College Counseling

Today’s high school graduates face a world of uncertainties—economic, political, social, environmental. At Woodward Academy, we make certain our students are ready—with a sure sense of who they are as people; as thinkers; as members of a diverse, dynamic community; and as citizens of a complex and evolving world. That is why our college counseling program strives to help students find the college or university that best matches their individual strengths and interests. Our talented team of college counselors have one goal in mind: to help students achieve both happiness and success in their higher education choices.

The Process

We understand that the college admission process can be complex and confusing, and we work closely with our students and families to make it as smooth as possible.

Starting in ninth grade, our team directs students in college awareness throughout Upper School, with specific discussions about college planning taking place during junior and senior years. Woodward’s college counseling process also involves parent education on the variety of college choices, admission procedures, standards, and trends.

College Visits

College Representatives from the U.S. and abroad schedule visits to Woodward in the fall to meet with Upper School students to promote different colleges and universities. These visits are an excellent opportunity for our students to ask questions about the different colleges and get to know the college admission reps, who often have input into the Admissions process at their college.

Visits are typically held during student lunch, tutorial, or immediately after school. Visits will be posted on the College Counseling calendar, in Naviance, on Upper School building message boards, as well as announced weekly. Students may register for visits in Naviance, but it is not required.

If you are a College Representative, please use this Visit Request Form to schedule your Woodward Academy visit.

College Fair

Transcript Requests

From August 1 to June 30, please allow seven to ten business days between the request and the time you need your transcript. All offices at Woodward Academy close for Thanksgiving week, semester break, spring break, and July 4th week each year. The Academic Dean's office closes for the month of July. Transcript requests will be handled one day a week during the second, third, and fourth weeks of July. Please use the main calendar to confirm dates.

Note: No transcript can be released unless financial obligations to Woodward Academy have been met. If you have questions about whether or not the Dean's office will be permitted to release your records, please contact the Business Office at 404.765.4021.

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Our Mission Statement

College counseling at Woodward Academy is a four-year comprehensive program that supports all families, matching student talents, aspirations, and career goals with college and university communities. Parent participation is encouraged and expected throughout, and collaboration with faculty, school counselors, and advisors is continual.

Advice to students on building their academic and cocurricular lives begins in grade 9 and grows each subsequent year, with individual college counselors assigned in September of junior year.
Personalized advice is complemented by extensive learning events, including: a national college fair, numerous admission representative visits to speak with students, and admission case studies for sophomore families.
College counselors engage expertly and individually with students on all aspects of articulating and maximizing their admission credentials: crafting a strategic college list, composing compelling essays and resumes, identifying academic and cocurricular programs, interviewing, and affording college.
College counselors are good listeners, problem-solvers, and advocates for students, engaging professionally and networking with colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad.
College counseling is a welcoming place for students to dream and plan, knowing they will be cared about and supported on their path to college and careers beyond.

Brian Rutledge meeting with a Woodward Academy student in the College Counseling Office

Our students are notably well-prepared as they graduate and progress to each new challenge. They begin college with qualities of character and mind that few other freshmen possess—civility, endurance, social agility, and self-reliance. These qualities ensure success in college and a well-laid path for life.

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Success Stories

A typical Woodward graduating class

Attends more than 100 different colleges and universities around the U.S. and the world
Earns upward of $14 million in scholarship awards
Includes more than 75% qualifying for HOPE scholarships, merit scholarships, or both