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 Language Study in Chicago

    University of Chicago summer classes in 15 Classical and Modern Languages run June 15 to August 20: www.summer.uchicago.edu/language

    Posted May 10, 2010
  • Senior Scholarship Opportunity

    Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants offer a scholarship for seniors. Deadline is June 19, 2010: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships

    Posted May 10, 2010
  • College Admission Case Studies for Juniors

    Join Whitman College admission representative Katie DePonty (SGS Class of 2001) to review actual admissions files and see what goes in to making college admission decisions. This "case study" event is for current juniors and their parents. Meet in the MS Dragon Room from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, April 29.

    Posted April 26, 2010
  • Pre-College Live Online Events with Kaplan

    Kaplan Test Prep offers free online sessions for students. Go to www.kaplan.com to sign up for upcoming sessions on "Most Frequently Asked Admissions Questions," "SAT & ACT 10 Question Challenge," and "ACT Test Strategies Preview Class."

    Posted April 12, 2010
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  • Summer Opportunities for Students

    Interested in fashion marketing, college-level summer classes in Indiana, or Junior State of America summer programs in politics and leadership? Click Read More for links to learn more and apply for any of these opportunities...

    Posted March 22, 2010
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  • 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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College Counseling Calendar

09 Thursday September

Senior Parent College Night

7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Dragon Room
13 Wednesday October

PSAT testing

16 Saturday October

Freshman College Trip

6:45 AM 4:00 PM
Whitman College, Walla Walla WA
20 Wednesday October

Junior Parent College Night

7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Dragon Room
10 Wednesday November

Spokane National College Fair

6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Spokane Convention Center
15 Monday November

8th/9th/10th Grade Parent College Night

7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Dragon Room
Saint George's School