The College Process
There are a lot of different resources to help students throughout the college process. Students and parents can also contact Mr. Chun (chunaa@u4sd.org) if they would like to set up an appointment to talk about the college process. Please look at the other tabs under "The College Process" for other resources as well.
Search on SchooLinks
Your SchooLinks account will have various tools and databases that will help you learn more about different college options, how to compare different options with one another, and links to apply to these schools. Go to this link to log in, and contact Mr. Chun (chunaa@u4sd.org) if you have any questions.
Common App
Each year, more than 1 million students apply to more than 900 Common App member colleges worldwide through their online college application platform. Using this application can be an efficient way to apply to multiple schools, including all of the state universities (University of Illinois, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, etc.). You can sign up for an account by going to their website. If you are planning on applying to colleges via the Common App, you will have to connect your account with the SchooLinks platform in order to send your transcripts and/or letters of recommendations.
A detailed video on how to connect both accounts can be found in the "Class of 2027" Google Classroom page.
What Application May Require:
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List of Extracurricular Activities
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GPA/Transcript
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Essay
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Letters of Recommendations
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Test Scores
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Demographic Information
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Portfolio (for Arts majors)
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Interview
Test Optional
There are a variety of colleges and universities that are test-optional in terms of admissions. This means that an applicant is not required to submit a test score to be considered for admission to that institution. A list of schools that are test-optional can be found on this website.
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Principal's Scholars
The Principal’s Scholars Program (PSP) is a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign math and science initiative, designed to prepare underrepresented students for college.
The PSP Virtual Website will offer tools, resources and educational websites for 6th-12th grade that students, parents and school personnel can offer as activities during the COVID-19 school closures. Always continue to check our Virtual Learning Environment. Information will be updated frequently.
The Principal's Scholars Program invites and encourages all 6-12 grade students, who resides in the State of Illinois, to participate in the PSP Virtual Learning Environment. PSP looks forward to working with interested students!
Please click on the picture to go to their website!
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission is a state organization that helps Illinois high school students and families with the college application process, including financial aid, finding the right fit, and many more important issues. Please contact Mr. Chun (chunaa@u4sd.org) to set up an appointment with Centennial's ISAC representative. You can visit ISAC websites by clicking on this link.