College Counseling

Eighth graders are introduced to Upper School expectations and experiences through classroom-based activities and assessments in the spring semester.

Students learn more about themselves through a Strengths Assessment and how to apply their talents and skills to success in high school.

Freshman year is focused on exploring new academic and extracurricular experiences, and building a strong foundation upon which their high school experience will grow in the coming years.

Students participate in our annual College Fair, take the PSAT for the first time, and complete a career assessment survey to brainstorm for future pathways of work and study.

Sophomores increase their academic rigor and community leadership, while also expanding their understanding of their college choices and the admission processes ahead.

Students participate in an Admission Application Case Study, where they learn about the complexities of an application and an admission outcome. They also take a practice ACT in addition to the PSAT, and attend the school's annual College Fair.

Junior year focuses on personal identity building. Each student explores various institutions based on desired characteristics for a complementary campus culture.

Juniors begin the formal college counseling process with self-reflection exercises to identify what factors they want to consider in their search and application stages. Essay, scholarship, and admission workshops help students prepare for the course ahead. They also take advantage of personal planning meetings with the counseling team.

Senior year is the capstone of the college selection and application process, where we solidify the student’s story of growth and accomplishments in preparation for the transition to college.

Seniors meet with visiting admission representatives and have individual meetings with college counselors for guidance in ensuring that all the details of the college application process are completed. The College Counseling Office hosts a Reflection Workshop for seniors, where recent Webb graduates share their experiences about their transition to college and provide perspectives on life after Webb School.