One of the most exciting times here at Desert Christian Academy is when our seniors choose a college. But one of most asked questions is “how do they choose their college?” And lucky for you, we are going to answer that question, by speaking with a few of our seniors that have already decided where they will be attending.

What is the selection process like? What drew you to this college? How do you feel, about attending this college?

Ashley Klopfenstein (12): Will be attending: Vanguard

What was the selection process like?

“It was a little different for me because I was recruited through softball. Last summer one of the coaches from the team came out and watched me play. Then they invited me to a camp and we stayed in contact after that and after that we just felt a relationship. And they continued to watch me play. Then after they invited me to an official visit where I met the team and worked out with them, a month  later they offered a scholarship and I accepted it within that week.”

What drew you to this college?

“What drew me is that is a christian school and the location, it’s only 4.0 miles away from the beach.”

How do you feel, about attending this college?

 I’m ready I’m super excited and I’m ready to play college softball.

Mark Spates (12): Will be attending: Grand Canyon university

What was the selection process like?

“I had to choose between two colleges: Northern Arizona University and Grand Canyon University.”

What drew you to this college?

“Family and friends and a mechanical engineer program.”

How do you feel about attending this college?

“I am excited for the new change.”

Emilee Hertel (12): Will be attending: California Baptist University  (CBU)

What is  the selection process like?

“ I was choosing between California Baptist University and Grand Canyon University and I visited both of them. And I looked up a bunch of information about both of them and when I went to CBU I just realized I just loved it there from what I heard and saw and I just knew it was the right place for me.”

What drew you to this college?

“Well obviously it’s Christian, their academics are great and I just love how it look.”

How do you feel about attending this college?

“I’m so excited and I cannot wait.”

Nick Ruiz 12: Will be attending: College of the Desert

What was the selection process like?

“It was a toss between Grand Canyon University and College of the Desert.”

What drew you to this college?

“That its local and most of my family went there.”

How do you feel about attending this college?

“I feel fortunate that the first two years of college will be somewhat easy.”

“Overall, we are very proud of seniors and the colleges they will be attending. And we can’t wait to see what God has in store for them and their future.”