As our seniors embark on their journey toward higher education, RCS Online is committed to providing comprehensive support to ensure they are well-prepared for the college application process. We understand that this can be a challenging and sometimes overwhelming time for students and their families. To help navigate this journey, we have implemented a series of regular emails specifically designed for our seniors, covering essential topics to guide them through the college application process.
Regular Topics Covered
Seniors will receive tailored information and resources that address key aspects of their college journey. Here’s a look at the topics we cover in our communications:
- Getting Started with Your College Search
- An introduction to the college search process, helping students identify what they want in a college experience.
- Refining Your College Choices
- Tips for narrowing down college options based on personal interests, academic goals, and other factors.
- Planning Your College Visits
- Guidance on how to make the most of college visits, including what to look for and questions to ask.
- College Fair and College Visit Opportunities
- Information on upcoming college fairs and the importance of attending them to connect with admissions representatives.
- Essays and the Common Application
- Insights into writing strong essays and understanding the Common Application process.
- College Application Overview and Important Deadlines
- A comprehensive overview of the application process and key deadlines that students need to be aware of.
- Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF)
- An introduction to the COF and how it can help students with funding for college in Colorado.
- Common Application and Teacher Recommendation Letters
- Guidance on navigating the Common Application and requesting effective letters of recommendation.
- Free College Application Day Opportunities
- Reminders about important days where students can apply to colleges for free, encouraging them to take advantage of these opportunities.
- Federal Student Aid and FAFSA
- Information on federal student aid and the FAFSA process to help families understand financial assistance options.