College Advising
Class of '22 by the Numbers
100%
College Acceptance Rate
5
National Merit commended scholars
$10.5M
in College Scholarships for the class of 2022
20
Collegiate Athletes
21%
Admitted to Top 50 Ranked Universities
25,002
Community Service Hours Completed
25%
of Graduates Attending Christian Universities
3
Palm Beach Post Pathfinder Winners
Our Philosophy
An essential component of a successful college preparatory education is the support given to students in the college planning process. Distinctively at The King’s Academy, college advising is seen through the eyes of helping students find their purpose as they pursue God’s will for their lives and reach their collegiate goals. An academically challenged, spiritually enriched, and well-guided TKA student will arrive at high school graduation proud of their achievements, ready to excel in college, and prepared for their future.
College Advising Curriculum at a Glance
Our 8th – 12th grade curriculum delivers a comprehensive, relevant, and goal-oriented approach. Although students do not submit their first college application until the fall of their senior year, what students do with their time throughout their entire high school career matters tremendously. TKA’s immense academic and extra-curricular offerings, alongside College Advising’s robust programming, provide students with a wide range of opportunities to present their most competitive college application and attain success.
College Advising Timeline
Grade 8
Grade 9
Fall
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Classroom Workshop (Student): Meet the college advising staff, overview of college advising services, curriculum & philosophy, PSAT preparation, the introduction of college readiness platform Scoir, completion of YouScience career assessment.
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Financial Aid & Scholarship Night (Parent & Student): A financial aid officer will provide information on different types of aids, how and why to apply for FAFSA, how to interpret your financial aid award letters and much more.
Spring
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Classroom Workshop (Student): PSAT8/9 Interpretation, overview of blueprint for success emphasizing life calling.
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Topic Based Workshop (Student): This workshop will provide students with a more in-depth understanding of Scoir and its functionalities. Students will learn how to utilize the YouScience career assessment results and Discover feature to begin their college search.
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Spring College Admissions Night (Parent & Student): Explore an overview of college admissions from a seasoned panel of admissions counselors from a variety of different colleges and universities. This is an interactive event where both parents and students have an opportunity to ask questions.
Grade 10
Fall
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Classroom Workshop (Student): Overview of college advising services, curriculum & philosophy, PSAT preparation, college fair preparation, introduction to rep visits, and exploration of college fit.
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Topic Based Workshop (Student): Students will engage in self-reflection of college fit by reviewing their personal results from a survey. This information will guide them in their continued research of potential colleges for their college list. Students will brainstorm potential activities or projects that will develop their self-initiative skills.
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Rep Visits (Student): Students get the opportunity to meet with a college rep in a small group setting. The college rep will share with student’s information about their institution and answer student questions.
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Financial Aid & Scholarship Night (Parent & Student): A financial aid officer will provide information on different types of aids, how and why to apply for FAFSA, how to interpret your financial aid award letters and much more.
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College Fair (Parent & Student): Is the largest college planning event of the year. Students and parents have the opportunity to walk and talk to admissions counselors from a variety of colleges and universities. Past events have included up to 70 representatives.
Spring
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Classroom Workshop (Student): Review results of PSAT10 & Pre-ACT within concordance table to identify testing strength. Establish individual testing timeline. Begin developing college list in Scoir.
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Topic Based Workshop (Student): This workshop will focus on teaching students how to develop a balanced college list, giving special emphasis on practical steps to take to further research schools on their list.
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Spring College Admissions Night (Parent & Student): Explore an overview of college admissions from a seasoned panel of admissions counselors from a variety of different colleges and universities. This is an interactive event where both parents and students have an opportunity to ask questions.
Grade 11
Fall
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Classroom Workshop (Student): College Fair preparation and introduction to rep visits. Continue to develop a well-balanced college list. Discuss how to maximize free time.
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Topic Based Workshop (Student): This workshop will assist students in creating a strong college resume to be included in their college applications.
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Rep Visits (Student): Students get the opportunity to meet with a college rep in a small group setting. The college rep will share with student’s information about their institution and answer student questions.
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Fall College Admissions Night (Parent & Student): A panel of college admissions experts will discuss the college admissions process, current admissions trends, college fit, and how to develop an application that will stand out. This is an interactive event where both parents and students have an opportunity to ask questions.
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Financial Aid & Scholarship Night (Parent & Student): A financial aid officer will provide information on different types of aids, how and why to apply for FAFSA, how to interpret your financial aid award letters and much more.
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College Fair (Parent & Student): Is the largest college planning event of the year. Students and parents have the opportunity to walk and talk to admissions counselors from a variety of colleges and universities. Past events have included up to 70 representatives.
Spring
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Classroom Workshop (Student): PSAT/NMSQT, creation of Common Application, letters of recommendation.
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Individual Student College Advising Meeting (Student): Discussion of collegiate goals, review of college application process, assignment of individual action steps.
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Topic Based Workshops (Student): A panel of senior students will share their experience in the college admissions process and provide tips to their fellow junior class. This is an interactive event where students have an opportunity to ask questions to the panel.
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Connecting with College Advising (Parent): This workshop will inform parents about all aspects of the college admission process currently being offered to their students. An overview of Scoir, Common Application, teacher recommendations and college essay will be explored so that parents are equipped to navigate the college admissions process confidently along with their student.
Summer
- Individual Student College Advising Meeting (Student): Jumpstart senior year with guidance and feedback on college application and college essay. Identify individual action steps.
Grade 12
Fall
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Classroom Workshop #1 (Student): This workshop will provide students with the framework for development of a coherent and successful college essay. Review of grade specific college application timeline.
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Classroom Workshop #2 (Student): College fair preparation and introduction to rep visits. Completion of Florida Financial Aid Application for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Introduction of the Palm Beach Post Pathfinder Scholarship Program.
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Individual Student College Advising Meeting (Student): Jumpstart senior year with guidance and feedback on college application and college essay. Identify individual action steps.
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Rep Visits (Student): Students get the opportunity to meet with a college rep in a small group setting. The college rep will share with student’s information about their institution and answer student questions.
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Fall College Admissions Night (Parent & Student): A panel of college admissions experts will discuss the college admissions process, current admissions trends, college fit, and how to develop an application that will stand out. This is an interactive event where both parents and students have an opportunity to ask questions.
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Financial Aid & Scholarship Night (Parent & Student): A financial aid officer will provide information on different types of aids, how and why to apply for FAFSA, how to interpret your financial aid award letters and much more.
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College Fair (Parent & Student): Is the largest college planning event of the year. Students and parents have the opportunity to walk and talk to admissions counselors from a variety of colleges and universities. Past events have included up to 70 representatives
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Topic Based Workshop (Student): This workshop will provide students with an in-depth understanding of how to find and apply for state, federal, institutional and private scholarships. It will also provide considerations for additional ways to finance college.
Spring
- Classroom Workshop (Student): Review of Florida Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility, confirmation of college outcomes and enrollment plans.
- College Pinning Ceremony (Parent & Student): Celebration of students commitments to their post-secondary goals.
