Becoming College-Ready
Covenant Christian Academy is as concerned about what your student becomes as what your student learns. As a community of scholars, we expect our students to continue their studies after graduation and are committed to aiding them in the selection of their next academic home.
College selection begins with our Study Skills program in the Middle School. Students begin to develop scholarly habits, including self-reflection, which translate into an exceptional transcript as they move into High School.
When students enter the ninth grade, they are provided more tools to self-discovery such as a personality profile, career exploration tools, and personalized college advising. Through group and private sessions using the Scoir College Network and YouScience Ability Battery, a portfolio of interests and preferences is developed which aids in the process of selecting a college.
Parents and students have access to a full time college advisor who, through private guidance sessions, can help each student create a plan for admissions testing, portfolio and resume' construction, and a successful college search.
Shelley Hannegan
Director of College Guidance and Academic Advising
shelley.hannegan@covenantchristian.net
College Entrance Exams
Covenant 8th & 9th grade students take the PSAT 8/9 in the Fall and the Pre-ACT in the Spring. 10th graders take PSAT/NMSQT in the Fall and the Pre-ACT in the Spring. The 11th graders take the PSAT/NMSQT in the Fall and have the option of taking the school day ACT for a small fee in the Spring.
Students then take the SAT or the ACT for college admissions at a local testing location for an additional cost. Register for these tests at the following websites:
College Visits at CCA and in the area:
We invite colleges to visit our campus so students are exposed to an assortment of schools. These visits give a chance to have face-to-face meetings with admissions professionals from schools across the country.
In addition, we take 9th-11th graders on various college visits each Fall.
Local college fairs have a multitude of schools present and give a chance to explore even more. All of these opportunities will provide important connections and become a part of discovering where God may be leading.
