Welcome to Junior Parent Night

EHS Counseling Department 402-289-1675

Mrs. Desiree Merrihew A - G dmerrihew@epsne.org

Mrs. Martha Dowd H - Nmdowd@epsne.org

Mrs. Jeanne Hightower O - Z jhightower@epsne.org

TOP JUNIOR PRIORITIES

1. College Entrance Exams (The ACT)a) Most Elkhorn students take the ACT (March 8 DL)

b) Some students may choose to take the SAT2. The College Search3. College and Career Planning

College Application/Scholarships (Fall, senior year)

Sports4. Registration/Rigorous Course Work for

Senior Year

1. College Entrance ExamsACT SAT

High Score 36 2400

Areas Tested English, Math, Reading, Science, OPTIONAL Writing

Critical Reading, Math, Writing

Test Dates September, October, December, February, April, June

October, November, December, January, March/April, May, June

Test Sites EHS NOT EHS

Retesting Recommendations

Spring of Junior Year, Fall of Senior Year

Spring of Junior Year, Fall of Senior Year

How to Register www.actstudent.orgOR packet in counseling center

www.collegeboard.comOR packet in counseling center

College Entrance ExamsContinued…..

If taking ACT, determine if writing score is needed. Call college of choice www.actstudent.org - Follow link on “Writing Test” to

see list of colleges requiring or recommending a writing score

Register online (www.actstudent.org) Make sure to write down username and password for

future reference. A photo will need to be uploaded when registering for

ACT

Test Prep Resources Take challenging courses! Full length practice tests available in

counseling center John Baylor Test Prep

www.JohnBaylorTestPrep.com Omaha Assistance League

-Call 402-342-4288 or pick up form in Counseling Center

Aim High Test Prep, Incwww.goaimhigh.com or 491-0492

Kaplan Test Prepwww.kaptest.com

Creighton’s Center for Professional Development

http://cpd.creighton.edu or 402-280-2422

Visit websites:www.actstudent.org

www.collegeboard.com

www.elkhornweb.org

www.march2success.com

www.mystudentedge.comAccess Code: CBCJLLQz

2. The College SearchPlan a summer trip to visit top 3-4

choices This can be done in the fall/winter of senior year also

Watch college websites for “Junior Days” Representatives from many different colleges

visit Elkhorn at least once a year. Watch Naviance account for upcoming visitors and

sign up if you would like additional information. Students are excused from class but must sign up

at least two days in advance.

3. College and Career PlanningCounseling Center Website:

www.elkhornweb.org: Click on Schools, Elkhorn High School, Counseling Center

Financial Aid and Scholarship Informationwww.educationquest.org

Naviancehttp://connection.naviance.com/ehsne

See attached “Junior College and Career Planning worksheet”

Juniors completed a worksheet similar to the following. Please take some time to familiarize

with the features of Naviance.

College Applications & Scholarships

Begin college application process next fall Begin Scholarship application process next fall

Naviance: http://connection.naviance.com/ehsne EPS Foundation: www.elkhornfoundation.org EducationQuest : www.educationquest.org The websites of the particular college

Be aware of scholarship scams – NEVER pay for a scholarship search

Be aware of deadlinesNote: For admission and scholarships,

colleges look at GPA at the end of Junior year.

Next Fall

Playing Sports in College?NCAAStudents interested in playing D1 or D2 sports-

Register/pay at www.eligibilitycenter.org by the end of junior year Send ACT scores directly to NCAA (indicate on ACT registration)

Information about recruiting, resumes, and colleges is available on NCAA website

Request a transcript be sent to NCAA

NAIAStudents interested in playing NAIA sports-

Register/pay at www.playnaia.org by the end of junior year Send ACT scores directly to NAIA (indicate on ACT registration)

Contact Division 3 School for special instructions

Next Fall

4. Registration/Rigorous Course Work for Senior Year

Finalize course selection based on college/career interests

Rigorous course work is encouragedStudents are more prepared for

college/employmentRaises ACT/SAT scores

All juniors met with their counselor during third

quarter for the…Junior Audit

Credit Status/Remaining Requirements

Post-Secondary Plans

Senior Class Schedule

Possible College Options

Junior Audit Side 2 Senior Curriculum Choices

Senior Course Registration Sheet

Please sign and return before leaving tonight.

If you are not ready to sign the form tonight, please return to the Counseling Center by February 22nd to reserve your student’s classes.

Please choose carefully as next year’s master schedule will be made based upon

courses your student has currently selected.

Next Year at EHS Senior Planning Night

Late August

Financial Planning Night January—hosted by EducationQuest

Please check with teachers if you have questions about specific classes or

recommendations.Counselors are available at their tables

if you have any other questions!