Friday, July 1, 2011

July News!

"We will sing for joy over your victory,
And in the name of our God we will set up our banners.
May the LORD fulfill all your petitions. "
Psalm 20:5

JULY ALREADY?!
Wow. Time sure flies, doesn't it? Before you know it, fall orientation will be here, and you'll be moving into your new dorm! The entire campus community is thrilled to have you join us ... when Move-In Day arrives, you'll be blown away by the energy on campus, all surrounding YOU! The incoming class is the lifeblood of the student body!

For those of you who have only recently been admitted, please click here for your next steps!

If you still need to register for fall classes, please click here!

ORIENTATION
Check out http://nwc.edu/orientation for details on New Student Orientation, Parent Orientation, Multicultural Student Orientation, and Athletics Orientation!

TRANSITION TO COLLEGE
Click here for my best tips for students and families regarding the transition from home/high school to dorm/college!

FACEBOOK
There is a student-created Facebook group called "Northwestern College MN Class of 2015" so feel to join that if you'd like to connect with your future classmates!

LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
Listed in a post below!

Your sister in Christ,
Jackie

Transition to College

Let’s talk transition …

You just graduated from high school after dominating the school scene for 9 months. Maybe you’re from a tiny school out in the country and have been with the same classmates since kindergarten. Maybe you’ve finally learned all the best teachers to take and how to earn your A’s. Maybe you’ve never been away from home except for the week-long mission trips you take with your youth group in the summertime.

Whatever your situation, you are about to uproot yourself from your familiar surroundings, pack up your suitcase and move to Roseville, Minnesota, where you will have new teachers, a new courseload, new friends, new surroundings, and a new routine.

Aren’t you glad you’re going to a Christian college?

Here’s what I wish someone would have told me:

It’s okay to be nervous.
You are definitely not the only one! It is a BIG DEAL to change so many things about your life all in one swift move. The day before move-in and the day after move-in are two separate lifestyles! Recognize that it is a big change and that you’re NORMAL for feeling apprehensive!

Connect with your RA.
Your Resident Assistant is so excited to meet you – these are typically upperclassmen who have sought out this leadership position and stand ready to help you, give you advice, listen to your problems. They WANT to know you, and they are people worth knowing. Use them as a resource – they will probably become your friends and mentors.

Your roommates might not become your best friends.
Although the housing office works hard to place compatible people in rooms with one another, it doesn’t always work out that you end up best friends with your freshman year roommates. It’s ok if you and your roomies have separate groups of friends!

Take advantage of the information fairs.
There will be a church fair, a club fair, employment fair, etc., where tables will be set up for you to gather information and ask questions. Peruse the information and gather what you need.

Don’t go home right away.
The tendency might be to hurry home back to normalcy, but try to resist the urge – at least for the first couple of weeks. Stick around on the weekends and meet lots of new people; take advantage of the planned activities so that you can connect with new friends through school events.

Give it TIME.
I wanted to have my new set of friends all figured out by the 2nd week I was here. It didn’t happen, and I was disappointed. However, by homecoming, I had made friends with two terrific girls named Tracy and Megan – girls I lived with the following year and whom I am friends with to this day!

Pray.
You are in the hands of your loving Savior. Keep petitioning Him that your transition will go according to His good will.

Next Steps for New Admits

1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.) I recommend you apply as early as you're able; our financial aid office has already awarded many, many students. Our priority deadline of May 1st has passed, but we are still giving out financial aid, so be sure to apply right away!
3. Be on the lookout for instructions we will mail you about how to sign up for a Summer Preparation Day, when you will register for fall classes!

CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING ADMITTED!!! :-) I'm so excited for you.

Summer Preparation Days

Northwestern offers six Summer Preparation Days throughout the summer-- days when our admitted students are invited to campus to meet with an academic advisor and to sign up for fall classes.

The remaining Summer Preparation Days are June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10.

