Missouri College Advising Corps Hosts College Application Week Across the State

Story Contact(s):
Christian Basi, BasiC@missouri.edu, 573-882-4430

By: Diamond Dixon

WHAT: The Missouri College Advising Corps (MCAC), which is located at the University of Missouri, is partnering with more than 25 Missouri high schools to celebrate “College Application Week.” Created to help students begin the college application process, MCAC representatives will assist students in completing their college applications by reviewing their application materials and finding suitable scholarships.

WHO: MCAC representatives and Missouri high school seniors

WHEN & Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Friday, Oct. 25
WHERE: Events will be held at the following high schools:

Kansas City Partner Schools
East High School
Central Academy of Excellence
North Kansas City High School
Northeast High School
Paseo Academy of Fine & Performing Arts
Raytown High School
Raytown South High School
Ruskin High School
Southwest Early College Campus
Van Horn High School
Winnetonka High School

St. Louis Partner Schools
McCluer South-Berkeley High School
Ritenour High School
Riverview Gardens High School
Soldan International Studies High School
Jennings Senior High School
Gateway STEM High School
Normandy High School
Bayless High School
Hancock High School

Central-Southeast Missouri Partner Schools
Sullivan High School
St. Clair High School
John F. Hodge High School
Potosi High School
Salem High School

To find out what specific events are scheduled at each school please visit: http://mcac.missouri.edu/MCAC%20Application%20Week.pdf

NOTES: Since March 2010, MCAC representatives have held more than 29,590 individual advising meetings with students and reached more than 30,000 Missouri students in group settings.  MCAC advisers have met with family members, helped with ACT preparation, held financial aid workshops, and helped students complete financial aid forms and scholarship applications.