College Application Process

 Beginning in the Fall of 2024, The Rochester City School District is utilizing SchooLinks as the primary program that counselors will use to assist seniors through the college application process.  SchooLinks is a college and career readiness system that the School Counselors will utilize at all grade levels to support students in their future plans.

Tasks will include:

• Transcripts
• Secondary School Reports
• Letters of Recommendation will only be processed through SchooLinks – Counselors and Teachers

https://launchpad.classlink.com/rcsdk12 

• Use student login credentials
• Access SchooLinks through ROConnect dashboard 

Next Steps:

• Log into your student account.
• Review activity for corresponding grade level.
• Questions?  See your counselor.

College Application Process

 We are eager to assist you to apply for colleges and to plan for your career. College recruiters visit School of the Arts throughout the year and college visits  are listed in our Counseling Newsletter that can be found on the School of the Arts website and will be emailed to students in grades 10 through 12 as they become available. Students will need a pass from their counselor to meet with a college admissions representative excusing them from class. Students are responsible for any missed class assignments.  Please be advised that counselors are not financial aid professionals.  The counselors will share resources and local events pertaining to financial aid in the counseling newsletter.  Counselors will host an annual college night event in the fall.  

Students are responsible for monitoring college application deadlines, updating their SchooLinks accounts and communicating with their counselor regarding applications and deadlines. 

Students will request letters of recommendation through their SchooLinks account after a conversation with the recommending teacher.  Students are responsible for updating their resume or updating their profile in SchooLinks.