Past Events Information

College Application Process Session (August 26th, 2026)

Class of 2027 and Families,

Thank you to all who were able to attend this week's sessions. I hope they were helpful to you.  Below are important follow-up materials I wanted to share. 

• Click here to access recording of the event 
• Click here to access Zoom recording Passcode:  MHZ5xV@W

• for Event Slides

  • Resources from the program

    • If you would like hard copies, please have your students pick up a resource bag next week from the College and Career Center.

    • Click here

      for the main session handout (includes links to all other pertinent handouts) 

    • Click here

      to access Post-HS Planning Support Services

      • We offer individual assistance via Counselor Appointments or College/Career Center Appointments 

      • We offer on-demand support via Common App Support Library

      • We offer small group assistance via Wednesday Lunch and Learns (students may sign up on Schoolinks under School Events).

        • Sept 2 : Common App 101
        • Sept 9 : College Application Office Hours
        • Sept 16 : College Application Office Hours
        • Oct 14 : Common App Courses & Grade/STARS Session
        • Oct 21 : College Application Office Hours 
        • Oct 26 : College Application Office Hours
        • Nov 4 : Self Reported Academic Record and UIUC Self Report
    • Click here for Supporting Your Senior supplement
    • Click here

      for Letter of Recommendation instructions

    • Click here

      for College Visit Guidelines

    • Click here

      for Schoolinks College Application Manager Instruction Resource

    • Click here

      for DePaul's free essay editing service (Not open yet, usually opens after Labor Day)

    • Click here

      for College Essay Information

    • Click here

      for Fall Semester Tasks & Timelines

    • Click here

      for Common App HS Details

    • Click here

      for information on Test Optional Schools

    • Click here

      for information on Test Policies (Official Score Reports or Self Reported)

    • Click here

      for information on How Institutions are Viewing the ACT Science (most do not require nor recommend)

    • Click here

      for Self-Reported Transcript Policies list 

  • Other helpful planning resources
    • Click here

      for LT College and Career Planning Guide

    • Click here

      to access Class of 2027 Application Quicklinks

    • Click here

      to access the College & Career Guide for Access and Disability

    • Click here for NACAC Factors in Admissions
    • Click here

      for Jeff Selingo's Buyers and Sellers updated data

    • Click here

      for LT Enrollment Map

    • Click here

      for Top 30 Schools info

    • Click here

      for 5-year Application Data

    • Click here

      for excused absence College Visit information