Senior Newsletter
Senior Meetings
We are excited to work with each of you as we begin senior year with your post-secondary plans in mind. In order to facilitate this planning, we recommend that you take the following steps:
1) Complete the quick survey your counselor sent you earlier this week.
2) Watch the video below that most closely matches your intended post-secondary plan.
3) Book an appointment with your counselor using their You Can Book Me link found on the CCR homepage or in their email signature line. Remember to schedule your appointment during one of your free periods.
Which path fits you the best?
Watch the video that matches your post-secondary plan. These videos serve as a general overview intended to provide you with resources to help you reach your goal. Make sure to book your appointment with your counselor as soon as possible.
Highlights of this video include job training opportunities available in the military, options for financing your college education through your military service, preparation for taking the ASVAB, and the role of your recruiter. After watching the video you should make contact with your local recruiter, ask ALL of your remaining questions, and begin practicing for the ASVAB.
Highlights of the video include steps to enter a skilled trade. Steps include obtaining a high school degree, identifying post-secondary training, and securing an apprenticeship.
This video is a tutorial on how to apply to Elgin Community College.
This video highlights key steps in the college application process and the resources available to you on the CCR website. Important reminders:
Create a college list that includes: a good fit, safety, financial safety, and a reasonable reach school
November 1st is the priority deadline for many colleges (scholarship consideration)
Once you complete and submit an application follow these next steps in order:
please add colleges to your list on Naviance
request transcript on Naviance
If your school requires a letter of recommendation ask your teacher via email then complete the letter of recommendation form (give teacher approx 3 weeks to write your letter)
Send your test scores (Many schools have become test-optional in 2020-2021)