College Counseling
at Fordham Prep
Our program is designed to help students and families navigate the intricacies of their post-secondary aspirations through individualized planning with the college search and application processes.
Our focus is helping students find the best fit for their future needs and goals. Cura personalis, 'care of the individual', is a hallmark of Jesuit education and is a cornerstone of the College Counseling program. Each student at the Prep is aided in his growth by the caring guidance of his counselor, where it’s our mission to find a post-secondary opportunity that is an appropriate fit for each senior.
Through the relationships we build with our students, we thoughtfully work together to shape and authentically communicate his narrative to colleges—ensuring that his search is as individual as he is and reflects our philosophy of best fit rather than prestige alone with outstanding outcomes across higher education.
Thomas O'Sullivan
Director of College Counseling
Quick Stats
98% of Fordham Prep graduates matriculate to college. Others choose to do a Post Grad year.
83% of graduates from the Class of 2026 stated they are attending 1 of their top 3 colleges.
8 members of the Class of 2026 are attending Ivies (Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Yale).
Typically, more than 30% of the graduating class chooses to continue their education at a Jesuit college or university such as Boston College, Fairfield, Fordham, or Georgetown.
Our 2026 graduates were accepted at 16 of the 20 Forbes New Ivies - schools such as Michigan, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Tufts, University of Texas at Austin, Vanderbilt, and Virginia.
This year we had 2 National Merit Scholarship Finalists and 6 National Merit Scholarships Commended students.
As well our students qualify for national and institutional scholarships such as Questbridge, Posse, Company Scholars, and more.
Our students are successful applicants to U.S. Military Academies and ROTC scholarship programs. This year we have an appointment to the US Naval Academy and an ROTC Scholarship recipient at Penn State.
School Counseling: Laying the Groundwork in Freshman and Sophomore Year
Fordham Prep Freshman and Sophomores will spend time with their dedicated school counselors focusing on academic and developmental needs through group classes and individual meetings.
School counseling provides the groundwork for college preparedness in the following ways:
- Comprehensive College and Career Readiness Series: Students are guided to use research-based, on-line tools to assess their personality, interests, strengths and values and how these relate to college and the world of work.
- Standardized Testing Prep: school counselors explain the process and help students understand how to prepare for and the results of the tests they take in the lower years, including the PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT and the Pre-ACT.
- Elevated Communication and Connection: The School Counseling and College Counseling teams forge a strong relationship and mission toward forming the 'whole person' and helping them find meaning and clarity today and in their future planning.
College Counseling: Planning & Execution
Post-Secondary Options
While most of our students do choose to attend a college or university after Fordham Prep, our students are also welcome to apply to postgraduate programs, gap-year programs, or enter directly into the workforce.
College Information Sessions
Each Fall, the College Counseling Department welcomes approximately 150 admission representatives from colleges and universities from around the world to conduct information sessions during the school day.
Seniors, and when available, juniors, are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to interact with officers from the various universities.
Our college counselors forge relationships with admission officers in order to best advocate for individual students throughout the application process. They are affiliated members of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling and the New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling.
Family Support
College counselors hold ten evening programs a year to assist our Prep families through this important process; including:
- Parent College Nights
- Financial Aid Nights
- FAFSA Completion Workshops
- First Generation Student Programing: First in the Ramily, a Career-Focused program
- and more
Our College Room
The Prep's College Room hosts representatives from nearly 150 colleges and universities across the country and around the world each year. The space is designed for both group presentations and can be used for individual conversations.
The college counseling department will assist you along your journey as you continue your story and go forth to set the world on fire!
Thomas O'Sullivan
Director of College Counseling
Matriculation
98% of Fordham Prep graduates matriculate at four-year colleges. Graduates enroll at public and private schools across the United States and abroad. Typically, more than 30% of the graduating class chooses to continue their education at a Jesuit college or university. This year over 50 of our students matriculated to Fairfield, Fordham, and Villanova Universities.
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Meet the College Counseling Team
Carol Isabel
Titles:
College Department Administrative Assistant, CollegeBoard & ACT SSD Coordinator