September 23 6:30pm. Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2015: Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 2:00pm Mid-America Center at Council Bluffs Senior.

COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT FOR SENIOR

FAMILIES

September 236:30pm

When is Graduation this Year?

Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2015: Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 2:00pm Mid-America Center at Council Bluffs Senior Letter mailed next Spring

Questions to Consider…

Draw a circle around Omaha. How far do I want to go?

Can I live there… will I feel comfortable? What classes and programs are offered? What are the admission requirements? When can I visit this campus? What about tuition and fees?

Resources Available…

College Planning Guide*

College Websites College Planning

Websites

College Reps

EducationQuest

College Admission (p.9)

Types of Admission:

Rolling *Priority &

Regular Early Action Early Decision

( * most common type)

Application Strategies:

Be thorough. Avoid mistakes. If “recommended”…

…do it! Be on time!

College Planning Guide

General Senior Timeline (p.6) ACT or SAT (p.10-11) Financial Aid (p.14-17)

Naviance Family Connection

Used to Send College Planning Emails To be sent monthly.

Sign up for College Visits at Burke High

Document Library (Family Connection homepage) Handouts and PowerPoint Presentations.

Naviance Family Connection

Research Colleges and Scholarships Use the “College” tab.

Counselors will Submit Credentials to Colleges Requested via “blue sheet.” Most Colleges will accept Official Transcripts

via Naviance, yet not ACT scores. Letters of Recommendation stored in

Naviance…check school or scholarship to see if a letter is required.

Naviance Family Connection Login Page…found on school website

Username: 6 digit student ID Password: student’s 8 digit birthday

Ex: Feb. 5, 1997 = 02051997 Please change your password regularly (‘manage

my account’).

Family Communication (p.19)

Twitter Follow Burke

Counseling Dept. @BHSCOU

BHS Counseling follows educational and college planning organizations only

Remind.com one-way, education-

based texting service Students and

educators do not see other phone numbers

Sign up by texting @burkehig to 402-318-3150

BURKE PROCEDURES (p.12-13)

Burke High Senior

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Apply Online to College…OR Complete

a Scholarship Application

Guidance Para: Ms. Anita Ross

Counselors will mail if necessary

College/ Scholarship Processing Form

Two Dollar Processing Fee

*Addressed Envelope with Postage *if necessary

Information for Prospective Student-Athletes (p.20)

NCAA Eligibility Center Register one time Request Official

Transcripts (6 & 8 sem)

ACT/SAT scores sent from test agency

Pay registration fee*

Link on Family Connection

NAIA Eligibility Center Register one time Request Official

Transcripts (6 & 8 sem)

ACT/SAT scores sent from test agency

Pay registration fee*

Link on Family Connection

SCHOLARSHIPS (p.16-17)

District Scholarship List

ScholarshipQuest

Scholarship Databases

Buffett Scholarship

School, Community, Activities, ???

OPS/EducationQuest Financial Aid Nights

Bryan HS• Tuesday, December 2• 5:00 p.m. (in Spanish)• 7:00 p.m.

Northwest HS

• Tuesday, December 9 • 6:30 p.m.

North HS

• Tuesday, December 16• 6:00 p.m.

College Fair!

Sunday, October 26UNO’s Sapp Fieldhouse 1:00-4:00p.m.100+ schools will be representedRegister for a barcode at

www.nebraskacollegefairs.org