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, October 6, 2026
Grand Valley State University [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
PPS Office
Grand Valley State University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 6
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Maria Koeppen Office Phone 7088431233 Email koeppenm@gvsu.edu Date Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Time 11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT College Grand Valley State University Internal Notes
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Ball State University [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
PPS Office
Ball State University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 8
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Alex Campos Office Phone 7652857634 Email acampos4@bsu.edu Date Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time 11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT College Ball State University Internal Notes
Friday, October 9, 2026
Eastern Illinois University [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
PPS Office
Eastern Illinois University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 9
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Omar Solomon Office Phone 2175490375 Email oasolomon@eiu.edu Date Friday, October 9, 2026 Time 11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT College Eastern Illinois University Internal Notes
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Illinois State University [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
PPS Office
Illinois State University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 13
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Derrick Small Jr Office Phone 3094387066 Email dbsmall@ilstu.edu Date Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time 11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT College Illinois State University Internal Notes
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Western Michigan University [In-person Visit]
9:25 AM
PPS Office
Western Michigan University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 15
Time: 9:25 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: PPS Office
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative LaShundra Patterson Office Phone 2693872214 Email lashundra.patterson@wmich.edu Date Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time 9:25 AM-10:25 AM CDT College Western Michigan University Internal Notes