Create a College List
Choosing a College Major
Check out the College Majors section of the PHS Postsecondary Planning Guide
Use one of the online resources such as College Majors 101
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO: Choosing a College That Fits.
College admissions representatives review seven criteria students should consider and rank when trying to find their “right fit” colleges.
Use the following resources to do a College Search:
SchooLinks (Colleges > School Search)
Visit college campuses to narrow down the following:
Determine how far from home you’d be willing to attend college, which parts of the country interest you, etc.
Determine the size of the college that most appeals to you.
Determine the location of the college that most appeals to you (e.g. in a city or in more of a rural setting or college town).
Schedule a campus visit by visiting the admissions webpage of the college at least a few weeks in advance.
School days off, spring break and even Saturdays can be great days to schedule campus visits.
Many colleges offer virtual visits.
College Admission Reps visiting the CCC at Prospect
Many college admission representatives visit the CCC in the fall and spring. These are a great way for students to find out more about a college, get questions answered and get to know the college rep assigned to Prospect.
CLICK HERE for the list of fall college rep visits. This list is updated weekly as new college reps schedule visits. Spring visits will begin in March - check back often!
Illinois Public Universities
There are twelve public universities in the state of Illinois. Illinois residents are eligible for in-state tuition for these institutions. Check out the following for more information on Illinois public universities:
At a Glance - Requirements (chart showing mid-50% admission standards, application deadlines, foreign language requirements and more)
At a Glance - Majors (chart showing the majors offered at each of the 12 colleges)