The College Advisement office is focused on guiding students through the college selection process. The College Advisor offers support and experience to ensure LCA students and parents are well versed in the nuances of the college process. While stress sometimes accompanies the process, we are committed to shaping the experience into an opportunity for growth for all parties involved. It is a privilege to work with such a dynamic and vibrant group of students, and to help them identify college matches that will inspire them to reach their fullest potential.

Each September, LCA has a College Planning Meeting to provide parents and students with information about the college search and application process.  In January, the Financial Aid Meeting provides FAFSA helps and general financial aid information.  At each of these meetings, a college admissions or financial aid professional is present to share information about college planning and financial aid in general in addition to specific programs available at their college.

Students have many opportunities to talk with college representatives who visit LCA. In addition, families and students may contact Mrs. Davis, the College Advisor, at any time for further information.

College Information for 9th and 10th Grade Students and Parents

Students have a fresh start in the 9th grade. Their high school courses and grades in grades 9-12 will form the transcript sent to colleges. College admission is based most strongly on a student's high school grades and the rigor or difficulty of the courses they have taken (within the context of school course offerings.)

The time to visit and apply to college may seem far away, but everything a student does in grades 9-12, including grades, activities, leadership roles, travel, jobs, and accomplishments will be part of that application process. College and scholarship applications often request information about a student's extracurricular activities. Parents can help students keep a record of all honors and awards, activities including sports and clubs, community service, church activities, travel, hobbies, jobs, camps, courses, and anything else that sets the student apart. It is important to note any leadership positions.

College Information for 11th and 12th Grade Students and Parents

Juniors and seniors receive LCA's College Planning and College Admissions Handbooks which include planning calendars, college fair dates and locations, SAT and ACT dates and strategies, college profiles, campus visit questions, and financial aid helps. These handbooks are available for 9th and 10th grade students upon request.

Juniors and seniors may take two days for college visits, bringing in the signed college visit form so that the visit will be an excused absence.  Students needing additional days should contact Mrs. Myers or Mrs. Davis before planning the visit.

SAT 2011-2012

Register Online at www.collegeboard.org to take the SAT REASONING TEST.  Create your account and sign-in code and save for future reference.  The LCA code is 111-853 as listed on the site. 

You will choose a test date and testing location.  Cost is $49.00.  (Additional $26 for late registration.)  Print the admission ticket.  Mail-in registration forms are available in the counseling office. 

Practice materials are on the website.  The customer service number for students is 866-756-7346 and is available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

ACT 2011-2012

Register Online at www.actstudent.org.  The process is similar to SAT registration.  Use the same code for LCA – 111-853.  The fee is $34 with an additional $15.50 for the optional writing section which  is recommended.  There is an additional cost ($21) for late registration.

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Link to Colleges and Universities Our Students Have Attended

Link to Hope Scholarship Calculation

Link to Recommended Websites

College Visit Form