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

msteinlage@slu.edu