Upper School & College Counseling
Discovering Frederica Academy’s College Counseling
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At Frederica Academy, guidance and counseling are organized around the belief that the ninth through twelfth grade experience is a developmental process which helps our students set and meet academic and nonacademic goals. We also believe that our program complements the school's mission statement, "To maximize the potential of each student and prepare him/her for college and adult life through the development of mind, body and spirit."
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 and Sophomores
- Meet with the college counselor to develop a four-year academic plan
- Explore SCOIR
- Attend local and regional college fairs, as well as college visits on Frederica Academy’s campus
- Discuss course selection with the college counselor
- Freshmen and Sophomores: Take the Pre-ACT
- Sophomores: Take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT)
- Sophomores: Attend Sophomore Class College Night
Juniors
- Take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) and Pre-ACT
- Take SAT and/or ACT exams
- Explore SCOIR
- Attend local and regional college fairs, as well as college visits on Frederica Academy’s campus
- Attend Junior Class College Night
- Discuss course selection with the college counselor
- Attend an individual college conference with the college counselor
Seniors
- Attend Senior Class College Night
- Attend local and regional college fairs, as well as college visits on Frederica Academy’s campus
- Take SAT and/or ACT exams
- Meet regularly with college counselor to develop an application timeline & work to complete college applications
- Attend College Financial Aid Night
Please see the 2020-2021 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.
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
Frederica Academy Class of 2020
125 College Acceptances
69 Different College and University Offers
46% Attending Out-of-State Schools
6 Collegiate Student-Athletes
$3,350,384 in Scholarships Awarded (excluding the HOPE Scholarship)
The 41 students of the Class of 2020 matriculated to the following colleges and universities: | |
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Appalachian State University
Auburn University (3)
Berry College
Brewton-Parker College
Brown University
College of Coastal Georgia (3)
Florida International University
Fordham University
Gardner-Webb University
Georgia College
Georgia Southern University (4)
Kennesaw State University
Louisiana State University, Honors
Oglethorpe University
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Savannah College of Art and Design (2)
Stetson University, Honors
Syracuse University, Honors
Tallahassee Community College
The University of Texas, Austin
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Georgia (6)
University of Georgia, Honors
University of Miami
University of North Georgia
University of South Carolina
Villanova University
Washington and Lee University
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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; Upper School Counselor
Email Laura Nevins
(912) 638-9982 ext. 186