Deepen your organization research — explore leadership opportunities, event calendars, and alumni networks within your top choices.
REQUIRED
Student Organization Exploration II
Pre-College Required · Campus Connection
Track: Pre-College (Required)
Time: 30–45 minutes
Time: 30–45 minutes
Requirement: Research leadership roles + event calendars for top 3 orgs + updated form
Verification: Updated Student Organization Interest form with leadership & event notes
Verification: Updated Student Organization Interest form with leadership & event notes
🎓 Elevate Pre-College · Summer 2026 · Illinois Tech
🎓 Elevate College Prep · Illinois Tech
About This Requirement
This second exploration goes deeper — beyond just knowing what organizations exist. Research leadership opportunities, upcoming events, meeting schedules, and what past members have achieved. This prepares you to hit the ground running at the fall involvement fair.
Badge Progress
Pre-College Pioneer
Leadership Development
Leadership Development
How to Complete
1
Deep Dive
Leadership roles in top 3 orgs
2
Events
Review upcoming event calendars
3
Plan
Map org involvement to career goals
4
Update
Revised interest form + notes
💡 Pro Tip: Students who hold leadership positions by sophomore year are 3x more likely to land competitive internships. Look for organizations where you can lead, not just participate!
Pre-College: precollege@illinoistech.edu · Scott Tillman: stillman@illinoistech.edu · Elevate: elevate@illinoistech.edu
