College Counseling

Finding the

Right Fit

We believe college is not a prize to be won, but a match to be made. That means helping each student find colleges and universities that align with their strengths, goals, interests and aspirations — academically, socially, geographically and financially.

The American School Counselor Association recommends a 250:1 student-to-counselor ratio to support effective, individualized guidance. Our intentionally low 25:1 ratio allows our college counselors to go far beyond that benchmark, providing deeply personalized, relationship-driven support throughout each student's academic journey and college preparation process.

The result is more than strong college acceptances. Personalized college counseling coupled with a rigorous academic experience helps students grow into confident, capable young adults prepared to thrive wherever they go next.

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Three graduating seniors show hand symbols representing UM, UF and FSU

Recent College Acceptances

Class of 2024-2026

Class of 2024-2026

Alabama A&M University

Allegheny College

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

American University

Amherst College

Appalachian State University

Arizona State University

Auburn University

Barry University

Belmont University

Bethune-Cookman University

Boston College

Boston University

Brevard College

Bryn Mawr College

Butler University

Carolina University

Carson-Newman University

Case Western Reserve University

Chowan University

Clark Atlanta University

Clemson University

Colgate University

College of Charleston

College of the Holy Cross

Colorado School of Mines

Columbia University

Curry College

Denison University

Duke University

Eckerd College

Elizabeth City State University

Elon University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach)

Emory University

Emory University (Oxford)

Flagler College

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida International University

Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Southern College

Florida State University

Fordham University

Francis Marion University

Franklin and Marshall College

Full Sail University

Furman University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Tech

Grand Valley State University

Hampden-Sydney College

Harvard University

High Point University

Indian River State College

Indiana University (Bloomington)

Ithaca College

Jacksonville University

James Madison University

Kansas State University

Kenyon College

Knox College

Lafayette College

Lander University

Lehigh University

LIM College

Louisiana State University

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola University New Orleans

Lynn University

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

McGill University

Methodist University

Miami University

Middle Tennessee State University

Missouri University of Science and Technology

New York University

North Carolina State University

Northeastern University

Nova Southeastern University

Oklahoma State University

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Parsons School of Design at The New School

Penn State University

Pepperdine University

Presbyterian College

Princeton University

Providence College

Purdue University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rey Juan Carlos University (Madrid Campus)

Rollins College

Rutgers University

Sacred Heart University

Santa Clara University

Santa Fe College

Savannah College of Art and Design

Smith College

Southern Methodist University

Stanford University

Stetson University

Stevens Institute of Technology

SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology

Swarthmore College

Syracuse University

Tallahassee State College

Texas A&M University

Texas Christian University

Texas Tech University

The Ohio State University

Trinity College Dublin

Trinity College of Jacksonville

Tulane University

Tuskegee University

United States Military Academy

University of Alabama

University of Arizona

University of California (Berkeley)

University of California (Davis)

University of California (Irvine)

University of California (Los Angeles)

University of California (Riverside)

University of California (San Diego)

University of California (Santa Barbara)

University of California (Santa Cruz)

University of Central Florida

University of Cincinnati

University of Colorado (Boulder)

University of Connecticut

University of Denver

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Iowa

University of Kansas

University of Kentucky

University of Maine

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts (Amherst)

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota

University of Mississippi

University of Nebraska (Lincoln)

University of Nevada (Las Vegas)

University of New Hampshire

University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)

University of North Carolina (Wilmington)

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

University of North Florida

University of North Texas

University of Oklahoma

University of Oregon

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of Rhode Island

University of Richmond

University of Saint Mary

University of San Francisco

University of South Carolina

University of South Florida

University of South Florida (St. Petersburg)

University of Southern California

University of St Andrews

University of Tampa

University of Tennessee

University of the Arts London

University of the South

University of Toronto

University of Utah

University of Vermont

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin

Vanderbilt University

Vassar College

Villanova University

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest University

Washington and Lee University

Wellesley College

William & Mary

Williams College

Xavier University

Yale University

A Personalized Journey — Beginning in Eighth Grade

The college counseling process at Saint Edward's starts earlier than many families expect.

Beginning in eighth grade, students meet one-on-one with their college counselor to create a flexible academic roadmap aligned with their ever-changing strengths, interests and future goals.

That personalized guidance continues throughout upper school, ensuring students are appropriately challenged through a thoughtfully designed course schedule.

school counselor meets with eighth grade student to discuss future plans

As Your Child Grows, So Does the Support

By junior year, college counseling becomes a highly individualized experience focused on helping students navigate every aspect of the college search and application process.

Students Receive Guidance In:

College, career and self exploration
Academic and testing support, which includes SAT/ACT prep labs integrated into the Math and English curriculum for grades 10–12
Application strategy and review
Essay coaching and development
Financial aid and scholarship support
Internship and community service placement

college counselor sits down with upper school student to discuss college planning

Guidance for the Entire Family

The college process can feel overwhelming for students and parents alike. At Saint Edward’s, families receive personalized guidance, ongoing communication and thoughtful support every step of the way — making the journey feel more manageable.

Families are supported through:

Parent programming and workshops
Grade-level seminars
Courses for upperclassmen that build dedicated college application work time into the school day
On-campus visits from college admission representatives
Inside College Admissions – free, Q&A-styled event open to the public where admission leaders from around the country share insight into the application process.