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College Counseling

College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won

Operating according to the philosophy that “college is a match to be made, not a prize to be won,” our college counselors work one-on-one with students and their families, teachers, deans, and advisors to help them discover the best colleges and universities to fit their strengths and goals and to submit applications that reflect their best, most distinctive qualities.

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. 

Carolyn Middleton
Director of College Counseling

Carolyn Middleton

Collectively, our team brings nearly 50 years of experience in higher education to their work with Berkeley Carroll families.

MEET THE college counseling office

Associate Director of College Counseling
Joal Chen

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Associate Director of College Counseling
Luis Almonte

College Office Operations Manager Mary Dunne

Success in the college process is about finding the college or university that is the right fit for a student, shaping both the course of their four years and paving the way for their future. We are proud that our college enrollment list is as varied as our students' stories.

Our approach, as college counselors, encourages self-reflection and student ownership over the college process. Our students' success can be defined by satisfaction with not only the outcome, but the journey. In shepherding our students through this process, we encourage them to make choices that are strategic and informed.

Done right, the college search begins with careful planning, thorough self-assessment, and the development of a list of colleges that is balanced and well-researched.

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Student Outcomes 2026

1-Most Selective

57%

of seniors were accepted to a college or university in the most selective category

2-Top Choice College

82%

of seniors were accepted into their top choice college or university

3-Selective Category

96%

of seniors were accepted to a college or university in the selective category

4-Colleges Admitted

335

unique colleges admitted our students in the last five years

5-Highly Selective

80%

of seniors were accepted to a college or university in the highly selective category

Selective colleges and universities admit fewer than 50% of applicants.
Highly selective colleges and universities admit fewer than 25% of applicants.
Most selective colleges and universities admit fewer than 15% of applicants.