College Counseling
Our Philosophy and Goals
College Counseling works collaboratively with parents, guardians, teachers, deans, and advisors to provide informed guidance to our students as they explore their options. We encourage a reflective approach, one that cultivates the self-knowledge our graduates need to make informed choices.
While many of our students enroll at the most selective colleges in the nation, we believe that it is most important for every student to find colleges and universities that are a match, institutions where they are most likely to have room to meet their potential and thrive. All students are encouraged to approach the college search as one of discovery, with the goal of choosing a school where they will be challenged, mentored, and supported.
A prevalent external measure of success is the ability of high-achieving students to gain admission to the most selective colleges and universities. An additional measure is defined by satisfaction with the process. Done right, the college search begins with thorough self-assessment and the development of a list of colleges that is balanced and well-researched. In shepherding our students through this process, we encourage them to make choices that are strategic and informed.
Admission officers love the diversity of our college list because it shows we don’t shoehorn our students into a narrow range of colleges, and thus applications from our students come across as both thoughtful and authentic.