College Advising
Class of '24 by the Numbers
100%
College Acceptance Rate
2
National Merit Finalists
$18.5M
in College Scholarships for the Class of 2024
11
College Athletes
29%
Admitted to Top 50 Ranked Universities
22,250
Community Service Hours Completed
- Our Philosophy
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Curriculum at a Glance
- Grade Specific Programming
- College Advising Events
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.
Roles & Responsibilities
Student
o Challenge yourself in your coursework and extra-curricular activities.
o Seek out and seize opportunities to develop your unique talents and passions.
o Explore summer activities that extend and amplify your interests.
o Assess your goals and aspirations for your college experience.
o Educate yourself about colleges/universities and make the most of visits – whether in-person or online – by contacting admissions offices, faculty in your academic area(s) of interest and/or coaches.
o Utilize Scoir as a resource to research colleges and manage applications.
o Know the requirements and deadlines of each college to which you are applying.
o Complete your college applications thoroughly before the deadline, giving ample time for review and revision.
o Report which colleges you have applied to in Scoir and the admission decisions you receive.
o Submit official test scores to all colleges that require them through College Board, ACT and/or CLT.
o Self-report your grades to all colleges that require it.
o Enjoy the journey!
Parent/Guardian
o Help your child set academic and extra-curricular goals during high school.
o Communicate early any strict parameters that should inform your child’s college search (financial, geographic etc.)
o Support meaningful summer activities, such as community service, a job or internship, pursuit of a passion, travel, and/or academic enrichment.
o Be open-minded to a range of colleges and facilitate visits to a variety of campuses when possible.
o Brainstorm with your child, how to best tell their story on their college application.
o If your child is interested in playing a varsity sport in college, or pursuing art, music, or theatre, encourage them to talk to coaches and specialized teachers.
o Educate yourself about financing college and submit financial forms by the deadline.
College Advisor
o Meet students where they are.
o Encourage intellectual, personal and spiritual development rather than just “getting in.”
o Educate students and families about the college search and selection process.
o Encourage students and families to prioritize college fit.
o Assist in the development of a balanced college list.
o Recommend good-fit colleges for students to research.
o Provide resources about financial aid and scholarships.
o Provide tips and feedback on the college essay and application materials.
o Leverage expertise and professional relationships to provide strong, current advice.
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.
Grade Specific Programming
Grade 8
Grade 9
Fall
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Classroom workshop (Students only): Freshmen begin to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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What is College Advising?
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How To Begin My College Prep Journey?
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What is Scoir? How do I use it?
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What’s In My Drive?
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What is the College Scoop?
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What are Action Steps?
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How to stay Connected with the College Advising Office?
Spring
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Classroom workshop (Students only): Freshmen continue to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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How Do I access my PSAT Scores?
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Scoir: Logging Activities & Engaging with Discover
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What’s in My Drive?
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How Can My Personal Relationships Help Me Discover Colleges?
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Exploring College Readiness Skills
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Considerations for Sophomore Year and Summer
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What if I need my Transcript?
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What Are My Action Steps?
Grade 10
Fall
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Classroom workshop (Students only): Sophomores engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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What’s New this Year?
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How will Scoir Help Me This Year?
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What’s In My Drive?
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What are the Fall College Advising Events?
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What are My Action Steps?
Spring
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Classroom Workshop (Students only): Sophomores continue to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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What’s Relevant with Testing?
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What’s Happening this Spring?
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How to Continue My College Prep Journey?
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What’s in My Drive?
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What Are My Spring Action Steps?
Grade 11
Fall
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Classroom Workshop #1 (Students only): Juniors engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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What is College Fit?
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How will Scoir Help me This Year?
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What’s Happening this Fall?
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What’s in My Drive?
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What’s relevant with testing?
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What Are My Action Steps?
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Classroom Workshop #2 (Students only): Juniors continue to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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Understanding Different Types of
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How Do I Best Research Colleges?
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How to Maximize Your College Fair Experience?
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What’s In My Drive?
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What Are My Action Steps?
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College Tour on November 20-21, 2024 (Students): Juniors participate in a two-day overnight trip visiting 4-5 popular Florida universities. Previous tours have included visits to: University of Florida, Florida State University, Southeastern University, University of Central Florida, and Florida Southern College. Tour details vary from year to year and are dependent upon colleges’ availability. Registration for this event is required and space is limited.
Spring
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Classroom Workshop #3 (Students only): Juniors continue to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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What’s Happening this Spring?
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What’s Relevant with Testing?
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What’s a Resume? Why Have One and How to Create One?
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What’s In My Drive?
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What Are My Action Steps?
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Classroom Workshop #4 (Students only): Juniors continue to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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When Can I Apply to College?
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How Many Schools Should I Apply To?
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How Do I Apply to College?
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How Do I pay for College?
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What’s In My Drive?
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What Are My Action Steps?
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Individual Student College Advising Meeting (Student only): Juniors begin meeting individually with their college advisor to establish personal collegiate goals, review college application process needed to achieve goals, and assignment of individualized action steps. Individual college advising support is student led and students are encouraged to meet with their college advisors frequently.
