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.
Juniors and Highly Motivated Sophomores!
Please be advised that the 2015 PSAT test date is Wednesday, October 28. The only way to enter the National Merit Scholarship competition is by taking the PSAT test during your junior year of high school. The PSAT is excellent preparation for college entrance exams. Seating is limited! Tickets for juniors will be on sale […]
Save the Date!
On Monday evening, November 9, speaker Jamie Vaughn, director of compliance at the University of Nebraska will be at Northeast High School, to talk to student/athletes and their parents about recruiting and NCAA initial eligibility for college athletics. The meeting will be at 7:00 PM in the Northeast Theatre and is open to ALL Lincoln […]
SAT Test Date: November 7, 2015
Registration Deadline: October 9, 2015 Late Registration Deadline: October 23, 2015 Register at https://sat.collegeboard.org/home