College Counseling - Newark Academy
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College Counseling - Newark Academy
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College Counseling
Forging ahead while looking within.
Newark Academy’s College Counseling team sees the college search as a vital journey of self-discovery, one in which each student must chart the course based on personal plans, needs, and definitions of success.
Processes and Programs
Resources for Universities
View Newark Academy's School profile that highlights our student body, educational values and lists NA's current college enrollment for the past four years.
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While the college counseling officially begins during a student’s junior year, that formal beginning is actually a culminating moment in a long process of growth and exploration that begins as soon as the student enrolls at NA.
Working closely with teachers, grade counselors, advisors, coaches, and parents, NA’s college counselors help students identify and apply to colleges and universities that are best suited to their own interests, abilities and aspirations. Each of our students come to the college search process seeking something different. Our team of experienced college counselors build honest and thoughtful relationships with our students, encouraging and empowering them to identify and express their unique talents and experiences. The result is that each student finds their own best fit for the next leg in their life-long learning journey.
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Process and Programs
Newark Academy’s college counselors are mindful that students (and parents) may find the college search process stressful. Two essential aspects of NA’s College Counseling staff’s work with students is de-mystifying the application process and teaching students to become effective self-advocates. Here’s a look at some key milestones that Newark Academy uses to effectively prepare students for selecting the college or university that is right for them.
Sophomore Year
Summer After Sophomore Year
Every student meets with the Upper School Principal to chart his/her course of study for the final two years at NA. While parents may attend this meeting, the dialogue is student-focused.
Students who have not already done so may sit for the PSAT (Pre-SAT) exam. This exam is conducted during a school day at Newark Academy and is open to 10th and 11th graders. Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT as well.
Students who may be interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics may attend NCAA Night, which typically occurs in February of each year. Parents are invited.
Many students begin informal visits to campuses that think they may be of interest. However, it is worth noting that summer is not the best time to visit a campus as traditional undergraduates and admission professionals are often not present.
Fall of Junior Year
January of Junior Year
Spring Semester of Junior Year
Summer Prior to Senior Year
Each member of the class is assigned to one of NA’s college counselors. This typically occurs in November.
Students may attend meetings with college representatives.
College Night for Juniors – for all members of the class and their parent(s).
Individual conferences between a student and his/her assigned college counselor begin and continue throughout the semester. Parents are welcome and encouraged to meet with their child’s college counselor at any point in this process. Through these individual meetings and the use of
Naviance Family Connection,
students and their college counselors shape a personal list of colleges to consider. Counselors also help students consider finances and other factors that may impact their choices — enabling each student to make his/her best choice.
Programs occur throughout the year for students and parents covering topics such as: “Making The Most of A College Visit,” and “Navigating the College Financial Aid Process.” Each year the staff hosts Case Studies Night which provides an inside look at how college admissions officers read applications and make admission decisions.
NA’s College Counseling Workshop (CCW), a required program series, begins. Students attend CCW six times during junior year and five times during senior year, with each session designed to assist them in a different stage of the college search process.
Students may attend meetings with the more than 100 college/university admission representatives who visit the NA campus each year. These meetings allow students to introduce themselves and ask questions.
Students register to take either the SAT or ACT admission tests. Both testing organizations offer multiple locations and test dates.
Students may choose to attend “Get Your Applications and Essays Finished” sessions that are offered by the NA college counseling staff.
Fall of Senior Year
December of Senior Year
January-February of Senior Year
Spring of Senior Year
Early Decision/Early Action application deadlines for most colleges and universities (dates vary by institution).
Meetings with college representatives, mandatory college counseling workshop classes for seniors, and a variety of parent workshops.
Notification of Early Decision/Early Action applications issued by colleges and universities (dates vary by institution).
Regular decision application deadlines (dates vary by institution).
Notification of regular applications issued by colleges and universities (dates vary by institution).
College Counseling Office hosts workshops for graduating seniors and their parents about making the transition to college life.
