By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University recently helped more than 120 high school students prepare for the ACT with a test preparation course on campus. The course, which was sponsored and created by LCU in early February, was open to students in grades 9-12 from public, private and home schools across central Louisiana. Shaina Goudeau, associate vice president of the School of Nursing and Allied Health, and Cheryl Bullock, PTA administrative assistant, spearheaded the ACT event by engaging in conversations with district teachers and administrators, as well as high school students, on how to best meet the needs of the students and the community. Following conversations with students, Goudeau identified multiple aspects that mold students’ perceptions concerning ACT testing. “Although high school students are provided a quality education through district instruction, there remains a level of anxiety regarding the ACT standardized testing,” Goudeau said. “Students not only realize the significance of obtaining a good score for improved confidence and entry into college, but they also recognize that their score could translate into improved scholarship … [Read more...]

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU NEWS) - Louisiana Christian University will offer high school students information about what opportunities await them at its annual Spring Preview Day, March 9. All high school students in public, private and home school are encouraged to pre-register to attend the event on campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students and their parents will meet with faculty and current students and learn about academic programs, athletics and extracurricular activities. Attendees will also hear from current students about their experiences in major fields of study and what it’s really like to be a Wildcat. Interested students should sign up at the Preview Day registration form. Students who attend Preview Day will receive free lunch and LCU merchandise. All students who pre-register for Preview Day will have the $25 application fee waived. … [Read more...]