The St. Luke's College Counseling Office is located in the Library Building on the University Campus. It offers printed resources as well as access to Naviance College Planning and Test Preparation programs.
The more effort and energy students put into the college application process, the smoother it will be for them. As the college counselor, I will guide the students and be their advocate to the best of my ability. For their part, the students must keep regular appointments with me and meet the agreed-upon deadlines.
The goal of this collaborative process is for the students to have options when the time comes to decide on a college. At that time, through a careful process of introspection and discussion with parents and counselors, they can choose the college that best fits them and provides them with the best opportunity to grow and prepare for their futures.
You may contact the College Counseling Office by phone at
251-666-2991 or email
Ellen Blackwell at:
eblackwell@stlukesmobile.com.
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