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PHONE INDEX General Information 309-694-5-ICC Advisement & Counseling 309-694-5281 Career Services 309-694-5153 Financial Assistance 309-694-5311 Placement & Testing 309-694-5234 Scholarships 309-694-5324 Illinois Central College offers students a choice Student Service Center 309-694-5600 of more than 160 programs of study. Four - Enrollment campuses serve more than 10,000 students - Tuition Payment each year. For more information about ICC, Transfer Center 309-694-5330 call 309-694-5-ICC or visit icc.edu. The college serves all or parts of 10 counties ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS in the Peoria area and offered its first Agricultural & Industrial Technologies 309-694-5510 classes in 1967. Arts & Behavioral Sciences 309-694-5113 Business, Legal, & Information Systems 309-694-5558 College & Career Readiness 309-690-6863 Health Careers 309-690-7530 Humanities 309-694-5342 Math, Science, & Engineering 309-694-5365 East Peoria Campus RESOURCES 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635 Free Application for Federal Student Aid Peoria Campus fafsa.edu.gov 5407 N University Street, Peoria, IL 61635 Illinois Department of Employment ICC Pekin Security ides.illinois.gov Riverway Business Park College Board (SAT information) 225 Hanna Drive, Pekin, IL 61635 collegeboard.com Illinois Central College is an AQIP Participant, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. To contact the Higher Learning Commission, go to http://www.ncahlc.org or call (800) 621-7440. It is the policy of this College that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran's status, shall be discriminated against Sponsored by in employment, in educational programs and activities, or in admission. Inquiries and complaints may be addressed to the Vice President of Diversity, International and Adult Education, Illinois Central College, PCCS/PERKINS 1 College Drive, East Peoria, Illinois 61635-0001, (309) 694-5561. Copyright © 2016 Illinois Central College, All rights reserved. Printed in USA SUCSTCARETSS HES RE Think Education. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS STARTS HERE This booklet, developed by Illinois Central College (ICC), TABLE OF CONTENTS is designed to help high school students like you: Introduction 2 • Think about life after high school. Preparing for College 3 • Identify interests, abilities, and career options. Recommendations and Requirements 4 • Select classes, activities, and work experiences Early Credit Options 5 now that support your goals later. Steps to Prepare for ICC 6 • Learn about ICC academic program options, Career Clusters 8 requirements, and services to help you succeed. Illinois Central College Programs of Study 10 Portfolio 11 NOTE TO PARENTS : It is easy to put off thinking about your child’s future. But, as a parent, it is important to help your child identify his or her interests, strengths and abilities. You can also encourage your child to learn about educational options and seek resources available to help. You are an important advisor and regardless of what you think . your child does listen to you. Now is the time 2 to prepare to succeed. PORTFOLIO You will use this information to build your resume and applications. 9TH 10TH 11TH 12 TH SAVE FOR EDUCATION PORTFOLIO: Subjects & Electives Report Cards Awards & Honors Class Projects Writing Assignments Extracurricular Activities CAREER EXPLORATION Career Information That Inte rests You Career Activities Interviews Job Shadowing College Brochures College Visits Work Experience Awards & Certificates Community Service Newspaper Articles Leadership Activities CONTACTS Name and Business Cards Contact Information Letters of 11 Recommendation ICC PROGRAMS OF STUDY ICC offers programs to meet the educational needs of students. Students working within each of the programs of study complete coursework requirements for various majors toward career or educational goals. The programs of study include: UNIVERSITY TRANSFER DEGREE Transfer programs are designed for students who wish to pursue a bachelor degree beyond ICC. Students complete 60-64 credits of transferable coursework at ICC in general education, requirements in specific majors, and ICC degree requirements. Steps to prepare for college There are 3 transfer degree programs at ICC: Associate in Arts, THINK ABOUT MONEY. Review college budget with due dates for tuition, room and board, etc. Associate in Science, and Associate in Engineering Science. FINALIZE HOUSING PLANS. GET EQUIPPED. Investigate computer needs and options. CAREER & TECHNICAL DEGREE IT IS NOT TOO LATE. Undecided students may sign up for free career exploration workshops at ICC. Career & Technical programs prepare students for the work - MANAGE YOUR TIME. Work your personal schedule around your school schedule. force. These programs train students to seek employment in a NEED SCHOOL SUPPLIES? Even though you are heading to college, you’ll still need things like note- specific field such as agriculture, health