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COLLEGE ACCESS

Impact – CCRN September 2015 Issue Newsletter

National Perspective

Impact 5k District Initiative

College Partners

Community Spot Light

Local College Fairs

College Planning 101

College Summit Highlights

120 Colleges in Network

See inside for upcoming

Chicago-area College Fairs

IMPACT Network consist of 120 Colleges & Universities

In this Issue:

See inside for upcoming Chicago-land College Fairs

Sep 15 - Oct 15

………………………………………………………….………….National Perspective

Degree-attainment rates among Illinois adults

(ages 25-64), by population group

White 48.29%

Black 28.71%

Hispanic 18.66%

Asian 71.50%

Native American 28.72%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-13 American Community Survey

Impact 5k District Initiative In an effort to create smarter pathways for student access to college – Impact has created the 5k District Initiative. This

initiative will enhance student achievement and preparation for college. Our goal for this school year is to reach 5,000

students in seven Chicago suburban school districts and twenty- five Chicago Public High Schools. We are making this

resource available to the following districts: 204, 205, 209, 215, 218, 227 and 228.

At a college fair, students receive a wealth of information. But what do they do with it? Impact College Readiness

Representatives visit local high schools primarily before a college fair to help students create a strategy or game plan for

success. The information shared with students include insight into the college selection, admissions and financial aid

process. Information is presented to students during the school day.

Each high school student receives:

Access to a broader set of educational opportunities

College preparatory resources

Information on the college decision making process

Information on the admissions and financial aid process

Free access to all 2015-2016 Impact Events

The Impact 5k District Initiative was made possible by the generous support of local businesses. www.impactccrn.com

Helping Students Make the Most of Every

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John Martinez

Courtney Hallenbeck

Angela Cooksey

Celeste McGavin John Avila

Kenneth Tellis Nicole Weiler Peg Heenan

Jessica Dumais

Rachel O’Connell

Elizabeth Boren

Derrick Mays

Kristi Goodwin

Wanda Goodman

Emily Jackson

Adrian Dominguez

Sarah Coleman

Darius Bright

Brittany Crosby

Lauren Hogan

Phil Cleveland

Christopher Wallace

Panorea Bakutis

Tiffany Dallas

The following colleges have access to all Impact events and are highlighted

during Chicago-land college readiness workshops. For more information on

any of these schools please contact the local representatives listed below.

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Chicago Youth Program

LINK Unlimited Scholars

University Partner Governors State

Rebecca Wojcik serves as the Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Physical Therapy at Governors State University. The college host information sessions for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in room F 2505. Call today to learn more about this program 708.534.5000.

Undergraduate Open House October 12, 2015 10-2PM

www.govst.edu

LINK Unlimited Scholars is entering its

50th year as Chicago’s oldest African

American scholarship and mentoring

program. The program is uniquely

designed to address the barriers and

challenges faced by economically

disadvantaged African American youth.

With an impressive track record of

shaping the youth they serve into

successful leaders in their schools,

communities, and beyond. For the 15th

year in a row, LINK’s seniors boast a

100% college acceptance rate to 4-year

colleges and universities. The Class of

2015 had an average GPA of 3.3 and

ACT score of 24 (3 points above the

overall national average).

For further information on the LINK Unlimited

Scholars, please visit: www.linkunlimited.org

COMMUNITY

College Bound Senior De La Salle High School

De’Andre Allen is a senior at De La Salle High School in Chicago. He is a model student; respectful, hardworking and responsible. When De’Andre is not at school, you will find him at the Piggly Wiggly working to save money for college. During an Impact college planning session, De’Andre selected his top six colleges: Michigan State, Southern Illinois - Edwardsville, Howard, University of Illinois- Champaign Urbana, Indiana University-Bloomington, and Kansas State. De’Andre has 3.6 GPA. His parents are proud of him and support his decision to become a Mechanical Engineer.

http://www.dls.org

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BE SURE TO ATTEND A LOCAL FAIR THIS FALL

November 1 is the Priority Deadline for most institutional scholarships.

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIR INFORMATION

2016 Grads! Start Preparing for college now! We provide help to students who want one-on-one or small group assistance in the areas of college selection, admissions and financial aid planning. Attend a group session. Dates and times are listed. Please no walk-ins. Attendees must pre-register by calling 844.498.4264. College planning sessions are held at the Tinley Park Impact office located on the corner of 159th & Harlem Avenue. Sessions are open to junior/senior level high school students and their parents.

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District 205 College Scholarship Fair Thursday| September 24, 2015| 4-8 PM

Thornwood High School 17101 South Park Avenue South Holland, IL 60473

www.district205.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

Infinite Scholars Free Scholarship Fair Thursday | September 24 | 9-12 Noon

Genesis Convention Center Gary, IN 46402

www.infinitescholar.org

National College Fair Saturday | September 26 | 11-3 PM

Navy Pier - Chicago, IL http://www.iacac.org/ncf/.aspx?PageID=1

Moraine Valley’s Annual College & Career Night

Wednesday | October 7 | 5:30 PM Palos Hills Campus

https://www.morainevalley.edu

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Session Dates & Times

Thursday September 17th 6:30 – 8pm

Saturday September 19th 11-12:30pm

Thursday October 8th 6:30-8pm

Saturday October 10th 11-12:30pm

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COLLEGE Readiness SUMMIT

July 25, 2015 | 12-3 PM |TINLEY PARK CONVENTION CENTER

College Event in July!

