Counselor's Corner
March 2022
Wrapping Up Your Senior Year
Seniors…stay on track to college by completing these second-semester tasks:
- Complete the financial aid process. By now, you should have completed your FAFSA. If you haven’t, do so at studentaid.gov. If your college requests verification of your FAFSA information, submit required documents so that the school can award your financial aid.
- Watch your student portal and email closely. Once you’re accepted for admission, the colleges you listed on your FAFSA will notify you of the financial aid they’re offering.
- Keep your grades up. If you get poor grades this semester, your college could revoke your admission.
- Apply for scholarships. Remember to check the scholarship list frequently for updates.
- Make your final college selection by May 1st. Notify the other colleges so they can take you off their mailing list.
- Be aware of deadlines to accept financial aid and college admission offers, submit your housing deposit, and register for new-student orientation.
Juniors…it’s time to narrow your college choices.
- ACT Test. When you take the ACT this spring, you'll be asked to provide a list of colleges that should receive your score.
- Completion of the FAFSA early next fall. You and your parents can complete the FAFSA beginning October 1 of your senior year. The colleges you list on the form will receive the results.
- College applications. Early next fall, it will be time to apply to your top college choices.
- Completion of the FAFSA early next fall. You and your parents can complete the FAFSA beginning October 1 of your senior year. The colleges you list on the form will receive the results.
- College applications. Early next fall, it will be time to apply to your top college choices.
Campus visits will help you narrow your choices
Spring break is a perfect time to visit schools that interest you. Find campus visit tips in the “Selecting a College” section at EducationQuest.org.
These resources at EducationQuest.org will also help with your college search:
- “Nebraska College Costs” breaks down costs for all colleges in Nebraska.
- College Profiles has details about colleges in Nebraska and across the country.
Local Scholarship Applications Due April 1st before 4:00pm
- Completed Local Scholarship Applications
- Resume
- 2 recommendation forms from teachers (you can use these two recommendations for all local scholarships, even those that require a separate application)
Scholarship Opportunity for 7th and 8th graders
HOBY Youth Leadership Experience
HOBY’s flagship program, the Nebraska HOBY Leadership Seminar is designed to help high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community.
Selected students attend the annual three-day seminar and participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders from across Nebraska, and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community.
Funding is available to help with the cost of attendance. Sophomore students should let Mrs. Reese know if they are interested in attending this summer.
ACT National Test Dates
Emily Reese, School Counselor
Email: ereese@igators.org
Website: https://wpscounseling.weebly.com/
Phone: 402-529-3249