College Counseling CEEB Code 051955
Finding the right college for you does not have to be an overwhelming or discouraging process. In fact, it can and should be fun. Our aim is that by May of a student’s senior year, he or she will have found the right collegiate match in terms of academic, geographic, social, athletic, and economic standards. The philosophy of the college counseling office at Sacred Heart Preparatory is that:
Every student should seek to find the right fit for him or her, regardless of perceived prestige or rigor of admission.
Every student should be afforded equal and individual attention in the college application process.
The college process, in alignment with the five goals of a Sacred Heart education, should foster an environment of growing knowledge, thoughtful questioning, and an intentional integration of the skills and desires of each student .
Our belief is that a student comes to our office with the tools he or she needs to choose wisely for himself/herself, and that our role is to aid and support that student as he or she makes the journey of selecting a school. We seek to provide the information, advice, and support necessary to clarify the college process, and to lead each student to optimal success. We hope to empower students to take charge of the process for themselves as they move toward a goal of personal responsibility and self-advocacy in college and the future.
Additionally, it is the role of College Counseling to serve as the link between students and colleges, providing insight into a student’s strengths and accomplishments in the context of our community.
It is our pleasure to serve as advocates for the students of Sacred Heart, and to share in their eventual successes as they move on to the next step of their education..
As a final note, we hope to enable our students to make wise choices throughout the college admission process. We want to help them to identify their strengths, needs, and expectations for college, and to reinforce each student’s innate worthiness to pursue a college education. We hope to serve as a constant reminder that who an individual is will be neither enhanced nor diminished by where he or she is accepted to college.
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will support and advance the work of counseling and enrollment professionals as they help all students realize their full educational potential, with particular emphasis on the transition to postsecondary education. NACAC is committed to promoting high professional standards that foster ethical and social responsibility.
Two NACAC policies are of particular importance to students and families: the Statement of Principles of Good Practice, to which all universities and high schools across the nation are held, and the statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Both may be found at: www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/AboutNACAC/Policies/