CCR Update
St. Charles East-October 17, 2025
On Wednesday, October 22nd, all 11th-grade students are scheduled to take the Digital PSAT/NMSQT during the regular school day. The standard time test will begin 1st hour and run through 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 Sports Complex. Students testing with accommodations will be testing in classrooms to be determined. See your email for additional details and room/section assignments. Please review the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide to help prepare for test day.
Students who took the 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.
The Counselors will be offering workshops in the LRC-East & West Labs to assist our seniors with their post-secondary planning for college, military, trades, etc. These workshops will run periods 1-8 every Wednesday from September 3rd until October 29th. Seniors are reminded to attend during a free 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.
- SchooLinks Assembly Schedule-September 4th at the end of your 2nd period classes.
- D303 Financial Aid Night-NCAC/St. Charles East Auditorium-September 17, 2025-6:30-8:00 p.m.
- 2026-2027 FAFSA Application-Scheduled to open October 1, 2025
- Pathways Night (2 Year, Tech, Trades & Military Post-Secondary Options)-Compass Academy/Haines Center-October 29, 2025-6-8p.m.
- Early College Credit Information Night-St. Charles North Auditorium-November 18, 2025 -6:30-8:30.p.m.
- FAFSA Completion Workshop-B200C-February 5, 2026-6-8 p.m.
- Spring Into College-Little Theatre-February 25, 2026-6-8 p.m.
- Fox Valley College Fair@ St. Charles North H.S. March 24, 2026-5:30-7:30 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 Mr. Gill to complete your order.
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 Events:
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.
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
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.
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 Mr. Matt Gill 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 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 the College & Career Readiness Office or Student Services. 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 Diana.Ams@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 the CCR Website.
The Voice of Democracy
The Voice of Democracy is the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ premier scholarship program. Each year nearly 26,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives, with a top prize of $30,000. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. The 2025-2026 audio-essay competition topic is: How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country? The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12. Please contact Richard Zawislak (richard.zawislak@yahoo.com) for details on how to submit your entry. All entries should be submitted to the local St. Charles VFW Post 5036 by October 23, 2025 in order to meet the national deadline. Rules and criteria for submitting your application are attached here.
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.
College & Career Readiness Team
Website: https://sites.google.com/d303.org/stcharleseast--collegecareer/home
Location: 1020 Dunham Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-5770
Twitter: @STCECCR