September 2022 Newsletter

Mrs. Amy Reinmuth
Director of College Career Counseling & Registrar
253-475-7226 x106
areinmuth@soundchristianacademy.org

Class of 2023

Senior Parent Night: We invite ALL senior parents (students welcome too!) to come on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:30pm in the Choir Room to hear all about what will be happening this year, specifically for your senior.
FAFSA information: Click here to learn about what a FAFSA is, who needs to apply (spoiler: everyone!) and how to prepare to file beginning October 1.
VOLUNTEER HOURS! Don't forget that it is a requirement for all seniors to complete and turn in a minimum of 20 service hours. These hours need to have been completed starting June 11, 2022 and must be served somewhere in the community (outside of your family). Please make sure to turn in your hours to Mrs. Jones. Forms available in the front office or on our website.
College Fairs, College Reps, and College Appplications - oh my! This is a busy time of year for those students planning to attend college starting the fall after high school. Most school applications have opened and students can start completing them and turning them in at any time. Make note of application deadlines at all the schools your student is interested is attending as they all differ. Read below for more information about local college fairs and college reps coming to campus.
Fall Senior Timeline - Want to make sure you are on track for your college plans? Read this helpful article from Bierer College Consulting about the Fall Timeline for Seniors.

Class of 2024

College Reps on campus! Starting at the end of September, we will have several college reps on campus in the library. Schools respresented and times will be announced soon, but make sure you make a point to visit with these college reps when they are here! Even if you aren't interested in the school, you will learn valuable information about how to talk about college and find out the important questions to ask.
VOLUNTEER HOURS! Don't forget that a requirement for all juniors is to complete and turn in a minimum of 15 service hours. These hours need to have been completed starting June 11, 2022 and must be served somewhere in the community (outside of your family). Please make sure to turn in your hours to Mrs. Jones. Forms available in the front office or on our website.

Class of 2025

Now is the a good time to start thinking about college! It may seem early to start thinking about getting your child ready for college, but it really isn’t — important groundwork should take place in 9th and 10th grades. Click here for a list to help you make sure your childis on the right path.
VOLUNTEER HOURS! Don't forget that a requirement for all sophomores is to complete and turn in a minimum of 10 service hours. These hours need to have been completed starting June 11, 2022 and must be served somewhere in the community (outside of your family). Please make sure to turn in your hours to Mrs. Jones. Forms available in the front office or on our website.

Class of 2026

VOLUNTEER HOURS! Don't forget that a requirement for all freshmen is to complete and turn in a minimum of 5 service hours. These hours need to have been completed starting June 11, 2022 and must be served somewhere in the community (outside of your family). Please make sure to turn in your hours to Mrs. Jones. Forms available in the front office or on our website.

SAT on campus

Taking the SAT exam is a graduation requirement for all SCA seniors regardless of their intent to attend college after high school. Similarly, the PSAT is the standardized testing required for students in grades 9-11.

There will only be ONE SAT on campus date and we will be providing testing without accommodations only. If your students needs accommodations or they would like to take the SAT prior to or later than October 12, they will need to register using this link and test at a different location.

You will need to pay for your SAT through SCA. If your student will NOT be taking the SAT on campus, please let Mrs. Reinmuth know as soon as possible otherwise your account will be charged. PSAT fees for grade 9-11 are calculated into student fees. See details below and contact me if you have any questions. **Please do NOT register for on campus testing through the CollegeBoard site.**

SAT & PSAT Date: Wednesday, October 12

Time: 8am SHARP

SAT Cost: $55 Fee reduced only if you qualify and have registered with CollegeBoard for the Fee waiver.

SAT/PSAT & College applications Fee Waivers: Think your family might qualify for a fee waiver? Click here to learn more and contact me if you think you meet the requirements listed.

Save the Date! SCA's College Workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:30pm in the SCA Choir Room. We encourage all our juniors and seniors (and their parents) who are planning to attend college after high school to attend this information night. Sophomores and freshman are welcome as well if you would like to get a jump start on the future.

College Reps on Campus - Several schools will be sending a college rep to our campus to talk with students personally. Schools represented, dates and times will be announced soon!

Visit a College Fair! Not just for seniors, college fairs are a great way for anyone thinking of attending college in the futre to meet an admissions rep in person and get exposure to many colleges at one time. Two important college fairs are coming up - the Christian College Fair in Tacoma on September 27, 2022 and the National College Fair in Seattle on November 4 & 5, 2022. Both are in person this year! Mark your calendar to make sure and visit these fun and important events.

Common App Now Open! The CommonApp opened for Fall 2022 College applications on August 1st. Make sure to take a peek at their information for first year students.

Where to start? Not sure where to start with the college search? Read this great article about the "Coutdown to College: Tips to Help Students Find their Fit".

Did you know you can explore future careers based on what kind of eduction your want to pursue after high school, or by pay level, or a multitude of other options? Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook through the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for more information.

FREE MONEY! Don't miss out - scholarship season will be ramping up! 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.
Search Engines: Make sure to check out the free scholarship search engines online. Remember, you should never have to pay for a scholarship search!
Check out Going Merry - Going Merry is a free scholarship and financial aid platform that includes personalized matching with thousands of scholarships and grants.

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.

The new 2022-2023 NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete was just released! If you plan to play sports after high school, make sure to take a look.

SAT Practice and Preparation

Want to start practicing now for the SAT test in October? From free practice tests to a checklist of what to bring on test day, College Board provides everything you need to prepare. Click here to learn more.

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