Guidance

High School Guidance

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Dear Parents,

Northwest Christian High School is a school that is rich in tradition and history. Here at NCS, we are committed to providing an education that is Christ-centered, biblically-based, and academically rigorous to our students. We believe that God has a great plan for your student's life! The Guidance Department goals are to prepare students both spiritually and academically to face the challenges of their world and partner with families to help students find their life's purpose in Christ. As they get closer to leaving the familiarity of high school, NCS Guidance will help them navigate the many resources available in their college and career search and bridge the gap between high school and life after graduation. Please contact me in the Guidance Office if you have any questions regarding college and career planning, scholarships, testing, and scheduling.

Sincerely, Paula Enriquez, Academic Counselor

Transcript Ordering

Northwest Christian High School has partnered with Parchment to provide secure online transcript ordering available 24/7. Registration codes are emailed to high school students during the first semester of Freshman year, with reminder emails following periodically throughout their high school years. Students are encouraged to register their account and know how to access it early on. If a student cannot locate their registration code email, please reach out to Mrs. Dennis (jdennis@ncsaz.org). Click HERE to place an order.

Transcript orders will be filled within 1 to 2 business days.
Within their Parchment account, students will only see their most recent transcript order.
Students will need to place a new order at the end of each semester after report card grades are released (typically the second week of January and the first week of June).
If ordering ahead of time, Remember to select “HOLD FOR GRADES” at checkout. An updated transcript will be sent after semester grades are posted.
Current NCS high school students may order transcripts free of charge.
Beginning August 1st following graduation, Alumni will be assessed a minimal fee for transcript orders.
IMPORTANT! Students should add a personal email address to their account in order to facilitate future password resets. The @NCSazStudents email accounts will be deleted during the summer following graduation.

Order a Transcript through Parchment

Dual Enrollment Transcript Request Links

Things to Consider When Researching Colleges

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Create a Post Grad Binder
- Buy 3 Ring Binder if you have not done so already, keep somewhere safe in your room that you can easily access.
- Organize into sections:
  - Deadlines – check each university’s specific admissions deadlines for early decision, early action, and regular decision as well as scholarships. Organize by each individual university name.
  - Volunteering – log hours, time, place, activities.
  - Awards – awards or nominations throughout high school
  - College Contacts – record dates re: all emails sent/received or phone calls with admissions representatives, write down any important info or dates each contact
  - Clear Pocket – (may also use pocket from notebook) collect all flyers, mailers, scholarships, letters from universities.
  - Scholarships – make a list of all scholarships applied for and any dates of contact with scholarship representatives – keep all amounts for all schools received so we may brag on you during senior awards night!
  - Athletics – list all Club and High School leadership positions, awards, team tournament placements.If not attending college – your binder should include potential trade schools, occupations, internships, military recruiters or hiring agency contacts, admissions deadlines, work study programs (and keep me posted so I can help you make workforce connections).
Top 10 Questions to Ask College Representatives

Top 10 Questions to Ask College Representatives

1. Is this school a good fit for me? What are the advantages this
college can offer me?
2. What makes the difference between a student who applies and accepted?
3. What is the acceptance and retention rate?
4. What scholarships/financial aid are available to me?
5. What deadlines do I need to keep in mind?
6. What type of academic support is available on campus?
7. What can you tell me about my major? Class sizes?
8. When do I have to declare a major?
9. What type of housing is available? Are there requirements about living on campus?
10. What types of activities and sports programs does your college offer?
What to Do While Visiting a College

What to Do While Visiting a College/University

• Take a guided tour of the campus
• Explore further the library, student union, dorm rooms athletic facilities of interest
• Eat in the dining hall
• Visit with faculty from your majors of interest
• Check out the surrounding area-hang out spots, restaurants, etc.
• Connect with current students and ask then what they like and don’t like