College Counseling

As a college preparatory school, we lead our students from 8th grade to Senior year through the maze of choices to find the right fit for higher learning.

An FCS student starts their college counseling process at the end of 8th grade by working with our counselors to determine which diploma pathway facilitates their larger goals. Students continue through their freshman and sophomore years to take the courses needed to support their interests. As a junior, they have transitioned into our college counseling program in earnest, setting expectations and goals early. Our seniors are fully equipped and supported to take ownership of their high school experience and pursuing their interests at a college level. As a result, our students are accepted into universities and colleges that are the perfect fit for their higher learning experience.

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The Application Process

What The Student Does

College Search

1) Self-reflect to determine what characteristics will constitute a "good college match".

2) Research colleges to learn:
a. Admissibility
b.Academic programs
c.Academic and social atmosphere
d.Cost
e.Deadline/admissions requirements

3)Meet with appropriate college representatives when they visit Fellowship Christian School or hold city wide receptions.

Communications

1) Register and utilize Naviance. Complete assigned tasks by deadlines posted.

2) After Student and Parent College Questionnaires are completed and returned to the College Counseling Office

3) Request teacher recommendations and and high school transcripts through Naviance.

4) Update the FCS college counseling office and colleges of new awards, honors and participation.

5) Communicate with parents and counselor during the college admissions process.

Applying

1) Complete and send applications to colleges.

2) Abide by application, testing age

Testing

1) Registar for testing.

2) Request that the testing agencies send official test scores to the colleges.

What The School Does

College Counselor Responsibilities

1) Be a resource for students and parents.

2) Be available to students and parents.

3) Inform student and parents of the procedures necessary to complete the college admissions process.

4) Provide guidance on the appropriateness of colleges.

5) Suggest possible college options.

6) At the student/parent request, review applications and essays before submission.

7) At the student/parent request, complete and submit the counselor recommendation, secondary school report and high school transcripts.

8) After student completes a teacher recommendation request on Naviance/Family Connection, follow up with teacher for completion and send to designated colleges.

9) Electronically submit or mail all HSPS packets directly to the institution/program.

10) Help students and parents make the final matriculation decision.

What The Parents Do

Parent Responsibilities

1) Clearly state the parameters for college options with your child and the college counselor:

Cost
Location
Possible field(s) of study
Restrictions

2) Complete the Parent College Questionnaire on Naviance/Family Connection by January 31.

3) Meet/call the college counselor if questions or concerns arise.

4) Be aware of deadlines.

5) Complete financial aid forms (FAFSA and CSS Profile) if necessary.

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College Visits

Seniors are required to attend 3 college representative meetings at FCS or in the local area. Juniors, 3 visits and Sophomores, 1 visit. Students will register for these online.

FCS’s policy related to excused absentees for college tours:

Juniors are allowed three excused college visitation days.

Seniors are allowed three excused college visitation days.

The parent(s) of any student requesting an excused absence for a college visit must email the attendance office at least 5 school days prior to the visit. An email confirmation will be returned and student will need to return the College Visit Verification Form when they next attend school. Absences for college visits will not be excused unless these instructions are followed and the student will be penalized for any missed assignments due to the unexcused absence.

If there is a need for more college visitation days, request in writing the purpose and dates and submit the request to the college counselor for approval.

If Excused Absence Falls on a…	Request is due before school begins on…
Monday	Prior Monday
Tuesday	Prior Tuesday
Wednesday	Prior Wednesday
Thursday	Prior Thursday
Friday	Prior Friday

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Meet Mrs.Dean

Welcome to the FCS High School Guidance and College Counseling Department. We partner with students and parents to accomplish the mission of our school with individualized student attention in the planning and maintenance of their four years in high school.

As a comprehensive school, we aim to help your student discover their God-given potential and to create a safe environment for them to explore their passions. At Fellowship Christian School, we believe that students are better served when the counseling process is integrated throughout their years at our school. By encouraging a student to seek out their strengths and providing a rich soil for them to grow within, our students are better prepared for the inevitable college admissions process.

Regular communication between student, parents and the counseling team all will significantly increase the chances of making a proper decisions, both for college and in life. We look forward to working with you throughout these amazing transitions in your student's life.

lindsey.dean@fcspaladins.org

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Tasha Burnett

Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Psychology from Lewis University

Graduate Degree:
MS in School Counseling from Capella University

At FCS since:
2022

Favorite Bible Verse
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever.

1 Peter 5:10

What do you enjoy most about working in Education?
Building Relationships and helping students prepare for college success.

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