Guidance
- Guidance Announcements
- Academics/Graduation Requirements
- Annual Residency Verification (ARV)
- Career Readiness & Exploration
- College
- Enrolling a New Student
- Financial Aid
- Guidance Directory
- Incoming Freshman
- School and Community Resources
- Testing Information
- ChargerCast: The College and Career Readiness Podcast
- Transcript Request
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Chicago Area Regional Representatives prepared a series of videos for your college planning purposes:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeyG8qsOXtVaZjSgev_dVAg/videos
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Please check the College/University website for specific application requirements and deadlines.
Many colleges will require one or all of the items below.
- Application- completed online
- Send Official high school transcript
- Application Fee
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay(s)
- Letter of Recommendation(s)
- CSS Profile
- Student Resume/Portfolio
THE COLLEGE SEARCH
It's possible that there is more than one college/university that would be a great academic and financial fit. Therefore, it's important to keep an open mind throughout the process. Some items to consider during the college search include: academic programs, size, location, extra currriculars, and cost.
College Search tools:
College Board's BIG FUTURE college search tool
Career Cruising (all students have a username and ID already created for them.)
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Test Optional Colleges & Universities
Partners in supporting and encouraging first-gen students
VIRTUAL TOURS- YOUVISIT and ECAMPUSTOURS
College Rep Visits
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Throughout the fall over 100 colleges and universities visit Stagg to speak with students regarding admission requirements, the application process, majors, scholarship opportunities and much more. Fall visits are primarily geared towards upperclassman. College representative visits take place during the regular school day. Students are required to sign up for the visit 24 hrs. in advance.
