Parent - College Guidance
The Academic Dean's Office at ELCA strives to provide parents and students information on college resources and to help students stay organized in the college planning process. We embrace the philosophy that a team approach is essential to reach a successful end. Here you will find resources for testing, college planning and admissions, and financial aid.
The Academic Office staff aims to:
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Meet with students and parents to match student's academic, extracurricular and spiritual desires with applicable colleges.
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Write letters of recommendation for student's admission and scholarship applications.
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Review student's application and essay materials.
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Process application materials including transcripts, counselor evaluations, teacher recommendations and additional components for admission and scholarship applications.
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Plan and inform students about upcoming college representative visits and college fairs.
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Guide students on the process of registering for college entrance exams and sending test scores to colleges.
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Provide students with test preparation resources.
The Academic Office staff expects each student will:
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Stay in communication with the academic office regarding class selection, college searches, testing opportunities and application procedures.
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Take charge of his own application process by knowing application and scholarship requirements and deadlines and independently completing each part of the application.
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Be his own advocate by utilizing resources and meeting with college representatives who host programs in surrounding areas.
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE (testing and registration)
PLANNING FOR COLLEGE (finding and applying to college)
PAYING FOR COLLEGE (finding money for college)
