College & Career

St. Bede Academy CEEB/School Code is 143-465

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)
College Visit Request Form, Questions to Ask a College Rep. and more!
Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire - students should complete this questionnaire and give it to your counselor and the teacher(s) who will be writing a letter of recommendation for you.
12 Reasons to Stay in Illinois - The Complete Admissions Guide to IL State Universities
Senior End of Year Checklist (will be updated after Spring Break)

Common App

College Resources from ISAC

3 Tips to Choose the Right Common App Essay Prompt

IVCC Information

Career & Technical Education (CTE), Union & Apprenticeship Info

Explore Careers

The 4 Steps to College Checklist
You got Accepted! Now What?
For-Profit vs. Nonprofit Colleges: What’s the difference and why does it matter?
www.CollegeScorecard.ed.gov FIND THE RIGHT FIT.Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.

Click this link to view the articles listed below: https://www.linkforcounselors.com/college-night-handouts/

Apply to College
Write Your College Essay
Attend a College Fair
Consider a Two-Year College
Consider the Military
Decide on Your College or University
Paying for College
Find a Career

Focus on Yourself
Consider a Gap Year
Gear Up for College
Get Involved
Plan for Graduate School
Involve Your Parents
Consider an Online College
Prepare for College
Play Sports in College

Get Scholarships!
Study Abroad
Take a College Tour
College Comparison Worksheet
Student Loans: Stop Stressing, Start Planning
Plan Ahead for the SAT or ACT
Tips on How to Read Your Award Letter
Why – and Where – to Get a College Job

Recommended Websites

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 [email protected] if you have questions or need assistance.

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.

Illinois Postsecondary Profiles - Examine college opportunities using the latest data publicly available. Explore the data by occupation/major interest area.

College planning — made easy. Everything you need to plan, decide, and apply with confidence.

U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.

College Advice for students. Not sure where to start in your college search? NACAC has a number of helpful resources and articles to help guide your journey.

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 English? (Lots)
Do I have to major in science to go to medical school? (No)
Do actors have to go to a Theater program? (No).

Click HERE to get the answers to these questions and more.

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.

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

International College Options, College Fairs & More!
Where in the World will you go NEXT??

Newman Connection helps you learn about the Newman Centers at different universities.

The Cardinal Newman Society helps you choose a good Catholic College.

Use the U.S. News Community College Directory to search among nearly 950 schools across the U.S.

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.)

Career Searches & Personality Surveys
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Career One Stop http://www.careeronestop.org