Sunday, October 21, 2018

Halloween Episode...Soon

Do you want to contribute to our Halloween episode?   We are looking for the following:

  • Ghost stories
  • Superstitions
  • Join us for a roundtable for a discussion about best scary movies~ Date TBA 
You can record using your phone or use this Chrome Extension ~ Audio Recorder to get your own ghost stories and send them to bturnbaugh@d94.org.  


In the meantime, if you want to listen to creepy stories to bet into the Halloween mood- check out Spooked from Snap Judgement, Lore podcast, and this great series on the history of the Halloween movie...Halloween Unmasked

                                          
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                                                                   We are waiting for you...

Thursday, October 11, 2018

How I Got Into College Part II~ Mr. Anderson

We have you covered as you start the application process; however, we know that stress can take away from the excitement.  This episode WeGo's social worker Mr. Anderson gives us some great advice to manage our stress and keep our spirits high during our college journey.  
                           
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

How I Got Into College! Part 1 2018 Premier Episode

College? Applications? Where do I start?  Who can help me?  Ahhh!  Don't worry because Maria, Ricky, and Camryn interview Mr. Egan from the Counseling Department to get you marching in the right direction as you start your *gasp* post-WeGo life.   In our first Episode of 2018, we cover all the big questions and concerns for this process.

Remember...You got this!
                              
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~ When should we start the application process?  1:10
~ How do you start the process? 2:20
~ What is Naviance? 4:05
~ How many schools should I apply to?  6:40
~ What are the typical costs of application fees?   8:15
 ~ Are there any fees to send test results?  9:10
~ What should we do about AP scores-even if I don't? 10:40
~ What is Illinois AP credit policy for state colleges? 12:40
~ How many letters of recommendation should I seek?  Who do I ask? 13:45
~ Should I ask teachers for letters of recommendation even from 9th or 10th grade? 15:08
~ Can I use people other than teachers for letters of recommendation? 16:20
~ When do I need to have my application submitted by? 16:48
~ How do I make my application unique? 18:37
~ What are the non-college option? 21:45


Check out the Counseling College page to start your clicking curiosity.