St. Bede Academy Guidance & Counseling
24 W. U.S. Hwy. 6,  Peru, Illinois 61354
Phone:  815-223-3140 ext. 211
Fax: 815-223-8580
Facebook Page: St. Bede Guidance & Counseling
Twitter: @SBACounseling   
Email: tbernabei@st-bede.com
  • Home
  • Registration/ Course Selection
  • College & Career
  • Transcript/Test Score Request
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • Christian Service Program
  • Social/Emotional/ Health
  • Testing - AP, ACT, SAT, PSAT-NMSQT, TOEFL
  • International Students
  • Elks Teen of the Month
  • Rotary Student Guest Program
  • Pre-College Summer Programs
  • Academy Website
  • Contact Information
St. Bede Academy CEEB/School Code is 143-465
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Where do You start?  
​Check out these links to helpful guides to help you get started.



  • Calendar of Events & College Rep. Visits to St. Bede (This calendar is updated regularly. Check back often.)
  • ​Preparing for College: A Timeline for 9th-12th graders
  • International Student Guide
  • ​College Information Night Presentation (powerpoint with active links)
  • On-Campus College Visit Request Form and more!
  • Senior End of Year Checklist​​​​



IVCC Information
Career & Technical Education (CTE), Union & Apprenticeship Info
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  • College/University Guide to CyberGuidance ​
  • ​The 4 Steps to College Checklist
  • College Applications - What's Next 
  • Letter of caution from Senator Durbin regarding for-profit colleges.
  • www.CollegeScorecard.ed.gov FIND THE RIGHT FIT.Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.​

Recommended Websites

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U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.
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Illinois Postsecondary Profiles - Examine college opportunities using the latest data publicly available. Explore the data by occupation/major interest area.
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Career Cruising provides interest inventories, career matchmaking, career descriptions and required education for that career, a college search that helps you find the colleges with the programs you need to pursue the career you choose, financial aid information and scholarship search, resume builder, job search info and much more!!
Click here for instructions on how to create your own Career Cruising account associated with St. Bede Academy.  This document is only available to St. Bede students using their school issued Chromebook.  If you are a using a personal device you will be prompted to request permission to view this file.  Only St. Bede students and their parents will be granted this permission. Please contact Ms. Bernabei at tbernabei@st-bede.com if you have questions or need assistance. 

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CIS is a career research and development tool for everyone from elementary school students to adult job seekers and second career seniors. This program provides the most up-to-date, reliable information to help you make important life decisions. 

Find college major and career information based on The American Community Survey (ACS) of the Census Bureau.

​What kind of jobs can I get if I major in ______________ ?      
Do I have to major in science to go to medical school?  Do actors have to go to a Theater program?
Click HERE to get the answers to these questions and more.

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Midwest Student Exchange Program
As of 2022 Illinois no longer participates in this program but check the link to see if this changes in the future.
The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) helps improve access to postsecondary education through the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP). Since 1994, the MSEP has provided more affordable opportunities for students to attend out-of-state institutions. The MSEP serves as the Midwest's largest multi-state tuition reciprocity program.
Over 100 colleges and universities in Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin participate.


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​Our mission at Nursing Schools Almanac is to provide aspiring nurses a detailed, comprehensive, and analytical resource for selecting their future nursing school. An integral part of this effort is our annual rankings of the top nursing schools in the country.
To provide a complete view, we collected a wealth of data on over 3,000 nursing schools and campuses nationwide. We then assessed each of these institutions on three critical dimensions.https://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/programs-study

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 International College Options (ICO)  was formed to educate high school counselors, students and families about the opportunities for US students to obtain a Bachelors degree abroad. ICO events will connect students with international universities. ​
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https://www.internationalcollegeoptions.org/

GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ADMISSION .pdf version
​digital version



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Newman Connection helps you learn about the Newman Centers at different universities.
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The Cardinal Newman Society helps you choose a good Catholic College.
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Use the U.S. News Community College Directory to search among nearly 950 schools across the U.S.
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ACT/SAT Score Charts - Compare Admissions Data for Different Colleges
What college should I go to if I want to major in...... ? 
click here for recommendations on colleges based on your chosen major. (Due to copyright laws this document is only available to St. Bede students.)
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Career Searches & Personality Surveys
Occupational Outlook Handbook      http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Career One Stop   http://www.careeronestop.org

 Find Colleges by Admission Test Scores
College Simply  http://www.collegesimply.com/guides/colleges-by-test-score/ 

​ACT Score Comparison for College Admission   https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

Big Future by the College Board
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

College Central Network Services from  IVCC  for ALL District Residents​ 
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www.collegecentral.com/ivcc
  • personalized career counseling 
  • internship opportunities.
  • Job/internship postings
  • career development resources​

College Search Resources
  • https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
  • ​http://www.actstudent.org/college/
  • www.princetonreview.com
  • www.collegeview.com
  • www.collegeboard.com
  • www.actstudent.org
  • www.ivcc.edu
  • http://www.ivcc.edu/transferservices
  • www.illinoismentor.org
  • www.mycollegeguide.org
  • www.collegesurfing.com
  • www.collegeprofiles.com
  • www.collegezone.com
  • www.collegeanswer.com
  • www.mycollegeoptions.com
  • www.collegeispossible.com
  • www.nextSTEPmagazine.com
  • http://www.collegequestions.org

Workforce Info​
  • http://www.ides.illinois.gov
  • U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics

Military
  • Military Academy nomination info from Adam Kinzinger.
  • www.kinzinger.house.gov 
  • www.todaysmilitary.com
  • www.afrotc.com
  • www.goang.com
  • http://www.rotc.com
  • www.airforce.com
  • www.goarmy.com
  • www.gocoastguard.com
  • www.navy.com
  • www.marines.com

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Interesting Articles & Links

Preparing for College

Checklist for Making the Most of High School
What To Do In High School
Types of Colleges

College Applications

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200+ “Top Tier” Schools which Deemphasize the ACT/SAT in Admissions Decisions
Why Perfect Students Don't Get Admitted.
Alternative Admissions -Getting into College Through the Side Door
Early Decision
Early Action/Early Decision
More nuances in the Early Admissions Programs
How many colleges should I apply to?
What Juniors Should Be Doing Right Now
Glossary of College Terms
Letters of Recommendation

The Interview

Why Interview?
Why Is A College Interview Important?

Athletics in College

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Athletes planning on playing sports at the college level should register at the NCAA Clearing house 

      at the beginning of their senior year.

Student Athlete Guide
University Athletics from Recruitment to Enrollment
Checklist "How to Get Recruited."
The top 5 ways to “connect” with college coaches.
List of NCAA Division III Schools by State
Lots of articles about college athletics & recruitment at this link.
Search for Colleges by Division
www. berecruited.com
USA Today High School Sports
NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics


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