College counseling begins in ninth grade when students are introduced to the significance of their academic record and look at the “big picture” of what lies ahead during the next four years. Emphasis is placed on growth, self-advocacy, and goal-setting.

In tenth grade, the focus is on self-knowledge and applying what is learned - strengths, values, aptitudes, interests - to explore options and look at all the variables in the college search process. Students also have the opportunity to travel and compare a variety of schools—public vs. private, urban vs. rural, big vs. small, research vs. liberal arts—to gain a sense of what life is like on the different campuses. Students are encouraged to hone skills and further develop personal interests in and out of school. In addition, students and parents gain access to Naviance, a web-based college counseling resource, and learn how to utilize its many tools that assist with the college search and college application submission.

Through signature programming and one-on-one meetings with our college counselor, eleventh graders are guided in an individualized approach to help meet their self-directed goals. Effective and efficient research helps students to identify good matches and establish a balanced college list. Work is also focused on interviewing, taking standardized tests, creating resumes, writing personal essays, and demonstrating leadership to convey an authentic picture of themselves. Juniors also participate in the Authentic Storytelling College Essay Retreat and the Common Application Bootcamp before the start of senior year.

During senior year, students apply to their final list of colleges and finalize their college search. The result is young adults with a number of options from which to choose, who are comfortable, confident, and prepared to excel at their "best fit" college.