October is a busy month for many! There are meetings to attend and deadlines to meet for all students. Pay close attention to college application dates, FAFSA information and meetings taking place in October!
Attend the Senior Guidance Meeting with your Counselor on October 1st in Rocket Block - If you missed it, here is the presentation
Meet with your Counselor during the month of October for college application help, college related questions or post secondary questions
Order your Cap & Gown! - More info to come via email
Attend the Career Fair on October 29th
School Picture Retake Date - Monday October 21, 2024
Submit your Senior Pictures & order a yearbook
The FAFSA will open on our before December 1st, 2024 - For more information, click here
Minnesota hosts informational l sessions throughout October. Click here for more information
Get to know college application deadlines. What's the difference between Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision? Click here to find out
Apply to your top schools!
College Knowledge Month - Free college applications!
Direct Admissions Survey - Respond to colleges you are interested to, responding will waive your application fee and get you in contact with that school directly.
Request Letters of Recommendations from teachers, coaches, school staff, etc. - Learn about that process here
Request Transcripts be sent to your colleges - ScribOrder
Sign up for college campus tours or to see college reps at RHS - posted outside the office
Look for new scholarships and get to know deadlines - See more the Rockford website - National & State Scholarship Page
October is Manufacturing Month! Want a good paying job that is in-demand? Consider a career in manufacturing! Checkout the resources below to learn more about job opportunities in Minnesota.
Career Force - Learn more about the benefits of a career in Manufacturing. The Average annual wages for workers in manufacturing are $74,630, 10% higher than across all industries in Minnesota.
K12 Navigator - Students can use this tool to find businesses that are willing to offer engaging career exploration experiences