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This page provides information regarding college and military visits to SHS, Career Fairs and information, many college websites in Illinois, and career search based websites.
Always reach out to Mrs. Cearlock for questions, help, concerns!
College & Military Visits at SHS
Visits will take place during Advisory (11:30-11:50am) this year outside Mrs. Cearlock's office in the hallway
October Visits
6th: Blackburn College
7th: McKendree University
16th: University of Illinois Springfield
20th: Illinois College
21st: Lewis & Clark
28th: SIUE
Career Fairs, Info and More
College Websites
College Websites
Illinois Colleges and Universities (most common)
Click on the college and university names below to be directed to those websites. SHS is part of Lewis and Clark district and LC has it's own tab to the left of the website.
COMMON APP
Another way or option to apply to colleges.
The Common App offers a way for students to apply to more than 1 college or university at a time
Another resource for doing some research on different colleges and universities that offer the program you want to study
Students create and account, provide their high school information and make sure to include Mrs. Cearlock as the counselor on your application.
Website: https://www.commonapp.org/
Other College & University Resources and Information
Eureka College
Western Illinois University
Your future awaits...
Your future awaits...
Staunton High School offers many opportunities for students to research and explore career possibilities. There are also helpful websites below for students and parents/guardians to check out that are specific to helping learn and navigate career options.
Opportunities through SHS
SCI Center in Litchfield (juniors and seniors)
Workplace Program (must be eligible and have school permission)
College and Career course (junior year)
Career based websites
SHS students all have accounts and use the program Xello
Union Information
Heavy Equipment Operator
Plumbing
Electrical
Letters of Recommendations
Letters of Recommendations
It is recommended that you give anyone you ask to write you a letter 3 weeks to get their letter to you. People are busy and you also want to allow those to write you a well written letter.
It is also recommended that you provide information about what the letter is for. Scholarship, college application, job application, etc. If you can provide a copy of what you need the letter for that would be helpful.
Who to ask? Teacher, coach, Pastor, School Counselor, Employer, or Principal
You want to ask someone who can speak to your work ethic, values, character, academic accomplishments, etc.
Who not to ask? Family or close friends
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