LSA College Bound Newsletter
April 2022
The May edition of the College Bound Newsletter contains important information for Juniors about:
College Financial Aid Program
Summer College Checklist
College Planning Appointments
Junior Year ChecklistStandardized Test Information
AP Exam Information
Student Athletes
Helpful Links
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM
How To Pay For College Without Bankrupting Yourself Or Your Children
Join us for this Complimentary Educational Seminar:
Wednesday, May 4th 7:00pm - 8:00PM
Presented by Jim Femia, Apella Capital, Courtesy of La Salle Academy. Pre-registration is required
SUMMER COLLEGE CHECKLIST
To help prepare you for your senior year, the Summer Checklist contains important to-do items to be completed upon the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Don't procrastinate, get as many items accomplished before the end of this school year.
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON 5/13/22
**Stay Tuned.... Summer Checklist and Survey notifications will be emailed to students and parents on Sunday, May15th instead of Friday, May 13th.**
COLLEGE PLANNING APPOINTMENTS
If you haven't done so already, book an appointment with your College Counselor to go over a customized college plan before the end of this school year.
- Appointment calendar and Zoom link login information can be found on your counselor's Bulletin Board in Blackbaud.
- Please include names of all attendees and a phone number in the "description" section of the appointment slot.
- The time slot for each meeting is 45 minutes.
STANDARDIZED TEST INFORMATION
FREE ACT AND SAT TEST PREP: STUDYPOINT, Khan Academy, Schoolhouse World and ACT Academy. Additional private test prep/tutors can be found on our standardized test prep list.
AP EXAM INFORMATION
See AP Exam Schedules below for date, time and location of exams.
Earn Scholarships
Class of 2023 students are now eligible for BigFuture® Scholarships! Join today to start earning up to $40,000 in scholarship opportunities for completing simple steps. Awards are given monthly!
JUNIOR REVIEW
Please refer to the following checklist between now and June 1st. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your counselor.
STUDENT ATHLETES
NCAA ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
- Any Division I and II prospect needs to register through the NCAA Eligibility Center now.
- Make sure you register using the correct La Salle Academy, 40016
- Add National Collegiate Athletic Association to your "Applying" column in Scoir.
NCAA TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
- Transcripts will be uploaded in June.
See here for an overview of NCAA Eligibility Standards:
Email Mrs. Casey with any questions about Eligibility and Registration and check Blackbaud for information in the Student Athletes Group.
COLLEGE FAIRS & HELPFUL LINKS
Eric Simonelli, Director of College Counseling
ConiSue King, Director of School Counseling/College Counselor
Erin Casey, College Counselor
Anne Clawson, College Counselor