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IMPORTANT
DATES FOR SEMESTER TWO
May
9 ACT
registration deadline for June 9th ACT
14 Attendance
Appeals due.
22 Senior Honors Program 7:00 p.m.
23 Senior
Breakfast
26 NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day
28-30 2nd
Semester Finals
29 Graduation
practice/meeting 1:00 p.m.
30 Graduation
practice/meeting 12:30 p.m.
(Seniors
participating in the graduation ceremony on May 31 are required to attend one of the above practices/meetings
on May 29 or 30.)
30 Last Day of School
30 Pick
up cap and gown; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
31 Graduation 9:00 a.m. @ Pershing Auditorium
June
7 SAT
14 ACT
COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST DATES
FOR 2007-2008
ACT (No Writing) -- $30.00
ACT (Plus Writing) - $44.50
(Register online at www.actstudent.org)
The American College Test (ACT) is required for most
college-bound students. The ACT is
widely accepted at most colleges and universities in the mid-west. The test is curriculum based and includes
test areas in English, Mathematics,
Students are strongly encouraged to take the ACT in the
spring of their junior year, with a follow-up in the summer or in the fall of
their senior year. Research shows that
scores can improve with repeat test attempts.
The cost of the test is $30.00.
Students from low-income families can request up to two fee waivers from
the
The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in
planning and writing a short essay. Most
|
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration ($19.00 late fee) |
|
June 14, 2008 |
May 9, 2008 |
May 23, 2008 |
SAT -- $43.00
(Register online at www.collegeboard.com)
The College Board administers the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). It is a four-hour exam that measure verbal, math reasoning and writing skills. Scores on each section range from 200-800 points.
The SAT Reasoning Test ($43.00) is a three-hour-and-45-minute test that measures critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that students have developed over time and that they need to be successful in college. The new SAT is better aligned with current curriculum and institutional practices in high school and college. By including a third measure of skills, writing, the SAT reinforces the importance of writing throughout a student's education and will help colleges make better admissions and placement decisions. The new SAT was administered for the first time in March 2005 for the class of 2006.
SAT Subject Tests ($20.00) (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) are a battery of one-hour, mostly multiple-choice tests that measure how much students know about a particular academic subject and how well they can apply that knowledge. These Subject Tests may be required for admission to some elite colleges/universities. See you Counselor for more information.
LNE students wishing to attend a school at one of the coasts
or who are considering an elite college or university are encouraged to take
the SAT in addition to the ACT. The SAT
is given at
|
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Fee Required |
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June 7, 2008 |
May 6, 2008 |
May 15, 2008 |
COLLEGE AND MILITARY
REPRESENTATIVE VISITS
All college and military
visits will be posted outside of the
Room 212.
No
visits scheduled at this time.
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Below is a listing of all Opportunities available to Lincoln Northeast Students to help in career planning, leadership development and service to community.
In addition to these Opportunities, Lincoln Northeast
students are invited to attend one or more Career Exploring Groups,
which represent six different career fields, and meet monthly. A full schedule of events can be viewed on
the LNE Counseling Website under Planning For After High School,
Career Planning.
The Opportunities listed below, are invaluable when
it comes time to complete a resume for college and scholarship purposes and are
excellent ways for students to find out more about themselves. Please click on the link for each
Summer School information is now
available in the
May 11-May 17
What: Questions &
Answers With The Chief –
Who: Interested high school students
When: Wednesday, May 14, 5:45 – 8:00 pm
Where: Training
Rooms Hall of Justice,
What: SCC Major Appliance Professional Technology Day
Who: Students interested in certification to become an Appliance Technician
When: Thursday, May 15, 6:30
– 8 pm
Where:
More Info: www.southeast.edu
What:
Who: Minority student just completing their junior year, interested in learning more about saving, investing and developing goals for personal financial future
Where:
When: June 16-18, 2008
Reg. Deadline: May 16, 2008
Registration link: UNO Maverick Investment Camp 2008
What:
Who: Female minorities just completing their junior year, interested in learning more about saving, investing and developing goals for personal financial future
Where:
When: July 21-23, 2008
Reg. Deadline: May 16, 2008
Registration link: UNO Maverick Investment Camp 2008
What:
Who: Students whose families have immigrated to the Unites States who want to learn about college options
When: June 18 – 21
Where:
Contact: Download attachment at link below
Deadline: May 16, 2008
Website link: Doane College New Americans Camp
May 25-May 31
What: K-State’s Engineering
and Science Summer Institute
Cost: $295
Who: Interested
students
When: May 26-30
Where: K-State,
Registration: Register by April 2 at www.engineering.ksu.edu
June 8-14
What: The American Legion Junior Law Cadet Program - Young Women’s Session
Who: Female students interested in law enforcement careers, completing their 11th grade
When: June 9-13
Where:
Registration: The American Legion Junior Law Cadet Program-Young Women’s Session
What: Southeast
Community College Automotive Summer Camp
Who: High school students interested in Automotive careers
When: June 12-13, 2008, begins at 8:00 a.m.
Where: SCC
Campus in
Cost: $10
Registration: 1-800-933-7223 ext. 8317
June 15-21
What: The American Legion Junior Law Cadet Program – Young Men’s Session
Who: Male students interested in law enforcement careers, completing their 11th grade
When: June 16-20
Where:
Registration: The American Legion Junior Law Cadet Program-Young Men’s Session
What: 2008 High School Career Explorations in Architecture & Interior Design
Who: Interested high school students
When: June 15-21
Where: UNL
Registration: 2008
High School Career Explorations in Architecture & Interior Design
July 27-August 2
What: University
of
Who: Students entering junior year of high school, 3.0+ GPA, interested in health professions
When: Tuesday, July
29-Friday, August 1, 2008
Where: UNMC,
Cost: $250
Registration: (402) 559-6357 (ljewell@unmc.edu)
MALES: You must register with the Selective Service when you turn 18. You can register early when you are 17 years and 3 months old. Register at www.sss.gov or you can pick up a Selective Service registration card at any post office. See Mr. Beard in Room 212 if you have questions.