How do you sign up for one?
1. Go to theROCK. Sign in with your username/password.
2. Click on the "Academics" tab.
3. In the upper righthand corner, you'll see the "Electronic Signatures" box. Under "Traditional Undergraduate Students," click "New Incoming."
4. Fill out the seven forms that are available there, including the appointment request form, on which you will request which specific day works best for you to come register for classes. There is also an option to choose a phone appointment.

Thanks for taking care of this as soon as you can. I recommend that you attend the earliest Prep Day that works for your schedule, as classes will fill up throughout the summer!

Let me know if you have any questions!

What Should I Bring to Northwestern?

Northwestern College is pleased to provide excellent resident facilities. All the necessary room furniture (desks, tables, chairs, dressers and beds) is provided. Each room or apartment has its own bathroom and kitchen/kitchenette.

We have the following suggestions of important items for you to bring:

• Bedding
The beds have extra-long mattresses which are 39" x 80." Extra-long fitted bed sheets are definitely preferable. Regular flat sheets will work, but regular twin-size fitted sheets will not fit the beds. You may also want to bring a mattress pad.

• Additional Lighting
Although each room is equipped with overhead lighting, it may be helpful to bring additional lighting such as a floor lamp and/or desk lamp as needed. Due to potential fire hazard, halogen lamps are not permitted unless they are equipped with a wire guard.

• Cell Phone or Calling Card
Telephones are permanently installed in residence rooms. In order to make long-distance calls from the room phone, you will need to use your own calling card.

• Kitchen Supplies
Dishes, silverware, pots/pans, cooking utensils and appliances such as toasters and microwaves are not provided.

• Cleaning supplies for kitchen, vanity and bathroom
Cleansers, glass cleaner, scrubbing pads, etc are not provided. Please bring only non-abrasive cleaners.

• Clothes hangers, wastebasket, and plastic garbage bags

We advise you to contact your roommates to determine who will bring larger items such as ironing boards, small appliances, microwaves, etc. to avoid duplication as space is somewhat limited. You do not need to bring a vacuum, as your resident assistant will have one available for you. You can always bring more items to school later as you become aware of needs related to residence life.

2011-12 Computer Standards

Northwestern Student Computer Standards – 2010/2011

Windows Minimum Computer Requirements
Northwestern College’s minimum computer requirements are intended to ensure that the equipment you use meets the minimum requirements to support you in your academic program. We have listed recommended features that provide a better experience; minimum requirements follow in parentheses.

Most new computers sold today meet these recommendations. Netbooks may not meet all requirements.

Windows Hardware Requirements
• Type: Laptop (All students are required to have laptops)
• CPU: Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz processor or AMD equivalent (minimum Intel 1.6GHz or AMD equivalent)
• Memory: 1GB for Windows XP (minimum 512MB) or 2GB for Windows Vista or Windows 7 (minimum 1GB)
• Network: 10/100 or Gigabit Ethernet connection
• Hard Disk: 120GB (minimum 60GB)
• Optical Devices: DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• Portable Storage: A USB flash drive is helpful
• Wireless: Integrated, USB, or PCMCIA 802.11g compatible wireless card
• Warranty: Some form of extended warranty program with on-site, next business day repair is recommended
• Networking cable: 14-foot or longer Cat-6 Ethernet network cable (network cables are sold in the Campus Store)

Windows Software Requirements
Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Antivirus: A current antivirus client with active subscription is required in order to connect to Northwestern College’s Internet. Northwestern College will provide you with the Symantec Antivirus Client for free if you do not have one. If you are interested in obtaining a free anti-virus program before arriving at Northwestern College, consider AVG Free at http://free.avg.com/

Office Suite: Microsoft Office 2007 is required. Professors expect your work to be submitted using Microsoft Office formats. Microsoft Office 2007 ($100+tax) is available in the Campus Store at exclusive academic pricing.

Tip: You may visit www.dell.com/nwc to receive educational discounts.



Apple Minimum Computer Requirements
Northwestern College recommends the Windows operating system. Northwestern College applications and websites are designed to work with Windows computers running Internet Explorer. Northwestern College seeks to include support for Mac operating systems and browsers whenever possible. Students may choose the Apple operating system for personal or programmatic reasons.

