Allie Timberlake, M.A. holds a BA in Mathematics from Loyola University New Orleans and an MA in Higher Education Administration from New York University. While in graduate school, she presented at regional and national conferences about mulit-racial identity and published a paper on non-traditional first generation students in NYU’s Journal of Student Affairs. She brings a wealth of college admissions experience and counseling relationships to her role as College Counselor at Sacred Heart, having worked at selective universities around the country and with more than 20 years of experience in education.

She joined Sacred Heart from Jesuit High School, where she guided over 1,000 students and their families through the college application process for 10 years. In her new role, Allie looks forward to getting to know the students in the Sacred Heart community; guiding them in building a strong academic foundation; encouraging them to explore their interests; and assisting each student in building her confidence and self-awareness.
 
Allie is extremely familiar with the Sacred Heart network, having graduated from the Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Houston. She understands the competitiveness of the college admission process, as well as the need to find a good fit for students. Throughout her career as a counselor, she has seen firsthand how a student’s preparation for applying to college – including professional guidance, family support and academic rigor – contributes to their ultimate collegiate success.

Contact Allie: atimberlake@ashrosary.org | 504.269.1223

The Eight Components of College and Career Readiness Counseling (by CollegeBoard Advocacy & Policy Center) provide a systemic approach for school counselors to implement, across grades K–12 — elementary through high school and beyond, to ensure equity both in process and results:

1. College Aspirations
2. Academic Planning for College and Career Readiness
3. Enrichment and Extracurricular Engagement
4. College and Career Exploration and Selection Processes
5. College and Career Assessments
6. College Affordability Planning
7. College and Career Admission Processes
8. Transition from High School Graduation to College Enrollment

8 Components of College Readiness

We begin exposing students to The College Board Suite of Assessments early. Students take the PSAT 8/9  in 8th and 9th grade, and the PSAT/NMSQT is offered in the fall of 10th and 11th grade. We offer free practice ACT and SAT tests in collaboration with national test prep agencies and we offer a FREE test prep program to all juniors. Much time is spent collaborating with students, their families, and faculty to determine which test will best serve their unique abilities, interests, and ambitions. 

Here are some helpful resources to get you prepared for SAT and ACT Test Prep:

SCOIR Helpful Video:
Student Application Overview

Best group instruction in the New Orleans area:
The Power Courses

Best online test prep:
Revolution Prep

Website for SAT test dates

Website for ACT test dates

ACT

NCAA Clearinghouse

College Board

TOPS

FAFSA

Naviance-Family Connection

One of your first resources for financial aid and scholarships are the colleges. Find out what is available (along with the deadlines) from each school. Some scholarships are awarded based on the application for admissions; others are applied for separately. For financial aid, apply forFAFSA as soon as (your parents') taxes are submitted (but as soon after January 1, 2011 as possible). Some schools require a separate financial form, the CSS Profile, which can be completed any time after October 1, 2010. Plenty of sites offer information, advice, calculators, and scholarship searches, as evidenced by the list below.

FinAid
General financial aid advice (with a link to FastWeb's scholarship search)

FastWeb
Search for scholarships and grants

College Board's Pay for College
Provides general information and tools such as calculators, scholarship finder (Fund Finder), and CSS PROFILE.

LOSFA (Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance)
General information and TOPS information.

TOPS
Information on Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students

Financial Aid Guide
U.S. Dept. of Education resources on financial aid

College Scholarships and Financial Aid Page
Easy access to information on colleges, scholarships and SAT and ACT test preparation.

14 Private Student Loan FAQ covering eligibility requirements, potential fees, how to apply, when repayment starts, what to do if you can't repay, and more.

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