District 117 is hosting its 2nd Annual Collegepalooza, post-high school planning program, Thursday, March 21st at Antioch Community High School. Collegepalooza will kick-off at 6:30 pm in the ACHS Auditorium.
The Collegepalooza program will include seven informational sessions over three 35-minute time slots beginning at 6:45 pm. Informational sessions include:
College of Lake County
Financial Aid/ISAC
College Admission Testing
Liberal Arts Education: How to make private schools work for you.
Opportunities in the Trades
Out-of-State Public Universities
State of the State
Paying for College through the Military
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.
Ms. Kelly McCracken- Antioch (kelly.mccracken@chsd117.org) and Mr. Nate Bargar- Lakes (nathan.bargar@chsd117.org)
Opening Session, 6:30pm - Auditorium
Post-secondary counselors, Nate Bargar (LCHS) and Kelly McCracken (ACHS) will
start the evening with a welcome and an overview of the event.
College of Lake County - Room 106
Our D117 CLC Navigator will be discussing the programs offered at CLC including
academic pathways, trades programs, guaranteed transfer, career certificates,
apprenticeship opportunities, and more. Learn about the variety of resources for
D117 students that College of Lake County provides.
Financial Aid/ISAC - Room 107
Planning and paying for college: The Illinois Student Assistance Commission
shares an in-depth perspective into the process of applying for financial aid.
Discover what state and federal aid opportunities might look like based on the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
College Admission Testing - Room 108
Hear from the experts at Compass Education Group as they lead a pragmatic
discussion of college admission testing. Presentation topics will include:
The evolving role of ACT, SAT, and AP Exam scores in specific contexts
Fresh admissions data from test score submitters and non-submitters
Making an informed choice between the ACT and SAT
The diagnostic value of the PSAT and other practice tests
The specs and adaptive design of the Digital PSAT & SAT
How to build a successful prep timeline
D117 PRESENTS
COLLEGEPALOOZA
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 6:30 PM
ANTIOCH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLBuild your Future: Careers in Construction - Room 109
This presentation provides information on the unionized construction industry such
as application availability, the skills necessary to succeed in an apprenticeship
program, construction videos and more!
Liberal Arts Education:
How to make private schools work for you - Room 110
What is liberal arts education? Can those colleges be affordable? Come learn about
the diversity of institutions that fall under the umbrella of “liberal arts schools” and
the opportunities they are creating to lower costs and address post-graduation
outcomes.
Discover the Benefits of Staying in Illinois - Auditorium
Administrators from the Office of Admissions at Illinois State University and
University of Illinois- Urbana/Champaign will discuss the state of admissions and
enrollment at each of their institutions. They will also provide some updates about
the public higher education in the state as a whole.
Out-of-State Flagship Schools - Room 111
Learn about opportunities available for D117 students at a variety of state flagship
and land-grant institutions. Discuss competitive financial aid opportunities
available as well as unique learning opportunities offered.
Paying for College Through the Military - Room 104
Unlock a world of educational opportunities through a career in the military. With
tuition assistance and the GI Bill, the military can provide a launching pad for
ambitious individuals. Embark on a journey where learning meets purpose and
discover the diverse array of educational avenues offering a pathway to success.