College Counseling
It is the mission of Nerinx Hall College Counseling to educate, empower, and nurture each student as she explores, prepares, and plans for the college admissions process. We believe that each young woman has her own unique gifts, interests, and goals and we are here to provide an opportunity for her to discover colleges and universities that are a great fit academically, socially, and financially.
Freshman Year
Explore. Discover. Prepare.
In Nerinx 101, freshmen are introduced to SCOIR, our college and career exploration platform. Students begin building their profile, keeping track of activities and achievements, and exploring their interests through career assessments.
Our goal during freshman year is to help students begin thinking about their interests, strengths, and future possibilities without putting pressure on them to think about college yet. Freshman year is about building a strong foundation and discovering what excites them.
Sophomore Year
Explore. Research. Get Involved.
Sophomores are encouraged to continue exploring their academic and career interests through SCOIR and other career exploration resources. College Counselors meet with sophomores in large groups to introduce the college search process, encourage thoughtful college exploration, and help students begin identifying what they may want in a college experience.
Students are encouraged to use SCOIR to research colleges, continue building their activity and achievement profiles, and stay engaged in the Nerinx community and beyond.
Parents are invited to join our Sophomore Parent Meeting via Zoom in January. College Counselors provide information about college exploration, AP and college-credit courses, and an overview of what students and families can expect during junior and senior year.
Junior Year
Plan. Prepare. Engage.
Junior year marks the beginning of the more intentional college search process. Students and their parents are invited to College Kick-Off Night in the fall, where College Counselors provide an overview of the college search and application process, important timelines, and ways families can support their students.
During the spring semester, each junior meets individually with their College Counselor to discuss academic and personal goals, college interests, testing, and next steps in the college search.
Throughout the year, students are encouraged to research colleges, develop a balanced college list, explore their interests, and take ownership of the process.
Senior Year
Own. Apply. Decide.
Seniors can participate in JumpStart, a multi-day program offered before the start of the school year that gives students a head start on their college applications.
Once school begins, seniors have several opportunities for individualized support, including group Application Workshops and one-on-one meetings with their College Counselor. These 20 minute individual meetings are designed for students to take ownership of their college application process and are reserved for students.
Parents play an important supporting role throughout the process and are encouraged to check in with their students, help them stay organized, and review application information as needed.
Seniors also have access to a writing coach for additional support with college essays and personal statements. Throughout the application season, College Counselors are available to guide students as they navigate applications, make decisions, and prepare for their next chapter.
Our COLLEGE COUNSELING TEAM