Northwestern College’s minimum computer requirements are intended to ensure that the equipment you use meets the minimum requirements to support you in your academic program. We have listed recommended features that provide a better experience; minimum requirements follow in parentheses.

Apple Hardware Requirements
A notebook-style computer is required for all students who require an Apple computer.

• Any Apple Macbook or Macbook Pro laptop will meet the minimum requirements.
• Networking cable: 14-foot or longer Cat-6 Ethernet network cable.
• Portable Storage: USB Drive (recommended: 1GB)
• An Apple Care Protection Plan is strongly recommended for all Apple computers.

If you are using an older Apple laptop it must meet the following minimum requirements:
• CPU: 1.5 GHz or faster Intel Processor (minimum: G4 1GHz Power PC processor)
• Memory: Recommended: 1 GB or more (minimum 512 MBs)
• Hard Disk: Recommended: 100 GB or more (minimum 40 GBs)
• Optical Devices: DVD-RW/CD-RW combo drive (minimum CD/R-W drive)
• Network: 10/100 Ethernet connection
• Wireless: Apple Airport card or equivalent


Apple Software Requirements
• Operating System: OS X 10.5 “Leopard” or OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard” (minimum Apple OS X 10.3.9 or higher)
• Antivirus: An antivirus program is recommended, but not required.
• Office Suite: Microsoft Office Mac 2008 (minimum Microsoft Office Student and Teachers Edition 2004)

Mac OS X must be patched to the latest version in order to connect to the internet at Northwestern College.

Tip: You may visit store.apple.com and click “Education Store” to receive education discounts.

Scholarship Opportunities

The scholarship search takes time, but it has the potential to be the best-paying job you’ll ever have. You may earn $1000 in 100 hours at a part-time job, but a scholarship may earn you $1000 in 5 hours.

1. Start locally. It is easier to compete against your hometown for a scholarship than to compete at a national level! Your scholarship search should start with your guidance office or career center at your school (homeschoolers, you still can and should take advantage of the resources at the local public school!).
2. Expand your search to the internet. At Northwestern, we recommend that families DO NOT pay for any scholarship search sites as there are plenty of great FREE sites! We suggest:
• fastweb.com
• scholarships.com
• schoolsoup.com
• go.salliemae.com/scholarship
3. Zinch.com is a unique search engine that will double the scholarships you win if you apply through them. This is legitimate!!
4. Many scholarships WILL NOT be on the search engines, so make a list of
• EVERYTHING you’re involved in
• EVERYTHING you like
• EVERYTHING you’re good at
• EVERYTHING that relates to you (as in, your hometown, religion, political party)
• EVERYTHING that you want to do
• EVERYTHING that you’ve won
• EVERYTHING your parents AND grandparents have been involved in (ex., American Legion, Navy)
Then, find all the synonyms you can think of for those things (ex., instead of just “horse,” one of our students used the following: equine, equestrian, horse training, stable, ranch, farm, animal, vet, veterinary, vet tech, horseback, horsemanship, agribusiness, agriculture, livestock, pony, ponies, horses, dressage, jumping, natural horsemanship, Tennessee walking Horses, etc).
Now Google every one of those words with the term scholarship, grant, fellowship, and award. This will take a long time, but these are the scholarships you’re highly qualified to receive and that few people will apply for.
5. Scholarship providers want to fund people who are going to do great things; therefore, you need to know 1) what you are passionate about doing and 2) why it is going to change the world. Spend time in prayer over this. As Christians, we know that what God has called us to is life-changing—whether that is in the field of medicine, education, business, or the arts.
6. Choose wisely which scholarships to apply for—if you are very specifically qualified for it, apply for the scholarship! If you are sort of qualified, consider it. If you are qualified and so are 15,000 other students, skip it.
7. Keep a master database of all your awards, activities, honors, club positions, leadership activities, club involvements, community service/volunteer hours.
8. Expenses for scholarship applications (postage/envelopes/etc) are tax-deductable, so keep track of them!