Summer
- Individual Student College Advising Meeting (Student): Provide guidance and feedback on college application preparation and submission as needed.
Grade 12
Fall
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Classroom Workshop #1 (Students only): Seniors engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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What Should I Know About the College Essay?
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Are There Other Writing Opportunities?
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What’s In My Drive?
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What Are my Action Steps?
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Classroom Workshop #2 (Students only): Seniors continue to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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What’s Happening this Fall?
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When Do I Apply?
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What Do I Do after I Submit an Application?
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What’s the FERPA & Recommenders Section in Common App?
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What’s In My Drive?
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What Are My Action Steps?
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Classroom Workshop #3 (Students only): Seniors continue to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
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Bible Truth
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College Fair Registration
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Applying for the Florida Bright Futures and other State Scholarships
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What Should I Do When I Hear a Decision?
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What Are My Action Steps?
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Individual Student College Advising Meeting (Student): Seniors meet individually with their respective college advisors and receive guidance and feedback on all aspects of their college application documents including application, activities, resume, college essay and any supplemental materials. Individual college advising support is student led and students are encouraged to meet with their college advisors frequently.
Spring
- Classroom Workshop (Student): Seniors continue to engage with the college advising office and receive guidance in the following areas:
1. Bible Truth
2. What Are Admitted Student Days?
3. What’s Relevant with Florida Bright Futures?
4. What Do I Do in Scoir?
5. What should I consider before enrolling?
6. What Happens When I Decide Which School to Attend?
7. What Are My Action Steps?
College Advising Events
- Connect with College Advising Senior Parent Workshop on August 20, 2024 (Parents of Seniors): Parents of seniors hear from the college advising office on pertinent information that is relevant to their student’s college application process. The event consists of a grade level specific presentation followed by time for questions and answers from the audience.
- Connect with College Advising Junior Parent Workshop on August 22, 2024 (Parents of Juniors): Parents of juniors hear from the college advising office on pertinent information that is relevant to their student’s college planning process. The event consists of a grade level specific presentation followed by time for questions and answers from the audience.
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Connect with College Advising Sophomore Parent Workshop - August 28, 2024 (Parents of Sophomores): Parents of sophomores hear from the college advising office on pertinent information that is relevant to their student’s college planning process. The event consists of a grade level specific presentation followed by time for questions and answers from the audience.
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Connect with College Advising Freshmen Parent Workshop - August 29, 2024 (Parents of Freshmen): Parents of freshmen hear from the college advising office on pertinent information that is relevant to their student’s college planning process. The event consists of a grade level specific presentation followed by time for questions and answers from the audience.
- Various College Rep Visits from September 16 – November 5, 2024 (Students of Grades 10-12): Students elect to attend up to three rep visits per semester from colleges and universities of their choice. Rep visit schedule and availability are listed in Scoir. Student registration is required for students to obtain excused absence from their teachers. This experience includes a school specific presentation from the admissions rep followed by a time of questions and answers from students in attendance. Rep visits are a great way for students to learn more in-depth information about a particular institution.
- Fall College Admissions Night on September 10, 2024 (All High School Parents and Students): Students and their parents hear from a panel of seasoned collegiate admissions professionals representing a wide range of higher education institutions to learn more about the complex world of college admissions. This is an interactive event that generates meaningful conversation while instilling confidence in our students and parents.
- College Fair on October 9, 2024 (Parents & Students of Grades 10-12): Students engage with college representatives of their choice. Historically, 90+ colleges and universities are represented in the College Fair. Parents are welcome to attend this event but attend at a different time than students. This model encourages students to take ownership of their college search and empowers them to practice independence.
- Scholarship and Financial Aid Night on October 15, 2024 (All High School Parents): Parents learn from a seasoned collegiate Director of Financial Aid to learn detailed information about the FAFSA, federal and state level scholarships, work study and other ways to navigate college affordability. The event consists of a presentation followed by time for questions and answers from the audience.
- Connect with College Advising Junior Parent Workshop on January 13, 2025 (Parents of Juniors): Parents of juniors hear from the college advising office on pertinent information that is relevant to their student’s college planning process. The event consists of a grade level specific presentation followed by time for questions and answers from the audience.
- Connect with College Advising Senior Parent Workshop Date on February 11, 2025 (Parents of Seniors): Parents of seniors hear from the college advising office on how to support their student in the final stages of college admissions, narrowing down choices, how to navigate offer letters, enrollment deposits, and more. The event consists of a grade level presentation followed by time for questions and answers from the audience.
- Spring College Admissions Night on April 15, 2025 (All High School Parents & Students): Students and their parents hear from a different panel of seasoned collegiate admissions professionals representing a wide range of higher education institutions to learn more about the complex world of college admissions. This is an interactive event that generates meaningful conversation while instilling confidence in our students and parents.
- College Pinning Ceremony Date on April 24, 2025 (Parents of Seniors and Senior and Junior Students): Parents of seniors and junior students, along with the college advising office, celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2024 with a college pinning ceremony. Graduating seniors dressed in their college of choice t-shirt, get to “pin” their name on the pennant representing their future college. This time of celebration is followed by a time of group pictures.
