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The Counseling Staff
Ms. Carraher Mr. MaceDr. Hansen Ms. Helmink
Presentation Overview•Student Profile
•Researching the Options
•ACT•Financing
Student Profile
•High School Curriculum/Dual Credit
•ACT/SAT
•School & Community Activities•Recommendations
High School Curriculum
• English – 4 years• Math – 3 years
• (4 years for UNL)
• Science – 3 years• Social Studies – 3 years• Physical Education – 1 year
❑ Foreign Language – Varies❖ Ask Admissions Rep about specific
entrance & degree requirements
As a Junior:
❑Explore career options & possible college majors
❑Conduct a college search
❑Attend College Fair
❑Talk with admissions representatives at GHS
❑Visit college campus & take a tour
Sophomore Career Unit
When Selecting a Career/Major…
Job Market
Post Secondary Options
•On-the-Job-Training•Apprenticeships•Military•Technical/Specialty Schools•Community College
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•4 yr College/University
Types of Colleges
❑Community Colleges (2-year)
• Metro, SECC, NECC, IWCC
❑Private 4-year Colleges/Universities• Creighton, Doane, Nebraska Wesleyan
❑Public 4-year Universities/Colleges• UNL, UNO, Wayne State
❑Private Career Schools• Xenon, Vatterott
Factors to Consider •Major(s)
•Size
•Location
•Cost
•Activities
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
https://www.educationquest.org
Upcoming College Fairs
•Sunday Sept 23rd, 1-4pm @ UNO Sapp Field House
•Wednesday Oct 3rd, 4:30-6pm @ GHS
Campus Visits• Start your junior year
• Register online
• Parents notify GHS front office
• Unlimited visits if parent accompanies student
• Limit of 2 visits without parent
On your visit….• Meet with admissions & financial aid• Tour the campus• Visit with professors• Observe a class• Visit with current students• Tour a dorm• Eat in the dining center• Speak with a coach/director• Hang out in the student union• Ask questions
Admissions FactorsIn order of Importance:
• Quality of High School Courses• ACT / SAT test scores• Personal Statements• Recommendations• Percentage of Applicants Admitted• Out of State Quotas• Departmental Admissions Guidelines
Admission Requirements
✓Class rank in the upper half of the graduating class
✓ACT Composite of 20 or higher
✓SAT combined score of 950Competitive Admission Selectivity
Admission Factors
• At least 3 yrs, if not 4 yrs, of Core courses
• Overall Quality of coursework
• Examples:
• Wayne State, Doane, University of Northern Iowa, Wichita State University, University of South Dakota
• 4 years of all core courses
• Overall quality of course work
• Will need:• At least 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal statement, Supplemental Essay
• Activity Resume
• Examples
• Stanford, Brigham Young University, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, Grinnell College, Colorado College
Admit rate > 85% Admit rate < 50%
ACT State Testing
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ACT Test Prep
•GHS Curriculum
•GHS ACT Prep Class
•Assistance League of Omaha
•ACT Online Prep
•On To College
College Investment
University of Nebraska ~ Lincoln
Total costs4 years = $96,800
*Reality only 31% of students complete in 4 yrs.
Total costs5 years = $121,000
*US Department of Education
Retrieved from: bigfuture.collegeboard.com
Cost Comparison
Cost per Credit Cost per ClassMCC Dual Credit at GHS
$48
MCC Class (4.5 credits) $64 $274.50UNL (3 credits) $245 $735.00
Sample Class: English Composition I
Does Dual Credit transfer? English Comp World Civilization
http://www.unomaha.edu/registrar/students/before-you-enroll/transfer-credit/transfer-guide.php
http://admissions.unl.edu/nebraska/equivalency/32634/metropolitan-community-college-area-omaha-nebraska.aspx
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/equivalencies.htm
Scholarships •Types of Scholarships
• Academic/Athletic ~ Colleges/Universities
• Private Organizations
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•Search Engines
• Education Quest Foundation
• Fast Web
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Financial Aid
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What to do Now!!
✓ Take a rigorous high school curriculum✓ Get involved with school & community activities✓ Explore career options & college majors✓ Conduct college search & create list✓ Visit college campuses
✓Attend college fairs
Thank you for attending tonight’s presentation!
