College Planning

Checklist/Timeline for Applying to College

Juniors

  • Research colleges according to your interests using BigFuture

  • Attend a college fair (GEHS college fair is in the Fall each year)

  • Register for College Rep visits through the Calendly link. College visits will be announced in your Junior Guidance Google Classroom

  • Go on campus visits

  • Narrow your college choices

  • Take the ACT

Seniors

  • Schedule a Senior meeting with your counselor. This should be completed in late August/Early September.

  • Research colleges on BigFuture according to your interests using the Preference Search and talking with your counselor.

  • Register for College Rep visits through Calendly. Each week, college rep visits will be announced through the Senior Guidance Google Classroom

  • Complete college applications

  • Apply for scholarships. Check the scholarship page for more information.

  • Complete the FAFSA. See the Financial Aid page for more information.

College Athletics

NCAA

All prospective D1 and D2 athletes must complete a NCAA Eligibility Center account. Please click on the link to get started: Visit NCAA Website

  • Please see your coach or your counselor for more information.

NAIA

All prospective NAIA athletes must complete the NAIA Eligibility Center Account. Please click this link to get started: Play NAIA Website Also, here is a link of all NAIA member institutions: NAIA - Membership Map

Transfer Credit

Curious to see if any courses you are taking through dual enrollment will transfer to a Nebraska college/university? You can find out through this website. You can also see course codes, numbers and credits.

Transfer Nebraska

This website will allow you to check out all other colleges and universities.

Transferology Website

College Resources