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
  • 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.



College/Universitdrive.google.com/file/d/1UNo3rxH-i-jYKtWgX0ma7_xiZzW1HMbR/view?usp=sharingy Guide to CyberGuidance    Created as a resource for students who are quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  docs.google.com/document/d/1wEolmi_efv7hrBho9g7ANT8uo6nKrRbSfh3PZKRnMuM/edit?usp=sharing 

​Preparing for College: A Timeline for 9th-12th graders

International Student Guide

College Information Night (power point presentation with narration)

College Information Night (power point presentation with active links)


College Visit Request Form for Local Day Students

College Visit Request Form for Boarding Students
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ISBE Career Guide, High School Edition, 2021-22 (flipcareerguide.com
 
Senior End of Year To-Do List

Calendar of Scheduled College Representative Visits to St. Bede
This calendar is updated as colleges schedule their visits to our school.
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IVCC Application Timeline
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The 4 Steps to College Checklist
College Applications - What's Next 

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Will my IVCC credits transfer to a university or 4-year college?  IVCC E2C and Dual credit courses will transfer to most IL colleges but you should always work with an IVCC counselor and an admissions counselor at the college you plan to attend to be sure.  In addition to working with your college counselors you can use ​MyCreditsTransfer. This is a statewide initiative designed to facilitate college transfers within Illinois using the nationally available tool, Transferology. 
Always let your IVCC counselor know where you plan to transfer so they can advise you accurately.


Letter of caution from Senator Durbin regarding for-profit colleges.
www.CollegeScorecard.ed.gov


Apprenticeship Opportunities


Apprenticeship IL website: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/ApprenticeshipIL 


The following links will provide excellent information on Apprenticeship Programs in the skilled trades, as well as wage and benefit information:

Apprentice Information - Find PDF documents and website links for West Central Illinois BCTC apprenticeship information.

IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security)
www.ides.illinois.gov/Pages/Apprenticeship.aspx www.ides.illinois.gov/Pages/Apprenticeship.aspx

CISCO (Construction Industry Service Corporation)   http://www.cisco.org/ 



Recommended Websites

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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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College Greenlight connects first generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges, generous scholarships, and life-changing counselors and mentors.

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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
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 Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin have opened their doors to each others' citizens at more affordable rates.

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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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2016-17 Colleges of Distinction Website
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2016-17 Colleges of Distinction Guide Book
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Use the U.S. News Community College Directory to search among nearly 950 schools across the U.S.
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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ACT/SAT Score Charts - Compare Admissions Data for Different Colleges
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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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