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College Counseling

Welcome to College Counseling at CHC

The college application process should be an exciting one, although perhaps challenging. The college counseling team works with students and their parents as they navigate plans for their post high school education. College counselors work with students, in the classroom, and meeting individually on demystifying the college planning process from college visits, presenting their best self in college applications to the very challenging world of financial aid. Our goal is to help the student find several best fit colleges for the next stage of his development.

The college counseling team sponsors various events including a college fair, financial aid night, parent college information nights, and much more.

Class of 2024 College Acceptances

FAQ's for the College Planning Process

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • How can I increase the chance of getting into a great college?

    Starting in ninth grade, work hard academically and take the most challenging courses that are appropriate for you. Be engaged in activities, both in and outside of school. Be interesting!  Get involved in research, internships, and develop a unique interest. Identify what makes you passionate and make sure you dedicate time to explore and pursue it. Seek leadership and make a difference in all of these activities. Start something new, either an existing activity or take on new ones. Last, be sure you perform your best on all standardized tests, preparing for them if necessary (see additional questions and answers below).
  • When do I start the college admissions process?

    Start to earn good grades immediately! Be involved with activities as soon as possible and seek leadership opportunities, or create one. Although the college planning process discussion officially kicks off during the junior year, students (and parents) are always welcome to meet with their college counselor earlier.
  • Which test should I take:  the ACT or the SAT?

    Colleges accept both tests equally, so by doing your best on the pre-tests (Pre ACT and PSAT), you can confidently use the national percentiles on each of those to see which test is best for you.

College Representatives

Schedule a visit to Calvert Hall by using SCOIR.

College Fair - The College Fair is split up between our spacious Gymnasium and Dining Hall. Individual classrooms are also available for institutions who need them. We recommend that schools in the state of Maryland use individual classrooms due to an expected greater number of visitors. Representatives of the military academies are also invited to use individual classrooms.

Meet the College Counseling

List of 5 members.

  • Photo of Brooks Kerr

    Brooks Kerr 87

    Frostburg State Univeristy - B.S.
  • Photo of Beth Green

    Beth Green 

    Dickinson College - B.A.
    Johns Hopkins University - M.A.T.
  • Photo of Adam Moore

    Adam Moore 

    Elizabethtown College - B.A.
  • Photo of Loryn Strauzer

    Loryn Strauzer 

    The George Washington University - B.A & B.S.
    University of Maryland Global Campus - MBA
  • Photo of Christie Grant

    Christie Grant 

    Assistant to the Counseling Office
    Mount Saint Mary's University - B.S.