College and Career Center

Welcome!

All students (especially seniors) are invited to stop by and get help with their questions regarding their post-secondary goals! It's never too early to start planning!

Come to the College and Career Center in the Library A307a to:

Meet with the College and Career Counselor, Mrs. Noonan, to discuss your college and career plans
Gain support submitting college applications and filing the FAFSA or RISE Applications
Obtain support with research and filling out scholarship applications
Meet with college representatives and military representatives
Register for the ACT/SAT with Fee Waivers and review scores
Research different career options, including trade school, apprenticeships and work force

College Admissions Representatives are welcome to visit Round Lake High School by scheduling an event within SchooLinks.

SchooLinks

To view the Round Lake High School profile, please click the button below:

25-26 School Profile

UW- Whitewater College Visit

Roosevelt University College Visit

College Resources

College Search Engines

SCOiR: www.scoir.com

Scoir is a customized, secure website that supports post-secondary, college and career planning. It is designed to assist students and their parents/guardians in making informed decisions about college opportunities and career choices. This online resource allows juniors and seniors the ability to research colleges, take a career interest inventory and much more.

College Board: www.collegeboard.org

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 a FREE account in order to take advantage of all the features of this website.

Fast-Web: 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 to 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 Representative Visits

College Admission Representative Visits

College Reps! - Please schedule your visits within SchooLinks!

STUDENTS: Students should sign-up in advance within SchooLinks by registering for the events.

Students must sign up at least three school days before the college representative visits in order to be excused from class.

Students will be meeting with representatives in person this year in the College and Career Center, A307a in the library!

You will not be sent a pass for the visit - please come directly to the college and career center before class Mrs. Noonan will excuse your absence for you!

College Bound Student Athletes

Guide to Pursuing College Athletics

These resources are here to help students explore what is required to play sports in college. Students are encouraged to ask for help from counselors, coaches, and parents.

Please contact the College & Career Counselors, or Mr. Karolczak, RLHS Athletic Director, with further questions.

For more specific information - including NCAA requirements, a suggested timeline, and more - please see our Prospective College Student Athlete Guide.

Prospective College Student Athlete Guide

Did You Know?

Division II provides one championship opportunity for every seven athletes, the highest championship access ratio in the NCAA.

Division III has the highest graduation rate among athletes.

Resources

What Do College Coaches Want to See in YOUR Social Media?

An Open Letter to the Athlete We Must Stop Recruiting - by DI Head Soccer Coach Becky Carlson

NCAA Eligibility Center Quick Reference Guide

Create Your NCAA Eligibility Center Account (DI and DII)

College Resources for Undocumented Students

College Information and Resources:

Click on the following resources for information on undocumented/DACA student policies as it relates to college.

An Undocumented Student's Guide to College (March 2018)

Documenting the Pathway to College: A Handbook for Undocumented Students

IL RISE Alternative Application

Scholarships

Check out these scholarships and websites for undocumented students:

Financial Aid and Scholarships for Undocumented Students

College Greenlight: Scholarships for Undocumented Students

The Dream.US Scholarship

Immigrants Rising: List of scholarships that don't require proof of citizenship

Scholarships A-Z List

Additional Resources:

- Mano A Mano Family Resource Center

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

What documents do I need to fill out for the 2025-26 FAFSA?

For the 2025-2026 school year (when the student will be in college) you will need financial information from 2023.

You may need to refer to:

Social Security number (student’s and parent’s)
Your driver’s license
Your 2023 W-2 forms and other records of money earned
Your 2023 Federal Income Tax Return: IRS 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ
Your Parents’ 2023 Federal Income Tax Return (if you are a dependent student)
2023 untaxed income records (welfare benefits, Social Security, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Current bank statements
Current business and investment records (if any)

The FAFSA is available on December 1, 2024 - FAFSA Fest will take place on January 15th, 2025 at RLHS!

Remember!

If the student applying for financial aid does not have a valid Social Security number DO NOT FILE. If the student has a Social Security number but the parents do not, you may still file and click the "I do not have a social security number" button when asked for parent information.

www.fafsa.ed.gov

Information Packet

Manual de Información

Transcript

Round Lake High School Has Chosen Parchment for All Transcript Requests

Send your official transcript anywhere in the world with just a few clicks! Student, parents, and alumni can use Parchment, the leader in eTranscript exchange, to send high school transcripts electronically, securely and confidentially – all with real-time tracking.

To order your transcript, click the Order Transcript Online banner below.

The first thing you’ll do is create an account. You can then place your order for transcripts. After you order, you will be able track your transcripts 24/7.

Visit parchment.com/studentkit to access the Parchment Student Tool Kit Containing:

Video Tutorials
User Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Support Resources

Current RLHS Students:

Please only use Parchment to request transcripts for College/University applications.

If you need transcripts for: Driver's License application, Scholarship Applications, Job Applications, Work Permits or any reason besides College/University applications please contact your counselor or Mrs. Noonan directly.

Directions to send transcripts through Parchment:

How to request a transcript in Parchment as a current RLHS student

RLHS Alumni:

If you need pick up an official transcript please email our registrar: hsregistrar@rlas-116.org

Printing a copy of your transcript off Parchment WILL NOT be permitted as an official copy of your transcript - you MUST get a sealed copy from the registrar at the HS.

Fee Waivers

Trades

Apprenticeship opportunities are a great way to get into a career by learning and earning as part of a Union.

Typically you need to be 17-18 years old to start, take an Aptitude Test, be a U.S. citizen and apply for the program by the due date.
The College of Lake County. has many Professional Development,
Career Certificates and Associates in Applied Science Degrees.
- Check out Transform Lake County.
- Apprenticeships. at CLC: Fill out the Interest form, Info Sheet.
Cosmetology Schools:

Military

RLHS Military Recruiter List

Semester 2 Military Lunch Room Schedule:

1^st Tuesday Marines: 1/7/25, 2/4/25, 3/4/25, 4/1/25, 5/6/25

1^st Thursday Army: 1/30/25, 2/6/25, 3/6/25, 4/3/25, 5/1/25

2^nd Tuesday Navy: 1/14/25, 2/11/25, 3/11/25, 4/29/25, 5/13/25

2^nd Thursday Army Reserves: 1/9/25, 2/13/25, 3/13/25, 4/10/25, 5/8/25

3^rd Tuesday IL National Guard: 1/21/25, 2/18/25, 3/18/25, 4/15/25, 5/20/25

3^rd Thursday Air Force: 1/23/25, 2/20/25, 3/20/25, 4/17/25, 5/15/25

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