Be sure to create a profile for yourself on the following scholarship search sites. They are FREE and might lead you to some good money for college!
Fastweb
Sallie Mae
CollegeBoard
Scholarships.com

Outside scholarships:
AES Engineering Scholarship
Incight Scholarship for students with disabilities Best Buy Scholarship
Twin Cities metro track/CC runners
B. Davis Scholarship
Big Sun Scholarship for Athletes
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program
Three Sentence Essay Scholarship AXA Achievement Scholarship Jaycee Scholarship Discus Award (note: this is just the title of the award; it is not actually an award for discus throwers!)
Courage to Grow Scholarship
Philanthro Scholarship

How to Pay the Enrollment Deposit

First of all, congratulations! Welcome to the family! Once you receive your acceptance letter in the mail, do a celebratory dance and tell all your friends.

Very soon after your acceptance letter arrives, you'll get another mailing explaining the next step, which is to pay a $200 enrollment deposit.

Couple things about the deposit:
1) Housing assignments are made based on the date of your deposit. In other words, the earlier you get your deposit in, the better chance you have of getting your first choice in housing!
2) The deposit is fully refundable until May 1, 2011, so it's wise to pay the deposit even if you're not 100% sure about Northwestern. All we need to refund the deposit is written notice of cancellation (even an email is fine!).

There are two ways to pay the deposit:
1) Call our Student Accounts office and pay over the phone with a credit card. Their local number is 651-631-5352. Or feel free to call the campus switchboard toll-free at 1-800-692-4020 and ask for Student Accounts.
2) Mail in a $200 check to the Admissions Office.
Our address is as follows:
Northwestern College Admissions Office
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113

Thanks for taking care of this! And once again, CONGRATS! You're in for an amazing experience.
In Christ,
Jackie Lea

How to Apply for Financial Aid

You'll be glad to know that 100% of our students admitted for Fall 2011 will receive some form of financial aid. Our financial aid office is confident that our financial aid package will be competitive--and it is easy to apply--so please do!

Four simple steps:
1) Visit pin.ed.gov to get your Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will use to electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2) Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA form(s) online at fafsa.ed.gov. (You will need your IRS Form 1040 for 2010 in order to complete the 2011-12 FAFSA. The Northwestern College Institutional Code number is 002371.)
3) Complete the Northwestern College Financial Aid Application (mailed to admitted students beginning in January and also available online here soon).
4) If your family has unusual financial circumstances, you may include a Parental Appeal Form, which will be available online beginning in January.

We're quick! After March 1, you may expect an offer of financial assistance from Northwestern College within one to two weeks after all documents have been received and all questions are resolved. ALL COLLEGE AID IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING. Our priority deadline is May 1, 2011.

Thanks again!
In Christ,
Jackie Lea

How to Submit your Housing Preferences

Once you've paid the enrollment deposit, your spot in the incoming class is SAVED.

Next you'll want to submit your housing preferences. NOTE: if you pay your deposit after April 1st, you are less likely to get your first choice of housing!

Note: students who are under 21 are required to either live on campus or live with parents. If you are planning to commute, please email Housing to let them know!

To submit your housing preferences, please do the following:
1) First know that Northwestern College has integrated housing, which means that freshmen through seniors live in ALL of the different campus housing options, i.e., there is no "freshman housing," etc. All the classes are mixed together. Freshmen still room with other freshmen, but there may be juniors across the hall or seniors next door! With that said, check out floorplans and virtual dorm tours at http://nwc.edu/dorms to determine what your favorite housing options are.
2) Log into theROCK, our campus intranet, at http://therock.nwc.edu/. (You should have received your username and password in the mail. Can't find them? Email me.)
3) Click on the Campus Services tab.
4) Log into the RMS Housing Software and submit preferences there.

Thanks for taking care of this!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

June News!

"Yours is the day, Yours also is the night;
You have prepared the light and the sun."
Psalm 74:16

SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!

