CCR Update
St. Charles North - October 19th 2025
On Wednesday, October 22nd, all 11th-grade students are scheduled to take the Digital PSAT/NMSQT during the regular school day. Junior students will report to their testing room at 7:15 a.m. and standard time testers will finish around period 5A. Juniors will resume their regular class schedule after testing.
The PSAT/NMSQT consists of the following test sections:
Reading & Writing (64 minutes)
Module 1= 2 pretest & 25 operational for a total of 27 questions; 32 minutes
Module 2= 2 pretest & 25 operational for a total of 27 questions; 32 minutes
Math (70 minutes)
Module 1= 2 pretest and 20 operational for a total of 22 questions; 35 minutes
Module 2= 2 pretest and 20 operational for a total of 22 questions; 35 minutes
All standard-time students will test in the Main Gym. Students testing with accommodations will be testing in classrooms to be determined. More details can be found here; room assignments were shared via email with students and parents on October 16th and will be shared again in the days leading up to the exam. Please review the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide to help prepare for test day.
Students who took the practice PreACT or ACT on October 1st can now view their scores in the Progress Learning app through ClassLink. To access results, navigate to Graded Work on the left-hand menu. From there, you can view your Summary Report, Subsection Details, and Questions and Answers. The item analysis feature, which allows you to compare your responses with the correct answers, will be available after October 8th.
P. A. 101-180 requires all Illinois public high school students to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) as a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. Additionally, high schools are expected to provide students and their families with any support or guidance necessary to comply with the requirement. For students who choose not to file an application, a waiver may be completed by their parent. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) makes available through their website a FAFSA Nonparticipation Form (English and Spanish) for this purpose. Check out our FAFSA Update for more information.
Our Counselors will be offering workshops in the LRC Courtyard A to assist our Seniors with their post-secondary planning for college, military, trades, etc. These workshops will run during lunch periods every Wednesday from September 10th until November 5th. Seniors are reminded to attend during a lunch period in their schedule.
Sign-up in SchooLinks:
Log in to your SchooLinks account (https://app.schoolinks.com/).
On the Student Dashboard, click on the Events section to see all upcoming college application workshops.
Click on the date and period of the workshop you want to attend, and then click on the Register for this Event button.
***Please note, there will be no workshops on Wednesday, October 22nd due to PSAT/NMSQT Testing***
Save The Date! Important CCR Upcoming Events
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Application is scheduled to open October 1st 2025
- ***UPDATED DATE*** Junior Jumpstart Night (formerly College Options for Juniors) will now be held on October 14th 2025 in the St. Charles North Auditorium from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Pathways Night (2 Year, Tech, Trades & Military Post-Secondary Options) - Compass Academy/Haines Center on October 29th 2025 from 6-8 p.m.
- Early College Credit Information Night at St. Charles North HS in the Auditorium on November 18th 2025 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- FAFSA Completion Workshop on December 10th 2025 at St. Charles North HS from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Fox Valley College Fair on March 24th 2026 at St. Charles North HS from 5:30-8 p.m.
More details will be shared as we get closer to each event date.
Important information for students who are interested in taking an AP exam but are NOT enrolled in the corresponding AP course:
Students wishing to take any AP exams for classes in which they are not enrolled must register and pay for the exam no later than Friday, November 7. The fee is $100 per exam and is non-refundable. Registration forms are available here or in the College & Career Office. Once payment is received, you will receive a join code from Mrs. Gomez to complete your order.
Elgin Community College CCR Events!
Elgin Community College is offering a series of College & Career events for the fall and spring semesters. Session topics include The Start of College Decisions, Financial Aid 101, Early College Credit options, Professional Etiquette, Discovering Careers, Career Clusters & Opportunities, Successful Interviewing and more. All events are free and open to the public. Events will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 P.M. unless otherwise noted. For more information and meeting links, please visit https://elgin.edu/community/college-transitions/ccr/
Upcoming Event: Welcome Wednesday Campus Tour
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Main Campus
Coming to campus for a tour allows prospective students to get a personalized view of the facilities, the programs offered, and the overall atmosphere. It's an opportunity to see if the campus aligns with your educational and personal goals. Join our friendly admissions staff for a general tour of ECC’s beautiful park-like campus. ECC’s 145-acre Spartan Drive Campus features smart classrooms, modern facilities, and equipment that mirrors what is in use in the workforce. Tours are available every other Wednesday at 4 p.m. and are led by a friendly student ambassador or admissions staff member.
