College Counseling
Born for Higher Things
At Scranton Prep, the college process is not a checklist, it’s a journey. No two students walk the same path, and that’s exactly how it should be. Our counselors believe it’s not about where you go, but where you belong!
At Prep, the college journey is about more than getting in. It’s about finding the right fit.
Our college counselors guide students toward the next chapter.
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College Preparation Timeline
Sophomore Year
Students attend College Day at the University of Scranton, a Postsecondary Planning presentation and a Financial Aid presentation with their parents/guardians, and are invited to join the Scranton Prep College Fair in the spring. They also take the PSAT and Pre-ACT to begin preparing for future standardized testing.
Sophomore Year
Junior Year, 1st Semester
Students take the PSAT/NMSQT, begin SAT/ACT planning, and participate in workshops for students and parents. College admission representatives visit campus, and the semester concludes with the required College Kick-Off.
Offer an optional evening SAT prep class three times per year.
Junior Year, 1st semester
Junior Year, 2nd Semester
Juniors meet with counselors through a Junior Seminar Course and on an individual basis to learn about all aspects of the college admissions process, including building college lists, planning visits, reviewing testing, understanding financial aid and scholarships opportunities, developing personal statements and College Essays, and creating a personal resume.
They attend key events like the College Fair and visit college campuses on Prep Sponsored trips. Over the summer, they focus on essays, finalize testing, pursue activities, and refine applications at the College Application Workshop.
Junior Year, 2nd Semester
Senior Year, 1st Semester
Seniors work through the application process in a Senior Seminar Course which encompasses college application reviews, transcript review, college interview preparation, finalizing a well-balanced college application list using College Kickstart, and assisting with the Financial Aid and Scholarship application process. With counselor support, they attend College Night, Financial Aid Night, visit college campuses, meet admission reps, schedule interviews, and stay on track with deadlines.
Senior Year, 1st Semester
Senior Year, 2nd Semester
Students continue to do their best academic work while participating in a Senior Seminar Course focused on the transition to life after graduation. They review financial aid offers with their college counselor, share admission decisions and scholarship information, and finalize their matriculation plans.
Senior year, 2nd semester
It's our hope that the students will get to know themselves better, know that they're capable of more than they think they are, know that they have the tools to become the person they want to become.
Stephanie ShandraDirector of College Counseling
$49,000,000
The class of 2025 earned over $49 million in merit scholarships
996
996 acceptances were offered to the Class of 2025 by 177 different institutions.
98%
98% of the class of 2025 continued their education at a college or university
