College Advising: Clarity, Care, and Confidence for the Road Ahead
At Seattle Academy, the college process is not a race or a mystery—it’s a journey of reflection, discovery, and fit. While headlines may focus on admit rates and uncertainty, we focus on what we know: students thrive when they are guided by people who know them well, believe in their potential, and help them make informed, intentional choices about their future.
That’s exactly what our College Advising program is designed to do.
A Team of Experts, A personalized Approach
Our College Advising team includes six deeply experienced professionals who bring clarity, empathy, and strategy to every step of the journey. From building college lists to writing essays and making decisions, our advisors work closely with students and families to ensure each one is prepared, supported, and empowered.
Our approach is grounded in:
- Individualized coaching: Every student receives one-on-one guidance based on their goals, strengths, and aspirations.
- Informed strategy: Advisors bring insight into national trends and institutional behavior, helping families navigate with calm and confidence.
- Strong relationships: Our team maintains active connections with college admission officers across the country and tracks emerging patterns in the field.
- Unbiased support: We guide students toward choices that reflect who they are—not just where others think they should go.
A Natural Extension of the SAAS Mission
We view College Advising at SAAS as the natural culmination of our mission to prepare students for college, life, and a changing world. By the time students begin working closely with our office in 11th grade, they have developed the skills, self-awareness, and independence that make the next step feel like an opportunity, not an obstacle. We see college advising as a true partnership—between student, family, and advisor—with the student’s best interests always at the center.
Outcomes that Reflect our Students
Each year, 100% of college applicants from SAAS are admitted, including to many of the most selective institutions in the country and world. We are proud of each graduate and their destination because it reflects their unique interests and aspirations. Whether that’s a conservatory, research university, liberal arts college, or international program, our students graduate knowing they’ve made a choice that reflects their goals, values, and voice.
To learn more about how we support students each year of high school, we invite you to explore our College Advising grade-level pages or connect with our advising team directly. We're here to help make the future feel both exciting and attainable.
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