College Counseling

College Decision Day is a school-wide celebration at St. Johns

Class of 2022 Fast Facts

Your Journey Starts Here.....

And, we are passionate about partnering with every Spartan throughout the entire process to find the best fit college. There are thousands of colleges and universities in the United States alone, so there is a perfect match for everyone. Our college counseling team is dedicated to supporting and guiding you through the process. From researching colleges and universities, to applying and choosing the right one – we will be with you every step of the way.

St. Johns Roadmap to College

Grade 8

Grade 9

In the fall, the class meeting with the College Counseling Office occurs during the first few weeks of school. It gives everyone a chance to get to know each other, and introduces our Grade 9 students to the college journey ahead. Students also take the PSAT. Beyond providing an idea of where a student stands on the SAT, research shows that repeat testings improve scores. St. Johns wants students to get familiar with the test, know their strengths and weaknesses, and have time to work on those before taking the test “for real” as a junior.

In the spring, parents and students are welcome to come in and sit down with college counselors individually or together to discuss the college journey, expectations, and their student’s schedule.

Grade 10

Within the first few weeks of school, sophomores will meet with the College Counseling Office to get started on their college planning year ahead. Sophomores take the PSAT each fall for practice and to identify strengths and weaknesses. Sophomores also sit down individually with college counselors each winter to discuss their junior year schedules.

Starting in the spring, sophomores meet with college counselors in small groups to discuss the college counseling process and set up their accounts in SCOIR, St. Johns’ college prep software. Parents are invited to come in and sit down with college counselors to discuss the college journey, expectations, and their student’s schedule. Students will also take the practice SAT and ACT and are offered optional professional test prep counseling.

Grade 11

Within the first few weeks of school, juniors begin weekly class meetings with the College Counseling Office to get started on their college planning year ahead. Juniors take the PSAT in the fall as well as the YouScience career and personality assessment. Juniors also practice for the ACT and SAT throughout the first semester. Students schedule to take the SAT and ACT in the winter of their junior year. All juniors participate in a career shadowing project.

Starting in the spring, juniors will being 1:1 meetings with their assigned college counselor. Parents are encouraged to come in and visit with college counselors. Discussions include the college journey, expectations, and their student’s schedule. Students will begin researching colleges, updating their resume and planning college visits. Juniors will also ask for teacher letter of recommendations as well as register for AP and/or subject tests as needed.

Grade 12

Within the first few weeks of school, seniors finalize their college list and update their resumes. Students begin the college application process with their counselor's support and guidance. College Counselors will assist in outlining and reviewing all college essays. Students will continue to take the ACT and/or SAT as needed. Seniors will submit their college applications under the guidance of their counselor. Assistance with financial aid applications will be provided to both students and families as requested.

In the spring, seniors will begin receiving college acceptances and letters of financial aid awards. With their families, seniors along with guidance from their counselor, will discuss acceptances and begin choosing their next school. When applicable, seniors register for AP and/or subject tests.

OFF TO COLLEGE!