CCRC April Programming

The Postsecondary Counselors of Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools invite you to a series of virtual programs on Wednesdays throughout April, focused on exploring the college admissions process. District 113 sophomores, juniors, and their parents/guardians can attend live sessions and ask questions. Recordings will be available on the DHS CCRC website and the HPHS Postsecondary Counseling website.

April 2: 6:30-7:30 pm

Highly Selective Admissions

April 9: 6:00-7:00 pm

Visual & Performing Arts

April 16: 6:30-7:30 pm

Admissions Case Study (Registration link)

April 23: 6:30-7:30 pm

How Does an IEP or 504 Impact the Process?

April 30: 6:30-7:30 pm

Collegiate Athletics

Highly Selective Admissions - Tim Fields, Senior Associate Dean, Emory University

Applying to colleges with acceptance rates below 20%? While admissions can be unpredictable, this session explores the key factors in highly selective admissions and what students should consider when aiming for these institutions.

Visual & Performing Arts Admissions - Heather McGowen, PhD, College Consultant, College Inside Track, former admission dean at Roosevelt University and former college counselor at The Chicago High School for the Arts

Learn about portfolio requirements, auditions, and academic expectations for fine arts programs. Get tips to showcase your talent and navigate the admissions process with confidence.

Case Studies- Veronica Hauad, Deputy Dean of Admission, University of Chicago

Join University of Chicago admissions to review real applications and decide who gets in. Through four case studies, gain insider insight to craft a stronger application. See you in the committee room!

How does an IEP or 504 Impact the Process? Madeline Kraft, DHS Transition Coordinator

Learn how accommodations impact college admissions, vocational training, and careers. This session covers legal rights, disclosure, disability services, and self-advocacy for students, families, and educators.

Collegiate Athletics - Bill Morrison, Chair, NCAA High School Review Committee & HPHS PSC

Join us for a presentation on the ins and outs of the college athletics recruiting process, including starting the process, eligibility, scholarships, and more.

Sincerely, The District 113 Postsecondary Counselors

Traci Flowers, Deerfield High School, tflowers@dist113.org

Kim Magee, Deerfield High School, kmagee@dist113.org

Bill Morrison, Highland Park High School, wmorrison@dist113.org

Jen Pendergast, Highland Park High School, jpendergast@dist113.org

Holly Siegel, Highland Park High School, hsiegel@dist113.org