Yale STORY Program to hold College Information Session at LSMSA, Open to ALL Cenla high school students

Yale STORY Program to hold College Information Session at LSMSA, Open to ALL Cenla high school students

NATCHITOCHES - High school students and families in central Louisiana will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from some of the nation's top colleges and universities during the STORY (Small Town Outreach, Recruitment and Yield) Information Session on Sunday, Sept. 14, presented by Yale University's Admissions Office. The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. in Natchitoches and is free to attend. Organizers encourage students to bring their questions and curiosity as they explore admissions and financial aid opportunities. 

"This is an incredible opportunity for area students, but just as important an experience for area college counselors, too, said Katie Summerell, Director of LSMSA's College Counseling Center. "I hope that ALL students and counselors take advantage of this unique opportunity."

The program begins with a 40-minute presentation on the college admissions process, including holistic admissions, building a college list, and applying for financial aid. Following the session, an 80-minute college fair will feature admissions representatives from highly selective research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from across the country. 

Colleges and universities scheduled to attend include Barnard College, Brown University, Caltech Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, College of the Holy Cross, Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard College, John Hopkins University, Louisiana State University, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Rice University, Smith College, University of Chicago, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Wellesley College, Williams College, and Yale University. 

The STPRY initiative was created to expand access to higher education for students from small towns and rural communities. By bringing multiple institutions together, the program provides local students and families with information and connections that might otherwise requite traveling long distances. 

Registration is required to attend. Students and families can sign up online at https://apps.admissions.yale.edu/register/STORYLA.

About LSMSA
LSMSA's commencement began in Prather in 1985 with 172 members of the first graduating class. LSMSA is a tuition-free, public high school for high-achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a nominal room and board fee to cover housing, meals, and campus activities. The LSMSA Foundation offers assistance for families so that no eligible student is denied the school's 42-year legacy of a college-level living/learning experience. For more information about LSMSA, or to apply for the Fall '25 academic school year, visit www.LSMSA.edu.