McHenry High School believes 1) that all students must further their education/training beyond a high school diploma and 2) that career development is nonlinear.
The MCHS College & Career Counselor promotes career exploration and prepares students to take action on postsecondary goals, plans, and ideas. This is accomplished through a variety of opportunities, including large-scale presentations, classroom lessons, small groups, individual meetings, parent events, developmental curriculum, online resources, and community engagement.
MCHS Postsecondary Framework
Primary Resources
Click here to open MCHS College & Career Guide in browser or app.
Click here to open MCHS Postsecondary Rep Visits & Events in browser or app
Other Resources
College research, career exploration, scholarship locator, and MCHS course planning tool. All MCHS students have an account & log in with school Google account.
List of scholarships offered by local organizations. List also includes many national scholarships. Deadlines, eligibility criteria, and descriptions are indicated.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is completed senior year to apply for federal, state, and institutional Grants, Loans, and Work Study. FAFSA completion is also a state graduation requirement.
Alternative Application for Undocumented & Transgender Students
Allows qualifying undocumented & transgender students to apply for Illinois MAP Grants. Completed senior year.
McHenry County's in-district public community college. MCC offers transfer-based Associate's degrees, career-based Associate's in Applied Science degrees & Certificate programs, and an Apprenticeship hub.
McHenry County Workforce Network
McHenry County Workforce Network's Young Adult Workforce Program provides Workforce Training to eligible 18-24 year-old county residents. Common eligibility qualifiers are Low-Income and/or Disability (IEP/504) status.
Prospective college student-athletes must take specific steps in high school to ensure eligibility. The NCAA, NAIA, & NJCAA are the student-athlete organizations. The NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is essential for those considering NCAA programming.
College Board oversees the SAT assessment suite as well as AP courses and exams. Additionally, College Board offers college planning, career/major exploration, and scholarship search tools.
MCHS Course Planning & Curriculum Guide
Comprehensive guide containing detailed descriptions of all MCHS courses and pathways as well as many academic policies. Essential for course selection, planning, & sequencing.
MCHS Courses Organized by Career Cluster Guide
MCHS resource organizing all MCHS courses and pathways into similar career types/clusters. Essential for 4-year course planning.
Comprehensive career research resource provided by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Transcript Request Form (Alumni)
Form for MCHS alumni to request official transcripts.