Arianna Jones

Words I use to describe North Central students: creative, kind, dedicated, ambitious 

Why did I choose to become an admission counselor at North Central? I was a student ambassador in the office of admissions for a few years while I was a student here at NCC. When I had the chance to be an Admissions Counselor I LEAPED at the opportunity. I loved helping students and families learn about North Central from my student perspective, and now I have a chance to help guide young students into their next step and along the college journey. Being an admissions counselor combines my passion for helping others with my love of being a Cardinal!

Favorite thing about North Central: The dedication to the student and their experience. There are so many things to do on and off campus and North Central really does its best to ensure students have an interactive, fun, insightful experience while they are here. Student always have a chance to learn and grow. 

Favorite Naperville Restaurant: Empire! Love the Key West turkey burger! 

Favorite Season in Naperville: SPRING! Spring in Naperville is absolutely amazing. Beautiful surrounding and lively community to be apart of

Advice to students: Never ignore how you feel about something. Your college experience is yours! Study what you want, join that club, go to that campus event, talk to that professor about an internship, apply for that scholarship, join the team! Make your time here amazing. Also, it's okay to try new things and be challenged. 

FALL 2026 TRAVEL

Will I have a chance to talk with you this semester? Check my travel schedule below.  

Don't see your high school or the date has passed? Schedule an Individual Campus Visit to North Central on our website! 

Thomas Kelly High School

College Fair: Thursday, September 10th @ 10am

Jones College Prep 

College Fair: Thursday, September 10th @ 5:30pm 

Chicago Football Classic

College Fair: Friday, September 10th @ 9am

Walter Payton College Prep

High School Visit: Monday, September 14th @ 11:18am

Romeoville High School

High School Visit: Tuesday, September 15th @ 10:23am

High School Visit: Thursday, October 15th @ 12:23pm

Westinghouse College Prep

High School Visit: Thursday, September 17th @ 12:50pm

UChicago Charter- Woodlawn

College Fair: Thursday, September 17th @ 5pm

Northside College Prep

High School Visit: Friday, September 18th  @ 9:48am

North Grand High School

College Fair: Friday, September 18th  @ 1:15pm

Gwendolyn Brooks ...

College Fair: Monday, September 21st @5pm

Chicago Academy High School

College Fair: Wednesday, September 23rd  @ 11:50am

Bolingbrook High School

High School Visit: September 25, 2026 10:30am

High School Visit: October 23, 2026 12:25pm

Chicago NACAC

College Fair: Saturday, September 26th @ 11am

Marist High School

Essaypalooza: Monday, September 28th @ .......

Brother Rice & Mother McAuley

College Fair: Monday, September 28th @ 6pm

Lyons Township High School

Essaypalooza: Wednesday, September 30th @ 11:12am

High School Visit: Monday, October 5th @ 10:30am

Thornton Fractional Township

College, Career & Transition Fair: Wednesday, September 30th @5pm

Lindblom High School ...

College Fair: Friday, October 2nd @ 3:30pm

Prosser High School

College Fair: Tuesday, October 6th @ 10:30am

Lane Tech High School

High School Visit: Thursday, October 8th @ 9:50am

Taft High School

College Fair: Thursday, October 8th @ 5pm

UIC College Prep

High School Visit: Monday, October 19th @ 1:20pm

Homewood-Flossmoor High School

College Fair: Monday, October 19th @ 6:30pm

Bloom High School

College Fair: Wednesday, October 21st @ 8:10am

St. Rita High School

College Fair: Friday, October 27st @ 6pm

Von Steuben Metro High School

College Fair: Wednesday, October 28th @ 10:45am

CPS College Fit Fairs

Thursday, October 29th @ 9:30am

Friday, November 6th @ 9:30am

Chicago Bulls Academy 

High School Visit: November 10th @ 11:30am