College and Career News
ZBTHS / NT@ZB
January 4 - 2021
Thank you for applying to Tech Campus
Applicants will be notified sometime in mid February to early March about their acceptance. Ms. Newton will be in touch with specific details at that time.
Financial Aid Workshop
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 / 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Need help filing a FAFSA? Have questions about your FAFSA?
Plan on attending this VIrtual FAFSA Workshop open to all ZB/NT students and parents.
CLICK HERE for more information about Financial Aid and FAFSA
SAT Prep Class
ATTENTION: JUNIORS
CLICK HERE for information about the class and link to the registration form.
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.
DEADLINE for REGISTRATION is JANUARY 15.
FAFSA / Financial Aid for Class of 2021
Starting with the Class of 2021, the State of Illinois is requiring ALL high school SENIORS to file a post-secondary financial aid application (FAFSA or the new IL Alternative Application for Financial Aid) OR submit a waiver to opt out of filing.
CLICK HERE for Financial Aid information and help workshops.
CLICK HERE for general information on Financial Aid and the FAFSA. LInks to all sorts of financial aid related things.
Scoir.... don't forget to check it out.
Scoir is a NEW program to help students and parents complete college/career searching and information gathering. Scoir had information on 4 year and 2 year/trade schools, plus has an awesome career assessment, so there’s something for almost everyone.
SENIORS - Looking for scholarships? You will find information and links to the ZB Scholarship Database in SCOIR.
JUNIORS - It's time to start looking and getting familiar with all that SCOIR can assist you with.
Scoir is also a communication tool between the student, parent, and counselor for post-high school planning. Students, download the free Scoir app to your phone for push notifications.
CLICK HERE to get more info and start using Scoir today!
Do you have something you need to print?
If you need something printed for school (i.e. handout, transcript, scholarship, etc.), please complete a print request form and IMC staff will print off your request and place it in a folder for you to pick up in the ZBTHS North Lobby.
CLICK HERE for details.
Financial Aid & Scholarships for Seniors
Parchment for Transcripts
ZB students can request transcripts via Parchment: parchment.com
Due to Winter Break, transcripts will NOT be processed Dec. 24-25 and Jan 1.
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.
College Admissions
Need some help?
CLICK on this QUICK START GUIDE TO 4-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS to get started.
This is a general overview of how and when to start applications, and timeframe for applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
4 Easy Steps to Enrolling at a College or Career School
CLICK HERE for simple guide to walk you through the process from start to finish.
College of Lake County Information
SENIORS!! If you are planning on applying to the College of Lake County, now is the time to complete your application.
CLICK HERE for the application directions and video for ZB students.
CLICK HERE for the application directions and instructions for NEW TECH students.
Don't forget to utilize Melicia Eder, the College and Career Navigator for Zion-Benton students. CLICK HERE for all the information you need to get in contact with Melica.
Ms. Allison Zameck
Email: zamecka@zbths.org
Website: https://calendly.com/zamecka/collegeapphelp?month=2020-12
Phone: 847.731.9348
Ms. Colleen Newton
Tech Campus Liaison
Email: newtonc@zbths.org
Website: https://calendly.com/newtonc
Phone: 847.731.9345
Ms. Melicia Eder
Email: meder1@clcillinois.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/meliciaedercollegeandcareernav/welcome
Phone: 847.543.2589