1. College Night

2. Welcome  Counseling Department Welcomes You Mrs. Lynn VanDeHeede, Dcn. Tim Granet, Mrs. Kathy Miller  Overview of the College Process  Admissions’ Perspective  How to select a College or University?  What is a College or University looking for from our students?  College and University Resources  Major and Career Resources  How will our students be successful in this process?  Financial Aid Assistance

3. College Night Speakers  College Admissions’ Representatives  Mr. W. Kent Barnds- Executive VP and VP Enrollment, Communications and Planning at Augustana College  Mr. Andrew Viscariello- BlackHawk College  Financial Aid  Ms. Courtney Hall- Illinois Student Assistance Commission  Preparation of an Alleman Student for the College Process and School to Work  Mr. Kirk Marske- Director of Career Cruising  Mrs. Cathy Plasschaert- Senior English Instructor

4. English IV to the Rescue!- Mrs. Plasschaert  Career Cruising  Scholarship announcements  School to Work Portfolio  Résumé—already submitted for grading  College application essay—already submitted for grading (Honors turns in theirs next month.)  Letters of recommendation  Portfolio experience

5. How can Counselors help you with fulfilling Educational Goals? College Reps ( 24 hrs in advance- form from counseling ) College Visits (Soph- Senior Year) (48 hrs in advance- form from counseling) Not during 4th quarter or last week of any quarter Local Scholarships Local Scholarships  Alleman Counseling Website- Mrs. Kathy Miller  Questbridge – Top 5% students in financial need and often times first generation to attend college Presentations in classrooms Explore, PLAN, ACT Letters of Recommendation Alleman Counseling Website Folder

6. THANK YOU  Question and Answer Session  Survey