College Counseling

Assessments/Resources
Updated assessment information, along with college planning resources, are available on the school's Post-Secondary Planning Moodle Site (click to access login screen).

College Counseling - Introduction
Wellspring Prep's college counseling program is designed to assist students and their parents through the post-secondary planning process and culminates in plans for college or other post secondary experiences. It is our goal to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and resources to make informed and successful post-secondary decisions. To this aim, the college counselor will work with all students through the advisory class as well as through group meetings. Additionally, each junior and senior will meet with the counselor for individualized post-secondary planning.

Scheduling and Curriculum
At Wellspring Prep, our rigorous curriculum aims at college readiness for all graduates. Our students will be supported as they navigate our college preparatory curriculum, including the successful completion of at least two AP courses, successful application to college, and the fulfillment of at least 60 hours of community service.

While registration for courses will occur school-wide twice each academic year, Ms. Timmer is available to meet with students individually to plan out academic courses and discuss the school curriculum.

College Visits
Throughout the academic year, Wellspring Prep will host college and university representatives at the school to share information about their institution. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend the representative's presentations to learn more about the individual schools as well as gain insight on the variety and types of educational programs available. Sign-ups will be in Ms. Timmer's office and students must sign up no later than the Friday prior to the scheduled visit time.

Campus Visits
A critical step in finding the right fit in a college or university is to see the campus first hand. Juniors and seniors at Wellspring Prep are given two excused absences each academic year to visit colleges or universities of their choice. In order to receive the excused absence, students must complete the Campus Visit Form and turn it in to Ms. Timmer at least two weeks in advance of the campus visit.