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College Counseling

College Counseling

College Counseling Philosophy

The college admission process can be exciting, daunting, and empowering. Archmere Academy's College Counseling Office is available to all students and their families 12 months of the year and counsels students from their freshmen year through graduation.  The goal of the college counseling program is to promote student growth and assist students in finding the college with the best academic, extracurricular, and social fit for them. Our counselors have over 45 years of combined college admission and college counseling experience, helping students make the best possible college decision. Students take the lead in this process to maximize individual growth and ensure that the journey best prepares them for future success in college and beyond; however, students will not fly solo during this journey.

Our college counselors work with each student individually, examining how schools make admissions decisions and helping students understand college applications' strategic side to maximize their success. The College Counseling Office and the entire Archmere community create a supportive network to lessen the anxiety and stress of the college search and application process.

Finding the Right Fit

Early college programming and conversations in the freshman, sophomore, and junior year will provide students with the opportunity to become better informed and more comfortable with the college process, alleviating stress. In addition, numerous college admission professionals from schools around the country participate in Archmere programming each year. Giving students access to admission representatives early and often provides students with greater confidence and comfort in communicating with colleges and provides additional resources for questions, answers, and peace of mind.

College counselors use their knowledge and resources to assist students from start to finish, while also serving as strong advocates during the process. It is important that students do not envision the college search as a race to the finish. Getting in, while exciting, is simply a stage in the process. Students take the knowledge and skills they’ve learned during their Archmere education and apply them to their futures. The college search process challenges a student’s ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, self-advocate, communicate, reflect, plan for the future, be a savvy consumer, and make adult decisions. All of these are practical skills that will better equip them for the rigors of college and their futures beyond higher education.

List of 9 events.

  • Jan
    25

    Free Practice SAT

    Free Practice SAT test. Hosted by Revolution Prep.
    Student Life Center - SLC
  • Jan
    27

    College Coffee for 9th and 10th Grade Parents

    Join the College Counseling Office, on Zoom, to discuss the topics - Exploring summer productivity and better understanding what "highly selective colleges" really means. Registration information coming soon. The Zoom link will be available to those who register. Event will take place on 1/27 from 7:00-8:00PM and then will be repeated on 1/28 from 8:10AM to 9:10AM. The College Coffee is optional, and you don't have to attend both.
    Zoom
  • Jan
    28

    College Coffee for 9th and 10th Grade Parents

    Join the College Counseling Office, on Zoom, to discuss the topics - Exploring summer productivity and better understanding what "highly selective colleges" really means. Registration information coming soon. The link will be available to those who register. Event will take place on 1/27 from 7:00-8:00PM and then will be repeated on 1/28 from 8:10AM to 9:10AM. The College Coffee is optional, and you don't have to attend both.
    Zoom
  • Feb
    5

    The Great Sorting Game

    First-year students will participate in a group activity to help casually introduce them to the college admission process. Students will gain an appreciation for important aspects of the college admission process.
  • Feb
    5

    The Young Alumni Career Panel

    Archmere Academy is excited to host a Young Alumni Panel for the Classes of 2026 & 2027. We’ll welcome back young alumni that have graduated within the last fifteen years to share their career and college experiences with their fellow Auks!
    Student Life Center - SLC
  • Feb
    5

    Young Alumni Networking Event

    Archmere Academy is excited to host a Young Alumni Networking Event for the Class of 2025. We’ll welcome back many young alumni that have graduated within the last 15 years to share their career and college experiences with their fellow Auks in a casual setting. Seniors should come prepared with an open mind and plenty of questions!

    Archmere Alumni - Come back to campus and share your career experience with current students on February 5th, 2025 at our annual Career Panel and Networking Event.  For more information go to archmereacademy.com/networking
    Student Life Center - SLC
  • Feb
    10

    College Coffee for 11th Grade Parents

    College Coffee for 11th Grade Parents: Join the College Counseling Office on Zoom for a Question and Answer session in preparation for spring family meetings. Registration information coming soon and the link will be available to those who register. Event will take place on 2/10/25 from 7:00PM to 8:00PM and will be repeated on 2/11/25 from 8:10AM to 9:10AM.
    Zoom
  • Feb
    11

    College Coffee for 11th Grade Parents

    College Coffee for 11th Grade Parents: Join the College Counseling Office on Zoom for a Question and Answer session in preparation for spring family meetings. Registration information coming soon and the link will be available to those who register. Event will take place on 2/10/25 from 7:00PM to 8:00PM and will be repeated on 2/11/25 from 8:10AM to 9:10AM.
    Zoom
  • May
    1
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List of 5 members.

  • Photo of Christopher Boehm

    Christopher Boehm 

    Director of College Counseling
    302-798-6632 Ext 771
    Bio
  • Photo of Catherine Reigner

    Catherine Reigner 

    Associate Director of College Counseling
    302-798-6632 Ext 863
    Bio
  • Photo of Logan Duffie

    Logan Duffie 

    Associate Director of Admissions; College Counselor
    302-798-6632 Ext 713
    Bio
  • Photo of Suzyn-Elayne Soler

    Suzyn-Elayne Soler 

    Associate Director of College Counseling
    302-798-6632 Ext 772
    Bio
  • Photo of Patricia Maher

    Patricia Maher 

    Assistant Director of College Counseling
    302-798-6632 Ext 793
    Bio

College Counseling Resources

College Counseling Blog

List of 1 news stories.

  • Monthly College Counseling Update: December/January 2024

    January is a busy month in College Counseling. Seniors have been submitting their final applications and also getting decisions, juniors will start College Seminar Class, and the sophomores will be given access to CIALFO. Below is some information for specific classes.
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Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.