#LHSCRC

Reasons to visit the CRC:

• Attend a Rep Visit meeting with a college or military rep of interest...Visit Schedule
• Stop in during your free period to work on applications in a quiet, supportive space!
  

• Meet with Ms. Murphy to talk through your plans, questions and more!
  
• Pick up your 'Class of' sticker for your water bottle, phone or Chromebook! Senior, Sophia Thedos, designed this year's CRC sticker in Mr. Gerlach's Graphics I class.

Visit us in room 111 or reach out anytime with your questions!

Ms. Murphy, Postsecondary Counselor, erinn.murphy@d128.org

Ms. Higgason, CRC Assistant, kelly.higgason@d128.org

Mrs. Foster, CRC Data Specialist, victoria.foster@d128.org

• Remember that every college you are applying to is lucky to be on your list.
• Encourage your parent or guardian to attend the D128 Financial Aid Overview webinar on Thursday, September 19th at 6:00.
• Watch the Senior Seminar Review Video to assist with your application progress.
• Considering the military? Sign up to take the ASVAB on Daring Day.
• Share drafts of essays and supplements with Ms. Murphy to receive an admission oriented and confidential review.
• Sign up to receive essay feedback and/or discuss application questions on Daring Day (10/10).
• Review content in the Class of 2025 CRC Google Classroom; explore posted material frequently.
• Finalize your application list and organize your application deadlines and requirements.
• Attend college and military rep visits of interest.
• Chip away at your application tasks; nothing is due this month, but deadlines will arrive in a hurry (Think 11/1!)
• Check your email regularly, and email questions as they arise! Every question matters!

I hope your list of colleges is finalized and you are making progress with the application(s). If you haven't yet talked with teachers about letters of rec, added your counselor to the Common Application or confirmed your application dates, check those tasks off ASAP. Attend makeup Senior Seminar lessons at 8:15 on 9/12 or 9/19 or after school on 9/16 to catch up on some tasks or just ask general questions. My review video also talks you through content content discussed at each Senior Seminar meeting.

Should I send my test scores?

This is a personal decision that you must make for each campus you are applying to this fall. Check out this flowchart to help with decisions, and make sure that your test score will be an additional support to your application(s). When considering whether to send or not, start with a search for 'College Name Admitted Student Profile' to get a sense of scores that recently admitted students shared in last year's application cycle.

What is an Honors College?

An honors college is a program at a college or university that provides an enriched curriculum for academically eligible students. Honors college participation does not mean MORE work in college; it means MORE ENRICHING work in college. Honors students may benefit from smaller classes, priority class registration, research opportunities, mentorship, scholarships, honors specific housing and more.

When should I apply? Early action is the recommended admission plan whenever it is a manageable option. Planning to submit all applications by 11/1 is an attainable goal if you are spending some time each week completing tasks related to your apps. If you are ready to apply sooner than this date, go for it! If you plan to wait on some regular decision deadlines, that is fine, too. Progress is the goal, and you are in charge of your deadlines. Just meet all posted deadlines; late work is not accepted!

Do I need to wait for my counselor and/or teacher letters of rec to be uploaded before I apply? NO! If you are ready to submit your application to a college, you do not have to wait on recommenders to upload their materials before you apply. Click submit, celebrate and trust that all of your materials will meet in cyberspace by your noted deadline(s).

When should I work on my essay? Now! Try to have a draft, no matter how messy, saved by September 23rd. If you are stuck, press record on your voice recorder and record the story that you want to tell; go back and type your words! Progress, not perfection....get started, share your work and review CRC writing resources and give yourself time to polish the final draft while also remembering supplemental writing requirements!

Should I add something to the Additional Information section of my application(s)? If you have earned C's or D's, especially in sophomore or junior classes, it is helpful to share a brief statement explaining why in this space. You do not have to overshare personal insights, but it helps the admission team understand your academic history to hear simple facts from you here. If you have something to share that is not otherwise addressed in the application, academic focused or not, this is an appropriate space to inform the reader of your story. Ms. Murphy and the CRC team can review your additional information statement and help with related questions.

• Review your academic and personal goals for the year. Junior year grades and activities matter!
• Consider your wellness; eat well, sleep well, be well.
• Review SchooLinks onboarding information (emailed earlier this month to all juniors) and explore colleges, careers and more in the platform.
• Thinking about ACT/SAT testing? Juniors will be automatically registered for the spring state mandated ACT, but there is NO PREFERENCE from colleges between the ACT and SAT for admission purposes. Take the test(s) that you are comfortable with, and remember that most colleges remain TEST OPTIONAL for admissions.
• Review content in the CRC Class of 2026 CRC Google Classroom; explore posted material frequently.
• Attend upcoming college & military rep visits of interest; junior year is a perfect time to learn more about post-LHS options without missing school! Review upcoming visits and register to attend a few today!
• Pick up your 'Class of' sticker for your water bottle or Chromebook when you attend a Rep Visit or drop in the CRC.
• Attend a Fall College Fair; fairs are a great way to learn about several college options at once!
• Considering the military? Sign up to take the ASVAB on Daring Day, 10/10.
• Curious about possible career pathways in your future? Take this assessment or this assessment to explore your options!
  

Lake Forest Academy College Night - September 17th, 6:30-8:00, Info & Registration

D128 Financial Aid Webinar - September 19th, 6:00, ZOOM, REGISTER TODAY

2024 HBCU College Fair - September 21, 8:30-11:30, Soldier Field United Club, Registration

Chicago National College Fair - October 5th, 11:00 - 3:00, Navy Pier, Info & Registration

Milwaukee National College Fair - October 6th, 12:00 - 3:00, WI State Fair Park, Info & Registration

Choices Fair for Students w/Learning Differences - October 8th @ Niles North, Information

DARING DAY - October 10th - Junior/Senior Activity Options

Lake County Trades Career Field Trip- October 17th, Periods 2-8, Info & Registration

CLC Regional College Fair - October 17th, 6:00 - 8:00, CLC, Info & Registration

College, Military and Career reps visit our campus to meet YOU, share information about admissions, campus life, career pathways and more, and we encourage EVERY junior and senior to attend at least three visits this fall. Pick a school, military branch or career topic that you are familiar with, one that is new to you and one more of interest and show up ready to learn about the variety of options available to you after high school!

You can access the visit/registration calendar at anytime, regular reminders will be shared in your google classroom, and notes from each visit will be posted to your google classroom and to our College Guide 2024. Visits run through the end of October and take place in the CRC unless otherwise noted.

Remember to always let your teacher know ahead of an absence that you are attending a rep visit and that you are responsible for any missed work in class. CRC staff will note your attendance at each visit.

Thanks for visiting the CRC during Open House! CRC Family Resources shared with visitors

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Did you miss the Lake County NCAA Eligibility Overview? Plan your college athletic pathway with support from the information shared at the event.

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Curious about Where The Wildcats Go? Check out the 2024 trending campuses.

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My Colleges require the CSS Profile...What is the CSS Profile?

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Wondering how to help your senior through the application season? Here are 50 ideas!

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Looking for accurate information about college options? Explore College Scorecard and CollegeNavigator and remember to utilize Net Price Calculators when considering college costs.

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Family Action Network Programming - Fall 2024