Partners for Success
ELCA’s College Placement and Guidance Office partners with students and families throughout the college planning journey. From testing and applications to financial aid and final decisions, we provide the resources and personalized support students need to pursue colleges that align with their academic goals, interests, and faith.
Parents play an important role by visiting campuses, reviewing applications and financial aid materials, tracking deadlines, and supporting students as they make decisions.
How our partnership is put to work!
Our College Counseling Team Will
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Help students identify colleges that fit their academic, extracurricular, and spiritual goals.
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Review applications and essays upon request.
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Provide recommendation letters when applicable.
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Process transcripts, evaluations, recommendations, and other required materials.
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Share college visit, fair, scholarship, and testing opportunities.
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Provide guidance on entrance exams, score submission, and test preparation.
Students Are Expected To
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Take ownership of their college search and application process.
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Communicate regularly with the College Placement and Guidance Office.
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Use available resources and connect with college representatives.
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Understand all application and scholarship requirements.
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Complete applications accurately and meet every deadline.
Where identity meets intention.
There's no greater feeling than knowing that your child is confident and ready to step into their future plans. At ELCA, we place a strong emphasis on preparing our middle schoolers for the opportunities that await them in high school, college, and life.
Standardized Testing
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy school code for both the SAT Scholastic Assessment Test) and the ACT (American College Test) is 112046.
PSAT
The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) given in October to all students in grades 9 - 11. The test is used for practice for the SAT and Honors/AP level placement in the High School. ELCA registers all students for the test. PSAT score reports are normally returned after Christmas break. Going over the test – question by question – is a valuable way to improve SAT scores. Students who have questions about their score report should talk with the Academic Dean or Director of College Placement and Guidance.
SAT Reasoning Test
Beginning with the winter/spring of the junior year, all students are strongly encouraged to take the SAT Reasoning test if their PSAT results indicate this is their best test. Dates for the test and registration information can be found on-line or in the College Placement and Guidance Office.
ACT
We encourage students to take the ACT if their PreACT results indicate this is their best test. The ACT is an achievement test measuring English, math, reading, and science skills. Some students naturally respond better to the nature of the questions on the ACT with more ease. Dates for tests and registration information can be found on-line or in the Director of College Placement and Guidance Office.
AP Exams
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes are required to sit for the final exam written by the college board. These tests begin the second week of May. The tests are scored on a scale of 1-5 with many colleges offering credit or advanced placement for scores of 3 or higher. The college board provides score results to students in July at apscore.org.
Class of 2026 Highlights
The 51 members of the class of 2026 received acceptances to over 100 colleges and universities across the nation. These schools include Christian colleges, HBCU's, and public universities.
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1 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist (1st in ELCA's history)
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2 Georgia Scholars
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3 U.S. Presidential Scholar state finalists
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13.1 million dollars in scholarship offers
Out of the 3 Georgia Scholars for Henry County, 2 were a part of this graduating class!
This brings ELCA’s nine-year scholarship total to over $147 million dollars!
Additional Resources
We want to make sure you are equipped and ready for success. Prepare for your tests, find the college that works best for your future, and forge ahead with financial planning.
TESTING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Test Prep and Registration
SEARCHING FOR COLLEGES
College Descriptions
and Majors
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National Center for Fair and Open Testing (list of colleges that do not require SAT/ACT)
