College and Career News
ZBTHS / NT
October 26 - 2020
Army Information Session
Wednesday, October 28
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Find answers to your questions about Education Benefits, Career Planning, and Family Support.
CLICK HERE for more information about the presentation.
Manufacturing Job Fair
Wednesday, October 28
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
CLICK HERE for more information.
CLICK HERE for registration.
Common questions about the common app
Are you struggling with understanding or filling out the Common App?
CLICK HERE for a presentation with information and hints about the Common App and how to fill it out.
GETTING Started with THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Need some help?
CLICK on this QUICK START GUIDE TO 4-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS to get started.
This is a general overview of how and when to start applications, and timeframe for applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
use parchment for transcript requests
ZB students can request transcripts via Parchment: parchment.com
A transcript is a copy of a student's permanent academic record that contains courses taken and grades received. An official transcript is prepared and sent by the Student Services Registrar with an original signature of a school official.
CLICK HERE for a detailed presentation on setting up your Parchment account and how to request transcripts.
financial Aid information
CLICK HERE for general information about the FAFSA and how Financial Aid works.
CLICK HERE for information about Financial Aid Workshops.
Remember that the FAFSA is good for 4 year, 2 year/community colleges, and most trade/career schools.
For those students who are unable to complete the FAFSA CLICK HERE for information about The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.
seniors - book an appointment with ms. zameck
Make an appointment during your advisory time or after class time with Ms. Zameck. A great way to get help with getting started on college planning and the application process.
CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment.
SAVE THE DATE
1:00-3:00 pm
SENIORS!
Save the Date for the next virtual Free College Application Fair. This fair will focus on out of state colleges. Seniors will be able to apply to participating colleges for free during this fair.
Virtual visits for ZB/NT students only
CLICK HERE for the list of the scheduled meetings.
Tuesday, November 17 / 3:00-7:00 PM
Need help filing a FAFSA? Have questions about your FAFSA?
Make an appointment for this Virtual FAFSA Workshop.
CLICK HERE to schedule a 30 minute appointment with Ciara White from the IL Student Assistance COmmission. Appointment times are available from 3:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Visit Scoir
Scoir is a NEW program to help students and parents complete college/career searching and information gathering. Scoir had information on 4 year and 2 year/trade schools, plus has an awesome career assessment, so there’s something for almost everyone.
Scoir is also a communication tool between the student, parent, and counselor for post-high school planning. Students, download the free Scoir app to your phone for push notifications.
CLICK HERE to get more info and start using Scoir today!
VIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITS
Virtual College College Visits are available to all ZB/NT students and families.
Students can talk with the admissions representative from specific colleges to get info about admissions, the application, scholarships, student life on campus, majors/programs, etc.
Follow the link below for a schedule of visits that you can register for. Registration is required and links are provided for each session/visit.
CLICK HERE FOR LINK
mark your calendars
CAREER EXPLORATION WEEK
NOVEMBER 9 - 12
sessions held
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
30 minute information sessions for Zion-Benton High School, and New Tech students.
For more information contact your local school counselor or
the ZB CLC Navigator, Melicia Eder @ meder1@clcillinois.edu
United States Naval Academy Admissions
Join Midshipmen in live, interactive sessions on Facebook. Participate in weekly sessions and learn more about the US Naval Academy.
CLICK HERE to join the live weekly conversations to learn about the following:
Oct. 25-30: Service Opportunities Week
Nov. 1-6: Extra-curriculars Activities Week
Nov. 8-13: "A Day in the Life" on the Yard
Nov. 15-20: Alumni Spotlight
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE US NAVAL ACADEMY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12th
Mark your calendars now if you are planning on taking the ASVAB.
CLICK HERE for more information about taking he ASVAB test and instructions on how to register.
Remember -- deadline for registration is Friday, November 6.
Ms. Allison Zameck
Email: zamecka@zbths.org
Phone: 847.731.9348
Ms. Colleen Newton
Tech Campus Liaison
Email: newtonc@zbths.org
Phone: 847.731.9345
MS. MELICIA EDER
Email: meder1@clcillinois.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/meliciaedercollegeandcareernav/welcome
Phone: 847.543.2589