詹妮弗Gautier
高中注册主任
开始日期: 2022
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The mission of the 学术 and 大学咨询 Office “The ACC” is to ensure that EC students receive comprehensive academic, 大学, and career advisement throughout their time in high school. 与家长合作, 教师, 和管理, we strive to provide excellent and timely resources for students so that they feel well informed and prepared to pursue the postsecondary path of their choosing.
You Can Get There From Here!
Eastern Christian graduates pursue a wide variety of postsecondary endeavors, including enrollment at some of the finest 大学s and universities in the world. This list is a glimpse of where EC students have been accepted over the last five years.
还有更多!
你是大学代表吗?
We love hosting 大学 reps and giving our students the opportunity to ask questions as they explore 大学 options! Please give us a call or use the link to schedule a visit to EC.
与学术人士见面 & 大学咨询 Team
我们的学术 & 大学 counselors meet with students beginning in eighth grade to develop academic plans aligned with their interests, 能力, 和愿望. 每年春天, we revisit these conversations and help students select appropriate courses for the upcoming school year. As students progress through high school, they interact with our office with increasing frequency.
斯蒂芬妮Lim
Associate 学术总监 & 大学咨询
开始日期: 2021
教育: B.A. Psychology, Rutgers University
M.A. School Counseling, Montclair State University
Before joining the EC family, Stephanie worked in various public schools in Bergen County, 新泽西. 甚至从小就开始, Stephanie knew she wanted to work with students as she walked alongside them to achieve their God-given potentials–she is so excited to be a part of this community to do exactly that! She recently celebrated her marriage to her husband, Peter. During her downtime, she enjoys baking and convincing Peter to foster a puppy. The Lim family enjoys serving at their church, The Church Gathered & 分散.
杰西了
学术总监 & 大学咨询 and 荣誉学院 Advisor
开始日期: 2012
教育: B.A. - Psychology, Duquesne University
M.S. - School Counseling, Gwynedd-Mercy University
A proud Philadelphia native and NJ transplant, Jesse has held 大学 counseling positions in a variety of schools including The Stony Brook School, 马瓦高中, and a prior term at Eastern Christian (2012-2018). As the 学术总监 and 大学咨询 at EC, Jesse is committed to providing comprehensive resources and strong support for students throughout their academic progression and postsecondary transition. Jesse also serves as the Advisor for the Eastern Christian School 荣誉学院. These complementary roles align with Jesse’s passion for building relationships with students and helping them discern and follow the Lord’s leading in their lives. He is also passionate about Liverpool Football Club, but in a different way. Jesse is married to Lindsey Struck and they have three young children.
ACC项目概述
What follows is a brief outline of the resources and support we provide for students during their junior and senior years in effort to guide them through their postsecondary transition.
College Representative Visits
每年秋季, over 50 大学s and universities send admissions representatives to Eastern Christian School. 在学院举行 & 大学咨询 Office, these small group meetings are a great way for students to learn more about prospective 大学s, particularly schools that may be too far to visit. 另外, these representatives are usually involved in the application review process for EC students, so this is an important opportunity to make a connection and positive impression.
大学校园游
学术 and 大学 counselors lead a multi-day, multi-campus 大学 road trip each year, 通常在11月. Open to juniors and seniors, this is a fun and affordable opportunity for students to visit a variety of 大学s (large vs. 小的，基督教vs. 非基督徒等.) to better discern their preferences. The ACC team also leads one or two single-day campus visits throughout the year.
大学应用 & 文章飙升
Juniors and seniors are encouraged to utilize our in-school “SOAR” period to work on 大学 applications and essays with support from the ACC team and high school 英语 teachers.
“Junior Parent Night” ( January/February 事件)
学生及家长, 特别是青少年, are invited to attend this evening program which provides a broad overview of the 大学 admissions process and other postsecondary pathways.
小会议
学术 & 大学 counselors meet with all juniors individually during their spring semester. 父母 are strongly encouraged to attend. Meetings are typically held during school hours, 但是早上, 下午, and evening meetings may be arranged upon request. 会议包括:
- Discussion about possible career options
- Discussion of related majors and minors and/or training programs
- Recommendations for 大学 research and planning
- 回顾 high school transcript
- 回顾 Scoir 工具和特性
- 概述 of 大学 admissions process, components, and 时间轴
- 概述 of financial aid process
- Creation of an individualized standardized testing plan (SAT and/or ACT)
- Discussion of 大学 application strategies (early action, 早期的决定, 常规的决定, 滚动, 等.)
- Development of preliminary 大学 list
- Brainstorm recommendations letters
- Discussion of senior schedule
- 学术 and 大学咨询 Office procedures (required forms, 记录请求, 时间轴, 等.)
“大学应用程序训练营(七月/八月活动)
During this intensive summer session, rising seniors will make meaningful progress on their Common App, 个人陈述, and supplemental essays. 学生 will also build balanced 大学 lists and have the opportunity to tour a 大学 campus.
“大学应用lication Night” (September/October Event)
学生及家长 will have the opportunity to learn about the 大学 application process from the perspective of a 大学 admissions office.
“Financial Planning Workshop” (October 事件)
We invite a financial aid specialist to this event to assist students and parents through the financial aid process. This event is not reserved for juniors and seniors, ALL EC students and parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
高级会议
学术 & 大学 counselors meet with all seniors individually during their fall semester. 父母 are strongly encouraged to attend. Meetings are typically held during school hours, 但是早上, 下午, and evening meetings may be arranged upon request. 会议包括:
- 回顾 items discussed during junior meetings
- Review final list of 大学s
- Application progress, completion, and questions
- Revisit application strategies (early action, 早期的决定, 常规的决定, 滚动)
- 回顾 test scores and discussion re: test-optional strategies
- 回顾 high school transcript
- Financial aid and scholarship procedures (FAFSA, CSS Profile, 等.)
- Follow up on overall progress
“Senior Celebration Night” (May/June 事件)
父母 and seniors are invited to attend this community celebration of the highlights and achievements of the senior class.
额外的资源 & 链接
The following links are great resources for students and parents.
标准化考试
What tests are out there and which is right for you?
奖学金
What opportunities exist and how do you go about applying?
财政援助流程
What is the process and how do you begin applying for aid?
College Planning Timeline
How do I prepare well and what do I need to do when?
Additional 链接 for 学生
Scoir – Our comprehensive 大学 and career readiness solution that helps our students with research and the 大学 application process.
Big 未来 – The College Board’s 大学 and career research tool.
大学导航器 – Cut through the advertising clutter and get the stats with this tool from the US Department of Education
大学的计分卡 – An easy to navigate website to see interesting facts like the average salary and average debt after graduation.
我的蓝图故事 – If you are interested in studying a christian 大学, this site is a great place to start.
利基市场 – This is the “Yelp” of 大学 searches. It is very subjective, but can be helpful and interesting.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook – This is provided by the US Department of Labor. It contains comprehensive information about nearly 95% of all jobs, including salary information, 就业前景, 和更多的.
NCAA Eligibility Center – 学生 who are interested in participating in Division I or II sports in 大学 need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
Collegexpress – Contains a lot of the usual 大学 information, but check out the “Lists & 排名”功能.
YouVisit – Virtual 大学 campus tours.