College Planning
College is a wonderful time to learn, grow and further prepare for a future of service to God and His people in any vocation of choice.
At DLS, we strive to challenge and prepare our students for the rigor of college, and to learn the value of maintaining a healthy balance between a career and life outside of work.
We encourage the formation of healthy habits, not only physical, but especially spiritual and academic. College can put study habits, faith habits, and even nutritional habits to the test. I take great pride in the college-readiness program at Dallas Lutheran School.
And we don't just talk the talk.
At Dallas Lutheran, college-readiness is one of our top priorities. And, our students graduate and go to college.
In 2024, our class of 41 graduates received over $9.2 million in scholarships and aid from 195 acceptances to 117 colleges, and our students are attending 27 colleges in 15 states and two countries.
To learn more about how Dallas Lutheran can put our college-readiness program to work for your student, please contact me for more information.
Regards,
Rachel Butler-Ripley
Director of Admissions & College Counseling/Registrar
rachelbutler-ripley@dallaslutheranschool.com
214-349-8912, ext. 113
College admission counselors can click here to schedule an appointment with Dallas Lutheran School.
College Planning Resources
2024 Graduation Video
2023 Graduation Video
Rachel Butler-Ripley
To Help You Prepare for Bootcamp:
- Continue what we discussed in junior religion on essay writing and come to Bootcamp with a completed rough draft--we will perfect your essay
- I recommend not starting the Common App before Bootcamp if you plan to attend Bootcamp
College Bootcamp Agenda
Tuesday, August 6
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Overview of College Bootcamp Expectations and On-Boarding of Scoir
- 8:30 a.m. to 10 am. Common App.
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Essay Overview
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. College Panel
Wednesday, August 7
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. College Research and Organization Tips
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Essays/Resume Review w/College Reps
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Interview Skill Sets w/College Reps
Thursday, August 8
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for students only
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for parents only
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Recap and Q & A w/Mrs. Butler-Ripley
- 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Time to make-up items from the week
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Financing your College Education conversation with college reps
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Parent Session (parents only)--Recap of the program and short overview of what you need to know in the college application and search process
School Profile
College Counselor Fly-Ins
Be sure and keep up with all of our college counselor fly-ins on our Instagram Story at Dallas Lutheran School.
Rachel Butler-Ripley is an experienced college counselor and she is invited year-round to visit colleges and universities around the country.
To check out all of Rachel's college visits plus local visits to Dallas by colleges, check out our Instagram Story page at Dallas Lutheran School.
