Counseling
The Saint Paul Academy Daechi college counseling program is designed to provide students with individualized academic plans throughout their high school career and assist students with the application process during their senior year. Our academic counselor conducts regular meetings with students from grades 8-12 to discuss their progress and offer support for every facet of the college entrance preparation.
· Academic Counselor : Brandon Cho
· Contact Information : brandon.cho@stpaulacademy.org
| Year | Check List |
|---|---|
| 8th Grade | Meet with School Counselor 1) Proactively and aggressively create a 5-year schedule for focusing on 1 specific extracurricular activity. 2) Identify leadership opportunities (waiting until your senior year is too late). |
| 9th Grade | Meet with School Counselor 1) Graduation Requirements 2) Strong College Prep. Courses 3) Learn what E.C. available Read, Read, Read, Create a four-year schedule of recommended courses Select meaningful electives - Show your interests |
| 10th Grade | Meet with School Counselor 1) Am I on track? 2) Electives challenging enough? 3) Possible AP Courses Update extracurricular activities PSAT/NMSQT |
| 11th Grade | Meet with School Counselor 1) Am I on track? 2) Discuss AP courses Update extracurricular activities Start to look at colleges |
| 12th Grade | Update extracurricular activities Know application deadlines Practice College interviews SAT: a second time? AP Exam (May) - Will not count towards your application; but good to take Summer: Prepare for college courses (I.E. Pre-college courses) |