College & Career Counseling
College & Career Counseling
SJCP is committed to providing our families with the most comprehensive college planning available. One of the main goals of our department is to encourage students to prepare early for their college plans after high school. We work closely with students considering their academic, personal, vocational, social and financial needs. We also provide resources, programming, and serve as the liaison to college admission officers.
Our staff meets with students both individually and in a classroom setting throughout their four years at SJCP. Formal introduction to the college search, selection, and application process begins in the fall of the junior year. During this time, students and parents meet individually with the college counselor to develop a personal plan for the student's college and career journey .
If you have any questions regarding the College Planning Process, please contact our College & Career Counseling staff.
- College and Career Planning
- What Seniors Need to Know
- SJCP Campus College Visits
- Guaranteed College Acceptance and Scholarship Program Partners
- The Mount/SJCP Senior Year Experience
- College and Career Consultant
College and Career Planning
Searching fo the right college and career path is a process that should be enjoyed! It is a time to explore, grow, and learn. As with many things in life, it is the journey- not the destination- where we discover who we are and what is most important to us. This process takes time, but with planning, guidance, and an open mind, students and families will navigate the journey successfully. The choice of a college is all about finding the BEST FIT for YOU. To that end, the SJCP Student Support Center builds trusting and supportive relationships with our students to best guide them while encouraging them to take the reins on their future.
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- College Exploration
- SAT/ACT
- Financial Aid & Scholarships Tools
- Scholarships
- Pre-College Programs & Events
Career Exploration
College Exploration
SAT/ACT
Financial Aid & Scholarships Tools
Scholarships
- AMVETS Post 9 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
- Coolidge Scholarship
- Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Men's College Scholarship
- Frederick Health Auxiliary Scholarship
- GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
- Horatio Alger Scholarship
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
- Knott Scholarship Funds
- Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship
- Student Scholarships - The Largest Collection of Scholarships on the Web
- UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship
- University of Mary in Bismarck North Dakota Nursing Program
- Woodsboro Bank Community Champion Scholarship
AMVETS Post 9 Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is open for applications to any current junior. The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, 4 year scholarship that can be used at any accredited college or university in the USA.
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Men's College Scholarship
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence application is now open. This scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. The application deadline is April 1, 2025.
Frederick Health Auxiliary Scholarship
The Frederick Health Auxiliary awards scholarships to qualified graduating seniors who will be attending a college or university in the fall after their graduation. Last year we awarded four students a total of $13,000. Applications must be received by March 14, 2025.
Qualifying applicants must be:
- a high school graduate in the class of 2025.
- planning a career in a health related field.
- enrolling full-time in a college or university in the Fall, 2025.
Any questions should be emailed directly to Bonnie Walters at bwalters@frederick.health.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship is for high school seniors who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Applicants are eligible to apply for a $10,000 renewable scholarship – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Recipients not only receive money for college, but also join a network of exceptional students and young professionals who desire to lead, serve, and have a positive impact on their communities. Candidates can access eligibility requirements, insights from past recipients, and a link to the application online. The application deadline in January 3, 2025.
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Horatio Alger Scholarship application is open now until March 1st. Eligible students should:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
- Exhibit a strong commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now accepting applications. Deadline is January 9, 2025.
Knott Scholarship Funds
Knott Scholarships are available for the three Catholic Universities in Maryland: Notre Dame of Maryland University, Loyola University Maryland, and Mount Saint Mary’s University.
Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship
The Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Programs - DC/VA/MD, apply now the first 250 applications accepted.
Student Scholarships - The Largest Collection of Scholarships on the Web
Visit Student Scholarships for the largest collection ofsScholarships on the web.
UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship
2025 UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship Program's application deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025. This program aims to help individuals living with myasthenia gravis (MG) and their immediate family members pursue further education. Potential applicants may obtain program information and apply online by creating an account.
University of Mary in Bismarck North Dakota Nursing Program
University of Mary in Bismarck North Dakota is seeking a total of 30 candidates for Fall of 2025 admission to their tuition free Nursing Program. For more information stop by the counseling office or visit their website.
Woodsboro Bank Community Champion Scholarship
Woodsboro Bank Community Champion Scholarship of $1,500 is awarded to four students to apply to their in-person college, trade school, or certification program of choice. The application deadline is April 1, 2025.
Pre-College Programs & Events
Ball State Interior Design Workshop is offered online and three in person sessions for the summer of 2025.
Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. You’ll enjoy the excitement and responsibility that comes from balancing rigorous academics and enriching social activities—without the pressure of formal grades.
Fashion Institute of Technology State University of New York FIT Portfolio Preview Day: Saturday, December 14, 2024 is a great opportunity for those interested in an education in the visual and related arts to meet with FIT faculty and staff. Representatives will be available to review your artwork and give helpful feedback on how to strengthen your portfolio.
Georgetown University’s Pre-College Online Program is the perfect way for your students to explore their interests and passions while they’re still in high school. Get the experience of a top college before you even apply. With online courses designed to develop your unique talents and dreams, you can explore subjects of interest while learning to think like someone in the field.
Northeastern’s Summer 2025 Accelerate Pre-College Programs application is open. Residential programs in Boston, Oakland, and London campuses. Programs are taught by our internationally acclaimed faculty, allowing students to gain extensive, hands-on, experiential education in subjects including engineering, health sciences, ethics and emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and more. Application Deadline, January 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST, will receive a $500 discount on tuition.
Northwestern’s Pre-College Online Program is rich with valuable insights and dynamic video lessons from subject-matter experts who work at the center of their respective fields. Designed for students 13 and older, the online courses feature interactive tools and a flexible structure that allows students to take multiple courses to discover a variety of academic areas of interest. Students will be guided by mentors, and earn a Certificate of Completion from Northwestern University.
