College Meetings and Workshops

The St. Andrew’s college counseling process officially begins in the second trimester of the junior year; however, the College Counseling Office provides resources and programming for all Upper School students. Attendance at all programs is mandatory, unless otherwise indicated.

Ninth Grade
Tenth Grade
Eleventh Grade
Twelfth Grade

Ninth Grade

• Advisor Group Meetings
  College Counselors meet with freshmen by advisor group to discuss academic planning, the importance of grades and involvement in activities throughout high school.
  January 2009
  (Students)

Tenth Grade

• “Admissions: An Insider’s View”
  A College Admissions Talk for Juniors
  January 29, 2009
  7:00 – 8:30 pm
  Location: Gymnasium
  (Optional program for sophomores and Parents)
• Advisor Group Meetings
  College Counselors meet with sophomores by advisor group to preview the college process, discuss the timeline for summer and fall, and answer questions.
  May 2009
  (Students)

Eleventh Grade

• College Counseling Coffee for Parents of the Class of 2010
  November 21, 2008
  8 – 9am
  Location: Athletic Center
  (Parents)
  
• Advisor Group Lunch Meetings with College Counselors
  January 2009
  (Students)
  
• SAES Alumni Panel
  January 9, 2009
  1:40 – 3:05pm
  Location: Library and Chapel
  (Students)
  
• “Admissions: An Insider’s View”
  A College Admissions Talk for Juniors
  January 29, 2009
  7:00 – 8:30 pm
  Location: Gymnasium
  (Optional Program for Students and Parents, but attendance is encouraged.)
• Junior Class College Day
  Sessions: Mock Admissions Committee, Essay Writing Workshop, College Interviews
  April 22, 2009
  8:40 – 3:05 pm
  Location: Athletics Center
  (Students)
• Washington Area Independent School College Fair
  April 22, 2009
  6:30 – 9:00 pm
  Location: Bender Arena, American University
  (Students and Parents)
• Mock Interview Sessions
  May 2009
  (Optional program for Students)
• Visual Arts and College Admissions Coffee Sponsored by the Visual Arts Department and the College Counseling Office
  May 2009
  (Optional program Students and Parents)

Twelfth Grade

• “College Kick Off”
  Class of 2008 College Night
  September 8, 2009
  Location: MacDonald Hall
  7 – 8 pm
  (Students and Parents)
• Senior Class Meetings
  September 2008 – May 2009
  (Students)
• College Counseling Drop In Hours
  While Mr. Tajan and Ms. Williams are working with their respective clubs, Mrs. Burke will hold office hours during Activity Period to answer any college application questions.
  Fall 2008
  Every C Day during Activity Period (Hours will be announced during morning meeting)
  Location: Room 115
  (Students)
• SAES Alumni Panel
  January 9, 2009
  1:40 – 3:05pm
  Location: Library and Chapel
  (Students)