Congratulations to those of you who have finished or are about to finish up your senior year of high school! Graduation is a HUGE accomplishment! I'm proud of you guys!

For those of you who have only recently been admitted, please click here for your next steps!

If you still need to register for fall classes, please click here!

If you've already registered for classes and are an OFFICIAL Eagle, nice work! Soon we'll be posting information on our website regarding fall orientation, so be on the lookout for that at http://nwc.edu/orientation. Most new students will move in on Friday, August 19th.

FACEBOOK
There is a student-created Facebook group called "Northwestern College MN Class of 2015" so feel to join that if you'd like to connect with your future classmates!

LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
Listed in a post below!

Campus looks absolutely stunning right now. I can't wait for you all to be back on campus!

Your sister in Christ,
Jackie

Sunday, May 1, 2011

May News!

"But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD;
He is their strength in time of trouble."
Psalm 37:39

Hello friends!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S MAY?!

Time flies! I hope that senior year is wrapping up nicely for you, that you're creating some great memories, and also looking forward to what's ahead! We are praying for you guys in our office; I hope that things are all falling into place as you close in on graduation and the summertime, and that God has made it very clear to you where He desires you to be in the fall.

CAMPUS NEWS
We registered 93 new students for fall classes on Saturday! It was so fun to see many of you, and I can't wait for the rest of you to register for classes this summer!

This is our last week of classes here at Northwestern, then a week of finals, then the summer holiday! Most of our students leave the campus for the summer to work and to do ministry, which leaves a lonely admissions office working on a quiet campus through the summer months. Come visit us!!

NEXT STEPS
If you were recently admitted, it may be most helpful for you to connect with me directly at 651-631-5369 or jlsommers@nwc.edu. Then we can work together on your steps to enrollment. There are details below about paying the enrollment deposit and applying for financial aid.

If you have not yet registered for your Fall 2011 classes, be sure to follow the instructions included in our recent registration packet mailing. These will instruct you to log into theROCK to complete your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall! I recommend coming to the earliest Prep Day possible that works well with your schedule, as some classes do fill up!

Can't wait to see you on campus soon!
Your sister in Christ,
Jackie

Friday, April 1, 2011

April News!

"'He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying."
Matthew 28:6

Easter. Is. My. FAVORITE. The cross and the resurrection are the pivotal events of history, and for those of us who call Jesus our Lord, the Easter celebration strikes deep into our hearts. My prayer for your families this month is that you would experience a deep and rich resurrection joy this year-- not only this month but every day! I hope it rattles our cages ... our God was once dead ... but the grave could not hold Him. He is risen indeed!

Greetings to all of my admitted students! Happy April! For those of you who were recently admitted, click here to learn more about this blog and about me, your Northwestern admission counselor.

NEXT STEPS
1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Submit your housing preferences on theROCK, our student portal, approximately two weeks after you've paid your enrollment deposit. (See full post below.)
3. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.) I recommend you apply as early as you're able; our financial aid office has already awarded over 400 students. Our priority deadline is May 1st.
4. Follow the instructions included in our recent registration packet mailing. These will instruct you to log into theROCK to complete your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall! Keep in mind that some classes do fill up, so you'll want to come to the earliest registration day possible for you!

CAMPUS NEWS
April 7th is the 11th annual Day of Prayer and Service. On this day, there are no classes, and students load about 30 buses to various local service projects. The Day includes a dedicated 24 hours of prayer and worship, a celebration kick-off event and a picnic lunch for the campus community.

Interested in theatre? Make plans to see one of our spring shows. We have a collection of three different shows with performances this month; we call it our "Summer Stock in April."

If you need "one last look around" before you make your final college decision, please consider coming to one of our Spring Preview Days, most Fridays this month-- and in addition, think about setting up an overnight stay in the dorms before or after your visit. That will really help you understand Northwestern's community and residence life!

Can't wait to hear from you! Keep those questions coming my way!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

March News!

I love the response of the king of Judah in 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, when people want to make war against him. He says:

"O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You."

Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You. Isn't that so lovely? Keep lifting your college decision up to God.

