College Planning

Millard North High School has selected Naviance Family Connection to assist us and our students in managing the college and career planning process. Naviance Family Connection is a comprehensive website that students and parents can use as a tool in planning for their future.  Registration code information for students and parents can
be obtained by contacting the Guidance Office.    
              

Please click here to access Naviance Family Connection

          
Here are some of the features to explore in Family Connection:

College Visits
Sign-up and print your own pass to visit with the 80+ college admissions representatives who come to MNHS each year to inform and recruit our students.​  
For more information - click here

College Lookup
This research tool provides comprehensive information on thousands of colleges. In addition to general and admissions information, further data is presented on academics, cost and financial aid, student body characteristics, extracurricular and athletic programs. A link to each college’s website is provided.

College Search
Enter criteria such as size, location, cost, availability of specific majors or athletic programs, and students can produce a list of colleges that meet their criteria.

Resources
This feature provides links to other useful websites relating to college information, financial aid, test preparation, NCAA eligibility, etc.

Prep Me
Free ACT college test prep is available to Juniors and Seniors.

Other helpful college planning websites:

Big Future:  

Sign up for an account now and receive helpful college planning information, including parent and student e-mail reminders of what you should be doing and when.  Fine, apply, afford, and enroll in a college that is right for you.

EducationQuest:

This is the best local website for college planning. EducationQuest covers all the bases, from how to write a resume, to how to figure out the financial aid process.
They are the experts in financial aid, and all college bound students in Nebraska should check their web site... and go visit them at Rockbrook Village. Their help is free!

ACT:

Use this website to register for the test, send ACT scores, and much more!

SAT/College Board Online:

Register here for the SAT. This gigantic web site is full of all kinds of college planning information, including a college and scholarship search program, sample
SAT and PSAT questions, how to find the right school for you, and financial aid and scholarship information. It even provides detailed information about SAT II
Tests and helps you figure out with subject areas tests to take and when.

PSAT:

Learn more about the practice SAT and the National Merit Qualifying Test.  It is given each October at MNHS.

Local ACT/SAT/PSAT Test Prep:

Learn more about agencies that provide private classses for test preparation in the Omaha area.

NCAA:

All Division I & II student athletes must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.
University of Nebraska Admission Standards:

Here is a detailed explanation of what it takes to be admitted to UNO, UNL, and UNK. Included in this page are the core course equivalencies for every high school in Nebraska.

KnowHow2Go Nebraska:

EducationQuest Foundation is proud to sponsor the national KnowHow2GO college-access campaign in Nebraska. This campaign was developed by the American
Council on Education, Lumina Foundation for Education and the Ad Council to inform 8th-10th graders about four steps they need to take to make college a reality.

Art Institutes International:

Provides information on the network of thirty-three Art Institutes located throughout North America, specializing in the creative and applied arts. Degree and non-degree programs are offered in design, media arts, fashion, and the culinary arts.

Black Excel:

This site has college information for African American students.

CampusTours.com:

This site provides prospective students with a visual tour of hundreds of college campuses. It is a great way to get a feel for the campus that might be too far away for a weekend drive.

Study Abroad:

If you are at all interested in studying abroad, this site has lots of helpful information and links to dozens of programs. It is a comprehensive directory of study abroad programs, summer study abroad, internship, service learning and volunteer abroad programs, and intensive language programs.  Visit prospective colleges about your interest in studying abroad.

The Princeton Review.com:

Finding your perfect college fit doesn't need to be a major headache. We've compiled search tools for some of the best colleges and universities, articles, and resources to help you find the right school, contact admissions officials instantly, excel on tests, and pay for college.

Fastweb.com

Look to this scholarship search website for ideas on how to finance your future educational plans.

United States Military Opportunities:


U.S. News and World Report:

Discover great information in their highly respected ranking guides! It also includes a college search engine and comprehensive information to aid in the college search.