RHS_Senior_Student Handbook.SY17-18.FINAL

“Today the School, Tomorrow the World. Global Education for a Global Society”
STEP 2: GET TO KNOW THE COLLEGES
Establish a list of criteria for the college you would like to attend. Know the TYPE
of school you want to attend:
● Do you want to attend a 2 or 4-year school, college, university, or technical
school?
● Do some reading about each type of college, university or technical
school.
SELECTIVITY:
● How selective do you want the college to be? Admission decisions vary
widely from institution to institution.
● On the basis of your grades, college admission tests, and special talents,
develop a range of admissibility for yourself.
● Remember, no single factor (particularly SAT), will, by itself, determine
admission.
MAJOR:
What majors are you looking for? If you are like most students, you aren’t sure.
That’s o.k. Seek colleges that offer a broad curriculum so that you have the
flexibility to change majors as your interests change. Of course, if you are anxious
to pursue a certain specialty, such as engineering or architecture, be sure you
look for schools with strong programs in those areas.
PRICE RANGE:
WITH YOUR PARENTS, decide what you can afford to pay. Total expenses vary
greatly among schools. Don’t rule out a college simply because of cost. Most
institutions have scholarships, loans, grants and jobs to help pay bills. Please note
that as a District of Columbia Residents you qualify for the DC Tuition Assistance
Grant (DCTAG). Please ensure that you meet with your guidance counselor to
register and find out additional information.
SIZE OF SCHOOL:
Does the idea of a large school appeal to you, or is it fulfilling?
LOCATION:
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