College Counseling

Welcome to GRACE College Counseling!

GRACE College Counseling works with students in every high school grade to prepare them for the college application process. GRACE Christian School is an institutional member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and supports its membership policies and ethical principles. Please let us know how we can assist you throughout your high school and college process.

Cathy Cole, Director of College Counseling: [email protected]
Pam Passey, Junior & Senior Seminar Teacher: [email protected]

GRACE Documents for the College Application Process

College Application Process: Follow this process EVERY time you submit an application to a college.
Teacher Recommendation Request: Juniors can begin requesting college recommendation letters from GRACE teachers beginning April of their junior year. Students should select two teachers to write recommendations on their behalf. The student should ask the teacher in person if they would be willing to write a letter for them. If the teacher confirms that they are able to write a recommendation for the student, the student should complete the information in the request for that class/teacher as well as submit a request for the recommendation via their Scoir account.
GRACE Christian School Profile The School Profile accompanies every GRACE transcript. It allows college admissions personnel to understand the academic resources available at GRACE and how effectively students take advantage of those resources.

Transcript Release Forms:

For GRACE Students: This form should be completed after you have completed and submitted each college application. The requests are automatically submitted to Esther Madison in the Upper Campus office so that your transcript and recommendation letters (if needed) can be sent to the colleges to which you have applied. CURRENTLY Enrolled GRACE Students Transcript Release Form

For Former GRACE Students: Please fill out the form below if you previously attended GRACE and would like your transcript sent to support your college application. NOT Enrolled at GRACE Transcript Release Form

The Common Application

College Planning / College Search

College Planning Guide: This document is provided as a guide to assist you with grade-by-grade planning for college. In addition to the above guide, you can also review the college admission guide from NACAC or this college planning guide.
Parent Webinars: This link contains various videos from the College Board on the college process.
College Selection Process Infographic: This document gives you a timeline of key milestones from freshman to senior year.
College Terms – This document contains a list of the most popular college terms that you need to be familiar with during the college application process.
College Search Resource: This document contains a list of websites that will assist you with your college search.
Cappex college search: “Compare colleges, find tuition and admission information and discover your admission chances from more than 3,000 schools. School profiles include statistics and majors.

Standardized Testing Resources

SAT/ACT Concordance Table: The concordance table allows students to compare their scores between the SAT and ACT test. This table was last updated in 2018.

Please refer to the CollegeBoard (PSAT, SAT, and AP Exams) and ACT websites to confirm all dates.
- ACT Test Prep Guide
- SAT Test Prep Guide
- Test Prep Tutors List: There are many options available to students who are interested in supplemental standardized test preparation. Students should ask for references, and make the best choice for their unique needs. Note: a program/vendor named on this list does not imply endorsement by GRACE Christian School.
Standardized-Testing-FAQs: This document is provided in hopes of taking some of the mystery and confusion out of college entrance exam requirements.

Information for Student-Athletes

College Planning Guide for Student-Athletes: Are you thinking about playing sports in college? Make sure you are academically ready. Start planning your 9th-grade year.

NCAA Resources:

NCAA Academic Requirements: The NCAA handbook for all college athletes for all divisions.
NCAA Website
NCAA Eligibility Center: Students wanting to compete as NCAA athletes must register in the Eligibility Center. You can do this as early as 9th grade.

Information for International Students

Information For International Students: This document contains brief information for international students who plan to attend college in the US.
International Student College Search Resource: This website contains information on student visas as well as a link to assist international students with finding colleges in the US.

Other College/Career Planning Resources

FAFSA4caster: Get an estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) in advance of filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Note, even if you don’t think you qualify for aid, many institutional scholarships (those offered by the colleges for admitted students) require the submission of the FAFSA to be eligible.
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC): College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways, N.C. State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc.
Community College Transfer Options: Do you want to attend a four-year university, but not sure if you are ready to jump right in after graduating from GRACE? Check out the community college transfer programs in order to see if you qualify or if this is something you would be interested in pursuing.
US News & World Report – Planning for College: Guide to assist you on your college visits and to help you stay organized as you apply to colleges.
NC Careers: You will find valuable resources that can assist you in exploring careers, including detailed information on occupational ratings, job duties, education/ training, wages, employment outlook, and more.

Scholarship Search