SCHOLARSHIPS
(Newest
scholarships are always listed at the beginning.)
Be sure
to visit the following websites for additional opportunities:
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual.phtml
If you have any questions
about the scholarships listed below, please contact Mrs. Lohmeyer, Counseling
Team Leader and Scholarship Coordinator at
Scholarship scam
letters are hitting student's mailboxes at record rates! Education Quest
reminds LNE students not to pay for scholarship or financial aid services, and
to contact the Better Business Bureau at http://lookup.bbb.org/
regarding questionable companies.
April 25, 2008
Name: Phi Delta Kappa
Amount: Two $500 awards
Eligibility: Seniors planning to become elementary or secondary school teachers
Requirements: Application available at link below, transcript, 500 word essay, three letters of recommendation
Deadline: May 21,
2008
Website link: Phi Delta Kappa Lincoln Chapter
Name:
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Freshman entering
Requirements: Application available at link below, essay
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Website link: UNL College of Agricultural Sciences
Name: Asian Pacific Islander
Organization (APIO)
Amount: Five $1,000 awards
Eligibility: Asian Pacific Islander students pursuing Natural Resources career field
Requirements: Application available at website link below
Deadline: June 30, 2008
Website link: www.apio.org
April 18, 2008
Name: 2008 Iris Phoenix
Scholarship
Amount: Two awards of $1,000
Eligibility: Resident of Nebraska or Iowa attending college in Nebraska or Iowa, self-identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered or as the biological adopted, step or foster child of a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered person.
Requirements: Application available at link below, proof of residency, essay, letters of recommendation, statement of financial need.
Deadline: June 20, 2008
Website link: 2008 Iris Phoenix Scholarship
April 11, 2008
Name: Consumer Credit Scholarship
Amount: Four $250 awards, plus one $250, one $150 and one $100
Eligibility: Senior attending accredited college or university
Requirements: Application, essay
Application to: Address on application available at link below
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Website link: Consumer Credit Scholarship
April 4, 2008
March 15, 2008
Name: Doane TEACH Grant Program – financial aid
for teachers
Amount: $4,000 a year for up to four years for undergraduate and up to $8,000 for graduate degree
Eligibility: Student who has intent to teach in high need
subject area (Math, Science, Foreign Language, ELL, Special Education and
Requirements: Contact Office of Admission at
Website link: http://www.doane.edu/Academics/Departments/Education
February 29, 2008
Name: Council on
International Educational Exchange
Amount: Full
scholarship to be a foreign exchange student in
Eligibility: Scholarship provided by a LNE graduate for a LNE student to study abroad
Requirements: Application available at link below
Deadline: Deadline been extended – no deadline at present
Website link: http://www.ciee.org/hsabroad/main.html
Name:
Amount: Two $1,000 awards
Eligibility: Graduating seniors from
Info: See Mrs. Lohmeyer in Room 212 before March 7 for applications
February 15, 2008
Name:
Amount: Two $500 awards to Northeast Students
Requirements: Enroll at
Website link: Academy of Nail Design
Name: Learn
To Dream Scholarship - SCC
Amount: Up to 45 quarter credits of college credit (including dual credit)
Eligibility:
Requirements: Application available at link below
Application to: Address on application
Website link: Learn to Dream Scholarship
February 8, 2008
Name:
Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Requirements: Application available at link below, transcript, ACT scores, 2 letters of recommendation, LCF Financial Information Form
Application to: Address on application
Deadline: April 1 – July 1, 2008
Website link: www.lcf.org
Name: Max & Margaret
Pumphrey –
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Lincoln senior who demonstrates financial need
Requirements: Application available at link below, transcript & ACT scores, essay, LCF Financial Information Form
Application to: Address on application
Deadline: April 1-July1, 2008
Website link: www.lcf.org
January 25, 2008
Name: LPS Foundation Landis
and Ruth E. Borchers Scholarship- UPDATE
Amount: $2,000
UPDATE: Now opened up to additional majors:
agriculture, finance or actuarial science
Website link: www.foundationforlps.org
January 18, 2008
Name: BigSun Scholarship -
Athletics
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Senior attending college and currently involved in some sport in high school
Deadline: June 20, 2008
Website link: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
January 11, 2008
Name: UNL Geology Majors
Scholarship
Amount: Partial tuition
Eligibility: Student admitted to UNL majoring in Geology
Website link: http://www.geosciences.unl.edu./academic/scholarships.php
December 7,
2007
Name:
Amount: Up to $10,000 in scholarships and a new car at Nationals
Eligibility: 15 – 19 years of age, unmarried, compete in academic achievement, essay and interview
Requirements: Application available at link below
Website link: Miss Nebraska State
Name:
Amount: Full tuition and fees
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, 2.5+ GPA, 19+ ACT
To Attend: Various four year colleges in
Requirements: Application packet available online
Website link: www.armyrotc.com
Name: Alpha
Gamma Nu
Amount: $500 awards
Eligibility: Freshman men of great character, high moral standards, attending UNL in fall, academic achievement, unparalleled leadership, unmatched community involvement
Requirements: Application available at link below
Application to: Address on application
Deadline: May
31, 2008
Website link: Alpha Gamma Nu Scholarship