College Counseling

Mira Henry ’24 shares how the personalized support of her college counselor helped her navigate a busy schedule and a long college list. With her counselor’s guidance—and deep understanding of who Mira is—she was able to stay grounded, focused, and confident throughout the process.

Zachary Gunn ’21 shares how the College Counseling Office at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School took the time to truly understand him as an individual before helping him build his college list. He’s now thriving at a school he hadn’t even considered—one his counselor recommended based on truly knowing who he is and what he was looking for.

Makayla Jones ’25 reflects on how the College Counseling Office at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School supports every student—no matter their interests or path. She shares how, even though her journey looked different from her classmates’, she always felt welcomed, understood, and fully supported throughout the process.

Eli York-Simmons ’25 shares how the consistent support and personal connection with the College Counseling Office at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School has made all the difference. With weekly check-ins and a team that’s always there to keep him on track, Eli knows he’s not navigating the process alone.

Chris Shorter ’24 reflects on his college search experience as a three-season athlete at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School. He shares how the support of his advisor helped him stay on top of deadlines, navigate the process, and find the right fit.

Charles McElwain ’25 talks about how the Upper School at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes challenges students to think in new ways—something that’s helped him feel prepared for the college process. He shares how his counselor not only helps with course selection and maintaining a balanced schedule, but also genuinely cares about his interests and makes the process less stressful—and even enjoyable.

Brendan Richichi ’17 shares how the College Counseling Office at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School supported his journey to the United States Air Force Academy. In this short reflection, Brendan talks about the guidance he received throughout the process and how his counselors helped him turn a dream into a reality.

Callie Heimbach ’21 reflects on the supportive, personalized guidance she received from the College Counseling Office at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School. From big decisions to small questions, she always felt heard, known, and supported by a team that had her best interests at heart every step of the way.

Cate Nickson ’25 talks about how early and thoughtfully the college counselors at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School begin working with students. From helping her choose the right classes and electives to breaking down application tasks into manageable steps, Cate shares how their guidance set her up for success—and made the process feel doable.