Professional Readiness

List of 9 items.

• One-on-One Advising

  Individual meetings with our academic counselors assist students to work through schedules, plan for graduation, and plan for college, including application and scholarship opportunities.

• Freshmen & Sophomores

  • Focus on curriculum and good study habits
  • Begin developing community contacts (church, work, volunteer)
  • Explore extracurriculars, summer opportunities, and personal interests, and participate in school activities
  • Get to know your academic counselor
  • Introduction to Naviance, a CCR resource to help students align their strengths and interests to post-secondary goals

• Seniors

  • All Things Senior meeting with senior students and parents in the fall
  • Begin researching scholarships in the fall
  • Attend college admissions representative visits at RC
  • Attend college and career fairs
  • Attend ISAC Financial Aid Workshop hosted at RC
  • Complete and submit the FAFSA
  • Participate in job shadowing opportunities during Jan Term or CCR
  • Finalize your college or career selection
  • Develop your essay/personal statement (work with your counselor)
  • Secure recommendations, if needed
  • Request transcripts to be sent to colleges
  • Apply to colleges or apprenticeship programs
  • Track application, housing, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines
  • Notify your counselor of application statuses and updates

• Juniors

  • Class meeting in the fall
  • Continue good study habits and strategize courses
  • Develop deeper commitment to chosen activities
  • Begin the college search
  • Attend college admissions representative visits at RC
  • Schedule college visits
  • Practice college essay
  • PSAT/NMSQT - taken in the fall at RC
  • ACT testing - available at RC in the fall and/or spring
  • Participate in job shadowing opportunities during Jan Term or CCR

• Dual Credit & AP Courses

  RC currently offers dual credit classes in Intro to Photoshop as well as Digital Design and Illustration, in collaboration with Rock Valley College. Additionally, we offer Advanced Literature for dual credit through Colorado Christian University; due to the nature of our curriculum, this class is considered at 200-level course by CCU.
  
  Designated as a Platinum AP School Honor Roll member, we offer an extensive portfolio of 20 advanced placement classes to provide Royal Lions with the opportunity to earn college credits during their time at RC. Our students have been able to begin their post-secondary education as college sophomores.

• College & Career Readiness

  At RC, students may take our elective course dedicated to helping students determine their best path for life after high school. Students develop abilities such as resume writing and job interview skills and are equipped with valuable life skills.

• College Fair & Visits

  Our annual NACCAP College Fair brings over 50 national colleges to the Rockford Christian Upper School. Hundreds of students and parents participate each year to meet with admission representatives.
  
  Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are permitted three days per year for the purpose of visiting colleges of their choice. College visits include public, private, small and large schools and are integral to discovering the best fit for each student.

• On-Campus Admissions Visits

  Each semester RC hosts a variety of college admission representatives for small group meetings, as well as large group informational talks. All high school students are encouraged to visit with admissions representatives.

• RC Alumni

  Royal Lion graduates are great advocates and are our best source of college inspiration. We invite our alumni to come and share their college and post-college experiences.