College Counseling

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College and Career Resource Center

Alexander Hall
808.944.5804
collcounseling@punahou.edu

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College Counseling

Punahou seeks to provide both students and parents with the best information on college choices and admission requirements to aid in the application process.

All Juniors attend College Guidance during the first semester. Our intent is to make the student as knowledgeable about post-secondary educational opportunities as possible.

An extensive exploratory college conference is scheduled during the second semester for each junior. While a comprehensive report is sent home to parents following the conference, we encourage parents to attend the individual college conferences. Early in the senior year, a follow-up conference may be held to expedite college planning and application procedures.

Punahou college counselors maintain a collegial relationship with the administrative and admission officers of local and mainland colleges and universities. Academy deans and college counselors frequently visit colleges which have major appeal for Punahou students to maintain a close working association and improve communication about our applicants. These visits often include talks with alumni who are enrolled in college about their college choices, courses and activities.

College Counseling Journey

Grades 9 and 10

Building the wa‘a: The foundation

Develop sound study habits.
Take courses which increase appropriately in difficulty each year.
Focus on the core subjects (English, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies).
This positions every student to follow multiple post-high school paths.
Adjust to the expectations, rhythm, independence, and pace of the Academy schedule.
Participate in extracurricular activities that dovetail with their interests.
Reflect more on their role in the community. (Am I learning what it means to do my best? Am I the kind of student / friend / teammate that I hope to be?)
Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October (for 10th graders).
Attend periodic presentations and opportunities from the College Counseling Office.
Be informed via assembly presentations and College Bound Workshops.

Grades 11 and 12

Wayfinding: Charting the Course

Refer to College Counseling Guidebook for detailed timelines.
Attend college admissions representative presentations at Punahou.
Attend periodic presentations and opportunities from the College Counseling Office.
Attend financial aid presentations to families.
Attend College Previews program (Punahou alumn).
Recommendation to take a standardized test (SAT and/or ACT).
Recommendation to attend a college fair.
Be informed via assembly presentations, College Bound Workshops and grade specific workshops.
Receive 1:1 support via walk-in / check-in appointments.

Grade 11

Preparations: Acquiring Tools and Skills

Attend College Guidance class (meets 1x a cycle) in the first semester.
Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October.
Participate (student and family) in a comprehensive college conference in the second semester.
Generate list of colleges to consider and research thoroughly.

Grade 12

Setting sail: The application process

Participate (student and family) in a follow-up college conference in the first semester.
Narrow down list of colleges to apply to.
Establish an application plan.
Attend College Application Bootcamp prior to the start of the school year.
Receive 1:1 support for college essays.
Attend decision support meetings in the second semester.