College Information

When should I apply to college?

Completing your applications by Halloween (October 31) of your senior year ensures meeting all early action and early decision deadlines, however many schools have rolling admission and will accept applications into the spring.

How do I apply to college?

  1. Complete an online application at the university's Undergraduate Admission page.
  2. Request my transcript Click on the Parchment icon to create an account and request your transcripts to be sent electronically. 

  3. Submit any required forms such as letters of recommendation, personal statements, counselor forms to your counselor for uploading to your Parchment account.

Need help completing your applications?

Counselors are available anytime to meet with students in their offices upon request.  In addition, students can report to the Counseling Office during all lunch periods or early release time to get assistance with college applications and financial aid.

ISAC (Illinois State Assistance Commission) and the guidance department have partnered to provide seniors with college application and FAFSA completion.  Please sign-up in the guidance office to meet with our ISAC representative at TFS.



College Visits

On campus college representative presentations are indicated on the calendar. If you are interested in learning more about any of the colleges listed, sign up to attend the presentation in Naviance!

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Purdue University Northwest [In-person Visit]
9:25 AM
PPS Office
Purdue University Northwest [In-person Visit]
Date: Sep 15
Time: 9:25 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Hector Cabrera Office Phone 2199898079 Email hcabrera@pnw.edu Date Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Time 9:25 AM-10:25 AM CDT College Purdue University Northwest Internal Notes
University of Missouri-Columbia [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
PPS Office
University of Missouri-Columbia [In-person Visit]
Date: Sep 15
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Nicholas Wimp Office Phone 3124044333 Email asknick@missouri.edu Date Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Time 11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT College University of Missouri-Columbia Internal Notes
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Loyola University Chicago [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
PPS Office
Loyola University Chicago [In-person Visit]
Date: Sep 22
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Georgia Fosse Office Phone 7735083943 Email gfosse@luc.edu Date Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Time 11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT College Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL) Internal Notes
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Infinite Scholars Fair [Fair]
10:00 AM
Infinite Scholars Fair [Fair]
Date: Sep 23
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Calendar: South College Visits
Number of Colleges Attending 2 Colleges Attending University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Husson University Instructions to Attendees Please contact Mrs. Angela Shama with any questions at ashama@tfd215.org or call (708) 585-2196. Internal Notes About This Fair Date Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Time 10:00 AM-2:00 PM CDT
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Governors State University [In-person Visit]
9:25 AM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Governors State University [In-person Visit]
Date: Sep 24
Time: 9:25 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Kimelia Carter Office Phone 7082357614 Email kcarter5@govst.edu Date Thursday, September 24, 2026 Time 9:25 AM-10:25 AM CDT College Governors State University Internal Notes
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Quincy University [In-person Visit]
9:25 AM
PPS Office
Quincy University [In-person Visit]
Date: Sep 29
Time: 9:25 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Evan Culbreth Office Phone 2172285255 Email e.culbreth49@quincy.edu Date Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time 9:25 AM-10:25 AM CDT College Quincy University (Quincy, IL) Internal Notes