IVC Guidance Resources
Important information for parents and students
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Juniors Interested in the Navy
Monday, February 26, 2024
Local Scholarship List Released
Any student who was not in attendance is encouraged to take a look at the presentation by clicking here and stopping by the counseling office to pick up the scholarship list.
All scholarships must be accessed through Naviance. Students can log in to Naviance using Clever. The list of scholarships can be found by clicking here or the link in the Local Scholarships Section to the right. All scholarships must be filled out by the students using their email accounts.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A How-to Guide For Incoming Freshmen Registration
Planning a schedule for freshman year can be quite an intimidating process. Hopefully this blog post will help students and parents through the process. The purple registration sheets are due by Friday, Feb 23rd to the student's grade school main office. Class selection should also be inputted into TeacherEase before returning the sheets (for those students with access to TeacherEase.)
The front side of the registration sheet is the demographic portion. It is important that it be filled out completely since the information will be entered into the computer system.
Please click below for further instructions...
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Insight to Occupations
As part of the Peoria Educational Region for Employment and Career Training (P.E.R.F.E.C.T.), student career exploration focus, we are offering an opportunity for students to explore careers in the Criminal Justice system.
Insight to Occupations is set for Thursday, February 29, 2024. This 4-hour program (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) will expose students to various careers behind the scenes held at the Peoria County Jail. There will be interactive sessions covering: K9 Team; Crime Scene Unit; Investigative Division; Victim Services; and Search and Rescue.
This program is available for 4 students per school. Please note the program is for juniors and seniors only.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 14.
Sign-up in the Counseling Office.
Friday, November 3, 2023
Construction WBL Application Available
Here is how the program works...
First semester:
- Students participate in WBL in either the morning or afternoon. They are expected to be at IVC the other half of the day.
- Students will spend a week or so at each of the different trades, learning that trade in a hands-on atmosphere.
- Students will also spend time covering all of the OSHA Guidelines for the workplace.
- Students choose one of the trades and spend a semester at an actual job site.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
College Applications - Check Those Deadlines!
The College Application process is underway and seniors should be applying. There are a lot of steps to navigate so it is important that the process get started.Each school has different deadlines and requirements for needed items. Be sure to check with each school to verify that you have the correct information. November 1st is a deadline for several schools, so check these out soon!
If you have any questions or need to clear any confusion, please see your counselor as soon as possible. We will try our best to help with any questions regarding applications, common app, Naviance, or even FAFSA.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
ICC EMS and CNA Applications Released
- EMS and Fire Safety Program - Open to Seniors - Click here for more info
- CNA Program - Open to Juniors and Seniors - Click here for more info
Thursday, October 5, 2023
How to negotiate a financial aid package!!
Great video from IVC graduate Micah Schultz '20 about how to get the most out of your financial aid package. Well done Micah!
Senior Retreat Is Right Around the Corner
Some info about the retreat...
-- The retreat is four days in length and nearly 100% led by a group of five seniors.
-- This is the 35th retreat. Over 1,000 students have attended the retreat over the past eighteen years.
-- If a student would like to attend but cannot afford the retreat ($90), there are some partial and full scholarships available if the student comes to see one of the counselors.
Please see one of the counselors for a registration sheet. The sheets are due by October 20th but space will fill up before that. See any Mr. Kosinski with questions.
Questions to Ask While on a College Visit
One of the best ways to learn more about a college is to visit their campus. When you're visiting, it is to your advantage to slow down and ask several questions. While it is helpful to talk to the admission staff (individuals who are paid to talk up a school), it also very insightful to talk to students about what they like and don't like about their school (individuals who will give their honest opinion).
Here is a list of questions to ask while on a campus visit:Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Juniors - PSAT Test Next Week - Sign up now
What: PSAT/NMSQT Test
Who: Open to any junior
When: October 13th
In addition, when you take the PSAT/NMSQT, you’re automatically screened for the National Merit® Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
There are only 35 spots available. You can sign up with Mrs. Placher in the counseling office. The test will cost $17.00. Checks can be made out to IVC. Payment must be received before test day. We will test on October 13th, 2023 at 8:00 am.
Important Information from UIUC
The University of Illinois has just released information from all of the undergraduate colleges within the university. This is an important read for any student planning on attending UIUC.
Please click below for info...
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Great Chance to Get Involved
The club is open to ALL students.
Some activities we have done in the past...
