Counseling/Career Center


The Counseling Center offers academic, social and personal guidance to students throughout their school career. Individual counseling, group sessions, guest speakers and coordinated programs will assist students in exploring the many educational, professional and personal options. Students are offered preparation for SAT, PSAT, and ACT testing as well as assistance in preparing resumes and applications and acquiring letters of recommendation for college and college scholarships.

 

Ms. Erin Coakley
Freshman & Sophomore Counselor
825-8796 ext. 211
ecoakley@mtmercy.org

Mrs. Monica Jaworski
Junior & Senior Counselor
825-8796 ext. 212
mjaworski@mtmercy.org


College Planning

College planning begins for all students the moment they arrive at MMA.  From the courses they select, every grade they receive, every activity they participate in, and every standardized test they take, students are preparing for life after high school.  Each year, students will meet with their counselor to discuss the college planning process as it pertains to their grade level and by senior year, students will be prepared to submit their college applications and make those important career decisions.  Please refer to the College Planning Guide, the Counseling page of Edline and home mailings regularly for continuously update information about the College Planning process. 


Scholarship and Financial Aid Information

College can be very costly but there are ways to help ease the financial burden.  A wide variety of scholarships and financial aid are available to students throughout the student's junior and senior years.  Updated applications and information will be emailed to the students monthly, as well as posted on the Counseling page of Edline and in the Guidance office.  Please refer to these resources regularly.


Career Planning

There are many great resources available to students who are looking to explore their interests and obtain information about a particular career.  www.nycareerzone.org  www.mymajor.com  www.careervoyages.gov and http://online.onetcenter.org/  are just a few great resources to explore career options.  Additional resources can be found on the Counseling page of Edline. 

 

PSAT and SAT Prep Courses

Mount Mercy Academy has partnered with Atlas Test Prep to offer PSAT and SAT Prep Courses at MMA! Students will have the opportunity to learn the skills and strategies needed to obtain excellent scores on the SAT exam! There will be classes offered at MMA in the upcoming school year. Please refer to www.atlastestprep.com or Contact the Counseling Center for more information.

 

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For up to date information regarding college, careers, standardized testing and financial aid, please refer to the Counseling page of Edline often!