College Counseling

College Counseling works with Northwest School juniors, seniors, and their families through the college search process. This process is a wonderful rite of passage as you look ahead towards adulthood and the next step in your education. Whether you plan to pursue a liberal arts college across the country, take advantage of the wonderful educational institutions right here in Washington State, travel overseas to engage in an international community, or pursue something completely different that fulfills a personal goal, the College Counseling Office is available to support you in these endeavors.

College Counseling begins in the junior year with the introduction of Naviance / Family Connection to all students and parents. This web-based program allows you to research colleges and universities as well as communicate with the College Counseling Office. College advising is expanded during the latter half of your junior year with individual meetings with Anna to research colleges, begin a college list, and learn more about the ins and outs of the college search process.

During the senior year, we'll work together to finalize an appropriate application list based on your academic profile, interests, and personal and academic goals. The NWS College Counseling Office seeks to be personal and personalized in every interaction with students, families, and colleges. Every student and family will be assisted to make informed decisions, meet important deadlines, and complete the college admission process.

If you have decided to pursue other options besides a formal education after NWS, we are also available as a resource to talk about these options, be it a formal gap year program, and volunteer opportunity, or an overseas experience.

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