College Counseling
Since most St. George’s college counselors are teachers, dorm parents and coaches, students have a built-in relationship of trust well before the formal college search process begins.
Knowing students so well means that counselors are uniquely equipped to help students identify the college or university for which they are truly the best fit. College preparation and counseling at St. George’s blends group and individual meetings that happen in formal and informal settings. A student’s fifth-form year kicks off with large group sessions on how to approach the college search. Counselors familiarize students with available resources, including Naviance, a tool for college search and planning. Additional group sessions inform students on what factors (e.g., size, location, extracurricular activities) they should consider as they narrow down their school list. Other meetings help students navigate the world of standardized testing. Students then transition to individual appointments (some are required, others happen spontaneously) where counselors coach students on personal statements, give tips on filling out the Common Application and provide feedback on everything from essays to campus visits.
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At St. George’s, we have high standards for our students. College counselors expect each student to play an active role in his or her college admission process. It is up to students to solicit recommendations from teachers (counselors take care of the follow-up), sign up for standardized testing, and brainstorm ideas for personal statements and essays. To facilitate that process, counselors invite admissions professionals to campus to critique students’ interview skills and application materials. College counselors also host essay-writing workshops and the Horton Center’s Writing Lab is open to all—to ensure that our students submit their best body of written work.