College Counseling

List of 4 items.

• Ninth Grade

  The Freshman year is about finding your pace and your place. You’re getting comfortable with classes, joining clubs, and engaging in all Emery/Weiner has to offer.  Though college is a few years away, College Counseling supports students and families with course planning, test preparation and timelines, and making most of summer and Emery/Weiner opportunities.

• Tenth Grade

  The Sophomore year is about diving deeper into your classes, finding your voice in activities, and taking leadership roles.  College Counseling helps find the most appropriate rigor in courses by researching Emery/Weiner’s honors or advanced courses, and encouraging you to step into the spotlight both inside and outside the classrooms.

• Eleventh Grade

  The Junior year is packed with meetings with college representatives, touring campuses, and researching admission requirements and possible majors. Students are creating the application puzzle pieces needed for the college applications by building resumes, drafting essays, and landing ACT and SAT exams.  By the Spring, you’ll have a solid college list, the perfect senior course schedule, and choose the right faculty for recommendation letters.  Summer internships and planning for college applications builds the bridge to a fantastic college application experience.

• Twelfth Grade

  • In the fall of senior year, students are encouraged to visit with college representatives and attend college programming, just as they did in junior year. At this stage, the student should have a college list and complete college application materials. College counselors will assist students and families with any questions they have regarding application materials, including the application itself (Common Application, or school-specific applications). During this time, college counselors will also offer guidance and feedback on any supplemental essays and provide final reviews of the college essay, resume, and supplemental essays. If needed, students may choose to take the ACT or SAT (again) in the fall semester. After admissions decisions are released, college counselors are available to help students consider their options and next steps. Students and families are encouraged to seek out their college counselor with any questions they have during this time. The student is responsible for meeting application deadlines, submitting standardized test scores (if applicable), and filing for financial aid (if needed).