Category Archives: College Prep

ACT Academy

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

ACT Academy is a new, online learning tool to help students  master the skills they need to improve their ACT scores. Better yet, ACT Academy is FREE for all students. To learn more or create an account visit  Welcome to … Continue reading →

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Lincoln East HS College Club

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

EHS College Club is open to all juniors and seniors. Our second meeting is on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, from 2:15-2:45 in ROOM 144 (the Black Box Room). We will have information on applications, the common app, transcripts, and more. During … Continue reading →

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Letters of Recommendation

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Seniors plan ahead!  Some applications for admission and scholarships require letters of recommendation.  Be sure you give the writers at least 2 weeks’ notice and provide them with the Student Information Summary form to help them write a more personal … Continue reading →

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Finding a College That’s Right For You

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

We had a great turnout at the first College Club meeting of the year! Students spent time searching for schools that match their criteria for what they would want in a college. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, December 4th, … Continue reading →

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Lincoln East College Club

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

EHS College Club is open to all juniors and seniors. Our first meeting is on Tuesday, November 13th from 2:15-2:45 in the counseling center. We will have information on scholarships, applications, and the college search. During this time, counselors will be available … Continue reading →

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NCAA College Bound Informational Meetings

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

The first of three NCAA College Bound Informational Meetings begins TONIGHT! Guest speaker, Laure Ragoss, Associate Director of Compliance with the University of Nebraska will be speaking to student/athletes and their parents about recruiting and NCAA initial eligibility for college athletics. … Continue reading →

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PreACT Test for 10th Graders

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

On November 8, 2018 the PreACT Assessment will be administered to students who are in 10th grade. ALL sophomores are expected to take the PreACT. The PreACT will give students an opportunity to take a practice version of the ACT … Continue reading →

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Interested In Finding Your Career Pathway?

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Students in 10th & 11th grades and parents are invited to TCA Informational Sessions which will be held at The Career Academy (TCA), located at 88th and O Street. Gather information about different career pathways, tour the facility, and experience … Continue reading →

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NCAA College Bound Informational Meetings

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Guest speaker, Laure Ragoss, Associate Director of Compliance with the University of Nebraska will be speaking to student/athletes and their parents about recruiting and NCAA initial eligibility for college athletics.  Three presentations will be offered where you can attend and … Continue reading →

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Apply2College Day

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Wondering how to get started on the college application process? No worries! East High seniors will be participating in a statewide campaign called Apply2Collge on Tuesday, October 9. During this event EHS counselors and college admissions staff will be on … Continue reading →

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