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College Resources

College Planning Guidance, Application Sites & Misc., Community Colleges, Technical Colleges & Specialty Schools, Scholarship & Award Opportunities, General Financial Information, and Test Information/Prep

College Planning Guidance

   Senior Specific Information

• Transcript Release 
• College Visit Absence Form
• Senior Planning Guide
• College-bound Senior Timeline - infographic
• GNHS College Application Process - 20/21 Webcast
• Student Resume Tips & Templates
• Lake County High School Technology Campus
• Job Opportunities - a list of job opportunities for students

   Junior Specific Information

• Junior Jumpstart
• College-Bound Junior Steps
• Junior 2 College - counselor presentation 2022
• GNHS College Application Process - 20/21 Webcast
• Student Resume Tips & Templates
• Lake County High School Technology Campus
• Job Opportunities - a list of job opportunities for students

   Freshman/Sophomore Specific Information

• Freshman-Sophomore Future Planning Guide

   ALL Grade Level Information

• GNHS Graduation Requirements
• Career Clusters - includes pathways, career outlook, and GNHS specific information (relevant classes, clubs and activities)
• Post Secondary Options
• Steps to Sign Up for a College/Career Visit
• In Case You Missed It - Full listing of the college reps (2021-22), email addresses and websites
• College and Career Center Newsletters - Awesome information out every two months

   Naviance Information

• Naviance College & Career Planning   sign in
• Naviance Brochure 
• Intro to Naviance Student tutorial - overview, about, etc...
• What is Naviance Student tutorial - brief overview of features 
• Naviance Student, part 2 tutorial - colleges tab

Application Sites and Misc. Assistance

• Common Application
• Coalition for College    The Coalition provides a single platform of online tools to assist in the experience of applying to college and is designed to be convenient, straightforward, and easy-to-use.
• College Basics
• NACAC
• Unsubscribe from College Emails - College Board

Community Colleges 

• College of Lake County
• College of DuPage   Glen Ellyn, IL
• Harper College   Palatine, IL
• Kirkwood Community College    Cedar Rapids, Iowa (students live in apartments on campus)
• McHenry Community College   McHenry, IL
• Oakton Community Colleges   Des Plaines, IL

Technical Colleges & Speciality Schools

• Empire Beauty School
• Salon Professional Academy of Kenosha
• Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
• Universal Technical Institute
• WyoTech Advanced Technical Training
• More Technical Schools

Scholarship and Award Opportunities

• GNHS Local - State Scholarships
• National Scholarship Packet - with most commonly used search databases
• Cum Laude Award Information
• Cum Laude Portfolio Link
• Special Education/Disabilities Scholarships & College Questions
• Scholarship and Financial Aid 101 
• Scholarship and Financial Aid 101 tutorial
• The Lowdown on Scholarships
• Scholarships for Illinois Students
• NCAA Eligibility

General Financial Information                                                                

• GNHS Financial Aid Guide
• AIM HIGH Grant Program - for state schools in Illinois 
• Financial Aid Need-Based Guide                                                                 
• FAFSA
• ISAC
• Sallie Mae - Paying for College Resource
• U.S. Department of Education

Test Information/Prep

•  Official ACT Site
•  Official SAT site
•  Princeton Review
•  C2 Education