College Counseling

Florida Christian School offers a comprehensive college counseling program for high school students. As part of its mission, it seeks to challenge students to reach their academic potential and encourage them to realize their God-given gifts and talents. The objective of the office of college counseling at Florida Christian School is to provide high school students and their families with the knowledge needed for college admission. This is an individualized process that begins in 9th grade and continues through the end of 12^th grade.

College Admission has become an increasingly competitive and complex process, and the office of college counseling exists to offer students the tools needed to successfully transition from high school to college.  Beginning in 9th grade, students are provided with career and academic counseling. In the junior and senior years, college counseling becomes an intensive, multi-faceted process. Students are guided through each of the steps required for college admission including the college search, college admission testing, the application process, and financial aid.

Florida Christian School offers academic advising to support students in achieving their educational and career goals by providing personalized guidance and resources. Students will be assigned an advisor who will work closely with them to develop individualized academic plans that align with their interests, strengths, and post-secondary aspirations. This includes selecting appropriate courses, monitoring academic progress, and offering strategies for improvement when needed. Through regular meetings and open communication, our academic advisors ensure that students are on track to meet graduation requirements and are well-prepared for their future endeavors, fostering both academic success and personal development.

• The PSAT is offered each year to 8^th – 11^th grade students
• The SAT School Day is offered at FCS each year to Seniors in the Fall and Juniors and Sophomores in the Spring
• Junior College Tour of schools in the Southeast United States such as: Clemson, Wake Forest, Duke University, NC State, and North Carolina – Chapel Hill
• Sophomore College Tour of schools in Florida such as: Florida State, University of Florida, UCF, University of Tampa, USF, and Palm Beach Atlantic University.
• Freshmen College Tour of local schools in South Florida such as: FIU, UM, and FAU.
• Fall and Spring college information presentations for parents
• Student classroom workshops on varied topics such as college essays, financial aid, Bright Futures, resumes, college admission testing, college applications, and scholarships.
• FCS campus visits by college admission representatives
• Online college planning through SCOIR, a college guidance web-based program
• Guide students as they complete their Silver Knight Project