COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
SchooLinks 
  • Students must assign teacher recommender(s) in SchooLinks. Watch video to learn how. 
  • Students must link Common App to SchooLinks. Watch video to learn how. 

Transcripts for College Apps
  • Transcripts will be processed through SchooLinks by the counselor.
  • Students must add colleges(s) in SchooLinks in order for transcript to be processed. 

COLLEGE ATHLETICS:  Students must request transcript through Parchment. 
SCHOLARSHIPS:  Students must request transcript through Parchment. 

Letters of Recommendation
Students should contact teachers and counselors about writing a letter of recommendation. Please allow time for teachers and counselors to write these letters. Click here for the letter of recommendation form. 

College Application Steps 
Use this step-by-step guide as you begin your college applications. 
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS ​
Financial Aid Information Night
Handout
Presentation

​FAFSA
  • Opens October 1, 2021
  • In accordance with Public Act 101-018, students will be required to either complete the FAFSA or submit a FAFSA Waiver prior to graduation. 
  • If a student is looking to submit a waiver, we will begin to collect them starting January 19th. 
  • All waivers and FAFSA applications must be completed and submitted by April 29th.

Scholarships 
​Learn more about all the resources available to you to make the best college financial decision for you! 
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Conquering College Costs - Watch this helpful video on how you can maximize your opportunities for scholarships and grants ​
COLLEGE VISITS
  • Click here to view the calendar for upcoming college visits.
  • Additional information found here. ​
SENIOR COUNSELORS
christina_chrencik@ipsd.org (A-Ha)
james_thornton (He-Pa)
chris_ruffolo (Pe-Z)
EVENTS
​Seniors College Information Night
Handout
​Presentation 
Recorded Presentation
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES