Fort Bend Christian Academy | A Private day school in Sugar Land, Texas Counseling and College Guidance

It is the primary goal of the counseling and college guidance department to provide the tools necessary for students to explore their strengths and interests, preparing them to achieve academic and spiritual success in college and life.

We aim to help students find a college match - institutions that fit a student’s needs academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. The counseling and college guidance office aims to support parents and students through the college application process, beginning with students in the ninth grade. Our counselors work closely with students and parents in the college planning, selection and application process.

College Planning Checklists

List of 4 items.

Seniors
- Finalize college applications in early fall
- Complete standardized testing, including SAT Subject Tests
- File the FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Complete additional applications, including scholarship, honors and special program applications
- Revisit colleges you are admitted to in the spring
- Choose a college and deposit by May 1st
Juniors
- Attend a Parent/Student College Planning Meeting in the fall and spring
- Take the PSAT (administered by FBCA in October) and the SAT or ACT at least once in the fall of junior year. Plan a testing schedule for your year
- Complete the YouScience career and aptitude assessment in the fall
- Continue research of college campuses, majors and programs and attend college rep visits and FBCA college fair
- Refine your list of colleges in collaboration with the college counseling office
- Begin your college essays in the spring
- Finalize a resume and request teacher recommendations in late March/April
- Visit college campuses in the spring and over the summer
- Complete a summer enrichment program
- Work on college applications over the summer
Sophomores
- Attend a Parent/Student College Planning Meeting with the college counselor
- Take the PSAT (administered at FBCA in October)
- Complete Do What You Are through Naviance
- Conduct college research through Naviance and other college planning resources under the direction of the college counseling office - focus on “fit” (academic, social, financial and spiritual)
- Visit colleges over holidays and summer break
- Re-evaluate course choices for junior and senior year and adjust, if necessary
- Complete a summer enrichment program
- Prepare for the SAT or ACT in summer following sophomore year
Freshmen
- Design a four-year plan with FBCA academic advising and college planning support.
- Explore extracurriculars, clubs and organizations and get involved in a few activities that interest you
- Utilize Naviance and begin building your resume
- Attend FBCA hosted college rep visits and attend FBCA college fair
- Attend a Parent/Student College Planning Meeting with the college counselor (if desired)
- Complete a summer enrichment program

Meet the Counselors

List of 2 members.

Calli Christenson

US College Counselor

(281) 263-9162

cchristenson@fortbendchristian.org
Bio
Prior to college consulting, Calli Christenson worked in undergraduate admissions for seven years, most recently serving as the Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruiting at Vanguard University of Southern California. Calli finds great joy in assisting students in a one-on-one setting and helping students discover their potential. Her top priority is to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to successfully navigate the college admission process. Calli values finding the right “fit” for her students and helping them put their very best foot forward to admission committees. She founded CLC College Prep Services in 2010.

Calli holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Vanguard University of Southern California, along with a Certification in Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California, Irvine. She has visited 100 colleges across the country and devotes several weeks out of each year to visiting schools and learning more about academic programs. Calli is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA). She also holds membership with the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the Texas Association of College Admission Counseling (TACAC). She is a 2011 graduate of the IECA Summer Training Institute at Swarthmore College.
Callie Henriksen

US Counselor

(281) 263-9175

chenriksen@fortbendchristian.org
Bio
Callie Henriksen completed her graduate studies on Long Island, where she started her career in education. Recently relocated from a Massachusetts preparatory boarding school, Callie will be working closely with ninth and tenth-grade students as they plan their four-year academic plan and explore their future college plans. She will also offer support and resources for socio-emotional stresses occurring throughout the school day.

Information for College Representatives

Test Dates	Registration Deadline	(Late Fee Required)
September 14, 2019	August 16, 2019	August 17–30, 2019
October 26, 2019	September 20, 2019	September 21–October 4, 2019
December 14, 2019	November 8, 2019	November 9–22, 2019
February 8, 2020	January 10, 2020	January 11–17, 2020
April 4, 2020	February 28, 2020	February 29–March 13, 2020
June 13, 2020	May 8, 2020	May 9–22, 2020
July 18, 2020	June 19, 2020	June 20-26, 2020

Test Dates	Test	U.S. Registration Deadlines
Test Dates	Test	Regular	Late (a fee applies)
August 24, 2019	SAT & Subject Tests	July 26, 2019	August 13, 2019
October 5, 2019	SAT & Subject Tests	September 6, 2019	September 24, 2019
November 2, 2019	SAT & Subject Tests	October 3, 2019	October 22, 2019
December 7, 2019	SAT & Subject Tests	November 8, 2019	November 26, 2019
March 14, 2020	SAT only	February 14, 2020	March 3, 2020
May 2, 2020	SAT & Subject Tests	April 3, 2020	April 21, 2020
June 6, 2020	SAT & Subject Tests	May 8, 2020	May 27, 2020

Counseling and College Guidance

College Planning Checklists

List of 4 items.

Seniors

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen

Meet the Counselors

List of 2 members.

Calli Christenson

Callie Henriksen

Resources

List of 4 items.

Academic Profile

College Testing Dates

Naviance

NCAA Information

Important Links

North Campus

South Campus

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