Upcoming Events: Admissions 101
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration Required
No matter where you are in the enrollment process, our friendly and professional recruitment coordinators are here to assist you every step of the way. This session is intended for students who want a general overview of the application and enrollment process. All events are held virtually via Zoom. To attend, complete the registration form, and a session link will be emailed to you.
City of St. Charles Job Shadow Program
Have you ever thought about a career as an electric lineman, firefighter, police officer, lab technician, or in tree maintenance, or IT/Networking? These are all individuals, and many more, who are employed by the City of St. Charles.
The City of St. Charles is offering a career pathway job shadow program to St. Charles high school students interested in exploring a career in municipal government. You may schedule up to three different job shadow experiences per school year, during which you can explore work sites, ask questions, see demonstrations, and learn about education and certifications. Students will be responsible for transportation to and from the City. The date, time, and length of the job shadow will be scheduled outside of school hours directly with the City’s job shadow program coordinator. Please return your completed registration form to Ms. Gomez in the College & Career Office.
The 2025 DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo will be held on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 from 3:30pm – 6:30pm.
This annual event, sponsored by the DuPage County Building & Construction Trades Council and CISCO, offers opportunities to meet with various trade affiliates, their training directors, and instructors to learn more about each individual apprenticeship program.
VENUE: IBEW Local 701 Union Hall
28600 Bella Vista Parkway
Warrenville, IL 60555
College Visit Sign-up in SchooLinks
Log in to your SchooLinks account (https://app.schoolinks.com/).
On the Student Dashboard, click on the School Events section to see all upcoming college visits.
Click on the name of the visit you want to attend, and then click on the Register for this Event button.
Before attending the visit, make sure you pick up a College Visit Pass from our College & Career Readiness Office. You will need to fill out the form and have your teacher sign it before attending the visit. You will also be responsible for making up any missed work when attending a college visit.
If you have a conflict with a college visit, please email Ms. Kathy McCoy at kathy.mccoy@d303.org for the college rep's contact information.
For Scheduled Virtual Visits: Click the link to enter the live virtual conference with a college rep. For the full listing go to the College Visit page on our CCR Website.
Upcoming Visits:
10/20/2025 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
10/21/2025 Purdue University-Main Campus
10/21/2025 Missouri State University- Main Campus
10/21/2025 Nova Southeastern University
10/21/2025 Aurora University
10/23/2025 Hope College
10/23/2025 University of Kansas
10/23/2025 Lawrence Technological University
10/23/2025 University of Missouri-Columbia
10/23/2025 Arizona State University-Tempe
10/23/2025 SUNY at Binghamton
10/23/2025 The University of Alabama
10/24/2025 Elgin Community College
10/27/2025 Ball State University
10/27/2025 Missouri University of Science and Technology
10/27/2025 Lake Forest College
10/29/2025 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
10/29/2025 Northern Michigan University
10/30/2025 Millikin University
11/4/2025 Benedictine University
11/5/2025 University of Mississippi
11/13/2025 National Louis University
Information for local scholarships and select national scholarships is available in SchooLinks, the College and Career Office, and through the scholarship listing on the CCR website. This list will continue to be updated throughout the school year, so please check regularly!
Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Since 1948, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has awarded over $30 million in scholarships. The Community Foundation offers over 200 plus scholarship opportunities to students who will attend an accredited institution of higher education within the United States of America during the 2025-2026 academic year. The application window will open on November 1, 2025 and will close on January 20, 2026. If you need assistance, please contact Beth Christoffel at 630-896-7800.
Elgin Community College Foundation Scholarships
Elgin Community College Foundation Scholarships
Seniors planning to enroll at ECC for the Fall 2025-2026 semester can apply for an ECC Foundation Scholarship available in three primary categories: career areas of study, academic and leadership excellence, and financial need. Applicants are required to have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Over 200 scholarships are awarded each year with the average award amounting to $900. Approximately 80% of the students that applied by June 1st received at least one scholarship award last year. Complete the application online Applications are accepted year-round. The first round of awards for the coming academic year begins in April. You may receive more than one scholarship from the ECC Foundation.
