My College Story

Today we talk with one of our favorite daily visitors to the College Advising Office, Coach Drew Starnes. First we will be talking to Coach Starnes about being a recruited athlete and playing sports in college. But Coach Starnes will also talk to us about his college story which includes 2 colleges and 2 different sports.

Brian and Miranda talk with our junior class about what to expect in the coming year. From testing to admissions to even getting a job.

Is your dream college overrated? - From CBS Mornings

Honest College Tour - From College Humor

Today we talk with two very important parts of the Upper School team, Allison Moore and Sarah White! These two ladies keep our division running smoothly and we want to share a little more about their college stories.

Brian and Miranda host a freshman and sophomore college advisory night with a little game of "Move If..." involving college applications.

It’s application season and seniors all over the country are applying to college.  But what happens to your application once you hit submit?  Where does it go in our vast virtual world and how does a student’s supplemental materials magically match with their application at the schools to which they apply?  Dalton Goodier, Senior Admission Officer at Texas Christian University, is here to help us understand what happens to your application after you press submit. 

Today we talk with our amazing, coffee loving assistant chaplain, Mr. Garrett Lane! He shares his college story, his interests, and what led him to a life in the Church and education.

Today we talked with two of our distinguished faculty members, Amanda and Mark Adair! They share their college story, their passions, and what led them to become a teacher.

What does Junior Year look like for students at All Saints? Juniors are beginning to ramp up for college applications and it is an integral year in that process…how does All Saints do it?

Junior Year Timeline:
November - December
Complete YouScience and Self-Reflection, Junior College Night

January - March
Student/Family Meetings, Start building your college list, Visit Colleges, Start Standardized Testing 

April - June
Continue College Visits, College Fairs, Determine Testing Retakes, Begin Building Resume, Request Teacher Recs, June Work Days, Summer Opportunities

July - August
Continue Visits, Start Essays, Finalize College List, Start on Apps (College Office is open all Summer), Retake Tests if needed

The world of Standardized Testing is always a bit confusing.  We break down each test and give you a simple timeline of what testing looks like for an All Saints student.

All Saints Student Testing Timeline:

FRESHMEN:  

• PSAT 8/9 (October)

SOPHOMORE:  

• PSAT (October)
• Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Fall)
• Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Spring) 
• *Practice tests through Revolution Prep
• AP (May)

JUNIORS:  

• PSAT - National Merit qualifying test (October)
• Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Fall)
• Practice SAT and Practice ACT (Spring) 
• *Practice tests through Revolution Prep
• SAT (March, May, June)
• ACT (February, April, June)
• AP (May)

SENIORS: 

• SAT (August, October, November, December)
• ACT (July, September, October, December)
• AP (May)
• TSI Assessment (before attending a Texas public college/university; most students will be exempt)