Grad Plus Student Application

The application is now open for 9th, 10th and 11th graders. Please review the below information before you begin the application. Please note that a parent/guardian must verify their signature through a separate email sent from E-Signature Notification (no-reply@formassembly.com). Your application is not considered submitted until we have parental verification.

We do not accept applications for seniors.

Graduation Plus College Access & Success Services’ (Grad Plus) mission is to assist students and young adults on their path to and through college. Students receive support from middle school through college graduation. Graduation Plus provides students with academic support services, tutoring, ACT Prep, college tours, college scholarships, career readiness & exploration training, academic advising, financial literacy training, assistance with college applications, leadership lessons and personal development.

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SELECTION CRITERIA

Are currently in 9th - 11th grade
Are interested in going to college
Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or above
Priority consideration is given to students eligible for free/reduced lunch per federal guidelines
Priority consideration given to first-generation college students (biological parents/guardians have not earned a bachelor’s degree)
9th grade applicants should not submit until they have their First semester report card in January.

I agree and understand these terms and conditions and understand that completing the Grad Plus Student Application does not guarantee acceptance.

Yes

Let's get to know you!

Please review all steps before beginning the application.

First Name

Last Name

Student Preferred Name

Student Email Address

Because your school email expires after graduation, please use another personal email address if you have one.

Student ID #

If you do not have one please enter 0.

Student's Mobile Phone

If you don't have a mobile phone number, please enter all zeros.

Date of Birth

Enter your date of birth like this: MM/DD/YYYY

Name of Parent Guardian 1

Name of Parent/Guardian 2

Street Address

City

State

Postal Code

Are you a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident?

YesNo

Current School

If you do not see your school on this list, select other from the list and please type the high school name in below

If you did not see your school on this list above, please type it in below

Grade Level

What year will you graduate from high school?

Student's Gender

What are your preferred pronouns? If left blank, the pronouns will default to those that are associated with your chosen gender.

Student's Race

Student's Ethnicity

What is the primary language spoken by the student?

If you did not see your primary language spoken on the list above, please type it in below

What is the primary language spoken by Parent/Guardian 1?

If you did not see the primary language spoken by Parent/Guardian 1 on the list above, please type it in below

What is the primary language spoken by Parent/Guardian 2?

If you did not see the primary language spoken by Parent/Guardian 2 on the list above, please type it in below

What is the highest level of education received by Parent/Guardian 1?

What is the highest level of education received by Parent/Guardian 2?

Essay Questions

Each question should be answered, at a minimum, in one paragraph (5-7 sentences).

Explain your transition to high school. How have your middle school experiences prepared you for high school?

Explain your high school education triumphs and challenges. How did you learn from them?

Reflect on your current cumulative grade point average. Tell us about it and why your GPA is what it is?

Why is attending college important to you? What are your career interests and ultimate goals?

Tell us about your current and future extra-curricular activities. How do you plan on managing your schedule of activities if selected for Graduation Plus?

Please be specific and include any achievements, volunteering, etc. in your response.

Consent/Release of Information

I hereby give permission to release my midterm grades, semester grades, transcripts, enrollment/attendance status, tutoring attendance/participation, graduation status, and other standardized test scores to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Graduation Plus College Access & Success Services upon request to stay compliant with the program requirements. We also give the program consent to use my child’s photos, likeness, and success stories for marketing, media, etc.

Student's Full Name

Student Date of Birth

Enter your date of birth like this: MM/DD/YYYY

Name of High School

If you did not see your school on this list above, please type it in below

Student ID Number

If you do not have a Student ID Number, please enter zero.

Parent/Guardian Authorization

Is your child eligible to receive free or reduced lunch?

YesNo

Did the parent(s) file an Income Tax Return for Tax Year 2022?

What was your Taxable Income for the Tax Year 2022?

Please refer to the referenced chart to determine if you are considered low-income.

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/incomelevels.html

How many people live in your household?

Please upload proof of income

Please upload a copy of your 2022 or 2023 IRS 1040. If you are not required to file taxes please upload copies of your 2022 W2s for each parent in household, OR 2022/2023 Social Security End of Year Statement, OR Letter of Non-Filing OR Unemployment Statement.

Please indicate any additional details, circumstances, or special accommodations that your child receives (school/home) which we should take into consideration.

Full Name of Parent/Guardian completing this form

Relationship to Child

Parent Home Phone Number

If you don't have a home phone number, please enter all zeros.

Parent Mobile Phone Number

If you don't have a mobile phone number, please enter all zeros.

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Uploads

Please do not submit your application until you have your final transcripts. This transcript does not have to be official. PDF uploads are strongly recommended.

Upload your most recent report card/transcript. The report card/transcript must include a semester GPA and a Cumulative GPA to be considered for admission.

The below signature on this application is for the parent/guardian completing this application with the student. Please confirm below that you are the student's parent/guardian:

I am the parent/guardian of the student named in this application and confirm that this is my signature below.