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One of the BEST HBCU's out there, Howard University is a very culturally rich and diverse. Today, we want to share what this historic campus looks like.
https://admission.howard.edu/virtual-tour
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Freshman? First-year? Transfer? Whatever you are, NIU might just have a scholarship perfect for you!
https://www.niu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/merit/index.shtml
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Student life is just as important as the academic side of college. NIU represents new surroundings, including sports, clubs, health and wellness, diversity, food, family, and so on.
https://www.niu.edu/admissions/visit/student-experience/index.shtml
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7 Reasons why NIU is the top pick amongst many students.
https://www.niu.edu/features/2018/why-niu/index.shtml
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Did you know Northern Illinois University's undergraduate student population more than 50% first generation students?
Why not check out their virtual presentation and get to know a bit about the school?
https://www.niu.edu/admissions/visit/virtual.shtml
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Dr. Martin Luther King once wrote, "Everybody can be great...because everybody can serve." Tell us how you are giving back in serving others around you. Pictured below is Ms. Michelle-TRIO Talent Search, Ms. Hassel-Financial Aid, and Mr. Miller-TRIO Talent Search/Upward Bound stocking shelves in the KCC Food Pantry.
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The Dual Degree Program is a unique partnership between GSU and several other community colleges throughout the Chicagoland area (including Kankakee Community College) that provides full-time students with an excellent pathway to earn quality, accessible, and affordable associate and bachelor's degrees. Visit the link below to find out more information on the GSU Dual Degree Program.
https://www.govst.edu/DDP/
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GSU's study abroad blog offers a glimpse of the opportunity you could have to travel and experience other cultures and lifestyles.
https://gsustudyabroadblog.wixsite.com/gsuabroad
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These 9 videos, under 2 minutes each, represent the student's perspective as they reflect on their GSU experiences after graduation.
Does it sound like something you would like to say one day?
https://youtu.be/aAnjEgUVX2Q
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With GSU's AIM High Scholarship, you may have the ENTIRE tuition cost for your four-year degree covered! Read up at
https://www.govst.edu/aimhigh/
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Join the Illinois Coalition for Community Services & City Life of Kankakee for their Man Up: Elevating Manhood to A Whole Other Level event. Opened to all 9th-12th grade men. This is a free in-person event series with interactive fun and activities. A virtual option is also available. You can register at the following link https://forms.gle/UUr2dMPn67q8J6qm6
For more information regarding this event, please contact Rhonda Currie at rhonda@iccscares.org or Jovan Marshall at jmarshall@spyfc.org.
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The 750 acre Governors State University campus is just a few minutes up the road. Check out their virtual tour to see if might be somewhere you can see yourself sometime soon.
https://www.youvisit.com/tour/govst/140818?pl=v&m_prompt=1
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The TRIO Talent Search staff would like to wish you a Happy New Year’s. Our staff will be at Kankakee High School on tomorrow January 5th, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm, to assist students with work completion, FAFSA Applications, tutorial support and anything else as it relates to your educational experience. Please stop by the high school if you need assistance with any of our support services or you have questions or concerns.
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Just went live with our new Winter 2020 edition flipbook! Check it at:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/zozjf/ovcp/
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See what Crys says about UIUC's holistic approach to admissions.
✓ No GPA/SAT requirement, but ACT and SAT are accepted
✓ Rigorous high school coursework
✓ Extracurriculars
https://youtu.be/8t9RaLLxqG4
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Ever been to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus? Both awesome and modern, there is SO MUCH that they have to offer! Check out there virtual tour at https://youtu.be/jtdHuXcu3J0
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Who WOULDN'T want free tuition for four years? Check out the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Commitment to see how you might qualify. Need a little help navigating the admissions process? Give the Talent Search office a call!
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Thinking about an agricultural program in college? Well it just so happens that the Kankakee County Farm Bureau Foundation has $1,500 scholarships up for grabs. Ask your counselor about it, or call the Bureau at 815-932-7471 today.
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If you made a mistake on your FAFSA, then you have the option to correct most things. Always double check your Social Security Numbers, your school codes, and the school year (2021-22 for classes starting Fall 2021).
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Love science? Don't mind the cold? Have you ever considered being a Polar Scientist? Join Professor Erin Pettit for 30 mins tomorrow to learn what it takes to get there...and everywhere it will take you.
https://thwaitesglacier.org/news/antarctica-week-festival-2020