Seniors at Wauwatosa West got help on their college essay and applications from counselors, and the career center staff, Ms. Webb, during the 3rd annual “Apps and Snacks” day on Tuesday, October 6th.  The next “APPS and Snacks” will be held on Monday, October 27th

“Apps and Snacks is just an event we’ve done the last couple of years to provide seniors an opportunity to come get support with their college applications, or give them time to write essays,” said guidance counselor Megan Christensen

Students with a study hall, open campus, or TA were able to come down to the career center to receive help. The event was also available during A and B lunch in the Trojan Room. Nearly 50 students participated in the event. 

“I thought it would be a good opportunity to get some of my common apps done and almost finish them,” states senior Adrian Morales 

For many seniors, their free time outside of school is often consumed by work, sports, homework, and other extracurricular activities, making it challenging to find time to tackle these important college tasks.

“We know that some students are busy after school, so it gives them an opportunity to come in during the day to get support, and just using that time to get started and get students over the hurdle of the big barrier that may be stopping them from starting,” said Megan Christensen 

If you feel overwhelmed because you haven’t started your college application process, you’re not alone. 

A college application often consists of responding to one or more essay questions, obtaining one or more letters of recommendation from a teacher or adult, submission of high school transcripts and lists of high school activities.  

When asked why they decided to come to Apps and Snacks today, one student stated,

“Because I have nothing done and I kind of want to start,” said a Senior who was too embarrassed by their late start to share their name. 

Most colleges accept applications starting October 15th for early action or early decision. The most common due date for regular admission is January 1st. 

The guidance counselors reported positively on the amount of seniors that were in attendance. 

“It has been pretty good, but we also learned that today is apparently a senior skip day that we weren’t aware of. So I am appreciating how many students we have given that factor,” said Megan Christensen