Transcript Millard West Senior Presentation

Tonight’s Agenda
 6:00-6:30
 6:30-7:00
 Commons
 Auditorium
 Breakout A
 Breakout B
 Media Center
 7:00-7:30
ESHS Counselor Presentation
Session #1
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Rockhurst University
Wayne State College
Doane College
Metro Community College
Session #2
 Repeat of Session #1 Presentations
ESHS Counseling Center
A-G
H-N
O-Z
Secretary
Jason Gosnell
Meggan Coghill
Steve Patras
Jean Krusemark
The College Application
Process: 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
Step 1: Research Your Options
 Explore Naviance
 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
 See Mrs. Krusemark for a pre-arranged absence form
 Other resources
 Visit the ESHS Counseling Center
 Attend college fairs
 Visit with former students/alumni
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
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: 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
Step 3: Register for Tests and
Request Your Scores
ACT 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
Step 4: Request a Transcript
 The student must request the transcript through
their counselor
 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 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!!!
Other Considerations
Scholarships
 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 in
Omaha, Nebraska
and remember…
Tonight’s Agenda
 6:00-6:30
 6:30-7:00
 Commons
 Auditorium
 Breakout A
 Breakout B
 Media Center
ESHS Counselor Presentation
Session #1
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Rockhurst University
Wayne State College
Doane University
Metro Community College
 7:00-7:30
Session #2
 Repeat of Session #1 Presentations