College Scholarships: A First Step into The Future
What University should I apply to?
It is the most crucial question on students' minds as they begin their junior year in high school. In addition, parents worry about which University their child should go to and if they will be able to pay for it when they are born.
Fortunately, DCS students have a clear advantage over other students. Why? Because College and Career Advisory Program at DCS is like no other. At DCS, college counseling is a job responsibility that is not taken lightly. It is central to each student's life. One only has to review the impressive list of universities around the world where DCS's graduates have been accepted and are currently attending like, see now.
Harvard University, Yale University, Sandford University, UC Berkely, NYU: ABU DHABI / SHANGAI, Brown, University of Pennsylvania, University of Toronto, DUKE: KUNSHAN, and the University of Notre Dame, to mention a few.
This year, +70% of DelCampo School's graduating class were accepted to renowned Universities in +15 countries and received + 12 million dollars in scholarship offers.
How? DCS provides its students with an exceptional college preparation curriculum, world-class teachers and resources, and outstanding sports and extracurricular programs.
All students are taught the skills and core knowledge measured by college entrance exams and college prep courses like AP (Advanced Placement). Throughout their academic life, DCS students master the skills of learning, the knowledge on which future learning is based, and the ability to demonstrate those skills at University.
Alongside, DCS's college preparatory is a continuous and systematic process that starts when a student arrives at DCS and intensifies as they get closer to their junior and senior years. At DCS, preparing for college is not left to chance.
Throughout the college admission process, a team of professionals led by our knowledgeable College and Career Counselor helps students develop self-assessment and decision-making techniques; these skills enable them to make informed choices concerning their college careers.
Each student develops a list of colleges to research, attends college meetings and workshops, produces a concrete student profile, writes outstanding college essays, participates in college visits; and completes solid applications.
Navigating the college admissions process can seem complex for most but not for DCS students and their families. To ensure a smooth passage, DCS's College and Career Advisory Program provide each student with a team of professionals who will work closely with them. Through this partnership, we can tailor the college process to each student's specific needs, abilities, interests, and budgets.
The college search and selection process is integral to the student experience, and DCS's college and career counselor serves multiple roles. First, she advises students and their families to help them understand and navigate college admission and scholarship.
Second, she works closely with admission officers to help them value our students' experiences and accomplishments in the context of DCS's rigorous academic program and rich extracurricular life.
Finally, and most importantly, each student has a team of enthusiastic advocates that aims to provide a constant source of encouragement and support as they prepare for the next exciting chapter in their academic lives.
The bottom line is that College and Career Advising is something that DCS does exceptionally well. It is central to our mission, vision, and commitment to our families.
The skills learned during their college search will remain with our students throughout their lives, whether they continue onto post-graduate degrees or enter the workforce. DCS alumni are found at Yale University pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics, at Notre Dame, pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, at Apple, NASA, CNN, and Facebook, to mention a few.
Wherever DCS's alumni are, they pave the way for the ones coming after them. They provide a network of valuable experiences and guidance on college acceptances, scholarships, and job opportunities, which is vital in making the path of current and future DCS students more effortless and direct.
At DCS, we understand that for parents, providing their children with the best possible learning opportunities that will allow them to attend the most prestigious Universities in the world is paramount, and we are committed to making it happen.