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Senior Year

Class of 2026......Senior Year!
Make this page your "go to" source for valuable information needed to help you meet your post-secondary plans!
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Save the Dates:  

College of DuPage Application Day for Seniors, February 20th, all lunches in the College/Career Center  Stop in during lunch and apply for FREE!
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Application Help Sheet, ​Click HERE for a Metea-specific resource to help you with the application process.
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Income eligible free tuition plans at Illinois public state universities, ​Click HERE for a list of university plans that allow for free tuition for income eligible families.
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Most Common Senior Links  Our most visited links are below for quick reference.
Local Scholarship Offerings
College Visits @ MV
College Fairs
Application Tracker Tool
Military Visits @ MV
Other Outside Events
SchooLinks
Required Transcript Request Form
Form for Letters of Recommendation

**Class of '26 families should fill out the '26-'27 FAFSA.  This is scheduled to open October 1st, 2025.  First, start by creating an account (FSA ID) by clicking HERE.  Once your account is created, click HERE to start your FAFSA.  Financial aid/FAFSA questions....Our Illinois Student Assistance Commission representative is Payton Major.  Click HERE for his contact information. Also, families can call the federal government's help line @ 800.433.3243.  Payton will host office hours for students in the college and career center on (9/26--cancelled), 11/7 &21, 12/12, 1/9 & 23, 2/6 & 20, 3/6 & 20, 4/10, and 5/1 during all lunch periods.

Financial Aid Resources
Local Scholarship Offerings
Where to Look for Scholarships
FAFSA
ISAC-Free Financial Aid/FAFSA Help
Metea Unified Scholarships (mid Feb)
CSS Profile
Net Price Calculators
FAFSA Non Participation Form
Organize your college application process  Use the template below to keep track of your application related information.
Application Tracker Tool (Google sheet)
Application Tracker Tool (Excel)
Sending transcripts to colleges  Use SchooLinks AND turn in the transcript form below to your alpha house.  
Required Transcript Release Form
SchooLinks
Letter of Recommendation Form Use this form to provide your recommender information about yourself.
Form for Letters of Recommendation (Fillable Google Doc)
Form for Letters of Recommendation (PDF)
Need a job?  Check out our job board.  Consider using the resume template to build a resume.
Job Board
Resume Template
Opportunities to meet and network  The opportunities below are ways that students can connect with colleges, military, and other resources in the area.
College Visits @ MV
College Fairs
Military Visits @ MV
Other Outside Events
Metea's Video Library  Check out our video library to learn helpful information during your time at Metea.
Video Library
Senior timeline A resource for you to consider this year.
12th Grade "to do" Timeline
Looking for academic help?  Below are some Metea resources to take advantage of.
Academic Resource Rooms
GPA BOOST
College Admission Testing Information 
Metea Test Prep Provider Sheet
SAT Test Information
SAT Test Registration & Dates
ACT Test Information
ACT Test Registration & Dates
Course Planning  Use the resources below to know your classes and your course plan.  
Graduation Requirements
Course Catalog
Four year plan
GPA Predictor/Calculator
Get involved  A great way to have fun, meet people, and build real life skills at Metea or elsewhere!
Clubs/Activities/Theater
Athletics
Community Service
Job Board
Resume Template
College and Career Page  Link below for many other college and career resources, scholarships, FAFSA and much more.
College and Career Page
Looking for a form?  Click below
Forms
 Slides from Fall '25 Metea Senior Counseling Events  
Financial Aid Night Slides
College Night Slides
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