Welcome to NCA's Counselor's Page

Praise God that He has allowed us to begin another school year!

I am looking forward to our continued work together in our endeavor to educate your student both spiritually and educationally. It is an honor, privilege, and blessing to be the counselor at Northeast Christian Academy. Please feel free to contact me at: ppickens@nca-kingwood.org

Online Resources

Important Announcements

Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are taken for the benefit of preparing to take the AP exams, in that subject, at the end of the school year. This program is through The College Board. At NCA, we offer AP courses in the following subjects:
· English IV - English Literature (Seniors)
· Government (Concurrent Credit Available)
· Calculus AB
· English III - English Language Arts (Juniors)
· U.S. History (Concurrent Credit Available)
· World History (Concurrent Credit Available)

These courses are taught at a rigorous pace and the curriculum is enhanced to meet the criteria for the AP exam. A student receives honors credit for taking an AP course. Additionally, another advantage to taking AP courses is the possibility of receiving college credit in the course. The exam scores range from 1 to 5. The higher the score the better the chance that a student will receive college credit. Please understand, however, that it is up to the college to determine what score they will accept for college credit, OR if they will accept AP courses at all. The parents and students will be notified in January or February that it is time to start paying for their AP exam. At that time, a list of dates for the exams will be given out. The exam is NOT mandatory, but I would strongly recommend taking the AP exam. If in doubt about the college/university’s acceptance of the AP exams, I strongly urge you to call them and inquire about what scores, if any, they accept on AP exams for college credit. Further information can be obtained from The College Board website.

apcentral.collegeboard.com

College Visits At Local Area Hotels/Schools

Campus Visitation Days

Stephen F. Austin University: www.sfasu.edu/admissions/showcase.html

Texas Tech University: 806-742-1480 or www.srel.ttu.edu

Texas Women's University (in Denton): 888-948-9984 or www.twu.edu/admissions/freshmen/campusvisits.htm

United States Military Academy: 845-938-4041 or admissions@usma.edu

United States Naval Academy:

For 157 years the United States Naval Academy has been preparing midshipmen to become professional officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. The Naval Academy develops America's finest young men and women into leaders through a relentless focus on their moral, mental and physical development. This results in leaders of great character and competence, prepared to lead in combat and ready to serve our nation in peace and war.

University of Houston: 713-743-9621 --- Campus Tours Only Daily M-F

Register at 713-743-9595 or http://www.edu/cougarpreview

University of North Texas: 940-565-4104 or http://www.unt.edu/prospect/tour.htm --- Campus Tours Only Daily M-Sat

University of Texas: 512-475-7439 or http://www.bealonghorm.utexas.edu/bal/longhorn_saturday.WBX

Please see Mrs. Pickens for further information on any of these events.

College Entrance Exams

SENIORS, HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?????? You may register online or with the mail-in registration packet.

SAT I & II - register online at www.collegeboard.com or pick up a registration packet from Mrs. Pickens.

On-Line ACT/SAT practice tests (no charge): http://www.testprepreview.com

Contact the Counselor

Peggy J. Pickens Phone: (281) 359-1090 x 220 Peggy Pickens