Year-by-Year Success Guide: Juniors
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POST-HIGH SCHOOL
College and career exploration is an important part of high school students post high school preparation. To support students in their post-high school plans, students are encouraged to participate in the following experiences:
- Career Interest Profiler and Personality Assessments
- Develop and Review 4-Year Course Plan
- Student Clubs and Activities
- Military Fair
- Senior Job Fair
- Career Exploration Activities facilitated by school Career Advisors
- College Rep Visits at high school
- Resume Preparation
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College/Career Prep Information
Talk to an Advisor
D211 Students - You can contact your Student Services Department to make an appointment to see your Counselor.
• James B. Conant High School – Student Services
• William Fremd High School – Student Services
• Hoffman Estates High School – Student Services
• Palatine High School - Student Services
• Schaumburg High School – Student Services
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Financial Aid
Applying for Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available in the winter. Students and parents will need to complete the FAFSA online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to determine a student’s eligibility for Federal Student Aid based upon the parents’ prior year’s Federal tax return.
For more information, please visit the District 211 FAFSA page.
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Scholarships
Students are encouraged to explore and apply for scholarships. Individual colleges and universities typically have many scholarships available as well. Students should explore college and university websites to find details about school-specific scholarships. In addition, students can search and apply for local and national scholarships through Maia Learning.
For more information, visit the District 211 Scholarship page.