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Planning one’s future can be intimidating. Counselors are available to guide students as they explore their interests and options. Students can get help with planning for higher learning, completing college applications, accessing financial aid, and preparing for the ACT and SAT.
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NAVIANCENaviance is a college and career readiness software provider that is available for LTHS students to use as a Career and College planning tool. This program allows students and their parents to determine the student’s learning styles and career interests, research colleges, and to assist with the application process.
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TESTINGGuidance Counselors are available to assist students with resources to prepare for college entrance exams. Registration for the ACT is done through the ACT website. Registration for the SAT and PSAT is done through CollegeBoard. Information about dates, deadlines, test sites, and scores is available at these sites.
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FINANCIAL AIDThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form families need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college. Several states and colleges also use the FAFSA to determine which students get financial aid and how much they'll get. Illinois requires graduating high school seniors to complete the FAFSA.
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COLLEGE & CAREER VISITSCampus visits offer students the opportunity to see firsthand colleges' facilities, equipment, and housing, meet staff, talk to current students, and get answers to their questions. LTHS also hosts a number of campus callers during the school day.
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ESSAYS, SCHOLARSHIPS & LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONIn December, the Guidance Office posts a number of scholarships that are offered by the Community and the LTHS Foundation. It's important for seniors to request letters of recommendation early and meet the application deadlines.
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TRANSCRIPTS AND SCHOOL RECORDSHigh school transcripts can be requested through a service Parchment. Other permanent records can be requested through the Registrar's Office.
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Other Post-Secondary OptionsNot every career requires college! Here are links to Local Unions/Apprenticeships and Military options for students considering these options.
- Bricklayers Council Training Center
- Plumbers Local #130
- Chicago District Council of Carpenters
- Pipefitters Training Center, Local #597
- Boilermakers Local #1
- Operating Engineers Local #150
- Electrician IBEW Local #176
- Sheet Metal Local #265
- Ironworkers Local #444
- Cement Masons Local #11
- ASIP Local 150
- U.S. Army
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Navy
- Marines
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Space Force
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Central CampusFRESHMANCentral Campus Guidance Office
(815) 588-8250
Room 222
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East CampusSOPHOMORE, JUNIOR, SENIOREast Campus Guidance Office
(815) 588-8350
Room 77