Dear Parents & Students,

    At Lafayette Christian Academy, we are committed to helping each student and their parents in planning for college. We will challenge each student to learn academically while developing their God-given talents and growing spiritually. Our curriculum is designed to meet college admission requirements so that each student can pursue a college that best fits their goal. LCA recognizes that each student has unique abilities and we are committed to showing students how to utilize them for Christ. We desire to help all students seek God's perfect plan for their life.

    Equipping students with the knowledge of college and directing them into their future begins during their freshman year of high school. A four year course plan is created according to their desires for the career of their choice.  This plan is monitored during their sophomore and junior year of high school.  Assisting them in applying to the colleges that are appropriate for their career interests and their academic performance  are done during their junior and senior year of high school.

    You will find valuable information on this college preparatory site. There are college links, important upcoming dates, scholarship opportunities and ACT/SAT information.  Be sure to check out the different links that are appropriate for each grade of high school. The grade appropriate link will give the student important information about how to plan for college during that particular year of high school.

    It is my goal to assist the student and parent during this exciting time in your life.  If you need help or assistance, please do not hesitate to call or email me. I look forward to working with you and your child.

                                                                                                                                                    Mrs. Savoie

                                                                                                                                                    msavoie@lafayettechristianacademy.com

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I AM A FRESHMEN.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

 

 

Every freshmen is encouraged to take the ACT one time during their freshmen year. You can register online at www.act.org

 

• Study hard and make good grades in ALL courses but especially in the CORE Curriculum.

• Participate in meaningful activities in and out of school. Colleges look for extracurricular activities throughout your high school years.

• Begin an activity record that records all accomplishments throughout high school.

• Begin to explore colleges and think about your major.

• Consider registering for an ACT workshop at UL to help raise your ACT scores.

I AM A SOPHOMORE.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

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Take the PLAN test during your Sophomore Year at LCA

 

Plan now by finding out about the test.

http://www.actstudent.org/plan/​

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Every sophomore is encouraged to take the ACT at least once during their sophomore year. You can register online at www.act.org

• Study hard and make good grades in ALL courses but especially in the CORE curriculum.

• Continue to participate in meaningful activities in and out of school. Colleges look for extracurricular activities throughout your high school years.

• Continue to add to your activity record that records all accomplishments throughout high school.

• Begin to explore colleges and think about your major.

• Consider registering for an ACT workshop at UL to help raise your ACT scores.

I AM A JUNIOR.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

 

 

 

Remember, THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL.

Take the PSAT during your Junior Year at LCA

Plan now by taking a practice test

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/prep.html​

Every junior is encouraged to take the ACT a couple of times during their Junior Year. It is mandatory for every junior to take it once. You can register online at You can register online at www.act.org

 

• Continue to build your resume.

• Begin to explore colleges and think about your major.

• Remember to check and see if the college you are considering requires the

essay portion of the ACT.

• Consider registering for an ACT workshop at UL to help raise your ACT

scores.

• Call the colleges you are interested in and ask them to mail you applications.

I AM A SENIOR.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

 



• Continue to evaluate college choices.

• Keep your grades up.

• Register to take the ACT as many times as possible before scholarship   deadlines and TOPS deadlines.

• Request application materials for admissions and financial aid from schools you intend to apply.

• Be aware of admission, financial aid, and scholarship deadlines and meet them.

• Request high school transcripts and letters of recommendation from teachers.

• Work on college application forms.

• Search and apply for private scholarships and grant programs.

• Begin to prepare for the FAFSA. www.fafsa.ed.gov - you can get your PIN   (Personal Identification Number) at www.pin.ed.gov

• In January 2013 collect and file family tax information for 2012. It is quicker to file FAFSA online.

• After filing FAFSA, make sure you review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy.

• Make sure you send your final transcripts to your college after Graduation.

• Stay in contact with the Financial Aid and Admissions office of the college you plan on attending.

• Respond to an requests and notify them of any changes.all accomplishments throughout high school.

• Begin to explore colleges and think about your major.

• Consider registering for an ACT workshop at UL to help raise your ACT scores.