College Counseling
Students graduate to collegiate success, but St. Mark’s never truly leaves them.
From a student’s first day on campus, preparation begins for life after St. Mark’s. Our college counselors become immediately acquainted with students to help guide them towards their next steps. It is a process that builds confidence and provides autonomy.
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Given the intentionally small nature of our school community, the College Counseling Office is an integral part of a team of caring adults who aid in this development.
On average, students matriculate at 60 different schools each year. Virtually all St. Mark’s graduates enroll in a four-year institution immediately upon graduation.
"It Depends"
One of the most challenging (and important) parts of college counseling is helping students and families understand that the college process is highly individualized. While it may be comforting to think of the college process as a series of neatly choreographed steps or a recipe that everyone follows in lockstep, the reality is a whole lot more nuanced.
Whether we are talking about the rigor of one’s schedule, when (or if) to take a standardized test, when and how to apply to a college, as well as myriad other things, the best and most honest answer to most any question is, “It depends.” The job of college counselors is to decode this statement for each student and family and to help guide a thoughtful and purposeful process.
College Counseling by the Numbers
56
Number of different schools attended by members of the Class of 2026
21
Number of states where members of the Class of 2026 are attending college
80+
The average number of annual visits by college admission representatives to St. Mark’s School
6
Number of schools that will enroll a St. Marker for the 1st time in five years (Assumption, Cal Poly Pomona, Rhodes, Rochester, Swarthmore, UCLA)
69%
Average percentage of graduates (Classes of 2024–2026) who enrolled at colleges and universities with admission rates of 25% or less
12
Number of colleges and universities enrolling three or more members of the Class of 2026
Boston College, Cornell University, New York University, Boston University, Colgate University, Duke University, Fairfield University, Middlebury College, Rice University, Trinity College, University of Michigan, and Villanova University
Helpful Information
Where is the Class of 2025?
Students from the class of 2025 are currently attending college in 21 different states and two countries outside of the United States. The gold circles indicate the number of students from the class of 2025 in each state and country.
