Upcoming Activities & Events
Please reach out if you have questions about any of these events.
- October 22 – UNL College of Arts & Sciences Campus Visit
- October 23 – UNO College Rep Visit
- October 24 – Optional ACT Prep Interest Form closes (juniors only)
- October 27-29 – PreACT Non-Test Information Sessions (sophomores only)
- October 29 – University of Missouri College Rep Visit
- October 30 – Apply2College, 8:30-2:00 (seniors only)
- October 30 – Sophomore Family Night, 5:00 pm
- October 31 – Deadline to apply to UNL, UNO, and/or UNK for free
- November 6 – PreACT (sophomores only)
- November 10 – Junior Family Night (during parent/teacher conferences)
Seniors, here are the top three things you should be doing right now…
- Continue to narrow down the list of colleges where you plan to apply. There’s no one right number of colleges to consider, but it’s common to apply to 3-5 schools (or more). If you’re still searching, websites like EducationQuest’s College Profiles and the US Dept of Ed’s College Scorecard can help you identify schools that would be a good fit for you!
- Register to attend the October 30th Apply2College event at Northwest. Admissions representatives from several local colleges (University of Nebraska Lincoln, College of St. Mary, Bryan College of Health Sciences, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Southeast Community College, and more!) will be at Northwest for Apply2College on October 30th. Don’t miss your chance to have questions answered and complete at least one college application during the school day!
- Schedule a meeting with our EducationQuest college planning specialist if you need assistance completing the FAFSA. Rachel Freeman is available to meet with students and families at Northwest during the school day on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Visit the LNW CC website to schedule.
We are currently seeking students, parents, and other community members to join the first-ever Lincoln Northwest School Counseling Advisory Council. The purpose of the school counseling program is to prepare students for successful futures, by providing access to information and resources related to academics in high school, college and career planning, and the continued development of skills that promote positive social interactions. Through communication and collaboration, the school counseling advisory council (SCAC) will help ensure that our program continues to be relevant, responsive, and effective in serving this purpose. Members of the SCAC will receive more information about our program and be asked to provide feedback and insight into what Northwest students and families need to navigate the high school experience and be prepared for what’s next. The SCAC will meet twice annually (fall and spring); each meeting will be approximately 30 minutes. If you may be willing to lend your voice to this conversation, please fill out a brief online interest form, or contact Ms. Shelly Patrick (spatrick@lps.org) with any questions.
