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Students should discuss their college and career plans with their counselor. The College and Career Advisor is available as supplemental support to the counselor's advising.
If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with the College and Career Advisor, please email Mrs. Anderson: janderson@pekinhigh.net
PCHS uses SchooLinks, a modern college and career readiness platform that helps students compare their options, make decisions, and organize their plans. Students should start with SchooLinks when thinking about their future.
THE COLLEGE SEARCH
THE COLLEGE SEARCH
SchooLinks helps students search for colleges and programs. Undecided students can use the survey tools to see what fits best. Students can also use School Search to search for and compare their options.
SchooLinks helps students search for colleges and programs. Undecided students can use the survey tools to see what fits best. Students can also use School Search to search for and compare their options.
More Resources for Colleges
More Resources for Colleges
Visit the sites below for help!
Visit the sites below for help!
ICC Career Coach: Discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests
Need Help Picking a Major? Start Here: Self-Assessment
Things to consider when MAKING A COLLEGE CHOICE sheet
College Search by Bradley_ISU.mp4The College Search: Public vs Private
THE COLLEGE CAMPUS VISIT
THE COLLEGE CAMPUS VISIT
**If you are going to visit a college campus on a school day you either can print or stop into the Dean's Office and ask the Attendance Clerk for a Post Secondary Visit Form.
On the day of the visit:
A parent/guardian must notify Attendance that you will be absent for a Post Secondary Visit.
Get the form signed/stamped by the college you go to visit and bring it back to the Attendance Clerk the next day of school.
campus-visit-checklist.pdfCollege Tour Note Sheet.pdfTHE COLLEGE APPLICATION
THE COLLEGE APPLICATION
PCHS students use the College Application Manager in SchooLinks to streamline and organize the application requirements for each of the institutions that they want to apply to. Requirements such as transcript requests and letters of recommendation also get fulfilled through SchooLinks.
Application Terms To Know sheet
Increase your chances of admission by highlighting the following on your application:
Grades and test scores – This may be obvious by these scores are one of the first things colleges consider. Make sure you do what you can to get these as high as possible.
Extracurricular activities – Have you taken a leadership role in your activities? What have you accomplished? Be sure to think quality over quantity.
Rigorous course schedule – Schools want to see challenging courses that will help you grow academically, which includes your ENTIRE senior year.
HOW TO WRITE A COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY
DOs
DO follow the rules – if an application asks you to choose one essay, do NOT answer them all. Read the application directions completely before answering any questions.
DO include everything – verify all forms have been signed and that you have included all essays and recommendations. Double check that you have not left out anything important.
DO pay attention to the deadlines – submit your application with plenty of time to spare.
DONTs
DON’T procrastinate – letting things wait until the last minute might mean leaving something out or making mistakes on the application. You want to take as much time as possible on your application.
DON’T leave anything out – be careful not to treat an online application like a text message or email. An admissions office does not want to see emojis or text message slang.
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