Staunton Community Unit School District No. 6
SCUSD

 

Mrs. Cress

College Reps
coming to Staunton

Spring 2008

3/26 - SIU-Edwardsville 8th Hr

3/27 - U of I - Springfield 3rd Hr

3/28 - Western IL Univ. 2nd Hr

4/1 - MacMurray College 1st Hr

4/7 - Illinois College 1st Hr

4/29 - US Air Force Lunch -Gym

NEW!!
Guidelines for Signing up to see College Reps


Careers

Going to a College Fair? Read this first!

Staunton Community Unit School District No. 6

>>> Scholarship Information <<<

 

News from the Guidance Office

Welcome to the SHS Guidance web page! Please check this site for all types of information furnished by the guidance counselor, Mrs. Barbara Brown. Information will be posted announcing such events as: visits from college representatives to SHS, evening informational sessions about colleges and financial aid held at either SHS or in the local area, seminars or conferences on test preparation and preparing for college, etc. Important dates will be listed announcing opportunities to apply for union apprenticeships, deadlines to sign up for optional tests such as the ACT, reminders of application deadlines both for colleges and scholarships and so on. There will also be links to other web sites on careers, colleges, scholarships, and health issues.

Feel free to call Mrs. Brown at the high school number (635-3838) during school hours or e-mail her at: bbbrown@macoupin.k12.il.us with any questions you might have.


Reprints from Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling:
IACAC College Admission Update 2006
Check out this resource which includes information about admission policies and deadlines, academic programs, costs, scholarship opportunities and campus descriptions for nearly 100 IACAC member institutions.
State Universities in Illinois - At a Glance 2006-2007
Admission requirements for state universities in Illinois.
12 Reasons to Stay in Illinois 2006-2007
State University Application Deadlines 2006
State University Foreign Language Requirements 2006

 

 

 

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Signing up to see College Representatives in the Guidance Office

During the fall semester, college reps come to SHS to talk to current seniors about their college plans.

In the spring semester, the representatives like to speak to the juniors as well as any undecided seniors.

These are the guidelines for being released from high school classes to talk to college representatives.

  • Students must sign up at least two days in advance in the guidance office.
  • Tests and other important class assignments should be your priority. There will be information available in the guidance office for you to pick up later if you can't attend in person. Be reasonable when deciding if you can afford to miss a class.
  • Write down the dates and times of coming visits so you don't forget.
  • Remind your teacher the day before that there is a college rep coming that you signed up to see.
  • Report to your class for attendance-taking before seeing the representative.
 

GOING TO A COLLEGE FAIR?

BEFORE THE FAIR:

Ask yourself "what is important in finding the right college for me?" What classes do you like? Do you want to be in a large city or a small town? Do you want to be close to home? Are there sports or activities that are important to you?

Research colleges in your career center to make a list of some colleges that match with your description of what you like. Many schools offer a great deal of information on their web sites. You may even be able to "tour" the campus or find the contact person for your high school.

Ask your guidance counselor for help if you need it.

AT THE FAIR:

Remember that college fairs can be very busy and loud! The fair will provide you with an easy way to get printed information about several different schools in a short period of time. You can also fill out information cards at each college's table in order to put yourself on their mailing list - if you have time. Hint: Create labels with all your pertinent information (name, address, phone number, high school, academic profile, academic/extracurricular interests) to put on the information cards so you can spend more time speaking with representatives instead of furiously writing at each table. Plus, labels tend to be more legible, which means follow-up information will arrive at your home with your correct name and address.

Visit the colleges on your list first. You can always visit others if you have time left over.

Pick up printed information and, if possible, ask each college representative questions (write down the answers).

  • What makes your college unique?
  • What is the average class size for first year courses? Who teaches these courses?
  • Can I graduate in four years? Can I double major?
  • How many students attend your college?
  • Do you offer the program I'm interested in?
  • What support programs do you have for first-year students?
  • What is the application procedure and deadline? (DON'T MISS DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS OR AID!)
  • How much does a full year cost (tuition, books, fees, room/board)?
  • How much and what types of scholarship/financial aid are available? Are they one time only or renewable?

AFTER THE FAIR:

Read the information you picked up about the colleges. Make a list of those that still interest you.

Call or e-mail the colleges on your list for more information or to schedule a visit. Remember, each campus has a different feel, therefore, the campus visit is the BEST way to see if it's a fit for you! See if you can talk with faculty or coaches during your visit. Or, ask to sit in on a class or rehearsal.

Apply to the colleges that you and your family think make sense to you. Remember to file for financial aid. Don't eliminate expensive colleges - many times they offer better financial aid packages. While you need to find a school that is affordable for your family, it is important to find the best fit, not necessarily the best "deal".