COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT FOR SENIOR FAMILIES September 23 6:30pm
Dec 24, 2015
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