College Counseling

College counseling at Paideia is designed to be personal and individualized. At its best, the process goes beyond helping Paideia students find a college that is a “good match”; it helps them grow and learn more about themselves. We start to work with students in the middle of their junior year. From beginning to end, the students are at the center of this process. They are expected to take responsibility for registering for appropriate tests, completing applications, and meeting deadlines. The college counseling staff is here to assist, encourage, challenge and support students as they set goals and make decisions.

There is no doubt that the process can be stressful at times and can have emotional highs and lows. We find that it works best when everyone - students, parents and counselors - communicates honestly, has an open mind, exercises patience, and maintains a good sense of humor.

These pages are designed to offer a wealth of information about the process. Please refer to them throughout the year, as we will update it with the latest information. The College Counseling Handbook is another detailed source of information and is available in the college counseling office.