College Counseling

The goal of the Cincinnati Country Day School College Counseling program is to help all students matriculate at colleges where they will prosper and from which they will emerge prepared to lead productive and satisfying lives.

A general overview of our program:

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

College Financial Aid information night in October, open to all parents.
All sophomores take the PSAT in October.
Sophomore Parent and Student College Information sessions in February give overview of college counseling program
Individual student/parent meetings in March and April to plan junior year curriculum, summer experiences, and begin to explore college options.
Free Practice ACT on faculty professional development day in April, recommended for sophomores.

Junior Year

Junior Student/Parent Information sessions in early September to prepare for interaction with college visitors to our campus.
College Financial Aid information night in October, open to all parents.
Juniors meet with college representatives who visit campus virtually or in person in the fall.
All juniors take the PSAT in October and school-day ACT in October.
Individual meetings between juniors and their counselors begin in January, followed by family meetings with college counselor in January and February. Formulate college list and plan summer experiences.
Junior College Night for Students and Parents in January.
Junior College Counseling Classes once a week February through April. YouScience career aptitude testing, creation of Resume and Junior Reflection. Interview practice.
Juniors visit colleges during spring break and summer months, making sure to interview where possible.
Take additional rounds of standardized testing (SAT and/or ACT) during junior year.

Senior Year

Attend mandatory senior College Essay and Application Workshops in August.
Senior College Night in September for parents.
Senior College Counseling Classes once a week throughout fall—work on essays and applications.
Seniors meet with representatives of colleges visiting campus in the fall.
Seniors meet regularly with college counselor during the fall.
College Financial Aid information night held in October, open to all parents.
Complete applications before Winter Break.

View our latest Profile for colleges!College Visits

For college and universities interested in arranging a visit to CCDS please contact the counseling staff through the link in the left navigation. For an up-to-date list of colleges with scheduled visits to CCDS, please see the calendar below.