Guidance Counselor Corner: Deadlines and Test

The senior students were given a folder with local and regional scholarship applications/due dates. For the past several years, GCA students have won many of these scholarships. Please note the deadlines and encourage your senior to apply for these!

All sophomore and junior students interested in taking college courses next year need to register for the ACT, SAT, or the Next Generation Accuplacer.

* The ACT registration deadline is March 8th (April 13th test).

* The SAT registration late deadline is Feb. 27th (March 9th test). 

* The next Generation Accuplacer can be taken on the campus of ABAC-Bainbridge.

Visit http://www.abac.edu/academics/academicsupport/placement to schedule an appointment for testing. It is recommended they practice before taking the test. For practice, google "Next Generation Practice Test."

PSAT News for Juniors & Sophomores

Juniors and Sophomores:

Juniors interested in taking the PSAT must register on or before Thursday, September 28th.  Limited spots available.

After Sept. 28th, available slots will be open for Sophomores.

The exam will take place at Bainbridge High School on October 25th.  Students will report to GCA at 7:30 a.m. promptly and will be transported to BHS.  Exam begins at 8:00 a.m.  Exam fee:  $20.00

Notify the office if you are interested in taking the exam.  Payment will be accepted at that time.

Standardized Testing - April 18th - 21st

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

STANDARDIZED TESTING DATES:

April 18th - 21st

All students are expected to be in attendance!

Testing: April 14th - 18th

Terra Nova Review Meeting

There will be a Terra Nova Review Meeting this Monday, August 27th @ 6:00 in the O.S.

Terra Nova Testing Begins April 12th

Terra Nova testing will begin tomorrow, April 12th for grades 1 - 5 only.


Next weeks testing schedule for grades 1 - 8th

Monday, April 16th
Tuesday, April 17th
Wednesday, April 18th
Thursday, April 19th

Helpful information and tips:

Be sure that your child is well-rested and has had a good breakfast.

The testing will be completed in the morning hours. Regular classes will take place in the afternoons.

Please try to have your child present and on time daily.

Please limit interruptions during these testing times.

HS Testing Information

Next week is testing week for GCA. Monday through Thursday we will work with your child on PSAT, SAT, and ACT practice and strategies.

We would like to invite you to come to school on Tuesday, April 17th at 8:05 a.m. to learn more about our plans for this week and for future test practice opportunities. We will be meeting in the Old Sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you.
Also, we will be offering an opportunity for further test practice through the "Princeton Review."

GCA is pleased to announce that The Princeton Review, a leader in test preparation, has partnered with our school to offer an SAT course to help students prepare for the June 2nd SAT administration.

Please see the GCA Blog post for additional information including course schedule and cost - www.gcacougars.blogspot.com.

The Princeton Review is coming to GCA!!