Seniors Applying to 4-year Institutions (informative video)

 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 (note that many institutions are now test optional due to COVID.)
• 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

Midwest Student Exchange Program

Niche

Cappex

Test Optional Colleges & Universities

Partners in supporting and encouraging first-gen students

College Greenlight

Illlinois2Career

VIRTUAL TOURS- YOUVISIT and ECAMPUSTOURS

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 2020 College Rep Visits will take place virtually starting in September.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A COLLEGE REP VISIT

Virtual College Exploration Events

Chicago Area Regional Representatives (CARR) prepared a series of videos for your college planning purposes:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeyG8qsOXtVaZjSgev_dVAg/videos 

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Application

Placement Test