Fall classroom orientation of college and counseling services (September)
Administration of standardized testing in October and subsequent interpretation of results •
Sophomore individual or group sessions to introduce career explorer/planner sections of Naviance Student, a web-based program which offers information on interests, values, experiences, and abilities as related to careers
Academic counseling for students experiencing difficulty
Career Day
Registration information for the next school year (Second Semester)
Students are encouraged to attend a summer program at a college or university. Information regarding these programs can be found in Naviance Student as well as in the College Room. Students who are interested in a particular college or university, should check to see if they host summer programs.
Fall College Room orientation of counseling Services and how to prepare for the college process (September)
College Fair at Prairie State College
Use of Naviance Student to coordinate career and college choices (Fall)
Visit with college representatives in College Room; students initiate appointment
Junior Parent Night for college admissions (Fall)
Administration of PSAT in October and subsequent interpretation of results
Academic counseling for students experiencing difficulty
Individual meetings with counselor
Parent College Financial Aid Workshop (December)
Registration information for the next school year (Second Semester)
College counseling conferences with counselors meeting individually with second semester juniors and parents to begin the college admissions process
Test prep courses for ACT and SAT offered with additional fees involved
Administration of SAT (March) and ACT (April) in the second semester (may be taken at other schools in January, February, May, and June)
Seminars on college preparation for specific areas: highly selective colleges, athletes, writing the college essay, and students who do not meet admission requirements of a college or university
