Navigating the College Application Process

A student’s Capstone Project allowed Duchesne seniors to learn more about the college application process and the confidence they need to make one of the most significant decisions of their lives. 

Senior Faith Dunn’s College Application Day was held on November 12 in the Performing Arts Center, where advisors from colleges met with over 25 seniors to answer questions. 

“My inspiration for my Capstone Project was how little knowledge my friends and I had about the college application process,” said Faith. “ Thinking about that, I figured I could maybe do some type of project that revolved around college readiness and confidence, especially in seniors stressed out and anxious about applying.”

Colleges in attendance included Missouri S&T, McKendree College, Maryville University, St. Charles Community College, and more. 

“Faith wanted to do something related to college planning for her senior class,” said Brittany Grass ’08, college and career counselor and Faith’s mentor on the project. “She was a joy to work with and created an event that I hope to utilize with future classes.”

Faith hopes the experience gave her fellow students more certainty as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.  

“They might have learned how to do something they didn’t know before or gain useful knowledge on a new thing they can walk away with and use again,” she said.