the counseling staff · sophomore career unit. ... •community college • •4 yr...

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%

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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!