Counselor's Corner
January 2022
January “To Do” List
Seniors:
____If you haven’t already, complete the FAFSA.
____Apply for scholarships; check out the Wisner-Pilger Scholarship list and your college's scholarship webpage.
____Update your Activities Resume.
Juniors:
____ Begin studying for the ACT.
Scholarship Work Night
There will be a Scholarship Work Night for senior students on Thursday, January 13th from 4:00-7:00 pm. Tips on applying for scholarships, information about applying for local scholarships, information on the Susan T. Buffett Scholarship, and other scholarship related information will be presented.
Junior College and Career Planning Workshop
On December 20-21, Juniors attended a two day College and Career Planning Workshop at Northeast Community College. Juniors completed a variety of career assessments, explored various career paths, and learned about college programs related to their careers of interest. Students also went on a campus tour and learned about dual credit classes. This workshop was a wonderful experience for our Juniors and helped them start planning for their post-secondary experiences.
Scholarship Spotlight
2021-2022 Scholarship List
The WPHS Scholarship List is updated weekly. Make sure to check it out to learn about upcoming scholarships! Local scholarships will be added to the scholarship list in February.
Susan T. Buffet Scholarship
The Susan T. Buffett Foundation has offered scholarships to college students in Nebraska for over 50 years. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to first-time freshman entering college who live in Nebraska, graduate from a Nebraska high school (or GED) with plans to attend a Nebraska public college, and demonstrate financial need.
The award amount varies based on the school in which you enroll. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see award amounts at various schools: Award Amounts
The application closes February 1st at 5:00pm.
Apply Here: https://buffettscholarships.org/
2021-2022 ACT National Test Dates
Wisner-Pilger 7-12 Counseling
Email: ereese@igators.org
Website: https://wpscounseling.weebly.com/
Phone: 402-529-3249