Rice University pre-college program to experience Rice University before college.
Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana Summer Programs are designed for motivated young women who are interested in deepening their knowledge in specific academic areas. The summer programs provide students with an immersive, hands-on learning experience, led by experienced faculty and industry professionals. Featured programs include: Healthcare Institute, Forensic Science Institute, Business & Marketing Institute, Sustainable Living Institute, and Dialogue and Democracy Institute.
The Stevens Institute of Technology School of Business High School Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Video Pitch Competition is an exciting opportunity for young innovators to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and creative ideas in business and artificial intelligence. Register online by February 1st. Deadline to submit video March 1st.
University of Dayton Explore Engineering on February 22, 2025, to learn more about an engineering career and what makes a UD engineering degree unique. Participate in hands-on activities in our labs, meet our faculty and current students and tour our campus and engineering facilities.
University of Maryland - Discover Maryland for sophomores and juniors on February 10th. Registration is required.
University of Maryland - Maryland Day on April 26th is a public, campus-wide event that gives you a chance to learn about our outstanding academics and see all that UMD has to offer. Student-led campus walking tours will be offered and depart from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions tent. Registration is not required.
Wake Forest University’s Pre-College Online Program gives students a way to explore their interests and passions while they’re still in high school.
What Seniors Need to Know
Seniors – What You Need to Know
How to Sign up for College Visits
- Go to the Student Dashboard in SCOIR.
- Scroll down to the Register for Office Hours & Visits title.
- Click the Register button underneath the college visit or office hour you would like to attend. This will then show as Registered if you did this successfully
- You will receive an email, as well as a notification in SCOIR, the day before the visit reminding you of the visit date and time. You can download the SCOIR mobile application (on iOS or Android) to receive a push notification reminding you of the upcoming visit.
Adding Colleges to the Applying column in Scoir
- Once you mark a college as Applying or drag it to the Applying column, you will be instantly prompted to provide additional information including application type and method (Apply with Scoir, Common App, Coalition, directly on college website). SJCP seniors should always apply through Common App or directly to the college. DO NOT APPY THROUGH SCOIR
- To provide an application type, select the type from those available in the Applying window. (Apply with Common App if you are applying to more than one CA school)
- To provide an application method, select the method from those available in the Applying window, then provide additional detail such as Type and Application IDs, if available.
- Once a college is moved to the Applied state, your assigned counselor will be notified in Scoir, and will know to send documents on your behalf.
Requesting Transcripts
- Moving a college to the Applying or Applied column of your My Colleges list is what will alert your counselor that a transcript is required. Your counselor will be notified of what documents are required for this college and will be able to send forward your transcript if it is required.
Send ACT or SAT test scores (if needed) to your colleges
- Students are responsible for sending their scores to their colleges/universities. Scores can take up to 2 weeks to arrive at your scores. Please be mindful of deadlines.
Requesting Teacher Recommendations
Spring of Junior Year
- Politely ask your teacher (in-person) if he or she would be willing to write a college recommendation letter for you.
- Fill out a teacher recommendation request form available on SJCP’s website under the Student Support tab/College and Career Counseling/Important Forms.
- Save completed request form as a pdf.
- Email your teacher the completed request form and your resume.
Fall of Senior Year
- Fill out the Follow up form for Teacher Recommendations and give it to the teachers who are writing your letters.
- Go to the My Colleges page in Scoir
- Click the Application Documents button to open the Application Documents window and then click the Request a Recommendation button.
- Search for the teacher at your high school you are requesting to provide a recommendation by typing their last name in the 'Teacher' box.
- If the person you are requesting to write a recommendation for you is not in your high school as staff, they will not show up as an option and you will need to contact Mrs. Seymour. The recommender will need to send your recommendation to Mrs. Seymour who will send to your college via email.
- Specify whether you’d like the recommendation to be for a specific college. If you do want the recommendation request to be college specific, select the college to which you would like the recommendation to be sent.
- Compose the request by editing the Subject and the Message. Once you’re finished, click Send.
FERPA Release
- The FERPA release needs to be signed in your account in SCOIR.
- Review and Sign links beneath each form from the My Profile page.
- The status of each form will be represented beside the form name after they have been completed.
- Be sure to double check your responses and signature before you sign! You must contact your counselor if you wish to make changes to your FERPA Release Authorization or Waiver of Rights after you complete and sign.
Scholarships
- Scholarship information that the Student Support Center receives can be found on the SJCP website under Academics/College and Career Counseling/look for the scholarship tab.
- Search the web for additional scholarships.
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College and Career Consultant
Our counseling staff consults with Mrs. Paulette Anders, a private college consultant, to enhance our college counseling program and better serve our college-bound students with the college search and admissions process.
Paulette Anders has a Master of Science degree in school counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Business Administration in marketing from Mount St. Mary’s University. She is a dedicated and solution-driven school and college counselor with over 30 years of college admissions experience at the high school, undergraduate and graduate levels. Paulette has proven success in establishing rapport and building trusting relationships with students, parents, and admissions offices. She demonstrates a commitment to students’ success by implementing effective coaching techniques, providing solutions, and promoting realistic student expectations and resiliency. Along with serving as a college and career consultant to Saint John’s Catholic Preparatory, Paulette is an independent college admissions consultant for My Admissions Sherpa, an awarding winning college admissions firm located in Philadelphia, PA. Paulette holds professional memberships with the National Association of College Admissions Counseling and the Potomac and Chesapeake Association of College Admissions Counseling. Easily connecting with high school students and families, Paulette brings confidence to the high-stress college admissions process.