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The Providence Christian Academy counseling team is committed to helping students develop their God given potential academically, behaviorally, emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually.

News and Upcoming Events

PCA School Code – 431611

Scholarship Opportunities

CollegeForTN.org

Fastweb.com

Cappex.com

Scholarships.com

Studentscholarships.org

Outside Scholarships List

College Lunch Visits

The University of Alabama – April 22

Events

“‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare
and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.’”

– JEREMIAH 29:11

College Acceptances

Albion College
Appalachian State University
Aquinas College
Asbury University
Auburn University
Austin Peay State University
Baptist Bible College
Baylor University
Bellarmine University
Belmont University
Berry College
Bethel University
Birmingham Southern College
Boise State University
Brenau University
Bryan College
Butler University
Calvin College
Campbellsville University
Carson-Newman University
Cedarville University
Charleston Southern University
Clark Summit University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Colorado School of Mines
Concordia
Covenant College
Creighton University
Culver Stockton College
Cumberland University

Drexel University
Eastern University
East Tennessee State University
Elon University
Emery and Henry College
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Evansville University
Florida Southern College
Florida State University
Franciscan University
Freed Hardeman University
Furman University
Georgetown College
Gordon College
Grand Canyon University
Grove City College
Gustavus Adolphus CollegeHannibal-LaGrange University
Harding University
Hendrix College
High Point University
Hillsdale College
Hope College

John Brown University
Kansas University
Kansas State University
Kentucky Wesleyan University
King College
KU Leuven
Lee University
Liberty University
Lincoln Memorial University
Lindenwood University
Lindsey Wilson College
Lipscomb University
Maryville College
Mercer University
Middle Georgia State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Milligan University
Mississippi College
Mississippi State University
Montana State University
Murray State University
Oglethorpe University
Oral Roberts University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Patrick Henry College
Penn State Mont Alto
Pensacola Christian College
Pepperdine University
Rhodes College
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Sacred Heart University
Samford University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Sewanee, The University of the South
Spring Hill College
Southeastern University
Southern Methodist University
Stetson University
Temple University
Tennessee Technological University
Texas Christian University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Trevecca Nazarene University
Tusculum University
Union University
University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama-Birmingham
University of Alabama-Huntsville
University of Alaska at Anchorage
University of Arkansas
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Denver
University of Houston
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Louisville
University of Kentucky
University of Memphis
University of Minnesota Morris
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina Asheville
University of Oregon
University of South Alabama
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of South Carolina Upstate
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
University of Tennessee Knoxville
University of Tennessee Martin
University of Texas at Austin
University of Tulsa
Valdosta State University
Valley Forge University
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Tech University
Wake Forest University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wheaton College
Western Kentucky University
Wofford College

Resources for Rhetoric Students and Families

Axis: Navigating conversations around today’s issues (membership included for PCA families)
https://axis.org/

Common Sense Media: Independent ratings and reviews for entertainment
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Parents Who Fight: In home consultations to safeguard media devices
http://parentswhofight.com/about/

Protect Young Eyes: Explains social media, gaming, photo and video apps and offers THE PROTECT App for monitoring devices.
https://protectyoungeyes.com/resources/

Report Bullying

Meet our College Counselor:

Dr. Krystle Horton serves as a college counselor for PCA and head middle school girls basketball coach.  She joined the PCA family in the fall of 2021 after serving as an assistant principal in Rutherford County Schools.  She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Grades 4-8) from Middle Tennessee State University and both her Masters in Education and Doctorate in Education from Lipscomb University.  She also served as an Academic Advisor at both Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee State University.  Most recently, she became a member of the MTSU Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame for women’s basketball. She and her daughter, Brooklyn, are excited to be a part of the PCA family.  She loves traveling, working out, attending sporting events, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.  Her favorite thing about being a college counselor at PCA is supporting students in their journey as they trust in the Lord’s plans for them.

Dr. Krystle Horton
615-904-0902
khorton@providencechristian.com
410 DeJarnette Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37130

College Profile

PCA College Profile 10.31.22 – PCA College Profile 10.31.22Download

College Counseling Newsletters

  • Taking College Entrance Exams

    The ACT and SAT are key assessments and components of the college-going process.  Many colleges, universities, and other programs use ACT or SAT scores to determine admissions decisions as well as scholarship eligibility.  Colleges may also use your ACT or SAT score in specific subject areas to determine freshman year course placement, particularly for math.  Be sure to check the requirements for your target schools.  Aim to be at or above the posted average scores, but also keep in mind that extracurricular activities and GPA also factor into the admissions decisions as well as essays and recommendation letters.  Below are the key differences between the ACT and the SAT and resources for test preparation.

    www.testprepreview.com/psat_practice.htm

    tntel.info/ Click test prep

    march2success.com/main/index

    www.actstudent.org/testprep/

    www.khanacademy.org

    https://act.magoosh.com/

    https://www.kaptest.com/act/free/act-free-practice-test

    https://www.revolutionprep.com/resources/download-practice-exam/

    https://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-act-practice-test#!practice

  • Class of 2024 Next Steps

    Class of 2024!  College admissions season is just around the corner!  I’m excited to meet with you Thursday!  Senior year will be a whirlwind from the beginning until the end.  Getting a head start on your plans for after high school is key to a successful senior year.  Below are a few things that you can get a jump start on now.  We will discuss more details during our time together on Thursday.  Can’t wait to see what God has in store for you! 

