Develop a Post-High School Plan

Think about your skills, abilities, and values.  Consider the training and education needed for jobs which match your skills, abilities, and values. 

College: Identify 3-5 colleges you want to consider. 

Military: Speak to a recruiter to discuss potential paths.

Apprenticeship: Research qualifications for potential apprenticeships.

Trade/Technical School: Identify 3 schools who offer your chosen field of study. Don't forget about community colleges like LCCC, LLCC, or SWIC all have trade/technical programs.

Earn While You Learn: Research companies who will hire you in a entry-level job and help pay for training/college while you work there. This can be traditional apprenticeship opportunities or companies like local hospitals.

Applying to a 4-year college is easy with Illinois' One Click to Admit!

Parents of junior students must opt-in by clicking the link to the opt-in form during the spring of the student's junior year. 

Students then create an account with Common App to activate One Click College Admit.