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Choosing a high school in Chicago, IL can be a daunting task. Feeling overwhelmed by all the college talk? Don't worry. Here are things to do in high school to make sure you make it to the next level. Read on and plan your college life now.
Lexington College
(312) 226-6294
310 South Peoria Street
Chicago, IL
University of Illinois at Chicago
(312) 996-7000
Box 5220
Chicago, IL
Rush University
(312) 942-7100
600 South Paulina
Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology
(312) 567-3000
10 West 33rd Street
Chicago, IL
Career Colleges of Chicago
(312) 895-6317
11 East Adams Street
Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Art
(312) 280-3500
350 N. Orleans Street
Chicago, IL
City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College
(312) 850-7000
1900 West Van Buren Street
Chicago, IL
MacCormac College
(312) 922-1884
506 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL
East-West University
 (312) 939-0111
819 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL
Columbia College Chicago
(312) 663-1600
600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Each Year | Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior

Things to Do Each Year

  • Meet with Your School Counselor

    Each year, you should discuss the classes you plan on taking with your school counselor. Also, let them know what your goals are for college. They can help you stay on track and uncover scholarship and college opportunities along the way.

  • Summer Job/Internship/Volunteer Work

    Take advantage of the time available each summer to find rewarding job, internship, or volunteer experience. Start looking for these opportunities early in the spring semester because the earlier you start your search, the more likely you are to find a better opportunity.

  • Get to Know Teachers / School Counselors / Coaches / Advisors

    Don’t forget you are going to need recommendations for all those scholarship and college applications you send out. The best way to get good recommendations is to build strong relationships with a few teachers, school counselors, coaches, or advisors.

Freshman Year

  • Plan High School Schedule

    Make a plan of the courses you would like to take during high school. Many states and colleges require 3-4 years of math and English and 2 or more years of history, science and a foreign language.

  • Get Involved in Clubs and Activities

    Research the clubs and activities available in your school and community. Participate in the ones which interest you the most and not just the ones you think will look good o...

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