RRHS Guide to College

1. Getting Ready for College

• Know yourself and your reasons for attending college
• Grade level calendar
• College success factors
• HS rigorous courseshelp to prepare you for college
• AP/Pre AP/Dual credit class information
• NCAA
• First generation college information
• Deciding on a major/career

2. Learning About Colleges

• RRHS college emails
• Types of colleges
• Ways to learn about colleges
• College visits
• College search web sites
• Admission requirements for area NM colleges
• College information comparison chart

3. College Admissions Tests

• When should a student take one of the tests
• ACT/SAT test information - test dates, etc.
• ACT or SAT - Which one should I take?
• Registration fee waivers
• Ways to prepare for college admission tests

4.Applying for College Admissions

• Types of college admissions
• Applications and fee waivers
• Common application
• College essays
• Letters of recommendation
• Interviews

5. Financing College

• Watch out for scams
• Basic costs of attending college
• Estimated cost of attending area NM colleges
• NM Lottery scholarship
• FAFSA information
• Scholarship information/resources
• Out of state - WUE
• Taking advantage of college expenses at tax time

For additional information regarding college you can contact the college/career counselor by calling 896-5616 or emailing rcochran@rrps.net