care, or business, plus books, pencils, paper, etc. Check out ICC’s Bookstore for supply lists and purchase your textbooks others. The degree earned in this program is an Associate in prior to the beginning of classes. Applied Science. UPDATE YOUR PORTFOLIO. Remember, you will want to keep this current in college too. MARK YOUR CALENDAR. You’ll want to note important dates (tell your parents, too) such as CERTIFICATE orientation, first day of school, vacations, etc. – NOTE TO PARENTS – An Occupational Certificate is awarded to students who com - This is a good time to establish exactly what is expected in terms of college expenses. plete all the requirements for organzied programs of more Determine exactly who is paying for what and how money will be transferred between home and school. Also, discuss how your child will obtain necessary items such as computers, personal items than a single course (3-4 credit hours) but fewer than 50 total and other essentials needed at college. Be sure to mark your calendar with dates of important events credit hours. such as orientation, first day of school, and vacations. NOTE TO PARENTS: Help your child identify the Program of Study that best suits his or her educational and career needs. For more information, contact ICC Career Services at 309-694-5153 or visit icc.edu/academicDepartments. Before entering ICC, students should talk to their counselor to see if they need a placement test for math and reading. It would be best to check early in their senior year of high school. Plus: Make sure to understand the requirements and prerequisites when enrolling. 10 PREPARING FOR COLLEGE High school graduation isn’t a stopping point. Experts say that • Check out early credit options that let you complete college by 2020, 65 percent of all jobs will require some college, and work while you are still in high school. they predict there will be 55 million new jobs in the workplace • Use the SUCCESS STARTS HERE Portfolio on page 11 to chart from newly created jobs and openings due to retirements. your progress. • Visit ICC’s Career Services for help identifying careers that fit your For students who prepare themselves, the transition from high strengths, interests, and abilities. school into college is an easy one. But it is up to you to map • Start or add to your educational savings account. out your strategy over the next four years to be ready for the In addition to this overall checklist, there are specific steps you must next step! take each year during high school to prepare for ICC. Steps for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors can be found on pages CHECKLIST FOR HIGH SCHOOL: 6 and 7 of this booklet. • Develop good study habits. • Pay attention to your grade point average (GPA). • Talk to friends and family about their careers. • Talk with your teachers and guidance counselor about NOTE TO PARENTS : Many students entering colleges are deficient in the basics your interests. like math, reading, English, and foreign languages. That means repeating high • Check into volunteer and work opportunities that tie in school level work in college, which is costly and time-consuming. Make sure with your goals. your child is on track to complete required college prep classes. • Keep an open mind – there are many career choices that • For success in college, your child needs to be in class regularly and you may not even know about yet. learn to complete assignments during high school. He or she also needs • Learn what type of education is required for jobs that to learn to collaborate, treat others with respect, and appreciate a job interest you. well done. Your support by acknowledging these efforts is very valuable. • Keep track of your high school coursework to make sure • Start the dialog about your child’s future. Talk about career choices. you are fulfilling the requirements of colleges and majors Take a tour of a local business of interest. Visit ICC’s Career Services. you may choose. Source: cew.georgetown.edu/recovery2020 Over half of today’s jobs 3 require some college. MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON TRACK REQUIRED COURSE WORK FOR HIGH SCHOOL Talk to your counselor to better understand the specific STUDENTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS requirements and recommendations for your chosen field 4 years language arts (or those you are considering) so that you can plan your high 2 years writing (1 year of which is English) school course work accordingly. 3 years math (1 must be algebra and 1 geometry) 2 years science START A PORTFOLIO (including 1 semester civics, 1 year US history A portfolio is a place you organize records and documents you’ll 2 years social studies or US history and American government) 1 year chosen from any of the following: art; music; need to prepare for college, throughout your college career and 1 1 foreign language; or vocational education beyond. You’ll use your portfolio to compile a resume, apply for 1 semester health scholarships, launch your job search, and prepare for interviews.