Hello! I am Nicole Olson, the 10-12 grade school counselor at Lincoln Junior Senior High School. I am from Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from Winona State University. I am passionate about helping students navigate college and career planning, ensuring they are aware of the many opportunities available to them after graduation. By taking a holistic approach, I strive to support each student in a way that embraces their individuality and goals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out! Go Tigers!

Lincoln High School Counseling Mission: The mission of Lake City Lincoln High School counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. School counselors are professional school advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement. In partnership with other educators, parents or guardians, and the community, school counselors facilitate the support system to ensure all students at Lincoln High School have access to and are prepared with the knowledge and skills to contribute at the highest level as productive members of society.

Contact Nicole Olson @ 651-345-7013 and/or nolson@lake-city.k12.mn.us
FAX:  651-345-5894

Outside scholarships will be posted on Schoology as they become available.

Local Scholarship applications will be available each year beginning in March and will be posted on Schoology.  

Please see Mrs. Olson if you have questions. 

High School Planning Pages

• Sophomore Planning Guide
• Junior Planning Guide
• Senior Planning Guide

College Planning

College Information

• College Admissions
  • Admission Requirements
  • Admissions Decisions
  • College Application Flowchart
  • College Application Process
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Parts of an Admissions Folder
  • Plan B: What If I Am Not Accepted?
  • Transcript Release Form
  • Wait Listed?
• College Visits
  • Planning Guide for College Visits
  • Questions to ask Admissions Officers
• Financial Aid
  • Basics of Financial Aid
  • Financial Aid Can Reduce Your Costs
  • How to Apply
  • Myths & Misconceptions
  • Parent Guide to Financial Aid
• Letters of Recommendation
  • Building a Resume
  • Tips for Writing Letters of Recommendation
• Scholarships
  • Avoiding Scholarship Scams
  • The Scoop on Scholarships
• What Are My Options?
  • Educational Opportunities After High School
  • How is high school different from college?
  • Surviving & Thriving the Senior Year
  • Which Type of College Fits You?

Tiger Teen Leadership Program

Teen Leadership Program is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, T.L.P trains members of the junior and senior class to be T.L.P. Mentors. As positive role models, T.L.P. Mentors are motivators, leaders and teachers who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school.

The Teen Leadership Program increases freshmen success; more and more studies are showing that if students have a positive experience their first year in high school, their chances for success are exponential. The T.L.P. high school transition program provides the structure for freshmen to receive support and guidance from juniors and seniors who have been through the challenges that high school poses, and understand that the transition to high school can sometimes be overwhelming.

Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level, nonsectarian courses at eligible participating postsecondary institutions. Most PSEO courses are offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. Each participating college or university sets its own requirements for enrollment into the PSEO courses. Eleventh and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; 10th graders may take one career/technical PSEO course. If they earn at least a grade C in that class, they may take additional PSEO courses.

There is no charge to PSEO students for tuition, books or fees for items that are required to participate in a course. Students must meet the PSEO residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09. Funds are available to help pay transportation expenses for qualifying students to participate in PSEO courses on college campuses. Schools must provide information to all students in grades 8-11 and their families by March 1, every year. Students must notify their school by May 30 if they want to participate in PSEO for the following school year. For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage.