Academic Advising
Guidance for Every Step Forward
MDCA's Academic Advising Team helps students look beyond today's classes and begin thinking intentionally about where their education can take them. Through personalized guidance throughout the secondary years, students are encouraged to take greater ownership of their education and prepare for what comes next.
Academic Advising
Personalized Attention at Every Stage
MDCA's Academic Advising Team includes two Academic Advisors and the Assistant Principal of Academics, who work together with students, families, and faculty throughout the middle and high school years. Together, they provide guidance across four key areas:
Academic Planning & Progress
Course selection, academic progress, graduation planning, and increasing student responsibility.
School Transitions
Support as students move from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school.
College, Career & Military Preparation
Exploration and preparation for college, military service, career opportunities, and other postsecondary pathways.
Mentorship & Student Support
Additional guidance for students navigating academic challenges, extended absences, or other circumstances affecting their progress.
Planning Ahead
College & Career Resources
Planning for life after high school involves many decisions. These resources can help MDCA students and families navigate college admissions testing, applications, opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships and financial aid, and collegiate athletics.
- College Admissions Testing
- Applying to College
- Earn College Credit In High School
- Scholarships & Financial Aid
- College-Bound Student-Athletes
College Admissions Testing
Prepare for and register for college admissions and readiness assessments.
Applying to College
Resources designed to simplify the college application process.
Earn College Credit In High School
MDCA students have opportunities to pursue college-level coursework and potentially earn college credit while still in high school.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Explore resources to help families identify scholarship opportunities and understand higher-education financing options.
College-Bound Student-Athletes
Students interested in collegiate athletics should familiarize themselves with eligibility requirements as they plan their high school coursework and college search.
We're Here to Help
Questions About Your Next Step?
Students and families are encouraged to contact the Academic Advising Team with questions about academic planning, school transitions, college and career preparation, or the resources available on this page.
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