College Counseling

Personal attention, great resources,
and experience in the college process

Saint George's School

A college prep school should understand the college process, and Saint George’s does. Each student and their family receives individualized guidance throughout the process from our full-time college counselor, beginning with informative meetings on college and financial aid options in Middle School and continuing through the student’s Upper School years.

A steady stream of college representatives visit our campus. Students learn about schools they might not have considered and can compare how their academics and outside activities match up with what colleges are looking for in their applicants. In fact we’ve built relationships with colleges across the country. Our counselor knows what different schools offer and can share that with students or can call admissions counselors with advice about a particular student’s situation.

The following pages offer links and information on tests and applications, an online service where students can track the college process, news and photos of student trips to visit West Coast colleges, documents to download, and a list of schools our graduates attend. It is these kinds of resources, along with one-on-one attention and our extensive connections, that ensure each Saint George’s student finds – and gains admission to – the college that is the best fit for them.

Cathy helped me ask the right questions to decide on the right college for me. She was right on target with her advice, and helped settle my mom’s concerns about the whole process.

Tasha Koontz, Class of 2006, Psychology/Voice Performance Major at Northwestern University

College Counseling Updates

  • Summer Study at St. George's in the Caribbean

    Interesting in exploring what it is like to be a doctor or a veterinarian? St. George’s University on the island of Grenada in the West Indies offers a 10-day high school or college level Med/Vet Summer Academy. For more info go to www.sgu.edu/summeracademy

    Posted March 1, 2010
  • Summer Camps and Study Trips

    Whether your student is interested in environmental issues, law enforcement, the business of sports, technology, or exploring and serving in Southeast Asia, there is a summer camp available for them. Click Read More to get the details...

    Posted February 22, 2010
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  • Scholarship, Gap Year & Summer Opportunities

    College counselor Cathy McMeekan offers information and links to scholarship, gap year, and summer study opportunities...

    Posted February 1, 2010
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  • Scholarships & Summer Opportunities

    College counselor Cathy McMeekan has information on scholarships for juniors and seniors, along with summer enrichment opportunities for students who want to travel or help solve the world's energy challenges!

    Posted January 19, 2010
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  • Biomedical Research for Juniors this Summer

    Current Juniors can apply to work this summer at the Bioquest Academy at Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI). It offers 60 hours of paid training and mentorship in biomedical research and global health. Apply on line www.bioquestacademy.org. More info is available at www.sbribioquest.org

    Posted January 5, 2010
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  • Finding Their Future

    Forty-five members of Saint George’s senior class are waiting for the big envelopes to arrive in their mailboxes. Big envelopes carry acceptances from the colleges and universities they’ve applied to this fall, offering new academic horizons to explore. Each of those envelopes also represents another success for Saint George’s extensive college counseling process led by Cathy McMeekan, the school’s full-time college counselor.

    Posted December 1, 2009
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  • Sign Up Now for Spring NW College Trip

    The spring 2010 tour of Northwest colleges for sophomores and juniors will be a couple days longer to visit a greater variety of schools in Western Washington and Oregon. The trip dates are departure Wednesday, March 24 at lunchtime and returns Tuesday, March 30 so it will run into the first few days of the break. The estimated cost is $550 - $700 per participant and will include all transportation and hotel expenses. Wherever possible students will stay in hotels that serve continental breakfasts, as food costs are not part of the fee. The final cost will be set once it's determined how many students will be joining the trip. The maximum number is 40 and spaces will be reserved on a first come basis. Complete the Trip Deposit and Release Forms (on the Homer Page) and return all to Cathy McMeekan along with a $100 deposit by Monday, November 30.

    Posted November 23, 2009
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  • More Scholarships for Seniors

    Scholarships:
    -- A Soroptimist sponsored scholarship program, the Violet Richardson Award recognizes young woman who make the community and the world a better place through their volunteer efforts. For application details see Cathy McMeekan.
    -- Dr. Kevin Lewis Memorial Foundation offers a scholarship to a senior interested in majoring in an undergraduate health sciences degree. For application see Cathy.
    -- ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship for seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties. See Cathy to set up an appointment with the local ACLU scholarship coordinator. Deadline is Nov. 19 for application.

    Posted November 2, 2009
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  • Christian College Fair in Spokane Valley

    The Spokane Christian College Fair is Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Valley Assembly Church, 15619 East Broadway Ave, Spokane Valley. Over 35 Christian colleges will be in attendance, and the event is free and open to the public.

    Posted October 26, 2009
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  • Scholarships & Study Abroad Options

    Check out the details on three big scholarship opportunities, plus a meeting on Nov. 4 with a representative of Rotary to learn about study abroad and gap year options overseas.

    Posted October 26, 2009
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College Counseling Calendar

23 Tuesday March

College Representative - Carroll College

10:45 AM 11:25 AM
Library Group Study Room
29 Thursday April

College Admission Case Studies

7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Dragon Room
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