College Counseling

In the fall, sophomores meet with the college counselor to begin considering potential college profiles. Students take a paper practice PSAT on campus in the fall to prepare for the official test in their junior year, when they become eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarships. In the spring, students meet with the college counselor again to create a preliminary

PSAT preparation workshops are held in September. In October, students have the option to take the official PSAT, administered digitally on campus. A college counseling reception is held in January to inform parents of juniors about the college application process. The college counselor is available for individual meetings with parents and students to discuss their goals. In the spring, meetings with the college counselor focus on the application process, essay writing, narrowing college choices, and scheduling campus visits. SAT preparation workshops are also offered in the spring before the official test. The CLT exam is administered digitally on campus in April.

The college counselor is available throughout the summer and especially in August to assist with the application process, including the Common App, transcript requests, essays, and teacher recommendations. Once the school year begins, regular meetings with the college counselor help students finalize applications, make decisions about early action submissions, and discern their top choices. As deadlines approach, the counselor provides assistance with completing all components of the applications. When acceptance letters arrive, the college counselor helps students prioritize their final choices.