Working Together to Make It Work for Everyone—Student Panel

In this open panel discussion, we will hear from students who have gone through the admission process to see how they utilized their high school guidance office and college admission office. Learn what really matters to students and see what we can do to better serve our schools and universities.

Moderators: Sonia Fischer, SWIC Enrollment Specialist
Travis Hattan, O’Fallon Township High School Guidance Counselor
Panelists: Michael Bednara, Senior – Collinsville High School, Tim Day, Senior – McKendree University Alaina Bauer, Freshman – University of Kentucky, Matthew Schaeffer, Senior – Wesclin High School

Helping DREAMers Achieve the College Dream

Have you heard of the DREAM Act? Do you know how it will affect you and your students? High school counselors and college admission counselors play an important role in helping unauthorized students navigate the crucial path to college. This session will provide counseling professionals with the necessary tools to aid unauthorized students in the college search process.

Presenter: Aliza Gilbert, College Counselor – Highland Park High School – Highland Park, IL

Break Out Sessions – Choose One:

Selective College Articulation

Find out what’s new at several selective universities: Texas Christian University, Xavier University, Elon University, and Saint Louis University

“Green Admission Process”—Self Reported Grades, Paperless Recruiting, Etc.

Have you reduced the number of catalogs and brochures that you are printing? Are you looking for ways to reach out to students while also being conscious of the environment and costs? In this break-out session we will discuss and share ideas and ways that we are being “green” with our recruitment efforts.

Students with Learning Differences

Gain a better understanding of IEPs, 504 plans, and students with learning differences. We will hear examples of what one high school has done to ensure that students with learning differences are informed of and prepared for opportunities after high school.

Presenters: Mrs. Sandi Heckman, College Counselor – Sacred Heart Griffin High School Springfield, IL Mrs. Kara Rapacz, M.A. Director of Curriculum and Instruction – Sacred Heart Griffin High School Springfield, IL