College Counseling

The College Counseling program at Wakefield School is a student-centered program that educates students beginning in the eighth grade in the practice of making well-informed choices and decisions that enable students to "seek challenges, make differences, and lead extraordinary lives." 

Building relationships with students and their parents over the course of five years, we work closely with students to help shape a fruitful experience and strong profile. We have found that this approach strategically positions each student to gain admission to institutions of higher learning that are commensurate with individual interests and abilities.

While it is our belief that students must take control of the college admission process, the college counselor holds a high level of responsibility in advocating for his students, communicating frequently and effectively with parents, maintaining long-lasting connections and communications with a diverse group of institutions of higher learning, and providing education on the changing patterns and trends in college admission.  Wakefield School provides high quality college guidance and counseling services to our students, actively probing and prodding to learn what is unique about our students, and offering suggestions and recommendations based on numerous years of experience in this field.

Parent Testimonial

"The college admission process at Wakefield was all that I could hope for and more than I could have dreamed.  The way in which Wakefield was able to guide my son to the college that is the perfect match for his interests and abilities was nothing short of remarkable."   Parent of '07 Graduate 

"I want our students and their parents to feel well informed and empowered throughout the college search process. Each Wakefield student has their own special story to tell, and as such, my goal is to help them to identify and apply to colleges that offer opportunities and challenges that match their unique backgrounds, talents, ambitions, and interests."

Matt McDonough, College Counselor