 2/1/12 | ||
| Chuck Scholten Foundation Scholarship | X | X | X | Return to guidance office by 2/13/12 | 2/13/12 | ||
| Best Buy Scholarship | See online application | 2/15/12 | |||||
| Wisconsin Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Scholarship | X | X | X | 3 letters | See cover letter for all the information | 2/17/12 | |
| Edward J. Shimanek Memorial Scholarship | X | X | Criminal Justice or Police Science field | 2/28/12 | |||
| Manitowoc County Sheriff's Association | X | X | X | Pursue a career in a Criminal Justice field | 2/28/12 | ||
| American Welding Society Scholarship | X | X | X | X | See application | 3/1/12 | |
| 2012 BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship | X | X | 500 words | 2 letters | See application, community service | 3/1/12 | |
| Oliver E. Sweikar Scholarship | X | X | X | 2 letters | See scholarship application | 3/2/12 | |
| Manitowoc Service League Scholarship | X | X | X | 2 letters | 3.0 GPA, Manitowoc County resident | 3/9/12 | |
| Aurora Health Foundation Scholarship | X | X | X | 3 letters | Follow the instructions on the application | 3/9/12 | |
| Richard & Ione Beerntsen YMCA Scholarship | X | X | X | ACT scores | Follow the instruction in the application | 3/15/12 | |
| Two Rivers Kiwanis Club Scholarship | X | X | X | Reside in city/township of Two Rivers | 3/16/12 | ||
| Charter Communications - Wisconsin | X | X | 250 words | 2 letters | See application if you qualify. 3.0 GPA | 3/30/12 | |
| Manitowoc County Sports Officials Assoc. | X | X | X | X | Follow instruction on cover letter | 3/30/12 | |
| U.S. Bank Scholarship Program | Apply online | 3/31/12 | |||||
| Manitowoc County Catholic Girls Basketball | X | X | X | 2 letters | See general information if you qualify | 3/31/12 | |
| Cleveland Athletic Club Scholarship | X | X | X | Must have zip code 53015 or 693 phone | 3/31/12 | ||
| IDEA - WACAC Scholarship | X | X | X | X | Verification | Apply online | 3/31/12 |
| Manitowoc Bowling Association | X | X | Must have participated in bowling | 4/1/12 | |||
| Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis Scholarship | X | X | X | X | Must attend Lakeshore Technical College, UW-Manitowoc or Sliver Lake College | 4/1/12 | |
| Thomas H. Lutsey Scholarship | X | X | 3 letters | Follow instructions on cover letter | 4/1/12 | ||
| Two Rivers Water & Light Lineworker Training | X | X | X | Must reside in the Two Rivers area | 4/1/12 | ||
| Two Rivers Water & Light Scholarship | X | X | See cover letter if you qualify | 4/1/12 | |||
| Eck Industries Scholarship | X | X | X | 3.0 GPA | 4/1/12 | ||
| 2012 BBB SOI Industry and Trades Scholarship | X | X | 500 words | 2 letters | See application or website | 4/2/12 | |
| Valders File Department & Ambulance Service | X | X | X | X | 2 letters | Enter the field of fire protection or EMS | 4/3/12 |
| The Chamber of Manitowoc County | X | 2 pages | Follow the instruction on cover letter | 4/6/12 | |||
| Manitowoc Sunrise Optimist Club | X | X | X | Career working with youth | 4/10/12 | ||
| WPS Technical College Grant | X | X | Apply after March 1, 2012 | 4/15/12 | |||
| Manitowoc County Assoc for Home and Community | X | X | X | 1 page | 2 letters | See cover letter for complete details | 4/15/12 |
| Hayden's Batten Disease Foundation Scholarship | X | X | X | 2 letters | Cover letter has all the information | 4/16/12 | |
| 2012 Kwik Trip FAMILY Scholarship | X | X | X | X | Very restricted. See application if you qualify | 4/30/12 | |
| B. Davis Scholarship | 1000 words | See website for details | 5/28/12 | ||||
| Wisconsin Towns Association | X | X | See brochure for essay requirements | 5/30/12 | |||
| Abbot and Fenner Scholarship Program | X | 500-1000 words | See cover sheet for topic of essay. Applications must be emailed to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com | 6/15/12 | |||
Be sure to check with the colleges you've applied to for scholarship opportunities specific to that university. Check back frequently for scholarship updates.
| ACT and SAT Testing |
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Students are required to take the ACT or SAT for admission into college. All Wisconsin school accept the ACT. Some schools on the east or west coasts may require the SAT over the ACT. Registration packets are available in the Roncalli Guidance Office or you can register online at www.actstudent.org for the ACT or www.collegeboard.com for the SAT. When students register for the ACT, they will be asked to register either for the ACT or the ACT plus writing. At this time, the only schools in Wisconsin that are requiring the writing portion are U.W. Madison and Marquette. Look on the ACT website if you are looking at schools outside of Wisconsin to see if the writing test is required. Be sure to include the high school code: 501-188 to ensure that your results are sent to Roncalli. You can get your results sent to up to 6 colleges at no cost.
| Test | Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Fee Required |
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| ACT | September 10, 2011 | August 12, 2011 | August 13 - 26, 2011 |
| ACT | October 22, 2011 | September 16, 2011 | Sept 17 - Sept 30, 2011 |
| ACT | December 10, 2011 | November 4, 2011 | November 5 - 18, 2011 |
| ACT | February 11, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 14 - 20, 2012 |
| ACT | April 14, 2012 | March 9, 2012 | March 10 - 23, 2012 |
| ACT | June 9, 2012 | May 4, 2012 | May 5 - 18, 2012 |
| SAT | October 1, 2011 | September 9, 2011 | September 21, 2011 |
| SAT | November 5, 2011 | October 7, 2011 | October 21, 2011 |
| SAT | December 3, 2011 | November 8, 2011 | November 20, 2011 |
| SAT | January 28, 2012 | December 30, 2011 | January 13, 2012 |
| SAT | March 10, 2012 | February 10, 2012 | February 24, 2012 |
| SAT | May 5, 2012 | April 6, 2012 | April 20, 2012 |
| SAT | June 2, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
| Websites for College Planning |
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| Website | Information |
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| www.actstudent.org | Information on ACT testing, including deadlines and tips for taking the ACT |
| www.collegeboard.com | Information on SAT and SAT Subject Tests along with a college search |
| www.number2.com | ACT and SAT test practice site (free service) |
| www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu | Information on all U.W. universities. You can search based on majors, activities available, size of school, etc. |
| www.wisconsinmentor.org | Information on all private colleges in Wisconsin . Includes a career interest inventory. Private college week is July 12-17, 2010 and if you visit during that time, you will receive an application fee waiver. |
| www.witechcolleges.org | Information on all technical schools in Wisconsin including what programs each college offers. |
| www.petersons.com/ugchannel | College search site |
| www.c3apply.org/index.html | College search site |
| www.princetonreview.com | College search and rating site |
| www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool | College search and rating site |
| www.sss.gov | Selective service |
| www.goarmy.com | Army |
| www.navy.com | Navy |
| www.af.mil | Air Force |
| www.uscg.mil | Coast Guard |
| www.usmc.mil | Marines |
| www.ncaaclearinghouse.net | Official NCAA Web site that gives details of student-eligibility requirements to play NCAA sports. |
| www.bls.gov/oco | This site is for the Occupational Outlook Handbook which is helpful because it tells you information you need on a variety of careers including: nature of work, working conditions, employment, training required, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information |
| Scholarships.com | Free College Scholarship Search |