CRC News

Seniors, we are so proud of your progress towards your post-LHS plans! We loved hosting a Senior Celebration on 11/1 to celebrate your hard work through the fall application season.

Thank you to Parent CAT donors & volunteers who helped make the event extra special for all!

Continue to stop in the CRC with any questions you have about tasks, next steps, a confusing email or to continue working on your applications.

A few reminders:

• Some colleges require a Mid-Year Report (transcript update). These are not generated until late January (after first semester ends). If your college(s) require this, your counselor will send the report through the Common App portal or you will request an updated transcript send through Parchment.
• Even though the FAFSA is not open yet, you and your parent can (and should) create your FSA ID in preparation for the December rollout. Ms. Murphy and LHS's ISAC partner, Carlos Morales, talk through this process in this video.
• Stay engaged with your application process; attention to emails, information requests and more remains an important task for you to stay informed about each application's status.
• Schedule a meeting with Ms. Murphy! While we may be through the fall frenzy of applications, I am still here to answer questions, talk through options and review any supplemental writing. Reach out with your questions or schedule a meeting to chat through all of the things!

Thanks to everyone who attended our financial aid information session on September 19th. If you were unable to attend, you can watch the recording using this link.

Jerry Cebrzynski, our presenter from Lake Forest College, also shared the slides from his presentation, which include many helpful links to support your financial aid questions.

❗❗Create your Student Aid (FSA ID) account NOW❗❗

Video walkthrough - studentaid.gov directions - studentaid account page

D128 Scholarship Database

D128 pools resources to provide a curated list of local, regional and national scholarships.

This list is updated regularly, so check back often. The LHS Scholarship Program will open in December; look for details in the December CRC Newsletter.

• Plan to attend the Class of 2026 College Planning Night on 11/18 @ 7:00 in the LHS Auditorium.
• Consider your academic progress and keep doing your best in the classroom! Junior year grades matter; review these tips to support your academic goals.

• Explore SchooLinks! LHS has transitioned to SchooLinks from Naviance; students can access this resource to explore colleges, careers and more. Watch the Onboarding Directions again here!
• Ms. Murphy will be visiting US History classes the week of 11/11. We'll review academic progress, post-high school planning steps and complete a SchooLinks activity to help you make informed decisions about your post-LHS plans.
• Consider your testing plans. All juniors will take the ACT at school in April, but colleges currently accept the ACT or SAT without preference. It is up to you to decide on an appropriate testing plan and schedule your seat at available dates.
• Take a practice ACT and SAT. D128 has partnered with Compass Prep to offer sophomores and juniors a practice ACT and/or SAT in December. All testing is online and will be completed at home. Register for your practice spot today!
• Stay/get involved in a club or activity
• Read for fun (read anything! Just read!)
• Consider your wellness; eat well, sleep well, be well.

D128 has partnered with Compass Education Group to administer a free, at-home,

digital practice ACT and SAT for sophomores and juniors online. Register for your practice by 12/2.

ACT (Computer-proctored, mirrors current paper/pencil test)

Date: Your choice: Testing Window is open 12/7 - 12/23
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 2nd at 3:00 PM CST
This is an excellent opportunity to practice before taking the Spring School-Day ACT/Pre-ACT 10

SAT (Digital Adaptive test, mirrors computer-based SAT)

Date: Your choice: Testing Window is open 12/7 - 12/23

Registration Deadline: Monday, December 2nd at 3:00 PM CST

*Note: To best simulate the morning start time of an official ACT/SAT, we recommend students begin their practice test at 9:00 am when/if possible on your selected practice date.

11/11 --11/15: US History Classroom Visits (Ms. Murphy)

11/12 - CLC in the CRC! Apply, ask questions and explore all of the options CLC offers.

11/14 - Tour of CLC Tech Campus 4:30-7:30; no reservation required; open to Students & Families

11/18 - Class of 2026 College Planning Night, 7:00, Auditorium

11/20 - CLC's Accessibility and Disability Information Event 6:00, CLC, Room C105

11/27 - 12/01 - Thanksgiving Break

12/3 - Completing the FAFSA webinar sponsored by Coalition for College

12/4 - FAFSA Support in the CLC! (3rd-8th period) Drop-in support for Seniors & Families