College Counseling

Colleges look for more than strong academics; they want to see students who engage deeply with the subjects and issues that inspire them and who show clear potential to thrive in the next chapter of their learning.

At Avenues, we design the college counseling process with that in mind. Our approach combines clarity and care, ensuring that what can often feel overwhelming becomes a journey that is both rewarding and growth filled.

The process itself is an important rite of passage. Students learn to take initiative, advocate for themselves, and manage responsibilities with integrity and self-awareness. They develop essential skills such as organization, research, and time management that will serve them well beyond high school. For parents and guardians, this is a moment to provide steady encouragement as their child navigates the full spectrum of emotions, including anticipation, uncertainty, resilience and joy, ultimately preparing them for independence and success in college and beyond.

The deans are full-time advisors, mentors, and advocates who focus on students' social-emotional well-being and academic success. At Avenues, the deans provide individualized support for students in grades 6-12 as they make the transition from childhood to young adulthood and help prepare them for their own unique future--whether that’s counseling them through the college process or readying them for another path. Deans also work closely with faculty and act as the point person between the school and a student’s family.

Avenues students are encouraged to explore their full potential, develop essential life skills, and pursue their passions. Guided by an exceptional team, they identify best fit colleges that align with who they are and who they aspire to become. Each college acceptance reflects a thoughtful path grounded in self-awareness and a strong sense of purpose and responsibility in the world. Explore the college list below.

We warmly invite you to reach out to individual members of our team, who will be happy to answer your questions and help schedule a campus visit. Please click below to download the School Profile.