Ensworth’s four-year college counseling and academic advising model assigns students to a college counselor at the beginning of freshman year who will advise them throughout their Ensworth career and help them identify their best college fit.

Our College Counseling program helps students take full advantage of the many opportunities offered to them at Ensworth and to successfully navigate the college search process. The College Counseling team encourages students to give their best efforts in academics and to participate in athletics, service learning, and extracurricular activities in order to develop their individual talents, discover their passions, and prepare for life beyond Ensworth. By participating to the fullest, students will find the college search a natural step in their educational experience.

Before students enter Grade 9, Ensworth assigns each student a college counselor. Serving as an advocate and resource, college counselors advise and counsel students in academic and extra-curricular matters, interweaving counseling toward college. This includes discussing Capstone proposals, NCAA requirements, visual and performing arts program auditions or portfolios requirements, summer program opportunities, and the most appropriately challenging course schedule for their goals. Building relationships with students and parents is a hallmark of the program.

Mr. Anthony was always there to help me with my college application process and was always happy to answer any questions I had.D.J. WEINSTEIN '22Cornell University

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The Four-Year College Counseling Program

Year 1

Freshman students focus on laying the groundwork for both personal and academic development.

Our goal is to provide our students with the tools and insights necessary to make the most of their time at Ensworth, guiding them towards both academic success and personal fulfillment. Through early and tailored discussions with a college counselor, students explore:

The wide range of resources, academic programs, and opportunities available to them
The importance of developing an academic transcript that reflects consistent growth and achievement
Establishing a healthy balance between academics and extracurricular activities
Discovering interests through clubs, athletics, arts, and community service

Year 2

During sophomore year at Ensworth, students meet individually with their college counselor to discuss essential topics such as course selection and summer opportunities.

As you navigate this process, we encourage students to approach the college search process as an opportunity for both personal and academic development, all while maximizing and enhancing the values of Ensworth's mission and Core Skills. Throughout the course of the year, you will:

Take the PSAT to become familiar with the test format ahead of year junior year
Participate in a practice ACT to enhance readiness
Have the opportunity to meet with college admissions representatives

Year 3

During junior year at Ensworth, our students' journey toward college becomes more defined.

Starting in September, students continue their individual meetings with their college counselors to align academic goals with potential higher education institutions. Throughout the year, students benefit from multiple on-campus college fairs featuring representatives from over 100 colleges, as well as guest speakers from college admissions offices. Additionally, students work with your college counselor to:

Explore academic interests, majors, and potential career paths
Research and curate a well-rounded list of colleges
Prepare for campus visits and interviews
Organize and prepare for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT
Craft a comprehensive activities résumé
Seek letters of recommendation from faculty members

Year 4

The college counseling and academic advising process culminates during senior year, as counselors continue to enhance students' skills, interests, and overall Ensworth high school experience until commencement.

During senior year, students continue to work one-on-one with their college counselor to: