1. Elkhorn South Senior Parent Night
ESHS Counseling Center
A-E Jason Gosnell
F-K Meggan Coghill
L-Rn Kyan Kingston
Ro-Z Steve Patras
Secretary Jean Krusemark

2. Tonight’s Agenda 6:00-6:30 ESHS Counselor Presentation
6:30-7:00 Session #1
Commons University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Auditorium Creighton University
E University of Nebraska-Kearney
Math Breakout Nebraska Wesleyan University
E Northwest Missouri State University
Spanish Breakout Wayne State College
7:00-7:30 Session #2
Repeat of Session #1 Presentations

3. Step 1: Research Your Options
Explore Naviance (
College Reps
College Search
Scholarship Search
Participate in campus visits. Try to visit when school is in session.
Seniors are allowed 2 college visit days that do not count against attendance. Call Mrs. Carlson to notify her of college visit absence.
Other resources
Visit the ESHS Counseling Center
Attend college fairs

4. Local College Fairs Omaha College Fair: UNO SAAP Fieldhouse
Sunday, September 23 1:00-4:00 Register for barcode:
NACAC College Fair: Century Link – Sunday, September 16 1:00-4:00 . Register at

5. Step 1: Research Your Options
Admissions officers consider your academic and personal qualifications
Academic
Transcript
Trends in
Grades/
Courses
Current
Schedule
Personal
School
Involvement
Leadership
Community
Service

6. Step 2: Register for Tests and Request Your Scores
ACT Registration Deadlines
September 28th for the October 27th test
November 2nd for the December 8th test
Notes about test security. 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.
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
scores (and ordering additional score reports if necessary)
Test Preparation
A list of test preparation companies is available on the ESHS Counseling Center website or stop in the ESHS Counseling Center.
Don’t forget about ACT Online Prep. (

7. Step 3: Complete Your Applications
Follow directions carefully. Make note of all deadlines.
Most applications are online. Proofread the online application. It is important that students self-report information accurately.
For each college, keep track of deadlines, passwords, admission letters, and other correspondence.
Create a back-up plan. It is common to apply to 3 or more colleges.

8. Step 4: Request a Transcript
Let your counselor know after each application is submitted.
Transcripts contain your student’s:
GPA
class rank
course history
a list of classes in progress

9. Step 5: Ask for letters of recommendation (as needed)
Help your student identify educators who will give him/her a positive recommendation
Provide at least two weeks notice
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 following up on completion of letters!!!

10. Other Considerations Apply throughout your senior year
Scholarships
Apply throughout your senior year
Local vs. National
Renewable and Nonrenewable
Scholarship Confirmation Letters
Utilize Education Quest
Financial Planning Night on Sept. 24 6:00 pm at Elkhorn High School

11. College Athletics
NCAA Division I or II need to register with the NCAA eligibility center:
NAIA students need to register with the eligibility center:
ACT or SAT scores must come directly for the testing agency
Students should see their counselor if planning to play college athletics
Make sure students register as a student at ESHS in Omaha, NE

12. Tonight’s Agenda 6:00-6:30 ESHS Counselor Presentation
6:30-7:00 Session #1
Commons University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Auditorium Creighton University
E University of Nebraska-Kearney
Math Breakout Nebraska Wesleyan University
E Northwest Missouri State University
Spanish Breakout Wayne State College
7:00-7:30 Session #2
Repeat of Session #1 Presentations