The College Search Process
- Identifying Your Wants & Needs in Post-secondary Education
This worksheet takes students through a series of exercises in how to use the bucket method to sort and identify the colleges and universities that meet your needs and wants. At the end of the worksheet is a list of common terms used in higher education, as well as a list of resources to help you with exploring college options.
Designed by the Rural Peer Advisors - a team of current UW-Madison students from rural and small town communities - to aid high school students (grades 9-12) at the start of their college exploration journey.
Finding the Funding to Help Pay for College
- The Student’s Guide to Financial Aid
Navigating the world of financial aid can be tricky so we've created a resource to help you understand the terminology and some strategies for sourcing aid to help cover the costs of college.
Designed by the Rural Peer Advisors - a team of current UW-Madison students from rural and small town communities - to aid high school students (grades 9-12) through the process of college-going.
Supporting Your Senior
- Post-secondary Preparation Checklist for Seniors
You've got a lot going on in your senior year and it's also supposed to be fun! Let us help you organize your to-dos and make sure you aren't dropping the ball on any college-going activities through this handy checklist.
Designed by the Rural Peer Advisors - a team of current UW-Madison students from rural and small town communities - to aid high school students (grades 9-12) through the process of college-going.
Making the Transition from High School to College
- Making the Transition to College
College is very different from high school, but don't let that overwhelm you! The Rural Peer Advisors- current UW-Madison students from rural and small town communities - went through the same transition from high school to college and put together tips and helpful information to help make your transition smooth and successful.
- Surviving College – Tips on Adulting
Learn tips from current college students on how to navigate adulthood - living on your own and being in control of your life for the first time. Your guide to surviving college and being successful!
Resource designed by Rural Peer Advisors- current UW-Madison students from rural and small town communities - to aid high school students transitioning to college and becoming adults.
- What to Pack (and What Not to Pack) for Your First Year on Campus
While it's tempting to think you need a lot of stuff, avoid falling into the overpacking trap with this handy list of packing dos and don'ts from current college students!
Resource designed by Rural Peer Advisors- current UW-Madison students from rural and small town communities - to aid high school students (grades 9-12) through the process of college-going.
