1. September 23 6:30pm

2.  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

3.  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?

4.  College Planning Guide*  College Websites  College Planning Websites  College Reps  EducationQuest

5.  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!

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

7.  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.

8.  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.

9.  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’).

10.  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

11. Burke High Senior + + 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

12. 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

13.  District Scholarship List  ScholarshipQuest  Scholarship Databases  Buffett Scholarship  School, Community, Activities, ???

14. Tuesday, December 2 5:00 p.m. (in Spanish) 7:00 p.m. Bryan HS Tuesday, December 9 6:30 p.m. Northwest HS Tuesday, December 16 6:00 p.m. North HS

15.  Sunday, October 26  UNO’s Sapp Fieldhouse  1:00-4:00p.m.  100+ schools will be represented  Register for a barcode at www.nebraskacollegefairs.org www.nebraskacollegefairs.org