Greetings to all of my admitted students! Happy March! (Can you believe it's already March?! You'll be high school grads and moving onto campus before you know it!)

For those of you who were recently admitted, click here to learn more about this blog and about me, your Northwestern admission counselor.

NEXT STEPS
1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Submit your housing preferences on theROCK, our student portal, approximately 2-3 days after you've paid your enrollment deposit. (See full post below.) Please note: once your deposit is here, there is no rush to submit housing preferences. You may do so at any time after paying your deposit up until the end of April.
3. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.) We begin mailing out financial aid award letters beginning the first full week of this month! I recommend you apply as early as you're able.
---NEW!---
4. We will be mailing you a registration packet on March 8th, which will include instructions for completing your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall!

CAMPUS NEWS
Northwestern's spring break is coming up March 3rd-13th. Pray for the mission trip teams of NWC students that will be going out around the country over this time. Pray too for the students who will be headed to their hometowns ... another mission field!

Need help choosing a major? March 31st is our Major Discovery event on campus where you can attend interactive information sessions designed to help you learn about specific Northwestern College majors. Every academic department at NWC will be represented in this special event!

If you need "one last look around" before you make your final college decision, please consider coming to one of our Spring Preview Days-- and in addition, think about setting up an overnight stay in the dorms before or after your visit. That will really help you understand Northwestern's community and residence life!

Can't wait to hear from you! Keep those questions coming my way!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

February News!

"This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope.
The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:21-23

Hello to my wonderful admitted students!

February already! Wow! High school graduation will be here before you know it! It sounds like many of you are already experiencing that "bug" that bites seniors year after year ... good old "senioritis"! Hang in there, you guys. Graduation is around the corner, so finish strong, and remember that you're working unto the Lord! Your sports, your homework, your concerts ... offer them up to Him as a gift by doing your very best.

February, March, and April are big months for applying for financial aid, so please check out the information below, and be sure to let me know what questions you have.

For those of you who were recently admitted, click here to learn more about this blog and about me, your Northwestern admission counselor.

NEXT STEPS
1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Submit your housing preferences on theROCK, our student portal, approximately 2-3 days after you've paid your enrollment deposit. (See full post below.)
3. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.)
Keep on your radar ...
4. The next step after these will be completing pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! More details coming soon!

CAMPUS NEWS
Join us at Northwestern February 20-21 for Icebreaker 2011, an overnight campus visit event which happens to be my favorite event on the admissions calendar! This event includes a tour, an overnight stay in the dorms, our annual Icebreaker Winter Games, and a ColdStone Creamery ice cream party!

Need help choosing a major? March 31st is our Major Discovery event on campus where you can attend interactive information sessions designed to help you learn about specific Northwestern College majors. Every academic department at NWC will be represented in this special event!

Can't wait to hear from you! Keep those questions coming my way!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea

Saturday, January 1, 2011

January News!

"Teach me to do your will, For You are my God;
Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground."
Psalm 143:10

I love this verse! Doesn't it have such a comforting feel? May God's good Spirit lead you on level ground as we transition into 2011. For many of you, that means HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION! I'm excited for you.

For those of you who were recently admitted, click here to learn more about this blog and about me, your Northwestern admission counselor.

NEXT STEPS
1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Submit your housing preferences on theROCK, our student portal, approximately 2-3 days after you've paid your enrollment deposit. (See full post below.)
3. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.)

CAMPUS NEWS
How would you like to win a year of free NWC tuition? You'll have a chance at Hoops Hysteria on Saturday, January 22nd. Click here for more information or to register! No one has won this contest since 2002 ... we need a new winner! Is 2011your year to win big??

Join us at Northwestern February 20-21 for Icebreaker 2011, an overnight campus visit event which happens to be my favorite event on the admissions calendar!

Save the date! March 31st is our Major Discovery event on campus where you can attend interactive information sessions designed to help you learn about specific Northwestern College majors. Every academic department at NWC will be represented in this special event!

Can't wait to hear from you! Keep those questions coming my way!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea