November 9 - 12
CAREER EXPLORATION WEEK
sessions held Monday - Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
30 minute information sessions for Zion-Benton High School and New Tech students.
CLICK HERE For more information contact your local school counselor or the ZB CLC Navigator, Melicia Eder @ meder1@clcillinois.edu
US AIR FORCE ROTC virtual info session
Wednesday, November 11 / 1:00 PM
Air Force ROTC program is a way to for students to earn scholarships for college and to also become a leader and an officer at the completion of the AFROTC program and their undergraduate program. AFROTC can be taken at over 1,100 colleges/universities across the country.
Talk with Lt. Christopher White about the Air Force ROTC college program.
CLICK HERE to participate in the Zoom Information Session.
This is open to ALL students who are interested, not just seniors. Lt. White is NOT an AF enlistment specialist or recruiter.
Tuesday, November 17 / 3:00-7:00 PM
Need help filing a FAFSA? Have questions about your FAFSA?
Make an appointment for this Virtual FAFSA Workshop.
CLICK HERE to schedule a 30 minute appointment with Ciara White from the IL Student Assistance Commission. Appointment times are available from 3:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Northern Illinois University College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Virtual Sessions for students interested in Engineering/Engineering Technology at NIU.
Wednesday, November 18 / 6-7pm
Virtual Open House
Learn about engineering/ET at NIU. Get virtual tours of their hands-on labs and ask questions with CEET professors.
Wednesday, December 16 / 6-7pm
Virtual Information Night
CEET staff will review the programs offered, student organizations, and career prospects for NIU engineering/engineering technology students.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Virtual transition night for students with Disabilities
Wednesday, November 18 / 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Deciding to attend college is a huge life step, and navigating the college environment with a disability can at times, be a daunting task.
Come and learn how disability services changes once high school ends, how students may gain support and accommodations, and how students lead the way. These sessions are open to ANY student/parent with a disability (IEP or 504 Plan).
CLICK HERE for more information and details about the virtual information sessions and additional breakout sessions.
Wednesday, November 18 / 1:00 - 3:00 PM
SENIORS!
Attend the virtual FREE OUT OF STATE COLLEGE APPLICATION FAIR on Wednesday, November 18 / 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
Seniors will be able to apply to up to 11 colleges for free during this fair. Talk with 1 or ALL of the admissions reps that day about the application, scholarships, majors/programs. etc.
CLICK HERE for more information on participating colleges and how to register. Registration closes Tuesday, Nov. 17 @ 9 PM.
Only ZB/NT emails are able to access registration. Students who register will receive the meeting link the morning of the fair.
Book an appointment with ms. zameck
SENORS!! Make an appointment during your advisory time or after class time with Ms. Zameck. A great way to get help with getting started on college planning and the application process.
CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment.
SAT Prep for Class of 2022
ATTENTION: JUNIORS
ZB/NT will be offering a virtual after-school SAT prep class from Huntington Learning Center for students to prepare for the April 2021 SAT.
CLICK HERE for more information about including when are classes, what is included, how to register, and what to spend money on Huntington Test Prep.
Virtual visits for ZB/NT students only
CLICK HERE for the list of the scheduled meetings.
Are you overwhelmed with questions about Financial Aid?
CLICK HERE for general information about the FAFSA and how Financial Aid works.
CLICK HERE for information about Financial Aid Workshops.
Remember that the FAFSA is good for 4 year, 2 year/community colleges, and most trade/career schools.
For those students who are unable to complete the FAFSA CLICK HERE for information about The Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid.
use parchment for transcript requests
ZB students can request transcripts via Parchment: parchment.com
A transcript is a copy of a student's permanent academic record that contains courses taken and grades received. An official transcript is prepared and sent by the Student Services Registrar with an original signature of a school official.
CLICK HERE for a detailed presentation on setting up your Parchment account and how to request transcripts.
Virtual college visits
Virtual College College Visits are available to all ZB/NT students and families.
Students can talk with the admissions representative from specific colleges to get info about admissions, the application, scholarships, student life on campus, majors/programs, etc.
Follow the link below for a schedule of visits that you can register for. Registration is required and links are provided for each session/visit.
CLICK HERE FOR LINK
Common questions about the common app
Are you struggling with understanding or filling out the Common App?
CLICK HERE for a presentation with information and hints about the Common App and how to fill it out.
United States Naval Academy Admissions
Join Midshipmen in live, interactive sessions on Facebook. Participate in weekly sessions and learn more about the US Naval Academy.
CLICK HERE to join the live weekly conversations to learn about the following:
Nov. 8-13: "A Day in the Life" on the Yard
Nov. 15-20: Alumni Spotlight
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE US NAVAL ACADEMY
