TRiO Destination College – Student Resources

Each month has a different topic! We get together at your high school and lead games and fun activities that follow our topic. What will next month’s topic be?

We currently offer the Photo Study App for our TRIO DC members. Reach out to your TRIO advisor for more information about how to access this helpful tutoring app.

*Additional tutoring services coming soon!

Have you ever been on a college campus? Each year, Destination College provides several opportunities to explore campuses in Illinois and neighboring states.

Do you know what classes are required to be fully prepared for college? Destination College advisors will review your transcripts with you to see what classes you still need to take in high school to be prepared for college. Here’s an idea:

• English – 4 years
• Math – 3 years (including Algebra 1 and another higher level course such as Algebra II, geometry or data analysis/statistics)
• Science – 3 years (including at least two courses from biology, chemistry and physics)
• Social Studies – 3 years
• Foreign Language – 2 years

We provide various opportunities such as career speakers, career site visits and career activities to assist students in exploring numerous careers.

Students can also utilize our Career Coach system to explore careers.

We lead various games and activities to explore college options, degree options and how to best prepare for college.

We offer ACT/SAT prep classes to help students better prepare for these important tests.

We focus on the numerous ways students can pay for college and try to debunk the myth that it is unaffordable to them. We also lead fun games and activities to assist students in learning about money management and budgeting.

• Attend 8^th grade orientation and/or meetings held by your school.
• Talk to your school guidance counselor about your plans for after high school and plan your high school classes accordingly.
• Challenge yourself by taking those classes that will help you the most in college.
• Get to know your teachers because they can provide you with a great letter of recommendation when you are ready to apply to college.
• Memorize your class schedule so you can quickly head to each class.
• Learn the layout of the building and locate where each of your classes will be.
• Address concerns about personal or academic issues with a trusted adult right away (parent, teacher, school guidance counselor, TRiO Advisor).
• Attend school on a regular basis.
• Complete all assignments on time.
• Stay organized by investing in folders or notebooks for each of your classes.
• Take good class notes and study them each night so you don’t have to cram the night before a test.
• Set goals, both personal and academic.
• Start planning early for college by visiting colleges, researching scholarships, volunteering, and attend monthly TRiO Workshops held at your school.
• Ask for help when you need it.

• Sit down and plan together your child’s course schedule.
• Keep records of classes and grades.
• Track graduation requirements.
• Recommend colleges to match academic profiles and career goals.
• Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
• Provide encouraging words.
• Set goals and expectations.
• Discuss future plans with your child.
• Stay involved with the school.

• English – 4 years
• Math – 3 years (including Algebra I and a higher level course such as Algebra II, geometry, or data analysis and statistics
• Science – 3 years (including at least two courses from biology, chemistry, or physics)
• Social Studies – 3 years
• Foreign Language – 2 years