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Find the best fit.

Every student has a unique story that we help him or her voice during the college application process, and the variety of those stories leads to a variety of college acceptances and decisions.

College Counseling FAQS

Steps Along the Way: Preparation by Grade
9th and 10th Grade

9th and 10th Grade Preparation

11th Grade

11th Grade Preparation

12th Grade

12th Grade Preparation



College Counseling Information

Naviance | Student Resource

Naviance is a web-based college and career readiness tool. Every high school student has a personalized account made specifically for them. We have given each student their username and showed them how to log in.

Login to Naviance



College Testing Links | Prepare for SAT and ACT

FPD offers multiple opportunities to help students prepare for college admission tests.

Testing Registration and Scores

College Board SAT Registration

ACT Registration

AP Test Registration

SAT Student Guide

Online Test Prep

Khan Academy

Princeton Review

Kaplan Test Prep

Peterson's College and Test Prep

Within Reach Test Prep

Understanding the PreACT and PSAT

Understanding your PreACT Results

Understanding your PSAT Results



Paying for College | College Scholarships and Financial Aid

FPD walks with families and helps them navigate college scholarships and financial aid options.

Finding Money for College

Finding Money For College (TBC)

20 Questions to Ask About Financing College

20 Questions to Ask About Financing College

Understanding Financial Aid Lingo

Financial Aid Glossary

Online Sources for Scholarships and Aid

FastWeb

GoingMerry

Net Price Calculator

HOPE Scholarships

Hope Scholarship Registration

FAFSA Information (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

FAFSA Website

Tips and Mistakes to Avoid

Who is my "Parent" When I Fill Out the FAFSA?

Tips for Unique Situations when Completing the FAFSA

Links to Research Colleges

Georgia Futures

College Board College Search

Christian College Search

Southern Regional Education Board - Common Market

YouScience Aptitude Test

Summer Programs

Download a List of Summer Programs

College Athletics
Competing Collegiately

Multiple FPD students each year continue their athletic careers in college. Learn more about playing sports for a college team.

NCAA Eligibility Center

NAIA Eligibility Center

Probability of Playing Sports Beyond High School

Applying to and Visiting Colleges: Final Steps

Visiting a college is a great way to see if it’s the best fit. FPD has some helpful tips for college visits and navigating the application process.

The Common App

Understanding Admission Types

Visits | Campus Visit Checklist

Visits | Campus Visit Scorecard



College Representative Links

FPD loves hosting college representatives on campus to meet with students. Learn more about scheduling a campus visit by visiting our RepVisits page.

2025-2026 ACADEMIC PROFILE


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Questions? Contact Brad Thompson, Director of College Counseling, via email.

 

 

Are you ready to start your journey?

At FPD, we’re more than a school—we’re a community where families come first, students are known and nurtured, and learning inspires awe and wonder. Our approach educates the whole child, integrating rigorous academics with a strong biblical foundation to prepare students for life with purpose and integrity. In the heart of Middle Georgia, Viking Nation stands apart as a place where connections thrive, faith grows, and excellence is celebrated. Come see the difference an FPD education can make!

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