Counseling Presentations
For Parents
April - Parent Workshop - College Planning, the First Steps -
College Planning Workshop 2019
A panel of current seniors share their experiences in selecting and
gaining admission to a variety of college options. Recommended for tenth
and eleventh grade parents and students.
College Planning Night 2019 –
College Presentation
Topic: Information regarding important steps in preparing high school students for the process of applying to colleges. Also includes a panel of RHS seniors with a wide array of post-secondary plans. The panel will discuss the factors that went into their decision-making process as well as tips for those considering similar paths.
For Students
Grade 9
March - Get a Jump on It
Topics: The 6 different post-secondary options in Minnesota: University
of Minnesota system, the state university system, private 4-year
colleges, community colleges, technical colleges and private career
schools; recommendations for a college preparatory curriculum.
Grade 10
Grade 11
Fall - Grade 11 Presentation
Topics: Junior Testing (ACT, PSAT and SAT) and post–secondary planning
Fall – Junior Bookmark
Topics: Using Family Connection, Naviance Test Prep for ACT and Junior Year Planning Checklist
Grade 12
September - Senior Bookmark
Topics: Post-secondary planning, college application process and transcript requests.
September – Common Application Workshop presentation
Topic: Information about the Common Application process
Handouts: A quick guide to the Application; Tips and Best Practices
December - Senior Financial Aid Presentation
Topics: Cost of attendance, the financial aid process, obtaining
and completing a FAFSA, financial aid package, programs based on
need, and programs that are not based on need.