Laurel Springs college counseling programs are designed to help students ensure they are ready for college admission. We offer two choices for career and college planning programs: College Counseling and Premier College Counseling.

College Counseling Program - included with full-time enrollment

The Laurel Springs college counseling program includes one-on-one coaching sessions and webinars on subjects such as: selecting the right college, college entrance exam preparation, college application assistance, parent resources, and scholarship or financial aid resources. A key component to our college prep process is our grade-level specific college and life seminars. These courses introduce students to the importance of college and life planning, preparation for standardized tests, writing skills, decision-making strategies, time management and academic integrity, delivered in a manner that is appropriate for each grade level. For each year of high school, students will receive 2.5 credits for these required courses. In addition, for high school seniors, the homeroom teacher plays a key role in keeping the student focused and on track for graduation. Homeroom teachers coordinate with the senior’s other teachers, write up to five college recommendation letters and assist in the preparation of college application essays.  

Premier College Counseling Program - $2,000 fee

With the premier program, students from 9th to 12th grade work closely with a personal mentor who guides them through the entire college preparation and admission process. Weekly one-on-one coaching helps students develop their personal, academic and professional goals as they mature through the high school years. This collaboration ensures that in addition to excellent academic preparation, our students receive the best coaching and mentoring for acceptance to the college of their choice. The premier program Includes:

o    Comprehensive professional coaching, counseling and mentoring through weekly phone meetings

o    Goal setting—personal, academic, professional

o    Academic planning and test preparation

o    Development of a student profile

o    Assistance in application process, essay writing, campus visits and more 

Note: Both College Counseling Program fees are non-refundable.

Seniors graduating with Laurel Springs School add Matriculation Services.

High school students are also required to take the one-semester course "College and Life Seminar" each year.

ABOUT THE HOMEROOM TEACHER

Each full-time Laurel Springs high school student is assigned a Homeroom Teacher.

• Serves as the point person for the learning team which is made up of the student, parents or home mentor, teachers, administrative staff, and tutor if applicable.
• Assists in orienting new families to distance learning
• Directs parents to the appropriate administrative staff as needed
• Serves as the learning team contact person and facilitates ongoing collaboration and effective communication within the learning team to include the student, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.
• Promotes student and parent involvement in all facets of the learning process
• Recommends additional learning support when needed, i.e. course changes, time management, tutors, supplemental materials, etc.
• Informs, encourages, and reminds students to practice time management, prepare for standardized tests, maintain involvement in college and career planning,  
• Assists in parent training and support
• Encourages members of learning team to make final recommendations regarding future courses and learning styles applications.