October 17, 2025

Many colleges have additional requirements that must be completed after you have submitted. Pay attention to any follow up emails that you receive and be sure to log in to your portals to complete any necessary additional steps, like submitting your self reported records!

If you have requested letters of recommendation from teachers, you should be monitoring the progress of the letters in SchooLinks. If you notice that your letters have not yet been submitted and your deadline is coming soon, it is a good idea to check in with your recommender and remind them of your upcoming deadline date.

To review the progress in SchooLinks:

• Select College
• Select College Applications
• Switch the toggle on the upper left from "Board" view to "List" view
• If you see an open red circle under the recommenders column, you haven't yet invited a teacher
• If you see a red X icon under the recommenders column, you have invited a teacher but they haven't submitted your letter yet
• If you see a green checkmark your recommender has submitted your letter!

This same checklist applies to the counselor document column where you can see if your transcript has been sent. If there is more than one icon on the counselor column, go back to the "Board" view and select the pencil icon to see what additional items the college is requesting from your counselor. Frequently, this will be a midyear transcript. This will remain incomplete until these are available in mid-January and is not a requirement of the initial application.

We are excited to announce Global Navigator Scholarships for Mundelein HS students to study abroad this summer! This is a rare opportunity for your teen to grow and gain experience for college and beyond. A high school study abroad experience can also be a great topic for their college application essays.

There will be a short presentation for students on October 21st at Mundelein High School in the CCRC (B105) during 3rd and 4th periods to learn more about the opportunities. Students, please register to attend this event in your SchooLinks account if you are interested.

These summer study abroad programs are offered by CIEE, a leader in international education. CIEE has 75 years of experience in international study abroad, handles all aspects of the program and travel, and offers start-to-finish support – insurance, great attention to safety, and 24/7 support lines.

All programs feature educationally aligned programs, designed by curriculum experts and cultural immersion, combined with exciting activities and travel in one of over 30 amazing destinations around the world. Plus, students have the potential to earn the Global Seal of Biliteracy and college credits.