College Counseling

Helping every DeLaSalle student discover, prepare for, and confidently pursue their next chapter.

At DeLaSalle, college counseling is more than applying to college; it's about helping each student discover the path that best aligns with their strengths, interests, values, and aspirations. Rooted in our Catholic and Lasallian mission, we believe every student has unique gifts and a meaningful purpose. Our role is to meet students where they are, encourage thoughtful self-reflection, and empower them to make informed decisions about, and demonstrate agency over, their future with confidence and purpose.

Our comprehensive college and career counseling program intentionally unfolds over all four years of high school through developmentally appropriate experiences, individualized counseling, and student and parent programming. Rather than treating college planning as a senior-year event, we guide students – bit by bit – through a thoughtful process of establishing a firm foundation, exploration, discernment, planning, and action.

Rooted in a relational approach so each student feels seen and valued, our two full-time College Counselors work closely with DeLaSalle's School Counseling and Learning Support departments and partner families to ensure students receive personalized support in achieving their postsecondary goals. Whether a student is exploring careers, researching colleges, considering military service, or navigating financial aid, we’re here to serve as trusted guides throughout the journey.

Students receive individualized support with every aspect of the college planning process, including:

• Self-discovery, career exploration, and college research
• College list development and application strategy
• Essay development and review
• Application support
• Financial aid, scholarships, and paying for college support
• Standardized testing guidance and planning
• Postsecondary decision-making and transition planning

Beyond individual counseling, DeLaSalle students benefit from approximately 100 on-campus college representative visits each year from local, national, and international colleges and universities, as well as military representatives. We encourage participation in local college fairs – including counselor-led field trips – and provide dedicated programming for first-generation college students. We also support the annual schoolwide All School Testing Day each fall to ensure practice testing is meaningful, and we collaborate with Flying Colors Test Prep to offer discounted on-campus ACT preparation.

Above all, we believe the college search is about finding the right fit. By building strong relationships with students and families, fostering personal agency, and serving as a knowledgeable GPS throughout the process, our goal is for every student to leave DeLaSalle prepared to pursue their next chapter with confidence, curiosity, and purpose.