Bradley Offers Virtual SAT/ACT Prep

Bradley University is excited to offer a structured, supportive virtual SAT/ACT prep program designed to help students strengthen their skills and improve their test-taking strategies. From Feb. 4 through Mar. 4, students can take advantage of

• Impactful instruction in key areas tested on SAT/ACT
• Practice exams to familiarize students with the test format
• Tips and strategies for managing time and reducing test anxiety.

Students can register now to build their skills and connect with experienced instructors. Click this link to register for these interactive online reviews.

Seniors Going to College - How Far Along Are You?

We are now into November. Any senior planning on going to college should be started with the process. If not, TODAY is the day to get started. Below is a checklist of things that should be done or at least underway by now.

• Investigate colleges and possible majors to find a good fit. (See your counselor if you are struggling with this step.)
• Visit colleges (It is important to see if a specific college is a good fit for you.)
• Apply to colleges (All applications can be found on the colleges' websites.)
• Look for scholarship (Check out Scholarship link to the right and the Off to College Guide for more links to great scholarship websites.)

Check out your account on Naviance.com to update your college page. This will help your counselor send out materials in a timely fashion.

U of I to Host Application Workshops

Struggling with your U of I application? Join one of their upcoming virtual application workshops to get all the tips they need to submit a strong application. The admissions counselors will walk you through the process and answer any questions you have about Illinois or applying.

The workshops are Nov 20, Dec 4, and Dec 18.

Thank You, Veterans!

The IVC Counselors would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Your sacrifices, dedication, and courage have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for your service and the lasting impact you've made - you inspire and shape our communities in countless ways.

Work Based Learning - Construction

All current Juniors interested in a trade after high school - this is for you! Spend a year learning about the construction industry and gain credit doing it. Students in the Work-based Learning (WBL) Construction class will get a hands-on chance to learn about all of the different trades. Some of the trades the students will learn about include Plumbers, Sheet Metal Workers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Iron Workers, Steamfitters, Electricians, and Operating Engineers.

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.

Second semester:

• Students choose one of the trades and spend a semester at an actual job site.

Applications are available in the Counseling Office or by clicking here.

Applications are due March 1st.