DC Catholic schools & college consultants

[Anonymous]

I thought the St Anselms Abbey college counseling was realistic about possible admittances for my son. But kid was always allowed to apply to a wide range of schools.

A counselor would have maybe helped “tailor” his activities for top colleges, but I believe there’s a lot of downside to curating a kid.

Because the school is small, 34 seniors, some colleges don’t seem to admit anyone from here. The strong AP offerings help with this lack of recognition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are a parent of a senior or junior, I’m wondering if you are paying for tuition and additional college counseling? I’ve heard that some parents pay tuition & for college counseling. Specifically looking for input from families at Gonzaga, SJC & Visi.

The very targeted counseling is one of the perks of private school. Why pay extra? I think it's a good move for some public high school students/parents though.

[Anonymous]

Visi's is fantastic. It just falls into place, regardless of where your DD falls. I would not pay for that on top of tuition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have been impressed with Gonzaga’s CCO. Gonzaga’s Director of College Counseling used to be the Director of College Counseling at Sidwell Friends. The programs for students and parents leading up to senior year is robust. No complaints.

Yes, very good at Gonzaga. Have had a kid at Gonzaga and Visi and have been impressed by both.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are a parent of a senior or junior, I’m wondering if you are paying for tuition and additional college counseling? I’ve heard that some parents pay tuition & for college counseling. Specifically looking for input from families at Gonzaga, SJC & Visi.

How is Georgetown Prep?

[Anonymous]

OP here - I was told that many families in private schools enlist college counselors at the cost of $10k+. We are only considering Catholic schools in DC to apply to next year. Was wondering if this was a private independent phenom or if many Catholic families also paid for additional college counseling.

[Anonymous]

Catholic school families**

I realize not everyone that attends Catholic school is Catholic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Catholic school families**

I realize not everyone that attends Catholic school is Catholic.

DS is attending DeMatha and their college services seem pretty robust and I have no plans of paying for a separate consultant.

But we are very realistic about our finances and DS abilities so we’re just hoping that the school can help widen our horizons on what schools to apply to since UMD is DS dream school. But I know that’s a low bar for a lot of other families!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have been impressed with Gonzaga’s CCO. Gonzaga’s Director of College Counseling used to be the Director of College Counseling at Sidwell Friends. The programs for students and parents leading up to senior year is robust. No complaints.

Yes, very good at Gonzaga. Have had a kid at Gonzaga and Visi and have been impressed by both.

How so? I have current 7th-grade twins and am looking at both schools as well as SJC to apply to next year. Would you mind elaborating on what has been great about theirs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have been impressed with Gonzaga’s CCO. Gonzaga’s Director of College Counseling used to be the Director of College Counseling at Sidwell Friends. The programs for students and parents leading up to senior year is robust. No complaints.

Yes, very good at Gonzaga. Have had a kid at Gonzaga and Visi and have been impressed by both.

How so? I have current 7th-grade twins and am looking at both schools as well as SJC to apply to next year. Would you mind elaborating on what has been great about theirs?

Also had a great college counseling experience at Gonzaga. Extremely helpful parent and student sessions in junior year set us very well to be able to apply early. Excellent and insightful essay review from the counselors. They addressed all of the questions our son had and helped him keep his ED/EA timelines.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought the St Anselms Abbey college counseling was realistic about possible admittances for my son. But kid was always allowed to apply to a wide range of schools.

A counselor would have maybe helped “tailor” his activities for top colleges, but I believe there’s a lot of downside to curating a kid.

Because the school is small, 34 seniors, some colleges don’t seem to admit anyone from here. The strong AP offerings help with this lack of recognition.

+1 the couselors' lists for each of our very different students were spot on and their predictions accurate. Very solid advice.

[Anonymous]

I would say my college counselor was not aware of program changes at individual colleges. So many colleges have changed how CS majors are handled, for instance. Parents need to do their own research on majors at my Catholic HS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would say my college counselor was not aware of program changes at individual colleges. So many colleges have changed how CS majors are handled, for instance. Parents need to do their own research on majors at my Catholic HS.

Which one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would say my college counselor was not aware of program changes at individual colleges. So many colleges have changed how CS majors are handled, for instance. Parents need to do their own research on majors at my Catholic HS.

Which one? Visi? SJC? Gonzaga?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you are a parent of a senior or junior, I’m wondering if you are paying for tuition and additional college counseling? I’ve heard that some parents pay tuition & for college counseling. Specifically looking for input from families at Gonzaga, SJC & Visi.

How is Georgetown Prep?

Very good. Extremely helpful! No outside help needed