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Frederica Academy’s College Counseling Center aims to support students in identifying their college of best fit while promoting and encouraging students to develop the skills and knowledge they need for higher education and beyond.
As a college preparatory school, much of the advising at Frederica in the Upper School takes place within the context of our understanding of the requirements for college admission. A simplified calendar of activities for the four years of high school includes the following:
Freshmen
- Attend the US 101 summer class (August)
- Work to keep a balance between academics and extracurricular activities
- Attend the Freshmen College Counseling Workshop (October)
- Take the PreACT (November)
- Attend an Understanding your PreACT Score Workshop
- Explore SCOIR- build/update résumé and complete the YouScience assessment
- Take advantage of opportunities to visit colleges
- Plan a meaningful summer experience
Sophomores
- Work to keep a balance between academics and extracurricular activities
- Attend the Sophomore College Counseling Workshop (September)
- Take the PSAT (October)
- Take the PreACT (November)
- Attend Sophomore Class College Night (November)
- Attend an Understanding your PSAT and PreACT Score Workshop
- Explore SCOIR- update résumé
- Take advantage of opportunities to visit colleges
- Plan a meaningful summer experience
- Start to think about what you are enjoying most about your life at FA. Could a favorite class lead to a major in college or a career later in life? Does this environment (small classes, supportive faculty) appeal to you? How important are your favorite activities and sports to you?
Juniors
- Work to keep a balance between academics and extracurricular activities
- Attend the Junior College Counseling Workshop (September)
- Take the PSAT/NMSQT (October)
- Take the PreACT (November)
- Attend the Junior ACT Prep Course (January)
- Attend Junior Class College Night (January)
- Schedule an Individual College Conference with Dr. Nevins
- Prepare for standardized tests- SAT, ACT
- Explore SCOIR- update résumé and take virtual tours
- Take advantage of opportunities to visit colleges
- Plan a meaningful summer experience
- Begin working on college essays
- Begin creating your college list
Seniors
- Schedule an Individual College Conference with Dr. Nevins (August)
- Explore SCOIR - update résumé and finalize college list
- Prepare for standardized tests - SAT, ACT
- Attend Senior Class College Night (September)
- Plan to make “overnight visits” to selected colleges
- Attend Financial Aid Night (October)
- Complete the college application process (February)
- Await college decisions (April 1st)
- Attend open houses or admitted student events to finalize your college choice
- Select a college and pay the deposit (May 1st)
- Schedule your Orientation at the college you have decided to attend
- Graduation!
Please see the 2022-2023 College Counseling Handbook for a more detailed college counseling calendar for each grade level.
Standardized Testing
Below are some useful sites for SAT and ACT testing:
College Board: This site includes information about SAT test dates, AP exams, and the PSAT.
Khan Academy: This site provides free resources for College Board Test Prep.
ACT: This site includes general information about the ACT as well as test dates.
Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
Frederica Academy will be offering the Cambridge Assessment Admissions Tests on November 2nd on campus.
College Representatives
Frederica Academy welcomes visits from college representatives throughout the school year. To schedule a visit, please contact Laura Nevins at lauranevins@fredericaacademy.org or 912-638-9981 x 186. For more information about our students or school, please view our School Profile or feel free to contact us at anytime. We look forward to working with you as we guide our students through the college application process.
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College Matriculation
SCOIR
SCOIR is a web-based service designed especially for students and parents. The program tracks and analyzes data about college and career plans to provide up-to-date information that is specific to Frederica Academy.
The SCOIR search function helps identify schools students might be interested in based on a number of search parameters including location, academic interests, hobbies, etc. The program’s career search and assessment tools may help broaden knowledge of various careers and educational opportunities available. Students are encouraged to utilize résumé building features, which will allow them to keep track of their work, community service, extracurricular activities, and honors and awards.
SCOIR also curates social media and testimonials of students on campus to provide a glimpse into student life. Students are able to curate their own “board”, filled with colleges and hashtags they are interested in following.
The SCOIR mobile app enables students to search and manage their profile through their phone. Students and families will be able to view historical data of college admissions rates and success of previous Frederica Academy students, which is helpful in determining the likelihood of admissions.
SCOIR provides an interface for parents so that they may become a part of the search process. Financial calculators are available to help assess and compare the costs of colleges, and parents can even recommend schools that they think their student may be interested in. The platform also allows counselors and teachers to send recommendations, transcripts and additional documents efficiently.
Laura Nevins
Frederica Academy
Assistant Head of Upper School; Director of College Placement
Email Laura Nevins
(912) 638-9981 ext. 186