Ms. Vanessa Segundo
Located in the main office
847-270-9300 ext. 5410
vaguilar@rlas-116.org
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Decision Day is a national event where student’s declare which 2 yr. college, 4 yr. university, or military branch they have enrolled in; this event is to celebrate these student’s dedication and make them aware that their school honors their post secondary efforts.
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“We are getting close to the end of the year and Seniors it is crunch time. By now you should have ALREADY applied to your colleges of choice and are completing financial aid applications, most importantly the FAFSA, and scholarships. If this is not the case, you need to see your counselor or myself so that we can help you get on track! Remember that there is a college for every student, no one is an exception. I am still working primarily with seniors, but am organizing different events and workshops for juniors. If you are a parent that has an questions pertaining to your students college application process, please stop by, email me, or give me a call. Seniors let’s make this year unforgettable by having high expectations!”
Facebook:
Students and parents, your Post Secondary Advisor is on facebook! You can befriend Ms. Aguilar, "Ms- Aguilar rlhs," and send her any questions you might have forgotten or were to shy to ask. Also meet the other college advisors that are part of the Illinois College Advising Corps and meet their students who might be your next classmate in college. Show off your Panther pride!
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Click on the calendar for
College Reps Scheduled for this year
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College Planning:
Transcripts:
1. If students are interest in requesting their high school transcripts and they have ALREADY GRADUATED from RLHS, they must contact our registrar Maureen Crowe: mcrowe@rlas-116.org OR 847.270.9300 ext 5169
2. If students are interest in requesting their high school transcripts and they have NOT GRADUATED from RLHS, they must sign the transcript request form at guidance or with Mrs. Segundo (pink sheet). If they are under 18, you must get the form signed by a parent/guardian
KnowHow2 GO: http://www.knowhow2go.org/ OR http://www.knowhow2go.org/es.php
This website provides a simple 4 step process to get students from middle school thru high school prepared for a college education. Moreover, the parent and mentor features provides adults with useful information, videos, print outs, etc., to use at their discretion. Materials in Spanish are provided.
College Application Workshops Click Here
College Planning 101 Click Here
College Resources Click Here
College Fair Checklist Click Here
Mexican Transcript Translation Click Here
College Life (In Spanish) Click Here
College Board: http://www.collegeboard.com/ OR http://www.collegeboard.com/enespanol/
This website is a college search engine to provide students, parents, and professionals find the “right match” school. Through the division of five sections, this website is a resource to other links and information that is more than useful. Students, parents, and professionals are given the option of creating an FREE account in order to take advantage of all the features of this website.
What’s Next Illinois: https://secure.whatsnextillinois.org/Default.aspx
This unique website is customized for students, families, and mentors of the state of Illinois. You will find information about workshops, financial aid, career assessment test, etc. that are pertinent to the state of Illinois. You will also find guides and templates to plan your postsecondary options, such as job hunting or college planning. You are also provided the opportunity to create a FREE account in order to take advantage of all the features of this website.
FastWeb: http://www.fastweb.com/
This website is primarily a scholarship and job search engine for high school and college students. You will need to create a profile in order to assist the automated system locate scholarships which you are eligible for. Additionally, this website provides students with many articles and advice about the transition from high school to college and from college to a career. You will also find student/parent blogs to ask other students questions or advice.
College Zone: http://www.collegezone.com/ OR http://www.collegezone.com/spanishzone/5678.htm
This website was created by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the organization that that administers most of the key state and federal grants, scholarships, loans and prepaid tuition programs in the state of Illinois. Consequently, you will find the most up to date information regarding a post secondary education as well as the funding available in the state of Illinois.
ACT: http://act.org/
This is the official website of the Admission College Test. Students will be able to find all the information and relevant resources to register and prepare for this exam. If you want to take the ACT before you’re scheduled to in junior year or if you want to retake the exam, this website provides a simple process to create an account and sign up within a few minutes. You can also take the ACT prep test for free and see what your scores would be like if you took the ACT today!
Handbook of Post Secondary Institutions: Guide to the majority of 4 year, 2 year, and technical schools in Illinois.
This handbook is provided by the Illinois Student Assistant Commission as a resource guide for students, parents, and professionals. You will find a one page quick fact sheet about the majority of post secondary schools in Illinois. You can download this guide and have it on your desktop at home!
Scholarships for Undocumented Students
Financial Aid Information:
I am open to making appointments with parents who are interested in completing the FAFSA any date this semester.
Required Documents: Student’s social security number, Student’s 2008 or 2009 W-2s and tax forms (if worked), Parent’s social security number (if available) please mention that as long as the STUDENT has a SS# they can fill out the form, Parent’s 2008 or 2009 W-2s and tax forms, please mention that out of preference to have 2009 tax info at hand.
Application Fee Waiver Click Here
Applying for Financial Aid in 7 Easy steps Click Here
Information in Spanish Click Here
Financial Aid Myths Click Here
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
This is the official website of the government for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You can find all the information about federal financial aid as well as fill out the FAFSA form your senior year of high school.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: http://www.hsf.net/
This is a scholarship site created by Hispanic professional for Hispanic high school students.
Questbridge: http://www.questbridge.org/
This website is a college search engine and resource. You will find information about choosing the “right match” as well as how to fund your education.
UNCF (United Negro College Fund): http://www.uncf.org/?gclid=CMiQhqmnlZ0CFRtO2godOSXq3g
This is a scholarship website created by the United Negro College Fund, the nation’s largest, oldest, and most successful minority higher education assistance organization. You will find scholarship information for minority students.
Information for Parents:
Guide For Parents Click Here
Career Inventory Tests:
Common Questions and Answers:
Information for Reps:
Routes to RLHS Click Here
National Council Advising Corps