To request records for Upper School students (7-12th), contact the Advising Office (advising@cabulldogs.org)
To request records for Lower School Students (K-6th), contact the front office of the appropriate campus.
- Get involved! Find some activities you enjoy.
- Begin finding your passion for service. This is a good time to serve the community in different ways. It is required for your Bible class and graduation.
- Begin your resume.
- Concentrate on doing well in your classes as grades affect your GPA.
- Continue to build a strong academic profile. Colleges will consider your transcript as they make admissions and scholarship decisions.
- Seek leadership opportunities. Service is an excellent way to find these. Find 2 or 3 areas to concentrate your time. It is often better to demonstrate commitment than to have a list of many random examples of involvement.
- Take the ACT.
- Research colleges and career interests.
- Update resume.
- Use the summer before your junior year to begin college visits.
- Discuss Dual Credit Courses and career interests.
- Concentrate on doing well in your classes as grades affect your GPA. Junior and Senior classes are often weighted more heavily by colleges during the admissions process.
- Make a list of colleges you are considering.
- Keep your resume updated.
- Take the ACT again. There are several options to prepare, including online practice and seminars.
- Visit with College Representatives who visit Columbia Academy.
- Attend local College Fairs.
- Make college visits with your parents.
- Apply for TN Promise. Even if you do not plan to take part in this program, it is a good idea to have it available. Applications are due at the first of November.
- Apply to colleges. Be aware of application deadlines for each school.
- Request transcripts.
- Apply for scholarships. Many deadlines are in November and December.
- Do not forget to apply for housing!
- Continue to meet with college representatives at Columbia Academy.
- Fill out the FAFSA.
- Update resume.
- Contact the Advising office with questions regarding the HOPE Scholarship.
- Notify our office of colleges to which you are accepted and any scholarship offers you receive.
- Collect letters of recommendations.