College Counseling

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 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.

Many virtual college fairs are offered to Woodward Academy students and parents. The dates and details of the fairs will be posted online at the Woodward Academy College Counseling Calendar.

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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The mission of Woodward Academy College Counseling is to empower, advise, and
support students through their transition from high school to higher education,
professions, and meaningful lifelong learning.

College Counseling accomplishes this mission by:

• Providing a four-year comprehensive program that serves all Woodward families, matching student talents and aspirations with options for the next chapter in their learning, growth, and service; partnering with parents in this essential, dynamic process.
• Advising students on developing their academic and cocurricular lives, and growing the interactions and opportunities offered to students each year of high school.
• Collaborating with Woodward faculty, school counselors, and advisers; engaging professionally and networking with diverse colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad.
• Committing to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and celebrating the gifts that each student brings to the Woodward community; encouraging students to aspire and plan, and responding as good listeners, problem-solvers, and advocates.
• Personalizing advice through: individual counseling sessions, college fairs tailored to student interests, admission representative visits to speak with students, sessions and resources on affording college and parent concerns, Woodward alumni panels, and admission case studies.
• Utilizing current technology in college search, selection, and communication: the Scoir software system.
• Assisting each student with all aspects of articulating authentic admission credentials: assembling a meaningful college list; crafting strong essays and resumes; researching academic, professional, and cocurricular programs; and interviewing.