New app helps students discover UW System campuses that fit them bestResearching colleges is a journey filled with decisions, challenges, and at least a little anxiety. UW Journey, a new smartphone app from UW HELP, aims to make this process as smooth and positive as possible. Designed to show students which UW System campuses are best suited to their needs, it gives them confidence that they […]
Does the Early Bird Get the Worm?Do students who apply for fall 2018 on September 1 have an advantage over students who apply later? Yes and no.
This Is Not a Back-To-School SaleBecause it's all free! Here are the goods: fall mailing, App in a Snap webinars, UWREADY, ByLine Newsletter, Preparing for College brochures, and blog.
Fishing Near a Group of WhalesWhat do you call the act of fishing near a group of whales? Podcasting! We are developing a podcast series as a new way to reach high school counselors.
Financial Aid Texts for UW System ApplicantsMany high school seniors don't know where to start when it comes to financial aid. Our office will be sending texts about financial aid.
Fall Workshops Registration Is OpenWait until you see what we have ready for you! We have created life-changing resources for you and your students. Register for one of the fall workshops.
UW HELP WEBSITE GETS A MAKEOVER AND MANY NEW FEATURESThe UW HELP website has a new look: more photos, brighter colors, and a sleek, modern logo. These are just a few of the upgrades we’ve unveiled recently.
UW HELP Gets the Gold!Our office won the 2017 UW System Board of Regents Academic Staff Program Award, which is their highest recognition bestowed on a UW System program. We were humbled to receive this award a few days ago, and we thank counselors for all of the great ideas you give us about how to serve you and […]
Preparing for College BrochuresBecause many counselors requested an earlier printing of our Preparing for College brochures, we sped up our process. The brochures for 2017-18 have been mailed to schools that have students in grades 6-9. You may request additional brochures in English or Spanish by emailing our office at uwhelp@uwex.edu.
