Resources

Interested in attending a 4 year college but not sure where to start? CollegeBoard.com gives great info on the entire application process. Info on how to select a college, get teacher recommendations, write a good essay, and figure out finances. Also includes a calendar to help you keep track of what needs to be done.

Need to stay local? Take a look at these community colleges:

Illinois Institute of Technology

Elgin Community College

Waubonsee Community College

Harper College

Moraine Valley Community College

National Lewis Univeristy

Feel like a different kind of school is right for you?

http://www.rwm.org/rwm/ Click on the state of IL to find trade and vocational schools in the Chicagoland area. Anything from construction and home repair to engineering and cosmetology.

http://www.tradevocationalschools.com/st/Illinois-trade-schools.html

Thinking of a break before more school? Take a look at Gap Year programs – work, play, get life experience!

http://www.gapyearprograms.net/

http://www.gapyearprograms.net/blog/

Is your faith important to you? Ever thought of going on a missions trip? Check out some options here!

http://campuscrusadeforchrist.com/wsn/stint.html

http://omusa.org/go/short-term/

http://www.todaysmilitary.com Find out if you meet the basic requirements, and get information on enlisting. Info on all branches of the military.