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

Planning for College

Rockhurst HSMarch 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: www.finaid.org • College Board: www.collegeboard.com • FastWeb: www.fastweb.com • Wired Scholar: www.wiredscholar.com • Scholarship Resource Network Express:

www.srnexpress.com • GoCollege: The Collegiate Websource:

www.gocollege.com• Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis:

www.sfstl.org

TimelineFreshman Year Establish 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 + WritingFinalize application list – check

deadlinesVisit 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) 977-7228

[email protected]