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!

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
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Thornton Fractional District 215 College, Career & Transitions Fair [Fair]
5:00 PM
Thornton Fractional District 215 College, Career & Transitions Fair [Fair]
Date: Sep 30
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Calendar: South College Visits
Number of Colleges Attending 1 Colleges Attending Hanover College Instructions to Attendees Internal Notes About This Fair Date Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Time 5:00 PM-7:00 PM CDT
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Bradley University [In-person Visit]
11:30 AM
Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Bradley University [In-person Visit]
Date: Oct 1
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Red Wolves College and Career Center (Room 117)
Calendar: South College Visits
Representative Nicole Mischler Office Phone 309-677-3672 Email nmischler@fsmail.bradley.edu Date Thursday, October 1, 2026 Time 11:30 AM-12:30 PM CDT College Bradley University Internal Notes