Employment, College, Financial Aid & Career Info
Bolingbrook High School's Senior Guide for College Selection, Application, Financial Aid & Careers
Local Employment Opportunities & Work Permit Form (under 16 years old)
College Websites
Historically Black 4-year Colleges
Official and Free SAT Practice
SAT Website: to register to take or send scores to colleges. You'll need the BHS School Code: 140367.
U.S. News & World Report College Rankings
Illinois Public Colleges and Universities
Petersons Guide to College Information
Guide to International University Admissions
Resources & Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Extracurricular Activities Matter to Colleges
College Visit Excused Absence Form/Information
Financial Aid & College Savings
Illinois Student Assistance Commission: help with FAFSA completion, financial aid calculators, mentoring & more
FAFSA - Responsible Borrowing Video
College Savings Info from IL Treasurer
Career Info
Career One Stop: Many resources for job-seeker including job trends
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Illinois Trade Apprenticeships: Guide for entering trades careers
Military Careers: Information about the different branches of the military
Monster: Job postings plus help with creating résumés, cover letters, etc.
Trade Schools: Links to most vocational and tech schools in the U.S.
Common Application
Your future starts here.
Apply to college for the first time. Navigate your entire college application journey with Common App. (Click Here)
Connect To Your Future - Joliet Junior College (JJC)
Through a partnership with Workforce Services of Will County and the Workforce Investment Board, Connect To Your Future assists youth who are in need of financial assistance and career guidance to train for growth occupations.
Connect To Your Future offers: Financial assistance with occupational training Employment readiness skills • Assistance with job placement • Academic tutoring • Internships and On-The-Job-Training