Over 40 college admission representatives have visited the Whitefield campus, offering juniors
and seniors an introduction to their institutions through small group meetings in the Whitefield counseling office. Visiting college representatives have been from schools such as CalTech Institute of Technology, Gettysburg College, Vanderbilt University, Colby College, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Berry College and Emory University.
Members of the Class of 2014 have been busy submitting applications, with Adrienne Gilbert, college counselor, helping them to narrow down college choices, navigate the application process and find scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
“I am so impressed with this year’s class and the choices they are making for where to submit their college applications. I think we are truly witnessing a trend towards “best fit” schools for each student. We have a very varied, diverse list of schools, and I am excited to see how things unfold.” said Gilbert.
In addition to working with seniors, Gilbert is beginning to meet with juniors and junior parents to explore college options. The juniors have also begun Life and Career Planning, an extensive program to help students discover their interests, aptitudes, and personality traits; the program trains students to use practical tools to pinpoint and plan life goals. This program is exclusive to Whitefield Academy.
“The program really helped me understand myself better and discover what I might enjoy doing with my life as well as which colleges might fit me best,” said Emma Wright (12th).
The counseling department has several college trips planned for juniors and seniors this fall: a day trip to Georgia College, an overnight trip to visit Wofford College, Clemson University, Furman University and Presbyterian College, as well as an overnight trip to visit Sewanee: The University of the South, Vanderbilt University, and Belmon University. This spring will include trips for juniors to visit colleges in North Carolina, Alabama, as well as a trip to University of South Carolina and College of Charleston.