College and Career Counseling Program

In 9th and 10th grade, students and families are introduced to our college and career counseling program through a series of events and programs where they learn more about high school, the importance of enrichment activities, the college application process and timeline, and engage in career exploration. Beginning in the spring of their 9th grade year, students also take part in our twice annual Out to College Day trips. Out To College Day is a full day experience that occurs once in the fall and once in the spring where students have the opportunity to visit multiple colleges in the greater New England area. During these visits they take campus tours, meet with admission counselors, and spend time on campus. This year, we added a College and Career Exploration Day in the fall for all high school students and will continue this programming to give students additional opportunities to learn more about different colleges and career paths.

CCSC juniors take a year-long seminar course that focuses on college and career exploration and college readiness. Students identify factors that are important to them as they consider their future college home, prepare for the SAT, and begin drafting their college essays and applications. Our college and career counseling team also meets individually with every student and their family to learn more about how best to support them during the application process. In the spring of junior year, a small group of students also takes part in an out-of-state overnight college trip. We also hold our annual Junior College Book Awards Ceremony every spring, to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in academics, embody CCSC's core values, and demonstrate leadership in and outside of our community.

All seniors participate in a year-long senior seminar where they spend time finalizing college applications, exploring scholarships, completing financial aid materials, and engaging in critical conversations about the transition to college and career. In addition, CCSC seniors work with volunteers to provide feedback on their college essays and conduct mock interviews. Throughout the year, CCSC hold Submit Parties to celebrate students as they complete their college applications and publicly announces college acceptances at school so our community can (literally) cheer on our seniors as they take the exciting next step in their journey. 

We are committed to staying in touch with our graduates and providing them with continued support, encouragement, and resources as they matriculate to and persist through college and begin their professional careers. We work to remain in regular contact with students after graduation and we invite CCSC alumni to school and community events.