Please view our College Application Guide for information on navigating the college application process.

See RHS counselor, Melissa Kinney, discuss the college application process on RCS Be Inspired, season 2, episode 2.

RHS encourages students to start researching colleges and careers right from the start of high school.  Counselors meet with students each year to to update their Educational Development Plans (EDP's) in the Xello site as well as encourage them to show their families and use it to start planning for the future.

Campus Visit Checklist - Suggestions to consider for making your college visit count:

• Plan at least on half day at each school and stay overnight, if possible.
• Visit when the school is in session.
• Bring a journal to jot down your impressions.
• Take a campus tour.
• Arrange an interview with an admissions officer.
• Ask the tough questions until you get answers.
• Talk with students and faculty.Go to a class or two.
• Have a meal on campus.
• Check out the residence hall, libraries, student union, etc.
• Attend an extracurricular activity (i.e. sports/theatre).
• Find out about campus organizations and activities.

6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a College

1. Location: Do you want to leave near your hometown, a driveable distance, or out-of-state?
2. School Size: Do you want to go to a school which is very large or will you consider a school where you will know almost every one that attends the school.
3. Price: Consider how much you want to pay for tuition, room, and board. Out-of-state students pay significantly more than in-state.
4. Field of Interest: Does this school offer the area of study you want? Are they well-known for it at this school?
5. Extracurriculars: Does this college have clubs and organizations that you're interested in? Do they provide the outside activities and sports you want?
6. Financial Assistance: Most college and university programs offer financial assistance. Check their website for further information. Never eliminate a school because of its price tag.  Check their financial aid possibilities.

• College Representatives come to visit RHS in the early fall to speak with juniors and seniors that sign up to learn about their requirements, scholarships, programs and admissions.  This is a great opportunity to meet with the actual rep that often reviews college applications.  Sign up in the counseling office, on the main page of the counseling website with a quick link , or click on the link below:

• Rochester Community Schools hosts an annual College Fair in the fall.   That location rotates each year at one of our 3 high schools. 

This allows students to fill out a standard application and submit it electronically to as many member institutions as desired; includes charts detailing deadlines and additional requirements of each member school.

Common App Link

Research potential careers that can help guide your post-high school plans.  Use the button below or you can also find a quick link on our main Counseling webpage.

• Federal Student Aid  Includes preparing for college, types of aid, how to qualify and more. Hosted by the US Dept. of Education.
• MI Student Aid  Learn about the State of Michigan's financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, application deadlines and local scholarships.
• Sallie Mae College Ahead  Information on saving, planning, and paying for college, including FAFSA info.

Student Athletes considering playing college level sports should register for the NCAA Clearing House in their junior year.  This includes sending a transcript through parchment.com and completing the clearinghouse application on the NCAA site.  

For more information, visit the folowing websites:

• Division 1 Academic Standards
• Division 2 Academic Standards
• Division 3 Academic Standards
• NCAA Eligibilty Center
• NAIA college level athlete requirements

Your counselor is available upon appointment as a courtesy for guidance in academic planning and NCAA requirements, however NCAA eligibility is the responsibility of the student and family. 

Click on the button below to view the scholarships

Click on the link below to see all the details on what's happening your senior year at RHS!

SENIOR INFO

Transcript Requests

Request to have copies of your transcript sent using Parchment. 

• Allow 1-3 business days for requests to be processed. Once a transcript has been sent, Parchment will send a confirmation email that your transcript was sent and another once a college has received it.

• You may also request a transcript be mailed. Confirmation will be given when it is mailed, but not when it is received.
• Final transcripts are available at the end of June. Request your transcript now and select "hold for grades." Transcripts will be sent once they're available.

Requests for SAT or ACT scores to be sent to colleges are requested directly from the College Board for SAT scores or ACT Education for ACT scores.   

For additional questions, stop by the Counseling Office.