SCHOOLINKS

SchooLinks is a modern, college and career readiness platform. It helps students prepare for what comes after graduation. Students can discover their interests and strengths. They can explore colleges and careers. SchooLinks helps them create a personal plan that best reflects their post high school goals. Students at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School will use Schoolinks to organize their college search, send transcripts, and much more! Log on today by clicking the link above. 

MEET THE EXPERTS

Fall 2021 college visits have come to a close.  Check back soon to sign up for Spring College Programming Opportunities. 

 Recording of College Night 9/9/21

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 Resources:

Spring 2022 "College Search" Panel Presentation 

College Board's BIG FUTURE college search tool

Explore Colleges via Common App

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

The Charger Career/College Readiness Podcast

Thank you to the Chicago Area Regional Representatives (CARR) for preparing a series of videos for your college planning purposes.

Need help organizing your college search/application process? Try this

 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 not requiring test scores due to COVID.)
• Essay(s)
• Letter of Recommendation(s)/ Senior Resume examples 
• CSS Profile
• Student Resume/Portfolio

 COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS A GREAT OPTION FOR MANY STUDENTS

• Moraine Valley Community College
• A Step by Step Guide to getting started at Moraine Valley.
• Apply to Moraine Valley
• The Placement Test
• Placement Test Excemptions as of 8/23/21
• Are you a English Language Learner? Please click on "Play recording" below to watch "High School Bridge to Moraine Valley Spring 2021."
  

  Play recording (49 mins)

  Recording password: QtfSK238