Announcements   
      

2009 FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 PM
On Tuesday, December 8, a representative of EducationQuest will conduct a financial aid program that explain the types of financial aid, how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), how colleges award financial aid, and the student loan process.  The program will be held in the East High cafeteria. 

Another way to learn about paying for college is by viewing the Guide to College Funding video at EducationQuest.org. The video features a family going through the financial aid process. To learn about completing the FAFSA, view The FAFSA Made Easy.

DEADLINE FOR SECOND SEMESTER CHANGES: Friday, January 15, 2010 by 3:00 PM

HOMEWORK HELP NOW!
Homework Help Now is available now at Lincoln city libraries and provides free homework help and online tutoring. Chat with a tutor through instant messaging from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week for grades 3-12 in the areas of math, English, science and social studies. Find homework help online at www.lincolnlibraries.org.
           

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Some applications for admission and scholarship applications require letters of recommendation.  Be sure you give the writers at least 2 weeks notice and provide them with the Student Information Sheet (available in the Counseling Center) to help them write a more personal letter.  Any application with a January 1 deadline must be in the hands of the counselor no later than Monday, November 30, 2009.

 

NOVEMBER "TO DO" LIST- courtesy of EducationQuest November Bulletin
Juniors and seniors…complete these tasks in November to stay on the right college planning track.

____ Seniors, register by October 31 for the December 5 SAT.

____ Seniors, register by November 6 for the December 12 ACT.

____ Juniors and seniors, apply for scholarships. Visit free sites such as ScholarshipQuest at
EducationQuest.org.

____ Juniors and seniors, meet with college representatives who visit your school.

 

College Opportunities    

    

ENGINEERING EXPLORATION DAY @ Colorado State University
Saturday, February 13, 2010
This free one-day event is designed for high school students who have an interest in engineering. To register go to: www.engr.colostate.edu and follow the link to “Exploration Day” then click on “Pre-Register on-line and enter information.

OPEN HOUSE @ University of Nebraska-Omaha
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Tour the Peter Kiewit Institute state-of-the-art facility and UNO’s South Campus residence halls, visit with students, faculty, and advisers, see lab demos, and participate in activities and more.  Visit www.pki.nebraska.edu for more information.

RED LETTER DAYS @ University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Senior Open Houses
December 4, January 15, and February 15

Registration Deadline: One-week prior to event date.  Register online at www.admisions.unl.edu. 

UNL SPECIAL VISITS

Big Red Open House
November 6, March 8, April 12

Greek Preview
March 7, 2009

PRAIRE WOLF DAYS @ Nebraska Wesleyan University
Saturday, November 14, 9:00 – Noon
Attend a Prairie Wolves Day and find out more about Nebraska Wesleyan University. Tour the campus, meet professors and students, and eat a free meal.  To RSVP go to www.nebrwesleyan.edu

FRIDAYS @ Wayne State College
Fall Visits: November 6 and 20, December 11, 2009
Spring Visits: January 9, February 5, 12, and 26, March 19 and 26, and April 16, 2010
These days are designed for prospective students and their parents so they can experience what makes Wayne State a great place to be. This day includes:

• Information about the admission process and financial aid
• Appointments with the academic department of your choice
• Campus experience
• Free lunch at the campus dining facility
• Parents are invited and encouraged to attend!
• Student panels – meet WSC students and hear what they say about life at Wayne State

Register at http://www.wsc.edu/admission/visit_campus/fridays_at_wsc/

OPEN HOUSE @ College of Hair Design
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
To register call 800-798-4247

SCHOLARSHIP DAY @ Dana College
Spring Visit: Sunday, November 22, 2009
Fall Visit: Sunday, February 21, 2010
Register at www.dana.edu/scholarshipday or by calling 800-444-DANA.

 

 

Register
With Selective Service Eighteen year old men in the the U.S. are required by law to register with the elective Service. You can register at the post office or through the Internet at http://www.sss.gov.

COLLEGE/MILITARY SCHOOL VISITS CALENDAR

The following colleges/military organizations will be visiting. If interested, please sign up in advance in the Counseling Center and notify your teacher. ANY MAKE-UP WORK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.