Category Archives: College Prep

July 7 State ACT Canceled

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Carol Cruickshank

All NSCAS testing, which includes the State ACT, are canceled for the 2019-20 school year. For more information visit the Nebraska Department of Education at https://www.education.ne.gov/assessment/

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UNL Law Diversity Day

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Carol Cruickshank

Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores: Are you interested in learning more about law school and the doors a law degree can open? The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be hosting UNL Law Diversity Day which will be held on Friday, February 21 on the … Continue reading →

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Seniors, are you going to attend UNL but not live on campus?

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Carol Cruickshank

Come visit with CJ Kracl from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and get information about living off campus and making the most of your college experience. Join us on February 14th at 9:45 in the commons.

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TCA Career Explorations Fair

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Carol Cruickshank

The Career Academy (TCA) is hosting a Career Explorations Fair for 9th, 10th & 11th graders and their parents to learn more about top career options.  It’s never too early to start thinking about career choices for students. Attend the … Continue reading →

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PSAT Score Reports Are In

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Carol Cruickshank

Juniors and sophomores who took the Saturday, October 19th PSAT test can NOW pick up a hard copy of their scores in the counseling center during lunch or before or after school.

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PreACT for All Sophomores

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Carol Cruickshank

On November 7, 2019 the Pre-ACT assessment will be administered to students who are in 10th grade. ALL sophomores are expected to take the Pre-ACT. The Pre-ACT will give students an opportunity to take a practice version of the ACT that … Continue reading →

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NCAA College Bound Informational Meeting

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Carol Cruickshank

Guest speaker, Kalyn Doyle, Assistant 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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Some Tips For Getting Recommendation Letters

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Carol Cruickshank

1. When sending common app or any request for recommendation letter to counselors or teachers please use the teacher/counselor email name @lps.org account. DO NOT USE THE @class.lps.org account as we cannot receive outside email to that account!! 2. Be … Continue reading →

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NCAA College Bound Informational Meeting

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Carol Cruickshank

Guest speaker, Kalyn Doyle, Assistant 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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PSAT Test Tickets

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Carol Cruickshank

Current juniors and highly motivated sophomores planning to attend a four-year college or university after high school are encouraged to take the PSAT test on Saturday, October 19th at East High School. Students can register for the test in the … Continue reading →

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