charlotte christian college and career planning The College and Career Counseling program at Charlotte Christian School is an important and individualized process that is designed to help students and parents navigate their way through college applications and admissions. Beginning with high school course selection, guidance starts in the eighth grade and continues through sending off the final transcript to the college a student will attend. Counselors work hand-in-hand with students to lead them to the place God is taking them after their time at Charlotte Christian.

In addition to helping students design their four-year course Charlotte Christian provides a comprehensive college plan, services provided by the counseling office include: counseling program with dedicated and talented counselors who partner with both the student and their • Personality and interest assessments parents during the search process. • On-campus visits by college admissions counselors • Workshops on topics such as “How to Junior Seminar, a specially-designed class for students Prepare for a College Visit” or in grade 11, is a key component in preparing for the “NCAA Clearinghouse” senior year application process. In this course, students are • Standardized testing prep classes taught how to write college essays, prepare their resume, • Guided college tours discover potential college majors based on their interests • Parent education and strengths, and determine which colleges they may • On-campus Christian College Fair want to visit or apply to.

During the senior year, college counselors walk alongside students as they submit their applications and begin the waiting period. Helping students prayerfully discern God’s desires for their next step is a key component in the journey. During their senior year, students applying for scholarships participate in mock interviews with faculty members in preparation for their actual scholarship interviews.

Helping students prepare for life on college campuses is also a focus of the counseling office. Whether it is how to LEFT TO RIGHT: Katrina Cassier, College Counselor, Jodi Foxx, Director of College choose a roommate or how to navigate the first few weeks Counseling, and Sabrina Garrett, US Personal & Academic Counselor. Mrs. Jodi of life on a college campus, the counseling does not end Foxx was recognized as the Guidance Professional of the Year by the North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) in 2016. once the college decision has been made. The Breakdown Over the Last Five Years 2014-2018 The graduating classes over the OUR seniors are accepted to… last five years have earned the Top Tier Colleges and Universities such as Columbia University, Cornell University, following totals: Davidson College, Duke University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Northwestern University, Rice University, Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, $26,590,553 University of Virginia, and Wake Forest University. College & University Scholarships Top Historically Black College and Universities such as Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Advanced 285 Placement Honors Top Christian Colleges and Universities such as Anderson University, Biola University, Calvin College, , Indiana Wesleyan University, , Palm Athletic Beach Atlantic University, , and Wheaton College. 87 Signings Prestigious Military Academies such as United States Military Academy at West National Point, United States Naval Academy, and Virginia Military Institute. 22 Merit students

J-Term gives upper school students an opportunity for new educational experiences attend college the first week of the second semester. Through a J-Term experience, students interact 38% out-of-state and build relationships with fellow students and faculty in a less structured format while participating in a variety of common interest educational opportunities. 37% • Bank of America • Little Diversified attend a In 2018 there were • Carolina Panthers Architectural Consulting private college • Carolina Neurosurgery • Mecklenburg County 30 j-term offerings and Spine Sheriff’s Office • Charlotte Hornets • Mint Museum of Art attend a Christian among which, • Chief Judge Whitney • Novant Health 14% college (US Federal Court) • OrthoCarolina students participated • Children’s Theatre of • South Park Interiors 44 in an internship or Charlotte • Speedway Motorsports receive • Joni and Friends • Wells Fargo vocational shadowing • Learfield Sports • Young Life 42% an academic opportunity. scholarship • Levine Children’s Hospital CLASS OF 2018 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

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