Planning for College

  • Below are some resources to help you start or continue the process of planning for your post-secondary education. In addition to the information provided, your counselor and College Advisor Logan Van Winkle are always available to answer questions.

    Olathe District Postsecondary Planning Events

    • Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m. — KC Metro College Expo in the Olathe North commons
    • Sept. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — NCAA Night in the Olathe West auditorium
    • Sept. 22, 6:15-8:15 p.m. — Spanish College Night in the Olathe West commons (This event will be held in Spanish, with English-language support available as needed.)
    • Sept. 29 — Financial Aid and Scholarship Info Evening in the Olathe East commons and auditorium
      • 5:30 p.m. — Scholarship browsing in the commons
      • 6:30 p.m. — Financial aid and scholarship meeting for parents and seniors in the auditorium
    • Oct. 8 — FAFSA Completion Workshop in the Olathe South commons
      • sign up soon for slots from 5-6 p.m., 6-7 p.m., or 7-8 p.m.
      • for seniors and their parents
    • March 26, 2026, 6 p.m. — Planning Your Path: College, Career and Military Readiness in the Olathe Northwest auditorium

Plannning Guides

Links

  • The College Board

    The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.

    Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education.

    Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.

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Questions to Ask on Your College Campus Visit

  • This list has been created to provide you and your family with a starting point when visiting post-secondary schools and to help you begin comparing possible opportunities for your future. Good luck!

    Academic

    • What are the admissions requirements?
    • Do you accept Advanced Placement credit?
    • Do you accept Dual-Credit or College Now credit?
    • Is there an Honors Program or College?
    • What academic support services are available? (i.e. writing, language, learning labs)
    • Is there a foreign language requirement for admission or graduation?
    • Are there study-abroad opportunities?
    • Are computers available for students, and how accessible are they?
    • What will be the size of my classes?
    • Where are some quiet places to study?
    • Are students allowed to take courses outside of their degree program?
    • What is the average ACT/SAT score of the current freshmen class?
    • What percentage of the student population is in-state?

    Cost

    • Including living expenses, what is the total estimated cost for one academic year?
    • How do I apply for a parking permit, and how much does it cost?
    • What is taken into consideration for financial aid?
    • How do I apply for financial assistance?
    • What scholarships are available?
    • What are the deadlines? Where do I find information on scholarships available to students at your institution?

    Extracurricular

    • How do I get athletic and event tickets?
    • What kind of cultural opportunities are available on campus?
    • What kind of clubs and organizations exist on campus and where do I get information?
    • What is there to do on the weekends?
    • What non-academic opportunities are available in the area? (shopping malls, movie theaters)

    Services

    • Am I required to live on campus?
    • What are the differences among the various residence halls?
    • May I choose my roommate?
    • What types of meal plans do the residence halls offer? Are meals available on the weekends?
    • Is there a career center, and what services does it offer?
    • What steps is the university taking to make the campus safe?
    • Is it possible to survive without a car?  Are basic services close to campus?
    • What kinds of services are available for students with learning or physical disabilities?