College Counseling Overview

The mission of Oakwood Friend School’s College Counseling Program is to build personal relationships with Upper School students that encourage their exploration, support their growth, and assist them in moving confidently from the Oakwood community to the next stage of life.

College Counseling begins in the 8th grade to help students set goals and understand expectations for their upper school years. The college counselor then works with students in 9th grade to ensure that they are adapting to the Upper School and are on their own unique path for progression through high school. In 10th grade the focus shifts to test prep, and the students discovering more about themselves, and what they envision for life after Oakwood. In 11th grade, education about the college process and exposure to their available options begins.

Workshops for students and parents are offered by the college counselor as well as college admissions representatives. The main focus of 12th grade is completing applications, transitioning from Oakwood, and making the right decision for each student’s post-secondary school plan. Taking into account a student’s wishes and needs, the college counselor works with families to determine a school that is the right academic, geographic, financial, and social fit for each student. Oakwood’s College Counseling Program has supported students interested in attending college, but also interested in enrolling in a post-graduate year, or taking a gap year.

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School Profile

Recent College Acceptances

College Resources

Naviance software access
Visits from over 75 college representatives
Trips to colleges
Mock application review led by admissions professionals
Parent programming during each stage of the process

SAT/ACT/TOEFL Prep classes offered
Access to college fairs
Transportation to SAT, ACT and TOEFL exams
Summer and evening workshops on completing applications and writing college essays
Individual parent and student meetings