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March 2023 Newsletter
Mrs. Amy Reinmuth
Director of College Career Counseling & Registrar
253-475-7226 x106
areinmuth@soundchristianacademy.org
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On Campus College Fair!
We have the opportunity to host more than 15 college reps on campus for our very first on-campus SCA College Fair! Partnering with ARROW, we are bringing you college reps from campus all over the country. Send your student during their school day, come with them to the event, and even feel free to bring a friend! Find out more about which colleges will be represented on our website. Wednesday, March 8, 2023
2:00-3:30pm
Douglas E. Bond Gymnasium on the SCA Campus
2310 S. 66th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
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Class of 2023
- Receving those financial aid awards? Did you know that you could possibly appeal your financial aid award, especially if your circumstances have changed? Read this blog about 11 Ways to Appeal for More Financial Aid.
- Scholarship Season is in FULL SWING for seniors! My motto is that you won't receive scholarship money if you don't apply! Several upcoming scholarships are currently located on our website. Make sure to check back often. So many scholarships have been added recently!
- How do I decide? Unsure how to pick a college based on "fit"? And what does that really mean? Read this great blog post by Lee Shulman Bierer, and Independent College Advisor based in Charlotte.
- Ever considered a job shadow? Not sure what career path you might want to take? Job shadowing involves spending time following a professional as they work. By observing the professional for anywhere from a few hours to several weeks, you can get a better understanding of their particular career. We have a couple students setting up their job shadow experience. This is a great article about what job shadowing entails. Feel free to contact Mrs. Reinmuth if you want more information.
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Class of 2024-
Visit a College! Even if you just visit a college here in Pierce County, you won't regret stepping on campus to learn more about what college life is about. So, take the time to visit a college today or plan a trip to visit a college out of state soon.
- Applying via the CommonApp? If the college you will be applying for uses the CommonApp, you can start now in your application preparation! Here are three big tips - 1. Common App announced that the 2023-2024 essay prompts will remain the same. Follow this link to see what the essay prompts are. 2. CommonApp has put out a handy guide for helping first year students! Make sure to visit the Application guide for first-year students. 3. Search writing requirements for specific colleges. The CommonApp writing requirements resource makes it easy for students to look up essay and writing supplement requirements, if any, for individual colleges.
- Ever considered a job shadow? Not sure what career path you might want to take? Job shadowing involves spending time following a professional as they work. By observing the professional for anywhere from a few hours to several weeks, you can get a better understanding of their particular career. Here at SCA have a couple students setting up their job shadow experience. This is a great article about what job shadowing entails. Feel free to contact Mrs. Reinmuth if you want more information.
- College Admissions Essays - Here is a great article about some things to think about when starting to write your college admissions essays.
- Graduating from college loan free? It is a possibility with some hard work and a good strategy. Read this article from US News & World Report for some helpful tips.
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Class of 2025-
- Keep Your Grades Up! If you are planning to attend college in the future, don't let your grades start slipping now! Remember, everything that you do now counts towards your future college admissions, so make sure to keep up on your classwork.
- Visit a College! Even if you just visit a college here in Pierce County, you won't regret stepping on campus to learn more about what college life is about. So, take the time to visit a college today or plan a trip to visit a college out of state soon.
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Class of 2026
- Community involvement: Now is the time to get involved! Find a spot to volunteer and start being consistent with your volunteer time. Don't forget to document your hours in the high school office! You won't regret spending the time in your community as well as building your resume for college.
- Keep Your Grades Up! If you are planning to attend college in the future, don't let your grades start slipping now! Remember, everything that you do now counts towards your future college admissions, so make sure to keep up on your classwork.
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- College Bound Scholarship - Do you know anyone with a student in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade? Encourage them to look into the CollegeBound Scholarship to see if they meet income requirements and sign up! For more information, click here.
- CLEP Testing - Ever heard of CLEP testing? Did you know this is a great, inexpensive way for students to check off some of those college credits? For over 50 years, the College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) has offered exams at a fraction of the price of a college course, saving you hundreds of dollars. CLEP exams let you test out of introductory courses and move to more advanced courses sooner, saving time toward your degree. Learn more at clep.collegeboard.org/.
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- Did you know you can still get financial aid for a trade school? Click here to learn more.
- College isn't for everyone! Here at SCA we believe that God has a calling for each of our students and that doesn't always mean attending college! This is a great article talking about some of the alternatives out there for those who don't feel led to pursue a college experience. Deciding What to do With Your Life & Career in High School
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- Big Future National Recognition Program - Sophomores and juniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher, received qualifying scores on eligible administrations of the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, or AP® Exams, and identify as Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, or Indigenous may be eligible for one or more of these programs. Visit their website for more information.
- FREE MONEY! Don't miss out - scholarship season is in full swing! My motto is that you won't receive scholarship money if you don't apply! Several upcoming scholarships are currently located on our website. Make sure to check back often. So many scholarships have been added recently!
- Scholarship Search Engines: Remember, you should never have to pay for a scholarship search! A few good searches include Big Future, Fastweb, Scholarships.com, and Going Merry
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Want to Play Sports in College?
Learn about the two different athletic associations here. If you are planning to play sports post high school you may want to register with both associations and increase the numbers of colleges who will see you and connect with you as an athlete.
Students can also visit the NCAA and create an account and find out more about eligibility requirements by visiting the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Need a way to get those volunteer hours?
We could use some HS students who are great in Math or English who would like to tutor Elementary kids. Also, BASC is having record numbers of kids in the afternoon and could use some help with the program after school. Please encourage your students to volunteer to help and earn community service hours. See Mrs. Neff in the high school office if you are interested!
Volunteer Hours!Did you volunteer this summer? Work at a SCA sports camp? Or help out at your church's VBS? Don't forget to turn your hours into the front office. You can either complete this form or have your volunteer organizer send an email to tjones@soundchristianacademy.org (it can't come from the student or the parent). Remember, all high school students are required to have the following number of volunteer hours:
Seniors (20 hours)
Juniors (15 hours)
Sophomores (10 hours)
Freshmen (5 hours)
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