6410 South Dante Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Mount CarmelHigh School

Phone: 773-324-1020      Fax: 773-359-0506
Students
School Counseling

College and Career Counseling

 

College and Career Planning

Mount Carmel College Counseling Offers:
  • Personalized individual college counseling meetings with students
  • Classroom-based college and career instruction
  • Onsite college fair and financial aid presentation
  • College night panel for students and their parents
  • Counselor lead resume development 
  • Counselor lead interview skills workshops
  • Faculty lead college essay preparation
  • Direct connection to admission representatives via in person and virtual school visits
  • Access to Naviance - Mount Carmel college and career planning tool
  • Onsite standardized testing - ACT and SAT

 
 

College and Career Planning Resources

  • Senior Announcements
    Important announcements and opportunities related to college and career planning for current Seniors.
  • Junior Announcements
    Important announcements and opportunities related to college and career planning for current Juniors.
  • Naviance
    A comprehensive college and career-readiness platform that enables self-discovery, career exploration, and college preparation. Students utilize Naviance for college search and requesting college application materials.
  • Common App
    The Common App is a universal college application used by over 700 colleges and universities around the world.
  • FAFSA
    FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students seeking financial aid for college are encouraged to complete this application.
  • IACAC
    The Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling has numerous publications that students can utilize in their college search.

List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Kristina Luster, M.Ed.

    Kristina Luster, M.Ed. 

    Mount Carmel High School
    Dean of Student Services, College Counselor
    (773) 359-0443
    Loyola University Chicago - M.Ed. in Higher Education
    Creighton University - B.A. Political Science
  • Photo of Vanessa Miguez

    Mrs. Vanessa Miguez 

    Mount Carmel High School
    School Counselor
    DePaul University - M.A. Communication
    University of Illinois Chicago - B.A. Sociology

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College Representative Resources

Apprenticeship Programs

Many unions operate schools to train students for employment in the trades. This paid training can last several years. This period of training is called an apprenticeship. Below are some of the many apprenticeships offered by unions in the Chicago area:
Most of the above listed information was gathered here.
  • Read Now
    Crain's Chicago releases a publication: "Making It" (guide to skilled labor in Chicago)



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6410 S. Dante Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Phone: (773) 324-1020