College Planning
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Requesting an Appointment
Students can schedule an appointment with me, Mrs. Klawiter, directly through my Google Appointment Booking page. Once you've selected a time, the appointment will be added to my schedule, and I’ll send you a pass.
IMPORTANT: Appointments are reserved for senior students only until the start of second semester. You can only book an appointment two weeks in advance.
Please note: It is your responsibility to choose a time that does not conflict with your class schedule. Teachers may require you to remain in class if the appointment interferes with essential instruction.
*Parents, if you would like to make an appointment, please call me at (314) 415-7775 or email me at LKLAWITER@parkwayschools.net so I can find a time that works for everyone.
Overview of College Search by Niche.com
FREE Outside College Counseling Agencies
Below are organizations that we work very closely with. These organizations visit Parkway North frequently and work hand in hand with our counseling office to make sure all students are successful in finding their right path after high school.
Mentors 4
College
Mentors4College provide FREE one-on-one mentors to students of all grade levels to help through the college application process. They also offer essay writing help, interview practice, and virtual college planning workshops.
Future in Action
This FREE program, run by Ms. Peggy Hull, focuses on assisting first-generation and students of color through the college application process. This program meets with students during academic lab as well as holds virtual evening sessions.
UMSL Bridge Program
The Office of Precollegiate Student Services at UMSL has served the STL area, offering free, year-round college prep services to high school and middle school students and their parents.
College Search & Application TimelineFreshman Year
- Work diligently in your classes and choose an academic course schedule that appropriately challenges you.
- Get involved in extracurricular activities and begin to track all your accomplishments and commitments.
- Review and revise your ICAP and choose sophomore classes that are a good fit
Sophomore Year
- Sign up for PSAT (standardized testing practice)
- Continue to keep up with your academic coursework and extracurricular activities
- REMEMBER -
It is not the number of activities that matter, nor is there one activity that is the "right" one to "look" better than other activities. What is important is that your activities demonstrate passion, growth, leadership, or curiosity. Activities include PSH or outside athletics, clubs, organizations, volunteering, employment, helping at home, community service, shadowing, interning, developing a skill or honing a talent.
- REMEMBER -
- Participate in a volunteer opportunity that appeals to you
- Choose junior year courses and explore possible college credit options in AP or Dual Enrollment Credit courses
- Look at potential summer programs
Junior Year
Senior Year