Impact hosted its first College Readiness Summit at the Tinley Park

Convention Center on Saturday July 25th. Students, parents, college

representatives, teachers, counselors and community youth leaders were

in attendance. Students and parents attended mini-workshops in which

they heard from a high school guidance counselor and four college

representatives. One parent mentioned that the summer before her son’s

senior year was a perfect time to have the event…we agree!

Student Leadership Team

Student volunteers from the following high schools served on the Student Leadership Committee: Bremen, Tinley Park, Homewood Flossmoor,

Evergreen Park and George Westinghouse College Prep.

Students received service learning hours for their efforts

Student leaders were identified by their white shirts, black pants and red sashes. They also participated in one of the seven sessions offered: Engineering, Education, Business, Computers, Medical, The Arts and

Certificate Programs

Local Businesses sponsored the event

A special Thank you to PNC Bank and Huntington Learning Center for

sponsoring the refreshments for students and parents. The entire event

was free of charge. Students simply signed up online to attend.

Students from the following schools attended the Summit

Alonzo Stagg - Andrew – Bogan - Alan B. Shepard - Bloom –Bremen -Carl

Sandburg -Crete Monee- Curie - De La Salle –Eisenhower-Gary Comer-

Gwendolyn Brooks-Hillcrest-Homewood Flossmoor – Joliet West - Kenwood

– Lindblom- Marist –Marquette -Morgan Park -Reavis - Rich East – Rich

South - Seton Academy –Simeon-Thornwood – Westinghouse College Prep

Tiffany Dallas SIU

Joe Deceault RMC

John Martinez CSU

Derrick Mays (left) Lane College

Bremen High School Students

Mix-N-Mingle

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Local Guidance Counselors Served as Moderators

During each of the seven sessions, junior and senior level high school students heard

from a local guidance counselor and four college representatives. Guidance

Counselors spoke on a variety of subjects including: setting realistic college

expectations (based on GPA/ACT and tuition cost), the importance of starting to

research college admission criteria and scholarships early, keeping track of

requirements for high school graduation, being prepared with the questions to ask

college representatives, and how students should best position themselves to gain

help from their High School counselors.

Special thanks to the Teachers & Counselors from the following high schools

Andrew - Bogan - Bolingbrook - Harlan - Homewood Flossmoor - Proviso Math &

Science Academy - Simeon - Washington

Mix-N-Mingle After the sessions, students met with the representatives that were not in their particular

session - while enjoying light refreshments.

Student Comments “I liked the summit. The college representatives

were very friendly and gave good advice.” Brian, Kenwood High School

“This event was very informative and well organized. This was time well spent.”

Curtis, Carl Sandburg High School

Summit Host – Evan Roberts

Mr. Roberts, a teacher at Homewood Flossmoor High School served as the summit

host. He also provided tips on networking and creating a positive first impression.

At the conclusion of the summit students shared information about their

experience with Evan Roberts.

For more information on his work with youth visit

http://www.influentialandhighlysuccessful.com

Guidance Counselor Andrew High School

On-Site Registration Courtney Hallenbeck KSU

Nicole Weiler FIDM

Evan Roberts

Summit Host

Student Interviews

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IMPACT CCRN

16335 S. Harlem Avenue

Tinley Park, IL 60477

www.impactccrn.com

Colleges in Network:

Art Institute Bradley University Central Michigan Chamberlain College of Nursing Chicago State City Colleges of Chicago Clark Atlanta Culinary Institute of America Columbia

DePaul Drake Eastern IL University East/West Elmhurst FIDM Fisk Florida A&M Georgia State Georgia Tech Governors State Grambling

Hendrix Howard Illinois State Indiana University – Bloomington Indiana University – Perdue Indiana Tech ITT-Technical Institute Jackson State John Carroll Johnson & Wales Joliet Jr. College Kansas State Kendall

Kent State Lane Langston Le Cordon Bleu Lewis Marquette

Merrimack Michigan State – E. Lansing Michigan State – Ann Arbor Michigan Tech Minnesota State, Moorhead Missouri Science & Technology Mississippi State Mississippi Valley Monmouth

Moraine Valley Morgan State Murray State Northern Illinois Northern Kentucky North Carolina A&T North Carolina State Northern Michigan North Park Ohio Dominican Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan

Oklahoma State Olivet Nazarene Perdue Calumet Perdue Lafayette Philander Smith Prairie State Rasmussen Rice Robert Morris Roosevelt Rust Savannah state School of the Art Institute

Shaw South Carolina University South Dakota State South Suburban College Southern Illinois – Carbondale Southern University A&M St. Augustine

St. Francis St. Mary’s Notre Dame St. Xavier Syracuse Trinity Christian Tougaloo University of AL – Huntsville University of AL – Birmingham University of IL – Champaign

University of IL – Chicago University of IL – Springfield University of Colorado University of Dayton Ohio University of Houston University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Missouri – Columbia University of Nebraska University of North Carolina – Greensboro University of Oklahoma University of South Alabama

University of South Carolina University of South Dakota University of Texas - Austin University of Tennessee - Knoxville University of Washington University of Wisconsin - Madison University of Wisconsin - Platteville Utah State Vanderbilt Wabash Washington Wayne Weber

Western Illinois Western Michigan Wheaton Whittier Wichita State Xavier

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