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College Offers
About College Counseling at West Sound Academy Counseling for post-secondary plans begins in eighth grade at West Sound Academy. During our winter “Fireside Chat”, parents and 8th grade students meet with the Head of School, Student Originated Studies Coordinator, and College Counselor to discuss the Upper School and preparing for college. Parents and students are encouraged to meet individually with the College Counselor from the 9th grade on to plan a program of study that meets the student’s strengths, interests, and future plans. During the junior year, college counseling gains momentum with a Spring College Planning Seminar and the Spring High School Tour where colleges gather and speak to interested students at a central location. Many students begin visiting college campuses of interest to them during spring of junior year and into the fall of senior year. Students are encouraged to attend national college fairs in Seattle in the fall and spring. While we are proud of the post-secondary institutions where are students have matriculated, we are even more proud of the fact that students have received the time and assistance they’ve needed for making informed choices. First and foremost, students are steered toward self-reflection coupled with solid research on post-secondary opportunities that match them on a range of factors. No two college search processes are the same and students are encouraged to look beyond the latest “ranking” and “name-brand” to more meaningful measures of college fit. West Sound Academy hosts college admissions professionals from colleges and universities in the area. The college counselor belongs to the Washington Council for High School-College Relations and the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admissions Counseling. A wealth of resources; from college admissions, scholarship and financial aid guidebooks, to college catalogues and test preparation information is housed in the college counseling office and can be checked out by students or parents. A file cabinet of local, state, and national scholarship opportunities is maintained and updated by the college counselor.
WSA Class of 2002 - 2007 College Offers Albertson College of Idaho, Alfred University, Arizona Culinary Institute, Art Center College of Design, Bard College, Beloit College, Birmingham-Southern College, Boston Conservatory, Bryn Mawr College, California Institute of the Arts, California Maritime Academy, Carnegie Melon University, Carroll College -Honors Program, College of the Atlantic, Colorado College, Colorado State University, Cornish College of the Arts, DigiPen Institute of Technology, The Evergreen State College, Fontys University, Gonzaga University, Goucher College, Hampshire College, Hollins College, Knox College, Lewis and Clark College, Loyola University, Macalester College, Manhattan School of Music, Massachusetts College of Arts, Montana State University, New York University, Pacific University, Parsons School of Design, Rhode Island School of Design, Roger Williams University, Saint Martin’s College, Sarah Lawrence University, Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Alabama, University of the Arts - Philadelphia, University of Oregon, University of Portland, University of Rochester, University of Washington, Western Washington University, Western Washington University - Honors Program, West Point - United States Military Academy, Vassar College, Washington State University, Wells College, Western Washington University, Whitman College, Whitworth College, Willamette University
WSA Class of 2002 -2007 Awards and Scholarships Carroll College Presidential Scholarship, $28,000 (four-year award)
Our Graduates: Where Have They Gone? Class of 2007: Ryan B: Central Washington University Class of 2006: Emilie B: Arizona Culinary Institute Class of 2005: Robin B. Sarah Lawrence College Class of 2004: Trevor B. Gonzaga University Class of 2003: Shannon C. Carroll College, Honors Program
College admissions tests such as the ACT (American College Test) and SAT I (Reasoning Test) and SAT II (Subject Tests) are required by many, but not all, institutions of higher education to help inform their admissions decisions. Test scores are one factor among a handful of criteria evaluated such as rigor of high school curriculum, grades, extracurricular activities, essay(s), etc. Depending on a range of factors, from selectivity to philosophy, the test scores are given more or less weight. Schools requiring test scores will almost always accept either the SAT I or the ACT. Some students take both, while others prefer to take just one of the two. It is not uncommon for students to re-take a test if they feel their first score is not fully indicative of their capabilities. Some schools will require the SAT II subject tests (usually 3). The Subject Tests will have to be scheduled on a day other than when the general test is taken. It is typical of more selective schools to require the subject tests. Some schools will accept the ACT in lieu of the SAT II subject tests whereby the ACT fulfills both general and subject test requirements. The following is a list of the 2005-2006 test dates for college admission tests. Many students take the test(s) spring of the junior year and fall of the senior year. Timing can be important especially if one is applying under Early Action or Early Decision whereby the tests should be completed by October of the senior year. The Subject Tests are best taken as soon after completing the relevant course as possible. Many students take the tests at Olympic College but occasionally, due to space limitations or by choice; students will take the test(s) at a Seattle location. Registering on-line is best because it provides immediate confirmation, best choice of test centers, and e-mail reminders. For the SAT tests go to www.collegeboard.com. For the ACT test, go to www.actstudent.org.
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