Academics
College Counseling
College Counseling Mission & Philosophy
The goal of the College Counseling program is to guide Upper School students through the college search and application process, encouraging self-reflection, and thoughtful consideration of each girl’s own goals and visions for her future in order to find the right college fit.
Beginning in 10th grade and continuing through senior year, students are presented with opportunities to learn more about their strengths and interests, discern what they are looking for in a college environment, and navigate the process one step at a time. By engaging early, crafting a timeline, and making sure to keep in contact with the college counselor, students can make the process their own.
Alumna and former Dean of Students Meghan Hadley '06 on how Oakcrest prepared her for college
Alumna Giorgina Agostini '15 on how Oakcrest prepared her for college
Alum parent Ana Maria Bobbio on how Oakcrest prepared her daughter Lourdes '11 for college
College Counseling Office
Portrait of an Oakcrest Graduate
College Counseling Parent Night
Grades 9 & 10
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Discovering the big picture of college admissions
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Maximize the Oakcrest experience (choosing classes, involvement in clubs, sports, and other activities)
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PSAT testing in the fall
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Guidance for course options, summer plans, and internships
Grade 11
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Opportunities to attend university/college visits on campus
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PSAT testing in the fall
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Offer mock ACT
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Guidance for course options, summer plans and internships
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Junior College Day in April (create Common Application account, resume building, brainstorm personal essay topics)
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Request teacher recommendation letters
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Building college list
Grade 12
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College Application Bootcamp in August
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Individualized college essay workshop and review
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Personalized guidance throughout application process (refining college list, discussing finances, and crafting timeline for application submission)
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Guidance in determining right college “fit”
College Night
College Night (typically held in the fall) is tailored for parents and highlights the vision of our college counseling program and sheds light on the ever-changing landscape of college admissions. Topics include what to expect in the application process, updates to standardized testing, understanding the transcript, and what colleges are looking for. The presentation also includes an alumnae parent panel, where parents of recent graduates share how their daughters navigated the application process and are acclimating to university life.
College Days
Junior College Day: Held in the spring, juniors spend an afternoon learning about the different aspects of the college application (creating a Common Application, building a resume, brainstorming essay topics).
Senior College Day: Held in early October ahead of most major deadlines, seniors spend a day finalizing their applications, working on their personal and supplemental essays, applying for scholarships, and meeting one-on-one with the college counselor.
College Rep Visits
Each fall, Oakcrest hosts admissions representatives from over 35 colleges and universities to come and speak with our students on campus. These visits are informal and informational, and an excellent opportunity for our juniors and seniors to learn about a particular school and make personal connections with the admissions representatives. Visitors include: University of Notre Dame, Hillsdale College, University of Tennessee, College of William and Mary, University of Dallas, Belmont Abbey College, Drexel University, University of Virginia, and Universidad de Navarra.
CEEB Code : 470989
Kelly Sprissler, Mother of Kyla '20
One of the most valuable services provided at Oakcrest, and a feature that sets Oakcrest apart from other high schools, is its college counseling process. I cannot overstate how helpful it has been for our family to meet with a college counselor each year of high school in preparation for our daughter’s upcoming application season.
College Acceptances 2016-2025
American University
Auburn University
Ave Maria University
Baylor University
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont University
Benedictine College
Bentley University
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
Boston University
Butler University
California Polytechnic State University
Carnegie Mellon University
Catholic University of America
Christendom College
Christopher Newport University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
College of the Holy Cross
College of William and Mary
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Denison University
Drexel University
Duquesne University
East Carolina University
Elon University
Emerson College
Emory & Henry College
Fairfield University
Fordham University
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Furman University
Furman University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Hamilton College
High Point University
Hillsdale College
Hollins University
Holy Cross College
Indiana University-Bloomington
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Lehigh University
Liberty University
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University New Orleans
Marist College
Marquette University
Marymount University
Mercer University
Miami University-Oxford
Michigan State University
Mississippi State University
Mount St. Mary's University
Nazareth College
Pepperdine University
New York University
Northeastern University
North Carolina State University
Oberlin College
The Ohio State University
Pace University-New York
Pennsylvania State UniversityPepperdine University
Pratt University
Providence College
Purdue University
Randolph-Macon College
Rice University
Richmond, The American International University in London
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Mary's College
Saint Vincent College
Samford University
Santa Clara University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Shenandoah University
St. John's University
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Syracuse University
The Catholic University of America
The College of William and Mary
Thomas Aquinas College
Towson University
Tulane University
United States Coast Guard Academy
Universidad de Navarra
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Davis
University of California-Irvine
University of University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Dallas
University of Denver
University of Exeter
University of Georgia
Providence College
Purdue University
Randolph-Macon College
Rice University
Richmond, The American International University in London
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Mary's College
Saint Vincent College
Samford University
Santa Clara University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Shenandoah University
St. John's University
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Syracuse University
The Catholic University of America
The College of William and Mary
Thomas Aquinas College
Towson University
Tulane University
United States Coast Guard Academy
Universidad de Navarra
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Davis
University of California-Irvine
University of University of Chicago
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Dallas
University of Denver
University of Exeter
University of Georgia
University of Illinois
University of Kentucky
University of Mary
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Portland
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of San Diego
University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Wake Forest University
Washington College
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Lee University
West Virginia University
Willamette University
Wofford College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Wyoming Catholic College
Xavier University
University of Kentucky
University of Mary
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Portland
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of San Diego
University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
University of Virginia
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Wake Forest University
Washington College
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Lee University
West Virginia University
Willamette University
Wofford College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Wyoming Catholic College
Xavier University
