College
Scholarships
Scholarships are free money awarded to students that DO NOT have to be paid back! In order to receive a scholarship you must apply.
Local Scholarships: a list of local scholarships.
Student Scholarships: a large collection of student scholarships.
College Greenlight : search for scholarships and college reviews .
Fastweb: connection to scholarships and more.
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program: a teacher preparation and scholarship program.
For questions about scholarships, please stop by Ms. Carroll's office.
SAT Prep
DePue High School will be offering FREE SAT prep that is open to the sophomore and junior classes. The classes will run for 6 weeks. The SAT is scheduled for the day we return from spring break, which is Tuesday, April 14th.
The first SAT prep meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 18th from 3:15-4:15 in Mr. Larios’ room.
English prep will be offered on Monday’s in Ms. Minnick’s room from 3:15-4:15 on the following dates: 2/24, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, and 3/30.
Math prep will be offered on Tuesday’s in Mr. Larios’ room from 3:15-4:15 on the following dates: 2/18,2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.
For any questions please contact Kylie Carroll at carrollk@depueschools.org or call (815) 447-2121.
College Board's PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, and SAT Assessment information
Test Prep for PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, and SAT
Prep Factory is a free, interactive test prep site for teachers and students. Our site breaks the test into bite-sized concepts and provides strategy tips, practice sets, and a personalized study path so you can master the test.Khan Academy is a free SAT prep resource. 20 hours of practice on Khan Academy is associated with an average 115-point score increase from the PSAT/NMSQT to the SAT, nearly double the average gain without Khan Academy. SAT Dates
For students wishing to retake their SAT, please register by clicking here. The junior class will take the SAT as a group in spring 2020. Upcoming local SAT test daysOctober 5th, Serena High School and Streator High School November 2, Serena High School and Streator High SchoolCollege Sports
Interested in playing college sports? Start here by creating an account with the NCAA or NAIA. To make sure that students meet all requirements, it is recommended that an account is created during sophomore or junior year of high school.
Transfer Information
Dual Credit
Choosing a Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Career Cruising
All DePue High School students have a Career Cruising account. This software program can assist you in finding a major that aligns with your career interests. If you have forgotten your username and password, please contact your counselor. Click here to find your major on Career Cruising.
Additional Resources
Quest Bridge
Quest Bridge is non-profit organization that works to increase the number of low-income students attending the nation's best colleges. This company begins working with students in high school following them until they land their first job. For more information on eligibility, please click here or contact your counselor.
College Covered
Do you have questions about how you are going to pay for college? College Covered is a resource that can help with Financial Aid, Student Loans, Saving & Budgeting, and more! Additionally their website has tools to support your transition to college. Click here to visit the College Covered site.
Campus Resources
Once you have decided to attend college, knowing what resources are available is the best way to start off on the right foot. Check out this guide to become familiar with all of the available resources on college campuses!
FAFSA4caster
Estimate how much Financial Aid you will receive! You must have a FAFSA ID to complete. Click FAFSA4caster to get you estimate.