Elkhorn South Senior Parent Night ESHS Counseling Center

Elkhorn South Senior Parent Night ESHS Counseling Center �A-E Jason Gosnell �F-K Meggan Coghill �L-Rn Kyan Kingston �Ro-Z Steve Patras �Secretary Jean Krusemark

Tonight’s Agenda � 6: 00 -6: 30 ESHS Counselor Presentation � 6: 30 -7: 00 Session #1 �Commons University of Nebraska-Lincoln �Auditorium Creighton University �E 103 University of Nebraska-Kearney �Math Breakout Nebraska Wesleyan University �E 144 Northwest Missouri State University �Spanish Breakout Wayne State College � 7: 00 -7: 30 Session #2 �Repeat of Session #1 Presentations

Step 1: Research Your Options �Explore Naviance (https: //student. naviance. com/elkhorn) �College Reps �College Search �Scholarship Search �Participate in campus visits. Try to visit when school is in session. �Seniors are allowed 2 college visit days that do not count against attendance. Call Mrs. Carlson to notify her of college visit absence. �Other resources �Visit the ESHS Counseling Center �Attend college fairs

Local College Fairs �Omaha College Fair: UNO SAAP Fieldhouse Sunday, September 23 1: 00 -4: 00 Register for barcode: www. nebraskacollegefairs. org NACAC College Fair: Century Link – Sunday, September 16 1: 00 -4: 00. Register at https: //www. nacacfairs. org/

Step 1: Research Your Options �Admissions officers consider your academic and personal qualifications Academic Transcript Trends in Grades/ Courses Current Schedule Personal School Involvement Leadership Community Service

Step 2: Register for Tests and Request Your Scores ACT Registration Deadlines � September 28 th for the October 27 th test � November 2 nd for the December 8 th test � Notes about test security. These include: � Uploading a photo when registering, which will be matched to student on test day � Student must bring photo ID and admission ticket to test center. � Student must provide their high school name at registration, and the HS will automatically receive the score report. Send Scores to the Colleges of Your Choice � Your student is responsible for selecting the colleges that receive scores (and ordering additional score reports if necessary) Test Preparation � A list of test preparation companies is available on the ESHS Counseling Center website or stop in the ESHS Counseling Center. �Don’t forget about ACT Online Prep. (https: //onlineprep. act. org/login)

Step 3: Complete Your Applications �Follow directions carefully. Make note of all deadlines. �Most applications are online. Proofread the online application. It is important that students selfreport information accurately. �For each college, keep track of deadlines, passwords, admission letters, and other correspondence. �Create a back-up plan. It is common to apply to 3 or more colleges.

Step 4: Request a Transcript �Let your counselor know after each application is submitted. �Transcripts contain your student’s: �GPA �class rank �course history �a list of classes in progress

Step 5: Ask for letters of recommendation (as needed) �Help your student identify educators who will give him/her a positive recommendation �Provide at least two weeks notice �Make sure your student gives the person writing the letter a resume or a list of accomplishments �Encourage your student to write a thank you note when the letter is complete Remember, your student is responsible for following up on completion of letters!!!

Other Considerations Scholarships �Apply throughout your senior year �Local vs. National �Renewable and Nonrenewable �Scholarship Confirmation Letters �Utilize Education Quest www. educationquest. org �Financial Planning Night on Sept. 24 6: 00 pm at Elkhorn High School �www. studentaid. gov

College Athletics �NCAA Division I or II need to register with the NCAA eligibility center: www. eligibilitycenter. org �NAIA students need to register with the eligibility center: www. Play. NAIA. org �ACT or SAT scores must come directly for the testing agency �Students should see their counselor if planning to play college athletics �Make sure students register as a student at ESHS in Omaha, NE

Tonight’s Agenda � 6: 00 -6: 30 ESHS Counselor Presentation � 6: 30 -7: 00 Session #1 �Commons University of Nebraska-Lincoln �Auditorium Creighton University �E 103 University of Nebraska-Kearney �Math Breakout Nebraska Wesleyan University �E 144 Northwest Missouri State University �Spanish Breakout Wayne State College � 7: 00 -7: 30 Session #2 �Repeat of Session #1 Presentations