The College Center
The College Center is a resource for those students who are planning to
go or considering going to college after high school. We hope you find
all of the pages and links informative and user friendly.
College Information
TERMS
TO KNOW - A glossary of terms to
be familiar with as you begin your college search and application.
WHAT
SHOULD YOU BE DOING TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE? -
Even as early as your freshman year in high school, take a look at
this web site to see what you can be doing to prepare for college.
STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES - A list of resources for
college-bound students with disabilities.
COLLEGE
IS POSSIBLE - College is Possible is the
American Council on Education's K-16 youth development program that
motivates middle and high school students to seek a college education.
One of their main goals is the creation of
this website, which provides information regarding getting ready for
college, choosing a college, applying to college, paying for college
and more. Tambien, disponible en Espanol.
CHOOSING
A COLLEGE AND MAJOR - Use these links to assist
you in choosing a college and/or major.
THE
APPLICATION PROCESS
- When should you apply to college? What do you need to do in order to
apply? This information can assist you in completing your application,
writing an application essay/personal statement, and compiling letters
of recommendation.
COLLEGE VISITS
- In
order to make a more informed decision, college visits are vital. View
helpful suggestions and our schools policy on college visits.
Getin2College
- Extensive resource handbook that deals with college bound
topics. (Username = 2007 Password = ADMIT)
Handbook
of Illinois Postsecondary Institutions
The Handbook of
Illinois Post Secondary Institutions is designed to provide general
admission and financial aid information about Illinois postsecondary
institutions for students, parents, and counselors. Most colleges
and universities provide a great deal of specific information about
their institutions on their websites. Please remember to check
these college sites out in the College Center.
12
Reasons to Stay in Illinois
This publication
provides students, parents, and counselors with current information
about each state university.
State
University Application Priority Filing Dates, Fees, and Deadlines
The Application Deadlines page shows the state college priority
deadlines and regular deadlines for applications as well as application
fees. Unity's
deadline for all college applications is the last full school day in
November each year.
Foreign Language Requirements
The Foreign Language Requirements page
is provided to clear up some of the confusion about the requirements
for college
entrance and graduation.
College Searches
College.com - Over 6000 technical
certification programs, vocational schools, junior/community colleges,
and four year universities including degree catagory searches.
ILLINOIS
COLLEGES
- Extensive lists of links to public, private, and community
colleges in Illinois. Links are also available to online applications
to public colleges/universities.
PARKLAND
COLLEGE
- Visit this page for information on applying to and enrolling at
Parkland College.
Community
College Vocation and Trade Institutes and Speciality School Links
- Search several web-based programs
designed to find a post high school option that is right for you.
Christian
College Links - Browse information and discussion
on Christian colleges and universities.
Historically Black College Links - Information on
our nation's historically black colleges and universities.
Historically
Hispanic College Links - Information on our Nation's
historically Hispanic colleges and universities.
Jesuit
College Links - Search for information on academic programs offered
by Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
Trade
School Links - Search for a trade school offering a program in your
area if interest.
College
Guidebook
and The Student Athlete
Through Getin2College, students and parents can
explore career opportunities, college
searches, applications, financial aid and much more.
Summer Opportunities
at Colleges Around the Country
Center
for Talent Development - Summer programs for academically
talented students have proliferated in the past decade. As well
as encouraging social interaction with true intellectual peers, summer
programs can provide a wide range of other benefits for the gifted
student. Depending on the program's emphasis, students can often
explore areas of study, research, or work (through apprenticeship
programs) usually reserved for college students.
University
of Texas - Provides an extensive list of options for summer
opportunities.
Peterson's - Make
summer count - Whether you are an artist, athlete, or bookworm,
there is a summer program with your name on it.
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