College Counseling

At Convent of the Sacred Heart each student’s college placement is handled individually. The Director of College Guidance provide a program of services to students and parents that begins in the sophomore year and culminates in the spring of the senior year. The program consists of weekly classes for juniors and seniors, and individual student conferences and parent meetings to outline goals and discuss expectations. The Director also arranges a tour of a local college for sophomores and juniors so that students know what to expect during future campus tours and information sessions. Finally, at the beginning of senior year, the Director emphasizes the importance of staying focused on the final stages of the application process: writing college essays, applying for financial aid and meeting deadlines.

A handbook, published exclusively for Convent of the Sacred Heart students and their parents, features practical advice on how to approach the college process and what students will need to do to prepare for their senior year. In addition to participating in college fairs and on-campus visits with college representatives, students at Convent of the Sacred Heart also have access to a variety of college search resources throughout the year, including guidebooks and related computer software programs.

College and University Matriculation 2003-2007