NDA prepares class of 2014 for college success
At a time when most students were trading in their book bags for beach bags, four college students believed their summer was better spent preparing the next wave of New Day Academy Seniors for college. The students, all graduates of New Day Academy, ventured back to their alma mater to participate in a panel discussion and offer tips on college-readiness. The panel was the brainchild of faculty member, Elliot Nicely, who played an integral role in securing scholarship funding for the students.
Panel participants included: Kouric Calhoun, currently attending Akron University; Ashley Welch of Baldwin Wallace; De’Aja Wade of Ursuline College; and Danielle Jackson of Xavier University.
The NDA Panel offered this advice to the Class of 2014:
1. Take Advantage of Free Money:
There are many, many organizations that offer scholarships for qualifying students. A little research goes a long way to uncover those funding sources. The Administration at New Day Academy works very closely with its students and parents in securing scholarship funding. Never give up due to the cost of tuition! There is money out there.
2. Don’t Procrastinate on Admission:
Preparation should begin no later than your junior year. The college admission process consists of many tasks and each one takes a good amount of time. Whether you’re filling out an application, writing entrance essays, or gathering references – allow yourself, and those who will be assisting you, enough time so as to alleviate stress and meet your application deadline.
3. Stay Organized:
In large part, college success depends upon your ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively and on-time. Keep a notebook of all the tasks that you need to accomplish and cross them off as you tackle them. Breaking your larger tasks into smaller, more manageable goals, will keep you well ahead of the game.
The Panel was well received by NDA’s Class of 2014. This comes as no surprise, however, as the visiting alum had once taken their cues from New Day Academy Headmaster and founder, Terrance Walton. “It’s never too soon to begin preparing for college. We even begin to inspire our Kindergartners to set their sights on doing great things during their college years. It’s not a matter of if they’ll go to college…it’s a matter of when.”
Walton founded New Day Academy in 2004 on the premise that all children should have access to an esteemed, college preparatory education. Since that time, NDA has turned out hundreds of graduates who have gone on to earn higher degrees and now enjoy successful careers. For more information about New Day Academy or the college admissions process contact the NDA Admissions Office at 216-797-1602.
Sandra Ferrara is a proud supporter and employee of New Day Academy, a tuition-free, K thru 12 Community School located in the Shore Cultural Center in Euclid, Ohio.
Sandra Ferrara
Sandra Ferrara is a proud supporter and employee of New Day Academy, a tuition-free, K thru 12 Community School located in the Shore Cultural Center in Euclid, Ohio. We have been preparing children to become leaders in their community for over 10 years. Why? NDA believes that every child deserves access to a world-class education - one which opens doors of opportunity for a lifetime!