NCAA Power Point Presentation
If you missed the NCAA College Bound Informational Meeting which was held on November 9 at Northeast High School, with guest speaker Jamie Vaughn, director of compliance at the University of Nebraska. This power point presentation may answer many of your questions regarding recruiting and NCAA initial eligibility for college athletics. If you have questions […]
December “To Do” List courtesy of EducationQuest
Complete these tasks during December to stay on the right college planning track. Seniors: __ Submit college applications. __ Estimate your FAFSA results using the College Funding Estimator at EducationQuest.org. __ Attend the Financial Aid Program in your area. __ Continue to apply for scholarships. Juniors: __ Attend a Financial Aid Program in your area. […]
Important UNL Deadlines
January 15—Merit-Based Scholarship deadline for Nebraska students. Students must apply by this deadline for consideration. April 1— File your FAFSA. Applying for federal financial aid is the best way to help pay for college. May 1— The University of Nebraska‒Lincoln requires a $250 enrollment deposit to be paid to finalize your admission and secure your […]
Letters of Recommendation
Seniors plan ahead! Some applications for admission and scholarships require letters of recommendation. Be sure you give the writers at least 2 weeks’ notice and provide them with the Student Information Summary form (available on-line or in the Counseling Center) to help them write a more personal letter. Any application with a January 1, 2016 […]
SAT Test Date: December 5, 2015
Registration Deadline: November 5, 2015 Late Registration Deadline: November 20, 2015 Register at https://sat.collegeboard.org/home
Top 10 College Application Miskates
Senior year is hectic, but don’t let that affect the quality of your college applications. Take your time, pay attention to detail and plan ahead so you can meet the deadlines. ACT has comprised a list of the top responses from counselors and admissions staff who shared the most common mistakes on college applications. To […]
Find the right fit for YOU this Sunday!
Lincoln Area College Fair October 18, 2015 1:00 – 3:00 PM Southeast Community College – Lincoln 8800 O Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68520 Register for a barcode at NebraskaCollegeFairs.org to streamline your College Fair visit. Check out the list of participating colleges and Questions to Ask at a College Fair.
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn and Stanford
Students interested in attending Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn or Stanford are invited to a Student/Parent Information Session Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 pm. The session will be held at the Sheraton Omaha, 655 North 108 Avenue in Omaha. Please RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
Free Practice for ALL Students
Students can sign up for free practice on Khan Academy®, where they can get personalized practice recommendations to help them prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, college, and career. Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
Apply2College Day
Seniors, sign up in the Counseling Center to join a group of students on Monday, October 19 and get those college applications done! East High counselors, college admissions staff and EducationQuest representatives will be on hand to help you. You must preregister in the Counseling Center to attend this event. See any counselor with questions.