High School Counselor Hub
Helping You Help Them
As a high school counselor, you play a vital role in guiding students toward their future academic and career goals. WCTC celebrates the work you do and the impact you have on the lives of your students.
We’re here to help you support your students with college application info, tuition and financial aid resources, key dates, high school dual credit opportunities and more. Need something else? Let us know! We’re all ears and ready to help.
Why WCTC?
Services for High School Counselors
We're here to provide you and your students with knowledge and support during the college and career selection process. Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know how we can be a resource for you, and we'll work to build a program around it.
Admission Workshops
On-site admission workshops, held in high schools and at community events, allow students to be admitted directly to WCTC. Enrollment counselors help students apply to a WCTC program at no cost. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive guidance and learn about the resources available to WCTC students.
Presentations
Our enrollment counselors are available to present Pathways to Access College and Careers (PACC) curriculum in high schools and the community. Inspired by Academic and Career Planning (ACP), this curriculum aims to educate students and families on overcoming barriers to getting into college and accomplishing their career goals.
Individual and Group Appointments
WCTC enrollment counselors are available for one-on-one or group meetings with students. Held at high schools or in the community, these meetings offer an opportunity for individualized guidance and support in career and program exploration.
Individual Tours
Offered daily, our guided walking tours provide a first-hand look at everything WCTC has to offer.
Group Tours
Our 90-minute group tours include a brief overview of WCTC and a general campus tour.
Events
Events are held throughout the year to help students explore WCTC, complete their FAFSA, register for classes and more.
Appointments
Enrollment counselors are available to meet with students in person, virtually via Zoom or by phone.
Start a Bachelor's Degree at WCTC!
Our Associate of Arts and Associate of Science programs provide the first two years of most bachelor's degrees and are designed for a seamless transfer of credits to a four-year college or university.
Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts
61-credit Associate Degree
Build a solid foundation for bachelor's degrees in majors like Communications, Psychology, Education and more.
Liberal Arts - Associate of Science
61-credit Associate Degree
Build a solid foundation for a bachelor's degree in areas like engineering, math, science and more.
WCTC Admissions Process
When a student applies to WCTC, an email is sent to the address provided on their application with a username and password providing access to their application status. No student is ever denied admission by WCTC.
Transcripts and ACT Scores
If the program the student applies to requires a placement assessment, the student can do any of the following for admission:
- Submit unofficial High School transcripts through the 11th grade with a cumulative GPA of 2.60 or above. If the transcript has a weighted and unweighted GPA, we will use the unweighted GPA for admission.
- Submit their unofficial ACT score, regardless of the score obtained.
- Submit unofficial college transcripts in the specific placement area and earn a grade of C or better. If students have college credits through WCTC, a transcript request is not required.
- If none of the above are applicable, the student should take the ACCUPLACER placement test.
Application Fee Waivers
Reach out to your assigned enrollment counselor for students to be considered for a waiver of the $30 program application fee due to economic need. Application waivers are also frequently given out at on-campus events. Please encourage students to attend!
Credit by Examination
Students may be awarded college credit by achieving a satisfactory score on an exam with nationally recognized standards, including Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DSST (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests), and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. An official score report must be submitted.
Minimum Scores Required
- AP – 3
- CLEP – 50
- DSST – 400
- IB – 4
| Tuition Rates | Wisconsin Residents | Out-of-State Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Standard WCTC Courses | $152.85 per credit | $229.28 per credit (in person)
$162.85 per credit (online) |
| Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science Courses |
$192.20 per credit | $288.30 per credit (in person)
$202.20 per credit (online) |
FAFSA Code
005294
Scholarships
WCTC offers scholarships for students in nearly every program area, as well as specialty scholarships that benefit nontraditional students, minority students and students with disabilities. Nearly 67% of students who apply are awarded a WCTC Foundation scholarship. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $1,000 with the average award being $500.
In order to apply for a WCTC Foundation scholarship, students must:
- Be admitted into a WCTC certificate, technical diploma or associate degree program (undeclared students are not eligible)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Be enrolled in six or more credits for the upcoming semester (total for Term 1 and Term 2 combined)
High School Dual Credit
Our Early College Opportunities team helps thousands of high school students earn college credit every year at WCTC. Explore the opportunities we offer:
Dual Credit Options at a Glance
| Dual Credit Option | Grades Eligible | When to Apply | Learning Location | How You'll Earn Credits | Great Choice If You... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelerate | 11-12 | One-time application- deadlines vary by program | WCTC | Earn a WCTC associate degree, technical diploma or certificate | Have a clear career plan and are ready to pursue a college program |
| Dual Enrollment Academy | 11-12 | One time application due March 1st during grade 10 or 11 | WCTC | Earn up to 30 college credits and an industry-recognized credential | Want to explore an in-demand career area with fellow high school students |
| Start College Now | 11-12 |
March 1 for fall terms Oct 1 for spring terms |
WCTC | Earn college and high school credits simultaneously | Want to take college classes at WCTC during high school |
| Transcripted Credit | 9-12 | With your standard high school registration process | High school | Earn college and high school credits simultaneously | Want to earn college credit by taking classes at your own school |
