Academic/College Adivising
Portsmouth Christian schools is dedicated to provide students with the opportunity to be prepared academically, spiritually, and socially for future endeavors. Our advising program is designed to work closely with students and parents to make sure that students understand the numerous options they have following graduation.
Our goal is to help students find the best "fit" possible for them following graduation whether that is a four-year university, community college, an apprenticeship program, or joining the armed services. We are committed to not only helping students to understand who they are and identifying personal strengths, but also praying alongside your student and family that your student may find the path that God has already prepared for them.
We will meet with the middle schoolers in large settings to introduce them to the tools that Naviance can offer related to career and college explorations. Each year students will set academic and social goals that will be tracked to assess progress throughout middle school. Seventh graders will also take a quick survey to see what they know or what they are planning as far as college is concerned. During the time the process is minimal but vital to ensure that students are focusing on the big picture and working towards their academic future
- Start your résumé on Naviance! Add to it as you work throughout high school
- Start thinking about your future and realize that your freshman year will end up on your transcript so let's make a great first impression!
- Students will take the PSAT in October and then use those scores to start preparing for the SAT in their Junior and Senior year using Kahn Academy
- Start connecting and building relationships with teachers
- Explore Naviance to explore colleges and careers. Make sure to add colleges to your list so you can research some more about them
- Continue to focus on keeping grades up and challenging yourself in your academics
- Use Naviance to grow your transcript and start adding more colleges and careers to your list
- Students will take the Pre-ACT in the Spring and should use their scores to prepare for the ACT in Junior & Senior year
- Starting visiting colleges during the summer to get a feel for campus and learn more about the process
First Semester
- Continue to push yourself academically to beef up your transcript. Consider enrolling in Dual Enrollment History
- Juniors will take the PSAT again in October. This will be your opportunity to qualify as a National Merit Scholar
- Start using Naviance more in-depth to come up with a solid college list
- Visit college reps when they are on campus at PCS
Second Semester
- Pay attention to standardized test dates and come up with a plan on when you're going to take the SAT and ACT leading up to your senior year (you'll need a score if you are considering Dual Enrollment courses senior year)
- Use spring break and the summer to visit your top colleges and see if they're a "fit" for you
First Semester
- Continue to push yourself academically, colleges do not want to see you slack off senior year
- Use Naviance to get your college applications organized with due dates and requirements
- Evaluate your test scores and retake as needed
- Use days off and weekends to make final college visits before application deadlines
- Provide teachers with a profile sheet so they can write your letters of recommendation
- File your FAFSA after October 1st
- Apply Early Action to your top choices if possible
Second Semester
- Pay attention to application deadlines and get all of your materials in. Most deadlines are middle of January to February
- File your FAFSA before February 1st
- Let your advisor know about all admission decision you receive
- Make your college decision by May 1 and send in your deposit
- Take a breath and enjoy the end of your senior year, you earned it!
Standardized Testing Information
Make sure to utilize Naviance as there are numerous college and career resources. You can click on the button to the left to sign in.
Thank you for considering a visit to our school! We love any opportunity to allow our students to be exposed to learning more about colleges and careers and would love for you to host a virtual visit with us during lunch to meet with prospective students! Please book a virtual visit through RepVisits or contact Danielle Smith, the Academic Advisor.
