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Our College Guidance Program.... Ensuring a High Return on Your Investment

Our College Guidance Program.... Ensuring a High Return on Your Investment. Debby Krohmer Dean of Student Services. College Admissions and Academic Guidance Counselor since 2008; on staff since 2003 3 children, all Hill Country graduates, Class of 2002, 2004, 2009

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Our College Guidance Program.... Ensuring a High Return on Your Investment

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  1. Our College Guidance Program.... Ensuring a High Return on Your Investment

  2. Debby Krohmer Dean of Student Services • College Admissions and Academic Guidance Counselor since 2008; on staff since 2003 • 3 children, all Hill Country graduates, Class of 2002, 2004, 2009 • Youth Director / Lakeway Church (1989-2001) • Graduate of the University of Texas at Austin

  3. INVESTMENT….. in Academic Excellence

  4. College Preparatory • PK-12 classical curriculum • Emphasis on academic excellence • Quality educators dedicated to developing scholars • Graduation requirements meeting and exceeding state requirements

  5. INVESTMENT….. in a Quality Counseling Program

  6. 9th Grade • Building a strong transcript; developing effective study habits; honors & AP courses • Standardized testing overview; 1st PSAT • Developing a college-bound mindset

  7. 10th Grade • Strong academics continue • 2nd PSAT; PLAN in the Spring • Texas College Tour • Individual college visits • National College Fair • College reps on campus • Individual conferences with • parents/students

  8. 11th Grade • Last 2 semesters for transcript – emphasis on excellence • PSAT - National Merit Scholarship Program • Individual college visits • National College Fair • College reps on campus • One on One conferences • Standardized tests – ACT/SAT

  9. 12th Grade • College application process • Essays/resumes in AP English class • Individual attention – discuss options; review apps.; checklist • Letters of recommendation – personal approach • Financial Aid Workshop • College reps on campus • Awards letters reviewed • May 1 – Decision Day

  10. INVESTMENT….. in Relationships

  11. National ratio of college guidance counselor to senior is 1:457 • Hill Country ratio of college guidance counselor to senior is 1:17 • Students are known by their counselor, teachers, and administrators thus strong letters of recommendations, personal attention and guidance

  12. ……..STATISTICAL RESULTS

  13. . • National Merit Scholarship Program • Junior Year PSAT Results • 14% of Hill Country graduates have qualified as National Merit commended or finalist allowing for : • Better access to colleges & universities • Scholarship money - many colleges award full or partial tuition packages to National Merit recognized students

  14. Average National SAT Scores for 2011 • (total of Critical Reading, Math, Writing) • Public: 1500 • Private/Religious: 1592 • Private/Independent: 1670 • Hill Country Christian School: 1760

  15. College Merit Scholarship Awards • Class of 2009: $811,350 average: $45,075 • Class of 2010: $955,178 average: $95,518 • Class of 2011: $688,380 average: $62,580 • Average award / student for last 3 classes: $67,724

  16. Results…….. Enhanced Opportunities

  17. A Hill Country graduate will have opportunities: • Scholarships due to high standardized test scores, Valedictorian or Salutatorian status, non-ranking of strong students, community service, athletic participation, and/or student leadership • College credit for high school work – CLEP; AP exams; dual credit; independent study • Prepared for college academics • Average of 22% (since 2009) of graduates attend college out of state. Texas average is 18%.

  18. Guaranteed holistic review by all colleges and universities due to Hill Country’s non-ranking policy • Strong students who wouldnot have been ranked in the top quarter or half, due to a competitive class, are not penalized • Scholarships can be awarded on merit regardless of rank – colleges are not tied by rubrics • To be a world-changer for Christ!

  19. Questions?

  20. Pursuing Excellence 2011-2012 Annual Fund

  21. What is its Purpose? • To strengthen the academic, athletic, and fine arts programs offered to our students. • To enhance and enrich the curriculum. • To endorse the mission and vision of the school. • To encourage the teachers as they carry out the school’s mission. • To invest in the future of the school.

  22. What are its Goals? • $300,000 overall goal • Complete the campaign started last year by installing new playground equipment and sport court. • Honor our teachers with Christmas bonuses. • Accelerate implementation of Strategic Technology Plan • Provide emergency funds for families in crisis

  23. Featured Project

  24. Featured Project

  25. How Can I Help? • Look for Annual Fund Brochure in your mailbox next week. • Prayerfully consider how much God is leading you to give. • Complete and return the response card enclosed in the brochure. • Encourage fellow parents to support the Fund.

  26. Questions? 2011-2012 Annual Fund

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