ESHS Counseling Department

Military
Apprentice
Program
2-YEAR
COLLEGE

There is no perfect college, only a perfect college for you.
 Type of school & degrees offered
 Majors & programs
 Admission policy
(Open, Selective, etc.)
 Location & size
 Cost & financial aid
 Campus activities
 Support services
2 YEAR
COLLEGE

 Open
 Metro CC, Iowa Western CC, Wayne State
 Traditional
 UNL, UNO, UNK, Northwest Missouri State
 Selective
 Creighton, Texas Christian University,
Minnesota – Twin Cities
 Highly Selective
 Duke, Rice, Stanford, Northwestern, Harvard,
Washington University in St. Louis

University of Nebraska Admissions Requirements
Performance Requirements:
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Rank in the top 50% of senior class, OR
Minimum ACT composite score of 20, OR
Minimum SAT score of 950.
AND
Core Course Requirements:
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4 years of English
3 years of mathematics (4 years at UNL)
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3 years of natural sciences*
3 years of social sciences
2 years of same foreign language
(4 years preferred)
Colleges may review applications of students who do not meet admissions requirements on a case-by-case basis.

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6 Semester Transcript (college prep coursework)
Overall GPA (weighted and/or unweighted)
Class Rank
ACT / SAT Scores; possible SAT Subject Test Score
AP Scores
Personal Statement
Counselor Recommendation
Teacher Recommendation
Extracurricular and Volunteer Activities
Note: For admission and scholarships, colleges will review a transcript at the end of your JUNIOR YEAR.

High Score
Areas Tested
Test Dates
ACT SAT (*March 2016 - )
Test Sites
When to take…
How to register…
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English, Math,
Reading, Science,
OPTIONAL Writing
September, October,
December, February,
April, June
Elkhorn H.S.
Spring of Junior Year,
Fall of Senior Year www.actstudent.org
1600*
Reading, Writing &
Language, Math
October, November,
December, January,
March/April, May, June
Westside or Central H.S.
Spring of Junior Year,
Fall of Senior Year www.collegeboard.
org
Pick up a full length practice test in the Counseling Center or visit our website for additional test prep options.

 Naviance Family Connection: http://www.elkhornweb.org/eshscounseling/
 College search/planning tool
 College representatives visiting ESHS
 Research college majors
 Scholarship search
 Email communication between school & home (counselor, parent, student)

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Explore college websites ( many have virtual tours ).
Attend a college fair.
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EducationQuest/UNO Spring College Fair
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March 2016 at UNO’s Sapp Fieldhouse
NACAC College Fair
 April 7, 2016 at CenturyLink Center
Visit a campus in the spring.
Meet with a college rep in the Counseling Center.
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Ask for materials in Counseling Center.
Consider attending a summer program on campus.

 Plan a challenging schedule for senior year.
 Consider college admission requirements.
 Take the ACT this year.
 Consider area test prep opportunities.
 Visit college campuses.
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Most schools have “Junior Days” in the spring.
 Prepare an activities resume.
 Great templates at educationquest.org or via Naviance.

 Enter senior year with a list of colleges to which you plan on applying.
 Most seniors have 3 to 6 schools in their list.
 Visit college websites to understand the application process.
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Is a personal statement required? Letter ( s ) of recommendation?
When are the deadlines? Deadline type?
 Priority deadlines most often refer to an admission and scholarship deadline.
 Have conversations about paying for college.

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1 or 2 Reach/Dream Schools
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“I wish…”
2 Match Schools
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“A good academic fit.”
1 or 2 Safety Schools
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“I know I can…”
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Do the research and explore many options.
When can I visit this school?

 Visit www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org/ or www.playnaia.org
and register.
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 Must submit ACT score directly to
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 the NCAA or NAIA.
Must submit transcript at end of junior year.
Begin contacting coaches this year…via questionnaire, email, phone.
* fee waiver available for students who qualify

 Omaha Exploring www.omahaexploring.org
 Naviance Family Connection http://www.elkhornweb.org/eshscounseling/
 Username: ESHS computer login username
 Password: ESHS computer login password
 www.bridges.com
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Site ID: 1234859
Password: career
 http://www.nebraskacareerconnections.org/
(Assessment: required batch code)
 Career search with person match: I3283575FGG
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Skills assessment: S3283574FGG
Super work values inventory: V3283576FGG
 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors-careers
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The College Board’s resource for colleges, college majors, & careers.

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Junior Audit - 1:1 meeting with counselor
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Credit check
Postsecondary planning
ACT/SAT testing information
Plan schedule for senior year
Course selections finalized at
Parent-Teacher Conferences in Feb.