School & College Counseling Services Archbishop Stepinac School and College counselors are
committed to meet the needs of our students in one-on-one and group settings
that address their educational, social and emotional needs. In addition,
the students will become familiar with the process needed to identify and
exercise their post-secondary options. Ultimately, the Counselors will
guide students and their families through the procedures and skills needed for
the college process. The Counseling Department also hosts a number of
informational meetings for parents, emphasizing the college process including
bi-annual college fairs and financial aid information sessions. Listed below are some specific topics and issues that are
presented by the School and College Counselors in each of the four years and a pdf Social and Emotional Resources. Freshman Year ·
Time management and organizational skills ·
Techniques to improve study skills ·
Social and emotional adjustment to High School ·
Mid-term and final exam preparation skills · How to use the Naviance program Sophomore Year ·
Updating the Naviance program ·
Exploring career interests ·
PSAT EXAM: Using results to determine areas of strength
and concern. ·
Encourage involvement in extracurricular activities ·
Maintain strong academic progress · SAT Subject Tests overviews
Junior Year Juniors begin a more deliberate approach to the college
selection process. ·
Researching college programs associated with career
interests ·
Determining the requirements needed to attend the school
that matches their career interests ·
Importance of PSAT, SAT, SAT IIs, ACT ·
Resume writing for college admissions and employment ·
Interest inventory as it relates to career discovery ·
Personality assessment for career and academic selection ·
The college search ·
College visits ·
The student athlete – NCAA · A look at college applications
Senior Year ·
Continue Counseling Services from prior years ·
Continue one-on-one college meetings begun in Junior
Year ·
Host College Planning Information Sessions ·
Host Financial AId sessions · Assist seniors and their families through each stage of the college application process |