College Success

                                                      
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The Robinson School experienced, administrative team has led to a 100% college acceptance rate, with students earning offers of enrollment and scholarships to universities across the country.
 
Among universities everywhere, TRS is recognized for its emphasis on the intellectual process, for its focus on the importance of critical thinking and classroom discussions that invite multiple perspectives, and for writing that is clear, persuasive, and imaginative.
 
While academic prowess and leadership are essential ingredients in the success of our student athletes, TRS college advising process is crucial in matching the individual to the institution and in helping students to realize their resources and understand their options.
 
TRS students benefit from a comprehensive college advising program that begins early in their post graduate year and continues until the end of the admission process.
 
Early in fall, each scholar’s academic interests, strengths, and goals are evaluated to determine suitable choices. By working with an college advisor, students learn about application approaches that enhance their chances for admission.
 
A diverse range of colleges and universities send representatives to TRS throughout the school year to talk with prospective students. 
TRS College Resources
 
Standardized Testing
 
College Board: Parent organization of the SAT, PSAT, CSS Profile, AP Program, and many other services. Website contains financial aid information, a college search feature, test dates, practice tests, etc.
 
ACT: Website where students can register for the ACT exam. There are also a bunch of other resources, including data on college and career readiness.
 
College Admissions Process
 
Colleges That Change Lives: Its profiles of lesser-known liberal arts colleges that truly care about each and every undergraduate are widely regarded in the college counseling community.
 
The Fiske Guide: Available through print and online resources, The Fiske Guide profiles hundreds of colleges and universities, paying particular attention to academics, social life, and reputation. Profiles are filled with student comments to provide unique insight into each college.
 
The Best 380 Colleges: Created by The Princeton Review, this guide rates schools on a variety of metrics and provides The Inside Word about each school, i.e. what college counselors and other professionals are saying.
 
The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges: Assembled by the Yale Daily News, Insider’s Guide has college students complete surveys to provide honest feedback about the schools they attend.
 
Crazy U: Written by a reporter for The Washington Post, Crazy U examines the world of independent college consulting, and chronicles the college admissions process with humor and panache.
 
Acing the College Application: If I could recommend one “How to” book, it would be Michele Hernandez’s succinct overview of the college application process that provides valuable tips and advice.
 
Financial Aid and Scholarships
 
Fastweb: One of the best scholarship search engines on the Internet.
 
Cappex: Another search engine that has enhanced tools to help manage your scholarship search.
 
Chegg: Another online scholarship resource.
https://myscholly.com/: Online scholarship resource which assist students with obtaining scholarship and grants.
 
FinAid: Provides detailed information on all types of financial aid, including federal loans (PLUS, Stafford, Perkins), educational grants (Pell), savings plans, and scholarships. The FAFSA and CSS Profile are also discussed in-depth.