Elkhorn South Senior Parent Night

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

ESHS Counseling Center

A-G Jason Gosnell

H-N Meggan Coghill

O-Z Steve PatrasSecretary Jean Krusemark

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

and remember…

Your student should start applying NOW!!!

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