College Application Marathon on October 30 at WHS Waukegan High School is taking an unprecedented step to ensure that all senior students apply to at least one college by the end of the month. The school will host its first ever College Application Marathon after school on Wednesday, October 30. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., more than two dozen staff members and volunteers from the schools College Culture Committee, which is comprised of many community partners, will be on hand at the Washington and Brookside campuses to help students complete their college applications. At 6 p.m., all staff and students will move over to the Washington Campus, where they will remain until every student in attendance has completed his or her applications. Ideally, the College Culture Committee would like to see each one of the nearly 1,000 seniors attend the Application Marathon. Realistically, they expect upward of 250 students, said Dr. Charmine Harris, House 8 Principal and Chair of College and Career Services. During the event, staff and volunteers will work hands-on with students to assist them in completing online applications, and submitting Personal Statement essays. Staff will be on hand until midnight, if necessary. The Lake County Bar Association has graciously volunteered to donate food, drinks and snacks to feed students, staff and volunteers at the event. Hosting the Application Marathon event on October 30 is significant because many colleges and universities regard November 1 as an early admission deadline. Students who have applied by November 1 receive more comprehensive financial aid packages than by waiting to apply after the November 1 deadline, said Dr. Harris. The event coincides with Waukegan High Schools College Application Weeks, which run from October 21 to November 1. Anyone interested in helping during the event, or donating additional food and drink items, can contact Dr. Harris at 847-599-4063.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:39:54 +0000