Off to College Guide

The brand new Off to College Guide is out for the 2019-20 school year.  It covers the ins and outs of the college exploration process. The counseling department will be meeting with the seniors next week to cover this whole packet in detail.  To view the packet, click here.

Parents of Seniors, Save these Dates

Below is a list of important dates this year with a short description of each. We encourage seniors and parents to attend as many of these programs as possible. We realize that the meeting on the 3rd and 19th conflict with some sports. These were the only two nights that the speaker had available before November. For more info on any of them, please call (309) 274-5481 x2.

Financial Aid/Scholarship Night
Tuesday, Sept 3rd  6:00 p.m. - IVC Library 
A representative from the IL Student Assistance Commission will be at IVC to present a program on financial aid and scholarships. This program is very informative, especially for those parents who are new to the college application process.

Off to College Breakfast 
Friday, Sept 13th 8:00 a.m. - Chillicothe Library
This is our 12th year offering an Off to College Breakfast at the Chilli library. The breakfast will cover the application process, some of the ins and outs of college, tips for parents, and more. The program lasts about 45-60 minutes.

FAFSA Night
Thursday, September 19th  6:00 p.m. - IVC Library
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be tricky sometimes. This program is designed to help you navigate the application and make the process much easier.

Off To College Breakfast

SAT - October Test Deadline Approaches

The deadline for the October 6th SAT is coming up. Any senior who plans to retake the SAT should sign up ASAP. All juniors will be taking the test in April. To register, students should go to www.collegeboard.org. The closest testing center is ICC in East Peoria.

SAT Prep Classes at ICC

The ICC SAT Prep course consists of four sessions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, there is an SAT Introductory Session held on a Monday for both parents and students. The class includes test taking strategies and techniques, practice tests, and helpful hints to prepare you for the SAT exam. Click here for additional information or call ICC at 309-690-6900.

Welcome to the New School Year

The new school year has started and there is a lot of exciting news in the Guidance Department this year.  First off, congratulations to Mrs. Davis who had a baby this summer.  Secondly, congratulations to Ms. Lee who made it through the summer with the twins!!

There are also slightly less exciting but important changes in the counseling department. We will be introducing a new student college and career readiness program called Naviance. It is a very comprehensive portfolio program that will incorporate career interest surveys, college application process, scholarships, and more. It will be unveiled to students and faculty in September.