Who is Your Counselor?
Mrs. Ludwig (A-C)
Ms. Wenz (D-Ha)
Mr. Schnell (He-Le)
Mr. Carothers (Li-Od)
Mrs. Kreikemeier (Og-Sm)
Mrs. Murphy (Sn-Z)
Important Dates and Deadlines
September 18: EHS Financial Aid Program by EducationQuest in the cafeteria (5:30PM)
October 1: FAFSA Opens (EducationQuest is available for appointments)
October 2: College Fair @ East (9-10:30AM)
October 8: Apply2College Day Periods 1-3
October 31: Senior Pictures DUE to Yearbook Sponsor (Elle Conger)
January 31: DEADLINE to order your cap and gown without added late fee
May 15: Senior Honors Convocation in the SGym (5:30AM)
May 24: GRADUATION DAY – 12:00 PM at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Timeline
Fall 2025
- Meet with your counselor to discuss post-secondary plans
- If you haven’t already – create and use a professional email address for applications. Also make a Google Drive and begin moving over important documents.
- Follow EHS Counseling Instagram for deadlines & updates @lincolneastcounseling
- Sign up for college rep visits (2026 Google Classroom → College/Military Visits)
- Attend Financial Aid Night @ East High in September, 18th at 5:30pm (meal provided)
- Attend the College Fair on October 2 (9:00 AM -10:30AM)
- Take or re-take the ACT/SAT (act.org) (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – opens October 1 (https://studentaid.gov) EDUCATIONQUEST rep, Edwin Mendez-Rodriguez, is available to assist. Sign up in the 2026 Google Classroom under Classwork-Topic EducationQuest
- Apply2College Day @ East High on October 8 periods 1-3 in the commons.
- Review Graduation Status in StudentVue → Course History
- Meet with counselor, teachers, coaches, etc. for application and recommendation letter requests
- Apply for Scholarships → LPS database use → jump code RCGL
Seniors should make a ScholarshipQuest profile to begin the search process. https://www.educationquest.org/resources/scholarshipquest/
- Order Cap and Gown – East Counseling website → quick links
- To request a CURRENT transcript: lps.org → jump code YZOW
- If you are planning on playing college sports – create a profile on the NCAA/NAIA portal
Spring 2026
- January 31 is the last day to order your cap and gown without added late fee
- Finalize your college selection and check your college portal for upcoming deadlines
- Check your Class of 2026 Google Classroom regularly
- Apply for scholarships and meet deadlines (especially Jan., Feb., March)
- Check Financial Aid awards and secure any and all deposits to your selected college (housing, financial aid, etc.)
- Seniors need to request a FINAL transcript to be sent to their college – lps.org→ jump code YEBE
