Upper School Counseling

Academics are the core of a student’s time in high school, and we have courses that appeal to all interests. Our creative faculty continuously introduce new electives to fill the eager minds of our students and answer their demands for emerging trends in education. We will work with your student each year to pick the most rigorous course schedule academically appropriate for him or her. Counselors know that a strong academic record is the easiest way for your student to have the most options available during the college process.

In this unique program, the 9th grade counselor gives an overview of the scheduling process to 8th grade families. Graduation requirements, the typical freshman schedule, and different routes to graduation are all covered.

The Cincinnati Suburban College Fair is one of the most well attended fairs in our area. We partner with three premier private schools in the area to offer our students a small venue, where they can browse colleges in a setting that invites intimate conversation. The fair attracts over 190 different schools of excellent caliber.

Things have changed a lot since CHCA parents applied to college, and coffees help you see what lies ahead. Typically, details for testing, the college process, and Naviance are shared and discussed. All questions and answers are posted in Naviance for those unable to attend.

This evening event is designed to help students and parents better understand standardized test scores. We cover differences in standardized tests, as well as help families understand the test prep options available.

Which is more important - a high GPA or broad involvement in extra-curriculars? A panel of college admission experts share their insights regarding the college search and selection process. This general information helps guide the individual junior family meetings that occur each winter/spring with your counselor.

A financial aid professional talks families through the basics of the college financial aid process and explains the different types of aid available.

Sometimes students just need a designated time to work on college applications. We provide seniors with the time, space, and our expertise to get it done in a timely fashion! We schedule work sessions before, during, and after school.

We invite senior parents to join us for an update about the college process, their students' journey to date, and general Q&A. Students are not always communicative and we want to make sure parents know all the ways we're working with their students, and how we will continue to guide them through the process.