Academics

College Counseling

Academics

Dear Families,

Our College Counseling Office is committed to supporting each Trevor student in finding their optimal fit in a college or university. We are dedicated advocates and facilitators every step of the way. We provide comprehensive preparation and support—based on deep knowledge of the students and their academic program, decades of collaborating with colleges and universities, and a strong record of helping students discover fits with the right institutions.

We begin in sophomore year by introducing families to an overview of the entire college process—from the college search to enrollment. Our intensive work with students and families kicks into high gear during junior year, when students join our College Cluster classes, which cover every topic from “How to research a college” to “How to interview” to “What is a supplemental essay and how do I write a great one?” We also facilitate grade-level workshops and opportunities to connect with college representatives, and we hold family meetings for each student. In junior and senior years we meet with students in small groups once a week to support their work on applications.

A key aspect of the journey is the relationship we cultivate with our students. Each and every Trevor student is a unique individual with distinct goals and aspirations. Our teachers, advisors, and the entire College Counseling Office form strong, personal relationships with each student. We know your child and value their interests and opinions. As in all else at Trevor, we put the students at the center, for they are the best drivers of an authentic and effective process.

Trevor students have choices among our nation’s top colleges and universities. More importantly, they excel when they get there. The rich diversity in selected schools reflects our dynamic student body.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any and all questions. Our doors are always open to you.

Sincerely,

The Trevor College Counseling Office

College Counseling Resources

Trevor hosts a College Counseling site on the Portal which offers students and their families a comprehensive overview of the college application process. The site includes timely bulletins, articles, a list of college search engines, information about financial aid, writing essays, and college visits, and many other requirements and strategies for getting into a college of choice. It also links to SCOIR, a platform that allows the College Counseling Office to collaborate with students and families throughout the college application and decision-making process.

College Matriculation

College Counseling Office Planning Calendar

List of 4 items.

Freshman Year
- Students should focus on doing their best in all of their courses, challenging themselves academically, and exploring and enjoying their extracurricular activities. This approach should be applied throughout all four years at Trevor.
- Connect with your advisor and your teachers. Learn to budget your time wisely.
- Colleges look for involved and committed community members. Join a couple clubs, try something new!
- Feel free to start visiting the College Office website for an overview of the college process that is in your future.
Sophomore Year
- October: Students will take the PSAT for the first time. The PSAT is a practice test and will not be part of the student’s permanent test record.
- February: Test Prep Presentation at Trevor. At this event, students and parents will have the opportunity to ask test prep questions.
- March: Practice ACT test is offered at Trevor. This is a practice test and will not be part of the student’s permanent test record.
- April: Coffee with the College Office. During this meeting, the College Office will give you an overview and outline of what to expect in your junior and senior years.
- April: Students meet individually with a counselor to discuss their course selections for their junior year.
Junior Year
September:
- Financial Aid Evening
October:
- Students take both PSAT & PACT
December:
- Student & Parent Questionnaires emailed to families
January:
- College Kickoff Night
- Questionnaires due
- College Counselor assigned
- College Clusters begin
February:
- Opportunities to attend targeted programming for juniors over Presidents’ Day weekend
March:
- Opportunity to attend programming for juniors over spring break
- Registration deadline for April ACT
April:
- MISC College Fair
- Registration deadline for May SAT
May:
- SATs offered
- Registration deadline for June ACT & SAT
June:
- College Essay Workshop
- SAT & ACT offered
Senior Year
September:
- Financial Aid Evening
- Drafts of essay & supplements due
- ACT offered
- Registration deadline for Oct. SATs & ACTs
October:
- Initial college list due
- Final essay & supplements due for EA/ED applications
- Financial Aid workshop
- ACT and SAT offered
November:
- ED/EA application deadlines
- Final supplements due for schools with Dec. deadline
- SAT offered
December:
- Final supplements due for all January application deadlines
- ACT offered
January:
- ED II and RD deadlines
May:
- National college decision deadline