Getting Admitted:
The College Admission Process
 
College Entrance Requirements: High School Coursework

Four year colleges and universities require or recommend certain high school courses for admission. This is typically referred to as a "Core Curriculum." High school students should plan on following this outline:

English ------- 4 years 

Mathmetics ------- 3-4 years (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

Social Science ------- 3 years

Science ------- 3 years

Foreign Language ------- 2 years or more (in the same language)

Some universities, such as the University of Nebraska system will also require performance standards such as a specific ACT score (UNL, UNK, and UNO: 20 or above) or a certain class rank (must be in the top half for the University of Nebraska).
 
Following this curriculum outline in high school has also proven to be the best preparation for doing well on college entrance tests such as the ACT or SAT.
 
 
College Entrance Tests:
 
* ACT: American College Test. Used by four year schools in the Midwest.
(PLAN Test: A required Pre-ACT Test administered at GHS at no cost during the sophomore year.)
* SAT: Scholastic Aptitude Test. Used by schools on either coast.
(PSAT Test: An optional Pre-SAT Test administered at GHS during the fall semester, typically to juniors. Check the Guidance Office for dates, times, and cost.)
* ASSET: A College Entrance Test used by community colleges for entrance or placement into their programs. Generally given at the college at no cost.
* Registration materials and study guides are available in the Career Center.
* ACT and SAT scores are used for admission purposes and scholarship
selection as well as placement for college classes.
* Prep classes for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT are available through the Assistance League of Omaha and/or Gretna High School.
 
How to Make a College Visit:
 
To make a college visit:
 
Contact the college at least one week in advance;
Parents must notify GHS at least one day prior to your visit;
 
 
Tips for a Successful Visit:
 
Visit when the college is in session. Avoid holidays.
Visit on days when GHS is not in session (where possible).
Plan on spending at least a half-day on campus.
Write down your impressions of the college after your visit.
Bring your parents! Everyone will have the chance to see and hear the same things.
 
 
What to do on your Visit:
 
1. Meet with admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.
2. Take a tour. Eat in the cafeteria!
3. Sit in on a class.
4. Visit with professors, sponsors, and coaches. Talk with current students whenever you have the opportunity.
 
Questions to ask on your Visit:
 See Appendix