- Trick or Treat for UNICEF
- Operation Christmas Child
- Gnomes for the Elderly
- Easter Seals Week
- Tie Blankets for residents at Evergreen
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Illinois Colleges with NO Application Fee
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
ISAC Guide to Programs
- MAP Grant
- IL Veteran Grant
- IL National Guard Grant
- Minority Teacher Scholarship
- Special Ed. Tuition Waiver
- IL Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
- Nurse Educator Loan Forgiveness Program
- …and more.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The College Tour App
The College Tour is a TV series brought to you by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers. The series tells the story of colleges and universities around the world.
Each episode of The College Tour will focus on a single college or university.
From campus life, academics, housing, sports, activities, and much more… each student driven segment will give young people an inside look at what it’s truly like being a student at the featured college or university.
Download the app for a truly one-of-a-kind series featuring colleges and universities in a way they have never been seen before!
Area schools featured so far include:
-- University of Illinois-Champaign
-- Iowa State University
-- Illinois State University
-- Illinois Wesleyan University
Monday, September 18, 2023
Future Teachers - Check This Out!
Golden Apple Scholars Receive:
-- Extensive classroom teaching experience
-- Academic and social-emotional support
-- Job placement assistance
-- Mentoring from our award-winning teaching faculty
Friday, September 15, 2023
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE WEEK is coming!!
Starting on September 25th, schools will start visiting IVC to meet with prospective students. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to sign up for these visits. If a freshman or sophomore would like to attend, he or she needs to ask the counselors. Form MUST be filled out by the students, although we definitely encourage the parents to nudge the students to sign up. Click on picture below if you would like to see which schools are visiting.
More schools will be added as they sign up for a visit.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Methodist College Announces Open House Dates
Undergraduate Degree
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing
· Bachelor of Science in Health Science
· Bachelor of Social Work
· Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Certificate
· Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA)
· Medical Assistant Certificate
· Gerontology Certificate
Graduate Degree
· Master of Science in Nursing
Click here to register for either of these great events!
Monday, September 11, 2023
Connecting Common App and Naviance
If you are a senior using the Common App, you will need to link your account to Naviance for us to send all Counselor Documents as well as Teacher Recommendations. Below are the steps to link the two:
- Log onto your Naviance account. If you do not know the password, you can log in using Clever.
- Click on COLLEGES I'M APPLYING TO.
- Click on MATCH ACCOUNTS.
- Enter your Common App Email address and click on MATCH ACCOUNTS.
- You are done :)
Thursday, September 7, 2023
12 Reasons To Stay in Illinois
This document is an admissions guide for the state universities in Illinois. It provides current information about each state university, while the accompanying chart presents comparative admission, cost, curricula, and other relevant information.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FAFSA NEWS
All senior parents should check out the new FAFSA Update. If you have any questions, please let us know. We will have a FAFSA workshop in January for any parents who struggled with the FAFSA. The word we are getting from ISAC is that the process will be much easier than in the past.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Freshman Class Meeting
The counselors met with the freshmen today during homeroom to give them a brief overall of how the department works.
Things that were covered include:
-- who the counselors are,
-- the different reasons a freshman may want to chat with us,
-- where our office are located,
-- how to go about requesting to see us,
-- confidentiality,
-- living up to their awesomeness,
-- getting involved,
-- and who their class advisors are.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Small Groups Starting Today
- Guys Group has over 30 guys split into three groups. Led by Mr. Kosinski
- Girls Group has over 20 girls split into two groups. Led my Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Williams
Please let the counselors know if you would like to see your son or daughter in small group. Although the group started today, we have the opportunity to add students. All students who have signed up for group will be bringing home a permission slip to be signed by parent/guardian.
Senior Meeting - Off to College and more...
Please let the counselors know if you have any questions.
Monday, August 28, 2023
College Board's BigFuture College Search
College Board's College Search can help! On here, you can narrow down choices based on size of school, location, majors offered, 2 year or 4 year, campus life, and much more! This is a great starting spot for any student who is at a loss for where to begin. Click below to start searching!
College Board College Search
Friday, August 25, 2023
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Future Teacher Conference Coming Up
When - November 3, 2023
Where - Illinois State University
Cost - Free
Who should attend - Any junior or senior interested in the teaching field
Students will be given the opportunity to choose from over 25 different breakout sessions.
Registration is open through October 13th, as space permits. All students should register individually. It is very important for each student to complete their own registration form so they can select their individual sessions. IVC Students should not register for the 2:00 session.