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It's Time To SHINE!: College Application Tips
It's Time To SHINE!: College Application Tips
Fall 2017
It’s time to SHINE!
Finding balance dur- “college ready” (post
ing senior year is key secondary ready), visit-
to finding success in ing colleges, etc. etc.
the future. Being a etc. etc. OK, did I just
senior means that stress you out? My
you’ve got some ex- apologies if I did.
tra responsibilities TAKE A DEEP
that are added to your BREATH!
list of “things to do”.
Wouldn’t it be nice to Inside this issue you’re
be able to have more going to find a list of
time? More time to the most common mis-
do the things we love takes you can make
while maintaining a during senior year.
high GPA, getting the You’ll also find info
SAT/ACT score you on SAT/ACT, and
desire, remaining Scholarships. Utilize
committed to your these tools to help bal-
arts area, taking time ance your schedule.
for friends, attending
social events, keeping
Class of 2018
up with homework,
volunteering, being
We want to make sure you are aware of everything going on. Don’t miss this important night!
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“Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.”
SAT, ACT, Oh my! Nelson Mandela
". . . the arts have been an inseparable part of the human journey; indeed, we depend on the arts to carry us toward the
fullness of our humanity. We value them for themselves, and because we do, we believe knowing and practicing them
is fundamental to the healthy development of our children's minds and spirits…”
KATHY ANDERSON
School Counselor, 9-12, A-F, ext. 119
mortensenk@duvalschools.org
ALLIE ARMSTRONG
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts School Counselor, 9-12, G-M, ext. 117
2445 San Diego Road armstronga@duvalschools.org
Jacksonville, FL
SHANEKA FERRELL
Phone: 904-346-5620
School Counseling Department Chair
Where Art and Academics meet in School Counselor, N–Z Grades 9-12, ext. 116
excellence! ferrells1@duvalschools.org