Road Map to College

Road Map to College Talk to your high school counselor about your college goals.Take challenging classes that meet college admissions requirements.Get involved in extracurricular activities, taking on leadership roles when possible.Explore your academic interests, looking for opportunities related to potential majors.Start researching colleges.Visit colleges you’re interested in.Register, practice for, and take the ACT or SAT.Talk to your family about your options and finalize your college list.Fill out college admissions applications.Apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA.Search and apply for local, state, and national scholarships.Evaluate the colleges you’ve been admitted to and accept the offer of your choice! Download Road Map applying college college prep resources high school scholarships visit Illinois Admissions We're here for you as you prepare for college. Whether you're looking for guidance on the college search process or have questions about Illinois, we hope our blogs will help!