College Counseling

Tera Sweeting Upper School College Counselor

We look forward to the celebration of the Class of 2023 graduates as they select their right fit college.

As we gear up for the end of the school year, it is always the right time to prepare our Sagemont Prep students for their summer and fall plans. While planning and preparing, Ms. Sweeting had the pleasure of hosting the Freshmen and Sophomore Lunch and Learn College Prep sessions. The students uncovered their needs for the future, created a college pathways plan, and scheduled their individual meetings with Ms. Sweeting. In addition, they were able to work towards generating a robust summer plan to include academic offerings and community service opportunities. Sophomores created a pathway plan for Pre-College summer programs and internships. This is an excellent option for both grades seeking to stand out for their applications and beyond.

The Class of 2024 was able to participate in the annual Junior Jumpstart Prep Workshop. This is a workshop for rising seniors to research colleges, develop their resumes, register for the ACT/SAT, and begin their first draft of the college essay. This was a fantastic time delving deeper into their college search and creating their summer checklist.

There is something very special about planning for the future; whether researching colleges, scheduling classes, exploring internship opportunities, or planning one's summer, finding the right fit college takes time, and reaching May 1st comes with dedicated preparation. With this in mind, we consistently encourage students to explore their interests, develop new skills, gain hands-on experience, get a taste of college life, and try out college classes. Preparation is critical to a successful future and career, and it is never too early.

Parents, I encourage you to explore summer opportunities if you still need to do so to aid in this process. Click here for a list of options. The possibilities are endless, and together with your child, explore, as summer is a wonderful time to extend learning. If you still need to do so, please contact Ms. Sweeting to schedule your College Prep 101 meeting.