Planning for College Rockhurst HS March 25, 2014 Mark Steinlage, Jr. Associate Director.

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Planning for College Rockhurst HS March 25, 2014 Mark Steinlage, Jr. Associate Director

College Admission GPA Game

“But, I’m just a Freshman. What can I do now?”

College Prep Curriculum MOST IMPORTANT: –Strong College Prep. Curriculum –English – 4 –Math – 4 –Social Science – 3 –Science – 3 –Foreign Language – 2 * RHS requirements exceed this recommended list, as it also requires college prep electives.

Resume Building Leadership Clubs, Organizations, Interest Groups (start one) Service (leadership applies) Athletics (leadership applies) Outside Organizations (scholarship possibilities) Resume Format

How do I officially stary my college search? Freshman/Sophomore Year –Research Size Location Fields of Study – competitive programs? –Course selection and activities could significantly influence admission decisions. White board “communication” plan

Things to plan for during Junior Year: ACT or SAT (Spring semester, 2 times) –Writing section recommended ACT or SAT Prep Courses Research scholarship eligibility and deadlines Check for separate scholarship applications VISIT CAMPUS

Exploding College Myths

Part 2: Financial Aid Season!

What is Financial Aid? Scholarships Grants Loans Employment Opportunities

Private Scholarship Search Free Internet scholarship search engines: FinAid on the Web: College Board: FastWeb: Wired Scholar: Scholarship Resource Network Express: GoCollege: The Collegiate Websource: Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis:

Timeline Freshman YearEstablish work-ethic Sophomore YearJoin clubs & orgs and/or start one. Junior Year (Semester 1)Research size and location preferences Junior Year (Semester 2) ACT/SAT + Writing Finalize application list – check deadlines Visit Campus Senior Year (Semester 1) Apply, Apply, Apply! Visit Campus Senior Year (Semester 2) Complete FAFSA Make final selection

THANK YOU! Mark Steinlage, Jr. Associate Director Office of Undergraduate Admission (314)