Middle school students begin exploring their interests, strengths, and the many possibilities available after high school through engaging, age-appropriate activities designed to introduce them to college and career exploration.

Freshmen and their families are introduced to the college counseling process and the resources available at ECS. Students begin building a strong foundation by exploring their interests, strengths, academic goals, and future possibilities while learning how their high school experience can prepare them for what comes next. Students are also introduced to graduation requirements and the importance of thoughtful course planning as they build an academic path that supports their interests and future goals.

During sophomore year, students continue exploring their interests, potential careers, and college options while using college and career planning tools to learn more about themselves. Counselors provide guidance on academic progress, graduation requirements, and course planning to help students make thoughtful choices that support their future goals.

Junior year marks the beginning of the individualized college search. Counselors meet with each student and family to discuss goals, interests, academic profile, college preferences, testing, campus visits, and affordability. Together, we develop a thoughtful college list and an individualized plan for navigating the application process. Counselors also review academic progress and senior-year course selections to ensure students remain on track for graduation and are well prepared for their postsecondary goals.

Seniors receive individualized, step-by-step guidance throughout the college application process. Counselors assist students with application strategy, college list refinement, essays, recommendations, transcripts, deadlines, scholarships and financial aid, and final college decisions.

A favorite ECS tradition celebrating our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter. After a year of applications, decisions, planning, and preparation, seniors celebrate together with their final Dog Day and Senior Car Decorating Day.

College counseling communication continues throughout the year with timely, grade-specific information for students and families. Our College Corner newsletters provide relevant college and career planning information for each grade level, while the ECS app is used to share important reminders, upcoming meetings, deadlines, events, and other timely updates.

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