College Admissions Program

The consistent acceptance of ACS students into their first choice universities can be attributed in part to the school’s unique combination of a professional college admissions program with an in-depth understanding of each student.

College Admission Test (SAT/ACT) Preparation

A college admissions test is a standardized test with the goal of measuring a student’s math, verbal and analytical aptitudes. They are not developed to measure what a student has learned during school but rather, are used to assess their preparedness for college and as a way to compare against other students.

In addition to GPAs and resumes and recommendations, they are arguably one of the key factors used to determine college acceptance and scholarship awards.

Given their importance, ACS has developed an entire College Admissions Test Preparation Plan to ensure students are successful. Studies show students’ scores are improved by exposure to

  • Latin ACS teaches Latin to all students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. High School students have the option to take it as their foreign language.

  • Logic ACS teaches formal and informal Logic for two years in 7th and 8th grade.

  • Critical thinking and analysis ACS uses the classical Curriculum which emphasizes teaching critical thinking, debate and discourse. High School students learn through the Socratic method of teaching built into every course.

  • Extensive practice tests and training in the nuances of the test. Students in 7-9th grade have SAT/ACT preparation built into their math and language arts classes. The 10th and 11th grade students attend a course focused solely on preparation for the tests.

Career Guidance

  • Career assessment tests given

  • Exposure to a large variety of speakers representing various careers

  • Promote internships


College Application Support

  • Individualized detailed college admissions plan for each student

  • One-on-one meetings

  • Early identification of target colleges and universities

  • Oversee college application process and follow application within institution

  • Guidance and teacher recommendations personal not template

  • Attendance to college fairs

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Kristine achieved Valedictorian at ACS and will be moving on to a bright future ahead! After you have listened to her share how ACS inspired her career choice, click here to see a list of the many accomplishments of our 2020 Graduates.

College Acceptance

Please click here for a list of Colleges, in addition to those seen below, that have welcomed ACS students.