Welcome to Junior Parent Night
EHS Counseling Department
402-289-1675
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Mrs. Desiree Merrihew
dmerrihew@epsne.org
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Mrs. Martha Dowd
mdowd@epsne.org
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Mrs. Jeanne Hightower
jhightower@epsne.org
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TOP JUNIOR PRIORITIES
1.
College Entrance Exams (The ACT)
a)
b)
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3.
The College Search
College and Career Planning
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4.
Most Elkhorn students take the ACT (March 8 DL)
Some students may choose to take the SAT
College Application/Scholarships
Sports
(Fall, senior year)
Registration/Rigorous Course Work for
Senior Year
1. College Entrance Exams
ACT
SAT
High Score
36
2400
Areas Tested
English, Math,
Reading, Science,
OPTIONAL Writing
Critical Reading,
Math, Writing
Test Dates
September, October,
December, February,
April, June
October, November,
December, January,
March/April, May, June
Test Sites
EHS
NOT EHS
Retesting
Recommendations
Spring of Junior Year,
Fall of Senior Year
Spring of Junior Year,
Fall of Senior Year
How to Register
www.actstudent.org
OR packet in
counseling center
www.collegeboard.com
OR packet in
counseling center
College Entrance Exams
Continued…..
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If taking ACT, determine if writing score is
needed.
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Call college of choice
www.actstudent.org - Follow link on “Writing Test” to
see list of colleges requiring or recommending a
writing score
Register online (www.actstudent.org)
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Make sure to write down username and password for
future reference.
A photo will need to be uploaded when registering for
ACT
Test Prep Resources
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Visit websites:
www.actstudent.org
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www.collegeboard.com
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-Call 402-342-4288 or pick up form in
Counseling Center
www.elkhornweb.org
www.march2success.com
www.mystudentedge.com
Access Code: CBCJLLQz
Take challenging courses!
Full length practice tests available in
counseling center
John Baylor Test Prep
www.JohnBaylorTestPrep.com
Omaha Assistance League
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Aim High Test Prep, Inc
www.goaimhigh.com or 491-0492
Kaplan Test Prep
www.kaptest.com
Creighton’s Center for Professional
Development
http://cpd.creighton.edu or
402-280-2422
2. The College Search
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Plan a summer trip to visit top 3-4
choices
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This can be done in the fall/winter of senior year also
Watch college websites for “Junior Days”
Representatives from many different colleges
visit Elkhorn at least once a year.
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Watch Naviance account for upcoming visitors and
sign up if you would like additional information.
Students are excused from class but must sign up
at least two days in advance.
3. College and Career Planning
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Counseling Center Website:
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
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www.elkhornweb.org: Click on Schools,
Elkhorn High School, Counseling Center
www.educationquest.org
Naviance
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http://connection.naviance.com/ehsne
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attached “Junior College and Career Planning
worksheet”
Juniors completed a worksheet similar to the
following. Please take some time to familiarize
with the features of Naviance.
Next Fall
College Applications &
Scholarships
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Begin college application process next fall
Begin Scholarship application process next fall
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Naviance: http://connection.naviance.com/ehsne
EPS Foundation: www.elkhornfoundation.org
EducationQuest : www.educationquest.org
The websites of the particular college
Be aware of scholarship scams – NEVER pay for a
scholarship search
Be aware of deadlines
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Note: For admission and scholarships,
colleges look at GPA at the end of Junior
year.
Next Fall
Playing Sports in College?
NCAA
Students interested in playing D1 or D2 sports
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Register/pay at www.eligibilitycenter.org by the end of junior year
Send ACT scores directly to NCAA (indicate on ACT registration)
 Information about recruiting, resumes, and colleges is available
on NCAA website
Request a transcript be sent to NCAA
NAIA
Students interested in playing NAIA sports
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Register/pay at www.playnaia.org by the end of junior year
Send ACT scores directly to NAIA (indicate on ACT registration)
Contact Division 3 School for special instructions
4. Registration/Rigorous Course
Work for Senior Year
Finalize course selection based on
college/career interests
 Rigorous course work is encouraged
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Students are more prepared for
college/employment
 Raises ACT/SAT scores
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All juniors met with their counselor during third
quarter for the…Junior
Audit
Credit Status/Remaining Requirements
Post-Secondary Plans
Possible College Options
Senior Class Schedule
Junior Audit Side 2
Senior Curriculum Choices
Senior Course Registration Sheet
Please sign and return before
leaving tonight.
If you are not ready to sign the
form tonight, please return to
the Counseling Center by
February 22nd to reserve
your student’s classes.
Please choose carefully as next year’s
master schedule will be made based upon
courses your student has currently
selected.
Next Year at EHS
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Senior Planning Night
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Late August
Financial Planning Night
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January—hosted by EducationQuest
Please check with teachers if you have
questions about specific classes or
recommendations.
Counselors are available at their tables
if you have any other questions!