    • Take the official ACT/SAT; receive ACT/SAT prep
    • Build resume
    • Search and apply for outside scholarships
    • Schedule college visits and attend college lunch meetings/fairs
    • Create a Top 6 List
    • Ask 2-3 teachers to write a letter of recommendation

  • Scoir

    I wanted to take a moment to introduce our college planning system called Scoir.  Scoir will be used to help students navigate the college selection and application process to discover colleges that match their personal as well as academic interests.  

    Every student will have access to Scoir where they will build a profile detailing their academic overview, extracurricular activities, achievements, and a personal bio.  This will make it easier to transfer information over to college applications when it comes time to apply.  Scoir even has a resume template to utilize when needed.  Each student can complete preferences to search for and start building a list of colleges that interests them.  Students can even take virtual tours and use the college comparison tool to explore each campus.  To keep track of the colleges of interest, students can follow them and add them to their ‘My Colleges’ list.  Parents/guardians will also have access to Scoir to assist in their child’s college selection and to gain more insight about the cost of attendance at different colleges.  In addition, students will learn their top aptitudes and suggested career paths by completing the YouScience assessment within Scoir.  

    Students will be required to use Scoir to request the sending of academic transcripts.  Scoir will also be used to communicate with students during the college planning process and to electronically deliver application materials to colleges.  Once students have their initial Scoir introduction meeting with me, they will receive an email invitation from Scoir to create an account. 

    I am excited we are able to provide Scoir to our students and families and feel confident that it will be helpful and easy to use.    

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PCA’s SPRING SOIREE online Silent Auction will close TODAY at 7:30PM! Several new items have recently been added! Follow this link to review the variety of awesome auction items and place your bids: http://bidpal.net/soiree2024 *You do not have to attend the Spring Soiree to bid on silent auction items. Purchasing silent auction items is a wonderful way to show your support for PCA! IMPORTANT AUCTION INFORMATION: -Silent Auction Bidding will close at 7:30pm on Friday, April 19, 2024. -You are not required to enter credit card information to view auction items, however you will be required to enter your credit card information to place a bid on silent auction items. -A maximum bid amount and a bid increase amount may easily be set to update automatically in the online auction system so that a bidder does not have to continuously log in to the online auction system to update their bid. -All silent auction bids must be placed online and the online auction system will determine the winning bidder at auction close. -In the event that you are the winning bidder, the credit card on file in the auction system will automatically be charged following the close of the silent auction. -Bidding on live auction items will be reserved for those in attendance at the Spring Soiree. -All auction sales are final. There are no refunds on auction items and experiences. -Winning bidders who are not present at the Spring Soiree may pick up their item(s) in the Lower School office beginning on Tuesday, April 23. Out of town winners are responsible for all shipping fees. #WeArePCA Lightbox link for post with description PCA’s SPRING SOIREE online Silent Auction will...

PCA’s SPRING SOIREE online Silent Auction will close TODAY at 7:30PM! Several new items have recently been added! Follow this link to review the variety of awesome auction items and place your bids: http://bidpal.net/soiree2024

*You do not have to attend the Spring Soiree to bid on ...silent auction items. Purchasing silent auction items is a wonderful way to show your support for PCA!

IMPORTANT AUCTION INFORMATION:
-Silent Auction Bidding will close at 7:30pm on Friday, April 19, 2024.
-You are not required to enter credit card information to view auction items, however you will be required to enter your credit card information to place a bid on silent auction items.
-A maximum bid amount and a bid increase amount may easily be set to update automatically in the online auction system so that a bidder does not have to continuously log in to the online auction system to update their bid.
-All silent auction bids must be placed online and the online auction system will determine the winning bidder at auction close.
-In the event that you are the winning bidder, the credit card on file in the auction system will automatically be charged following the close of the silent auction.
-Bidding on live auction items will be reserved for those in attendance at the Spring Soiree.
-All auction sales are final. There are no refunds on auction items and experiences.
-Winning bidders who are not present at the Spring Soiree may pick up their item(s) in the Lower School office beginning on Tuesday, April 23. Out of town winners are responsible for all shipping fees.
#WeArePCA

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