The College Counseling Office provides expert college advising that helps students find post-secondary options that best fit their academic, social, financial, and spiritual needs. We recognize the college research and application process is unique for every student. Our college counselors take a personalized approach, meeting with each student individually throughout their four years of high school in order to develop a plan that meets the student’s goals and aspirations.

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Meet Our Staff

No matter where you are in the high school journey, we look forward to walking with you.

Erica Shen

Director of College Counseling

EShen@Linfield.com
951-676-8111 ext. 1355

Erin Watson

College Counselor - 11th & 12th Grade

EWatson@Linfield.com
951-676-8111 ext. 1366

Susie Valencia

College Counselor - 9th & 10th Grade

SValencia@Linfield.com
951-676-8111 ext. 1352

Toni Moore

College Counseling Office Assistant

TMoore@Linfield.com
951-676-8111 ext. 1354

COLLEGE COUNSELING

Curriculum

The path to a college degree starts early. Here’s what you can expect from our counseling services, starting as soon as 9th grade.

Click on a grade level below to view the counseling curriculum and a suggested timeline.

9th Grade

Course selection meeting and 4-year high school course work planning prior to starting 9th grade
Resume building
Learning style assessment
Guidance on transitioning to high school and on study skills
Introduction to standardized testing
Access to Naviance, a college and career research and planning resource
College fairs
Day and overnight college trips
Freshman Parent Night
Counseling Office Timeline Grade 9

10th Grade

Review course selections to ensure students are on track for graduation
Advise students on standardized testing including the PSAT, ACT, and SAT
Resume building
Interest and career assessments
Advice on summer enrichment opportunities
Discuss course rigor to ensure proper placement in AP and Honors courses
College fairs
Access to college representatives visiting Linfield
Day and overnight college trips
Sophomore Parent Night
Counseling Office Timeline Grade 10

11th Grade

Individual meetings to discuss college selection factors
Begin college research process
Advice on summer enrichment opportunities
Access to college representatives visits to Linfield
Day and overnight college trips
Junior Parent Night
Counseling Office Timeline Grade 11

12th Grade

Summer college workshop
Individualized meetings to fill out college applications and review college essays
Personal letters of recommendations from college counselors and teachers
College application workshops
College interview preparation
College fairs
Access to college representative visits to Linfield
Senior Parent/Financial Aid Night
Introduction to scholarship opportunities
Counseling Office Timeline- Grade 12

Resources

Our Naviance Site

SAT

ACT

FAFSA

CSS Profile

NCAA

NAIA

UC Application

Common Application

Cal State Application

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Linfield Christian Class of 2019

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