DGS College/Career Newsletter
Issue 1; September 1, 2021
Welcome Class of 2022
Welcome! We hope you use our e-newsletter as a resource this year. We will try to keep our communication consolidated, to reduce emails, so please read the newsletter thoroughly as most information will be sent through the newsletter.
Our purpose is to inform all students and parents/guardians of pertinet events, policies, news, and information regarding college and career planning. In our text you will find everything from military recruiting and jobs information to college rep visits to guidance on sending your SAT score to a college.
We hope your senior year is off to a fantastic start. We are here to inform and help.
Best Regards,
The College/Career Center
Newsletters will be archived here.
Senior Focus Presentation (Get started planning)
Some important slides and information in Senior Focus include:
How to Request a Letter of Recommendation from a Teacher
How to Request a Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor
College Application Website with additional how-to videos
Thinking College of DuPage?
1. Certificate Programs: For students NOT intersted in traditional college courses, but only courses which will help them gain the skills necessary for their desired job. These programs are typically shorter and less expensive than a traditional associate's degree.
2. Associate's Degree: For students who typically want to transfer to a 4-year college to earn their bachelor's degree, or for some who want to enter the workforce upon completion.
3. 3+1 Bachelor's Degree Programs: A smart way to earn a bachelor's degree at a reduced cost.
Special High School Programs
For seniors interested in COD and wanting to do enrichment senior year
The Do's and Don't's of College Applications
Upcoming Events
Event: FAFSA Information Night
Date: 9/8/21
Time: 7 p.m.
Presenter: Kelsey Plefka, Financial Aid Officer at Elmhurst University
Description: This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. It introduces the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with summarizing state and federal aid programs among other topics.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://csd99.zoom.us/j/83151196211?pwd=azRTSld6TjFSZzY2UlFHdVorVHhmUT09
Passcode: 010353
Date: 9/15/21
Time: 7 p.m.
Type: Virtual via Zoom
Presenter: Ericka Arteaga, Financial Services Counselor at Elmhurst University
Description: This session outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. It introduces the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and RISE Act Alternative Application along with summarizing state and federal aid programs among other topics.
Zoom link for registration: https://csd99.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdemgpjwuHNHLSSh3SZCOmK56jLgRnnWy
- Nov. 6th is the next SAT (after the Oct. 2 test date), which may be too late if you want to send your scores for Early Action deadlines
- If you receive Free/Reduced Lunch you should not pay for any test registrations. See Mrs. Lichaj for a waiver.
- Should I send my test scores?