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Elkhorn South Senior Parent Night. Tonight’s Agenda. 6:00-6:30ESHS Counselor Presentation 6:30-7:00Session #1 CommonsUniversity of Nebraska-Omaha Auditorium Rockhurst University Breakout AWayne State College Breakout B Doane College Media CenterMetro Community College - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Elkhorn South Senior Parent Night
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Tonight’s Agenda6:00-6:30 ESHS Counselor Presentation6:30-7:00 Session #1
Commons University of Nebraska-OmahaAuditorium Rockhurst UniversityBreakout A Wayne State CollegeBreakout B Doane CollegeMedia Center Metro Community College
7:00-7:30 Session #2Repeat of Session #1 Presentations
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ESHS Counseling Center
A-G Jason Gosnell
H-N Meggan Coghill
O-Z Steve PatrasSecretary Jean Krusemark
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The College ApplicationProcess: A Five Step Approach
Step 1: Research your options
Step 2: Complete your application
Step 3: Register for tests and request your scores
Step 4: Complete a transcript request form
Step 5: Ask for letters of recommendation
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Step 1: Research Your OptionsExplore Naviance
College RepsCollege SearchScholarship Search
Participate in campus visits. Try to visit when school is in session.Seniors are allowed 2 college visit daysSee Mrs. Krusemark for a pre-arranged absence
formOther resources
Visit the ESHS Counseling CenterAttend college fairsVisit with former students/alumni
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Step 1: Research Your Options
Learn about each school’s requirements Core Course Requirements
Four years of Math? Foreign Language? Etc.
Performance Requirements Grade Point Average Test Scores Class Rank
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Step 1: Research Your Options
Admissions officers consider your academic and personal qualifications
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Step 2: Complete Your Application
Follow deadlines carefully
Help proofread your student’s on-line applications
Follow the college’s application checklist
Create a back-up plan
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Step 3: Register for Tests and Request Your ScoresACT Registration Deadlines
September 21st for the October 27th test November 2nd for the December 8th test Note new security enhancements. 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. Students cannot
test without both. Major changes to standby testing (make sure you register by the deadline or you
will not be able to test) 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 your scores (and ordering additional score reports if necessary) Make sure that Elkhorn South receives a copy
Test Preparation A list of test preparation companies is available on the ESHS Counseling
Center website or stop in the ESHS Counseling Center
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Step 4: Request a TranscriptThe student must request the transcript
through their counselor Transcripts contain your student’s:
GPAclass rankcourse historya list of classes in progress
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Step 5: Ask for letters of recommendation (as needed)Help your student identify adults who will give
him/her a positive recommendation
Provide two weeks notice to the teachers
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 obtaining
and delivering the letters!!!
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Other ConsiderationsScholarships
Apply throughout your senior year Local vs. National Renewable and Nonrenewable Financial Planning Night on January 19th
Educationquest
College Athletics NCAA Division I or II register with:
www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA register with: www.PlayNAIA.org ACT scores must come directly from ACT See your counselor if you have questions MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER as a student
attending ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL inOmaha, Nebraska
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and remember…
Your student should start applying NOW!!!
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Tonight’s Agenda6:00-6:30 ESHS Counselor Presentation6:30-7:00 Session #1
Commons University of Nebraska-OmahaAuditorium Rockhurst UniversityBreakout A Wayne State CollegeBreakout B Doane UniversityMedia Center Metro Community College
7:00-7:30 Session #2Repeat of Session #1 Presentations