Counseling at Seattle Prep

The Seattle Prep Counseling Department supports the Jesuit tradition of the Graduate at Graduation.  Services and programs are designed to enhance the academic and social experiences of students and to provide support to students and parents throughout the four years at Prep.  The freshman/sophomore counseling team works with students during the freshman and sophomore years to ensure a successful transition into high school and establish a solid foundation academically and socially.  The junior/senior counseling team focuses in particular on the college guidance process while continuing to support the academic and social success of the students. 

Second Semester  Important Information for Seniors 

1. Check the status of each of your applications by calling your colleges or checking online.
2. Check the financial aid requirements for each college to which you are applying.  All will require that you submit a FAFSA which you can file at www.fafsa.ed.gov
3. Some will want the CSS Profile (typically private colleges)  which you can find on the college board website www.collegeboard.com
4. Soime colleges have their own forms for you to complete.
5. Many colleges require ACTION from students who have been deferred or put on a waiting list.  READ all emails and follow directions.  Email specific contacts at schools with updates (awards, accomplishment, etc.)
6. All acceptances are conditional.  Colleges can and do withdraw offers of admission if grades decline.  We will send a final transcript to one college.
7. No double depositing!  It is against NACAC guidelines and colleges can withdraw offers of admission if you are discovered to have double-deposited.
8. You may want to submit a housing deposit to larger schools even if you are unsure you will attend.  In some cases, you can submit a housing deposit before an admission deposit.  They are usually refundable up until a certain date.
9. First semester grades will be sent to all common app schools and to other schools you tell us want your first semester grades.

Important Information for Juniors:

We look forward to working with you and your family as you begin the college search and application process.  At this point you should:

1. Schedule a college meeting for you and your parent/s by calling Janet O'Neil at 206 577-2211.  If your last name begins with A-K you should schedule to meet with Mrs. Krueger.  If your last name begins with L-Z you should schedule a meeting with Mrs. Foy.
2. College conferences begin the last week of January and extend through May.  Please arrange these as soon as possible.
3. Be sure to register to take the SAT and the ACT with Writing this spring.  Register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com and the ACT at www.act.org   Seattle Prep will be one of the testing sites for the ACT in April and in June