planning for college rockhurst hs march 25, 2014 mark steinlage, jr. associate director
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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