Transcript Senior Planning

Please do not log on yet
On the front of your notecard please write the following:
Your name, first and last
Colleges you are thinking about and/or visited
Majors/careers you are thinking about
School Activities: clubs, athletics, music
Outside school activities: work, clubs, sports, hobbies
ON THE BACK OF YOUR NOTECARD…
The following colleges are coming to EHS on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH for Senior & Parents planning night.
Write 2 colleges you would want to visit that night if you can attend.
• Creighton University
• Metropolitan Community College
• General
• Trades
• Midland University
• University Of Nebraska At Lincoln (UNL)
• University Of Nebraska At Omaha (UNO)
• Wayne State College
Desiree Merrihew A – G
Martha Dowd H – N
Jeanne Hightower O – Z
WHAT COUNSELOR’S CAN DO FOR SENIORS:
• Make sure seniors have met graduation requirements; however doing
the work is all on you. 
• Help seniors finalize post-secondary planning.
• Write letters of recommendation IF NEEDED, not all need these.
• Talk to students when they are confused about what to do.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
• Going to straight to WORK?
• Military - Sign up to see recruiters.
There is information in
the Counseling Center
• Apprenticeship & Trade Schools- Electricians, Masons,
Plumbing, HVAC, Dental Hygienist, Vet Technician, etc
• Come visit with Metro Trades on September 9th
• Explore other community colleges such as IWCC or Milford
• 2-year college: Associate Degrees or Transfer Credits
• 4-year college: Undergraduate Degrees & Graduate Work
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD GET SOME TYPE
OF EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL!
Why?
• There is a program out there for everyone!
• Additional training will lead to higher job
satisfaction and higher income.
• You never know what your future holds.
Better To Be Prepared!
COLLEGE VOCAB:
• CREDIT HOUR:
A college class is usually 3 credit hours.
• ASSOCIATE DEGREE •
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About 66 credit hours
Known as a 2-yr degree, though some take more time or less time
Trades schools are Associate Degree programs
Many students transfer to Undergraduate college next
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About 128 credit hours
Known as a 4-yr degree, though 5 year plans are common
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Bachelors degree + 36-50 graduate hours
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Masters + Doctoral hours 36-50 hours
Earn title of Doctor (not just medical)
• UNDERGRADUATE OR BACHELORS DEGREE • MASTERS DEGREE –
• PhD DEGREE –
What should you be doing NOW!
• Schedule to take the ACT.
Again if needed. September (with late
fee) or October or December. NOTE: December usually last score
used for many scholarships. www.actstudent.org
•SAT
TEST IS www.collegeboard.org
• Narrow down your list of colleges
• Visit with college representatives that come to EHS
• Go on visits to college campus
• Begin applications
NIGHT AND WEEKEND OPPORTUNITIES TO
VISIT COLLEGES
• SENIOR & PARENT PLANNING NIGHT
• ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
• 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
• GREATER OMAHA COLLEGE FAIR (200 SCHOOLS)
• UNO
• SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• CHECK OUT SENIOR VISIT DAYS AT COLLEGES
VISIT WITH COLLEGES & MILITARY
REPRESENTATIVES AT EHS BY
•Going on your NAVIANCE account and
sign up 2 days in advance
•No exceptions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All seniors get 2 days to visit
college campuses BUT FIRST
• Students must stop in counseling center to pick up form for
parents to sign and return before the day of the visit.
Form
Mrs. Frevert will get it for you.
APPLICATION TIPS
• Use your legal name and write down all usernames & passwords when
creating application accounts—it is okay to use the same one for all
colleges.
• Use a valid email that you will check often—colleges want to email you not
your parents. Try to have a professional sounding email. 
• Proofread and read directions CLOSELY!
• Once you apply….one very important
thing………….READ ON…………………
Once you apply, come to the
counseling center
And complete a TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM.
TYPES OF ADMISSION
UNK/UNL/UNO has
Assured Admission
Admission by Review
•20 on ACT OR
•Top ½ of class
AND
•All course requirements
Deferred Admission—Denied
•Work with your counselor to find a
school where you do meet the
admissions requirements
•Transfer once eligible
•Missing one or more
criteria
•Review academic
record,
recommendations,
academic promise
FINANCIAL AID
• TYPES OF AID
• NEED BASED AID
• LOANS
• SCHOLARSHIPS
• MERIT BASED AID (SCHOLARSHIPS)
• STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Educationquest Financial Aid
Planning Night: January 16 at
Elkhorn South High School
SCHOLARSHIPS
MANY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES ARE EARLY.
CHECK DEADLINES!
THINGS THAT MIGHT BE CONSIDERED
• TEST SCORES AND GRADES
• ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
• LEADERSHIP
• NEED
• ACTIVITIES RESUME
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
• NAVIANCE
• WWW.EDUCATIONQUEST.ORG
• WWW.ELKHORNFOUNDATION.ORG
Once the application is sent, then what?
• SENIORS SHOULD…
• Work hard and continue to develop skills; don’t let
academics fall off. Colleges do look at senior classes and
grades for admission decisions.
• Continue to gather information and talk to others about
options…especially talk to parents.
• Think about what you want to study in college, lots of
resources at college website and online.
• Discuss money and its impact on options.
• See you counselor with any questions.
• Don’t wait until the last minute.
STUDENT ATHLETES
• Register with the appropriate organization online
• Have ACT scores sent to the athletic organization. This is in ADDITION
to sending to the college or university
• Fill out a “transcript request form” in the counseling center after
registering.
• Find out all information necessary by visiting the specific site for the
athletic division(s) you are interested in
• NCAA clearinghouse - www.Eligibilitycenter.Org
• NAIA – www.Playnaia.Org
USES FOR NAVIANCE
• SEARCH FOR COLLEGES
• SIGN UP FOR COLLEGE VISITS
• SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
• CHECK EMAILS WITH PLANNING INFORMATION FROM COUNSELORS
• SEARCH FOR CAREERS
• CHECK GPA AND TEST SCORES
• FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
TIME TO LOG ON TO NAVIANCE
•www.elkhornweb.org
•Schools
•Elkhorn High School
•Counseling Center
•“Click Here to Link to Naviance”
Username:
Password:
EHS Computer Login Username
EHS Computer Login Password
Use worksheet to explore Naviance for the remainder of class.
THANK YOU!
HAVE A GREAT
SENIOR YEAR!!!