Senior Year (12th Grade) | Rolling Hills Preparatory
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Senior Year (12th Grade) | Rolling Hills Preparatory
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Transition to College
The Culmination of Preparation for
College Success
At Rolling Hills Prep, student life extends far beyond the classroom walls. We've created a vibrant community where students discover their passions, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong friendships—all within our supportive, inclusive environment.
Our approach to student life reflects our core values of inspiring learning, celebrating differences, cultivating creativity, fostering community, and nourishing wellbeing. Each club, activity, and program is designed to help students explore their interests while developing the confidence and character that will serve them throughout their lives.
College Preparation
: A Personalized Approach
Comprehensive
College Counseling
Support
Our college counseling program provides hands-on guidance through every step of the application process, from developing a balanced college list that includes reach, target, and likely schools to offering brainstorming sessions and feedback on personal statements and supplemental essays. Students benefit from mock interviews and communication coaching to prepare for admissions conversations, receive support in understanding and comparing financial aid packages, and gain valuable assistance in evaluating acceptances when making this difficult decision.
College Counseling
College-Focused
Senior Curriculum
Our senior curriculum is designed to both prepare students for university-level academics and strengthen their application profiles through rigorous AP and Honors coursework. We emphasize development of essential transition skills including time management, self-advocacy, and independent living, complemented by dual enrollment options that allow motivated students to take college courses for credit while completing their high school requirements—creating a seamless bridge to higher education.
Specialized Programs
AP & Honors
Senior Year
Calendar: Key Milestones
Timeframe
Focus
Activities
Summer before Senior Year
Application Preparation
College Essay Boot Camp, College Visits, Common App Launch
August-October
Early Applications
Finalizing College List, Completing Early Decision/Action Applications
November-December
Regular Decision Applications
Completing Remaining Applications, Mock Interviews
January-March
Financial Aid
FAFSA Completion, Scholarship Applications
April
Decision Making
Evaluating Acceptances, Campus Revisits
May
Transition Planning
College Deposit, AP Exams, Senior Internship
Balancing
Senior Year Success
with
College Preparation
While college applications are a major focus, we ensure students maintain a balanced senior year experience that includes:
Continued participation in athletics and artistic pursuits.
Leadership opportunities in clubs and student organizations.
Celebratory traditions that mark their final year.
Continued participation in athletics and artistic pursuits.
Leadership opportunities in clubs and student organizations.
This balanced approach ensures students finish their high school career with not just strong college prospects, but also meaningful memories and relationships.
We invite you to
Begin the College Preparation Journey
The foundation for a successful senior year begins long before 12th grade. We invite prospective families to learn more about how Rolling Hills Prep's comprehensive approach prepares students for college success from their very first day on campus.
Admissions Inquiry Form
If you would like additional information or are interested in visiting our campus, please complete this form and one of our admissions associates will contact you.
Apply Now!
Skip to content
Transition to College
The Culmination of Preparation for
College Success
At Rolling Hills Prep, student life extends far beyond the classroom walls. We've created a vibrant community where students discover their passions, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong friendships—all within our supportive, inclusive environment.
Our approach to student life reflects our core values of inspiring learning, celebrating differences, cultivating creativity, fostering community, and nourishing wellbeing. Each club, activity, and program is designed to help students explore their interests while developing the confidence and character that will serve them throughout their lives.
College Preparation
: A Personalized Approach
Comprehensive
College Counseling
Support
Our college counseling program provides hands-on guidance through every step of the application process, from developing a balanced college list that includes reach, target, and likely schools to offering brainstorming sessions and feedback on personal statements and supplemental essays. Students benefit from mock interviews and communication coaching to prepare for admissions conversations, receive support in understanding and comparing financial aid packages, and gain valuable assistance in evaluating acceptances when making this difficult decision.
College Counseling
College-Focused
Senior Curriculum
Our senior curriculum is designed to both prepare students for university-level academics and strengthen their application profiles through rigorous AP and Honors coursework. We emphasize development of essential transition skills including time management, self-advocacy, and independent living, complemented by dual enrollment options that allow motivated students to take college courses for credit while completing their high school requirements—creating a seamless bridge to higher education.
Specialized Programs
AP & Honors
Senior Year
Calendar: Key Milestones
Timeframe
Focus
Activities
Summer before Senior Year
Application Preparation
College Essay Boot Camp, College Visits, Common App Launch
August-October
Early Applications
Finalizing College List, Completing Early Decision/Action Applications
November-December
Regular Decision Applications
Completing Remaining Applications, Mock Interviews
January-March
Financial Aid
FAFSA Completion, Scholarship Applications
April
Decision Making
Evaluating Acceptances, Campus Revisits
May
Transition Planning
College Deposit, AP Exams, Senior Internship
Balancing
Senior Year Success
with
College Preparation
While college applications are a major focus, we ensure students maintain a balanced senior year experience that includes:
Continued participation in athletics and artistic pursuits.
Leadership opportunities in clubs and student organizations.
Celebratory traditions that mark their final year.
Continued participation in athletics and artistic pursuits.
Leadership opportunities in clubs and student organizations.
This balanced approach ensures students finish their high school career with not just strong college prospects, but also meaningful memories and relationships.
We invite you to
Begin the College Preparation Journey
The foundation for a successful senior year begins long before 12th grade. We invite prospective families to learn more about how Rolling Hills Prep's comprehensive approach prepares students for college success from their very first day on campus.
Admissions Inquiry Form
If you would like additional information or are interested in visiting our campus, please complete this form and one of our admissions associates will contact you.
Apply Now!