October 30, 2026

REGISTER IN SCHOOLINKS

To register to attend a visit, students simply click the Events tab in their SchooLinks account, then scroll to the event they wish to register for. They then report directly to the CCRC (B105) or location listed at the beginning of the period, sign in, and we will mark their attendance as excused. As a reminder, students are still responsible for making up any missed work and should check in with their teacher prior to the event if at all possible.

During the week of November 9-13 Mundelein High School will be honoring all of our military branches during our annual Military Week. This week will highlight ways that students can choose to further their education while serving their country along with thanking our military veterans for their service. Please read on to learn more about the events we will be offering.

Students are asked to pre-register for any event they would like to attend in their SchooLinks account. Be sure to put a reminder in your calendar so that you don’t miss it. Head straight to the CCRC (B105) at the beginning of the class period and your attendance will be excused.

Monday, November 9

Military Panel, 5th or 6th period: Come to the CCRC to hear from military representatives of the different branches that serve our country during either 5th or 6th period (the same presentation will be given two times). Learn about what you need to do to enlist, ask questions about what your future could look like, and find out how your education can be completely paid for after your years of service!

Tuesday, November 10

ASVAB, Before school: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is required by all military branches prior to enlistment, and your score on this test can also assist in determining your future career path while in service. This test is approximately 1.5 hours in length and the results can be utilized by the student to determine their career aptitude. Register now in SchooLinks to take this test in the MHS CCRC on the morning of November 10.

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans’ Day: Come to the CCRC and write a note of thanks to add to our Gratitude Chain that will be delivered to CLC’s Veteran Student Services. The VSS is the one-stop shop for veterans, military students and military-connected students attending or planning to attend CLC.

Thursday, November 12

ROTC Presentation, 3rd period: The Reserve Officer Training Corps offers students a way to enroll directly into college following their high school graduation while receiving scholarship money! Students can receive partial to FULL RIDE scholarships through ROTC programs!

Friday, November 13

Military Academy Presentation, 1st period: If you are considering applying to one of the 5 US Military Academies (West Point, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, or US Merchant Marine Academy) you will NOT want to miss this presentation! Sophomore and Junior students especially should plan to attend to learn about the application process which includes a congressional nomination.

Where can I find information about MHS to complete my CommonApp?

The Virtual CCRC has an amazing resource that can help you! Use the CommonApp FAQ for MHS students, found in the Senior Room to find answers to the questions you might have!

Do I submit every application individually?

Yes! If you are using the CommonApp, or if you are applying through the school's own website, you will be submitting every application individually! You can make adjustments to the CommonApp (to the testing section, for example) to change responses school by school. Make sure to review the final PDF carefully to ensure that you're submitting exactly what you want to!

Can I submit my applications before my letters of recommendation have been completed?

Yes! If you are finished with an application, please go ahead and hit “submit.” Teachers and counselors have until the application deadline to finish their letters. If your letter of recommendation is sent after your other materials, that is not a problem--it will just get added to your application file. The only time that this could impact your application is if you are applying to a college that has a Rolling Admission deadline and you want to ENSURE that your letter is read. In that case, it may be best to have the letter submitted first.

How many times do I have to add my teacher letter request?

You must go to your college application list in SchooLinks and make sure you enter your recommender for EACH college–many seniors have only added their recommender to one of their colleges. The letter will only be sent to colleges where it has been assigned in SchooLinks–if you are applying to five schools, then you would need to add your teacher's name five separate times.

Note: there will be some schools where SchooLinks will inform you the college does not accept letters; therefore, you will not be able to assign a recommender for that school.

When do I have to submit my SAT/ACT Test Scores?

If you want a college to consider your test scores, it is important to know if the college is okay with self-reported scores or if the college requires the official score report from ACT/SAT. The best way to find this information is on each college’s website. I recommend Googling the name of your college + application requirements. If you have trouble finding this information on the college websites, Compass Education Group has compiled a searchable list that details whether or not a college accepts self-reported test scores..

If the college you are applying to requires official scores, you do NOT need to wait to submit your application before sending your scores from ACT/SAT. If you are applying to schools with a Nov. 1 deadline, you should go to www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org and send your scores ASAP to ensure they are received by your deadline.

What if a college is test optional? Should I send my score? Or not?

While every college may answer questions about sending scores differently, using the middle 50% range of accepted student scores is the general guideline. If a student is unsure of whether or not to send a score to a college, they should check the college’s website for guidance or reach out to that college’s admissions office.

What happens after I submit my application?

Watch your email for a link to a portal, particularly if you have additional required components (like University of Illinois' self-reporting!) and follow up! Check to see if you have missing documents, but keep in mind that processing of transcripts and letters of recommendation on the colleges' side can take some time. If you have checked in SchooLinks (see the how-to below!) and see that your documents have been sent, it may just need some processing time if they aren't yet showing as received. You can also move your applications to 'Submitted' and update responses in your SchooLinks account!

Completing the FAFSA, Alternative Aid Application, or a waiver, is an Illinois State graduation REQUIREMENT!

Class of 2027: As a reminder, the 27-28 FAFSA is open! Keep in mind that each contributor (student and one or both parents or stepparent, depending upon circumstances) will require their own Studentaid.gov ID, available here.

Missed our Financial Aid Night? Don't forget that recordings of past events are available in the Resource Library of the Virtual CCRC! Here's the direct link to the Financial Aid 2026 Recording.

Every Wednesday, our ISAC representative Denver Keske is available in person at MHS to work with our students and parents, right here in our CCRC! She is also available virtually at many other times. Please see the ISAC Room in the MHS Virtual CCRC to find her scheduling links!

Remember that about 270 undergraduate institutions also require the CSS Profile, which opened on October 1. It is crucial that our students not miss their financial aid deadlines, which will vary by institution and application round.

If you haven’t yet, we strongly encourage you to look at the resources in our Paying For College virtual room. In this space you can also access our FAFSA page for helpful information on completing your FAFSA. We also have access to past presentations (if you missed them) in our Resource Library.

Please review THIS DOCUMENT for more information about this Public Act. Check out our FAFSA Mandate FAQ to find some answers to frequently asked questions.

Recordings of past virtual events for the CCRC and slides from in-person daytime events are all available in the Resource Library of the MHS Virtual CCRC!

ALSO, don't forget to follow the CCRC Instagram Page!

The CCRC Instagram account provides students and parents with updates about all of the events happening in the MHS CCRC. You can find information about workshops, college visits, scholarships, career programs, and more!

Follow us now: https://www.instagram.com/mhsccrc/