Newark Academy’s academic and athletic programs have a proven track record for preparing our student-athletes to not only participate at the collegiate level, but to excel upon arriving there. Student-athletes at Newark Academy benefit from skills development and elite competition on the field and a first-rate education off of it.
Newark Academy's Current College Enrollment
In addition to the individual attention provided to students by their assigned college counselor and the array of programs offered by the Office of College Counseling, Newark Academy also provides students and families with online resources for scholarships and more.
Jessica Cohen
Associate Director of College Counseling
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for Jessica Cohen
Brandon McCallister
Assistant Director of College Counseling
View Profile
for Brandon McCallister
Kerri Speck
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
View Profile
for Kerri Speck
Mary Weinel
College Counseling Office Manager
View Profile
for Mary Weinel
Kerry Winiarski
Director of College Counseling
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for Kerry Winiarski
Timing
Scheduling a Visit
CEEB Code
Registration
Beginning the week of September 8, 2025 and continuing through October 30, 2025, we will be hosting college visits at 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. We have allotted 30 minutes for the meetings, which will include a member of the College Counseling office staff.
To schedule a visit, please contact Mary Ellen Weinel, College Counseling Office Manager, at mweinel@newarka.edu.
310915
Once your date/time has been confirmed, please feel free to provide a link for students to register. We have found this method most successful in the registration and attendance process.
Newark Academy School Profile
Many thanks for including Newark Academy in your schedule this fall. The College Counseling Office staff appreciates the time and information you share with our students and look forward to seeing you soon!
10824NA2918462.jpg
Skip To Main Content
College Counseling
Forging ahead while looking within.
Newark Academy’s College Counseling team sees the college search as a vital journey of self-discovery, one in which each student must chart the course based on personal plans, needs, and definitions of success.
Processes and Programs
Resources for Universities
View Newark Academy's School profile that highlights our student body, educational values and lists NA's current college enrollment for the past four years.
Learn More
While the college counseling officially begins during a student’s junior year, that formal beginning is actually a culminating moment in a long process of growth and exploration that begins as soon as the student enrolls at NA.
Working closely with teachers, grade counselors, advisors, coaches, and parents, NA’s college counselors help students identify and apply to colleges and universities that are best suited to their own interests, abilities and aspirations. Each of our students come to the college search process seeking something different. Our team of experienced college counselors build honest and thoughtful relationships with our students, encouraging and empowering them to identify and express their unique talents and experiences. The result is that each student finds their own best fit for the next leg in their life-long learning journey.
divider
Process and Programs
Newark Academy’s college counselors are mindful that students (and parents) may find the college search process stressful. Two essential aspects of NA’s College Counseling staff’s work with students is de-mystifying the application process and teaching students to become effective self-advocates. Here’s a look at some key milestones that Newark Academy uses to effectively prepare students for selecting the college or university that is right for them.
Sophomore Year
Summer After Sophomore Year
Every student meets with the Upper School Principal to chart his/her course of study for the final two years at NA. While parents may attend this meeting, the dialogue is student-focused.
Students who have not already done so may sit for the PSAT (Pre-SAT) exam. This exam is conducted during a school day at Newark Academy and is open to 10th and 11th graders. Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT as well.
Students who may be interested in participating in intercollegiate athletics may attend NCAA Night, which typically occurs in February of each year. Parents are invited.
Many students begin informal visits to campuses that think they may be of interest. However, it is worth noting that summer is not the best time to visit a campus as traditional undergraduates and admission professionals are often not present.
Fall of Junior Year
January of Junior Year
Spring Semester of Junior Year
Summer Prior to Senior Year
Each member of the class is assigned to one of NA’s college counselors. This typically occurs in November.
Students may attend meetings with college representatives.
College Night for Juniors – for all members of the class and their parent(s).
Individual conferences between a student and his/her assigned college counselor begin and continue throughout the semester. Parents are welcome and encouraged to meet with their child’s college counselor at any point in this process. Through these individual meetings and the use of
Naviance Family Connection,
students and their college counselors shape a personal list of colleges to consider. Counselors also help students consider finances and other factors that may impact their choices — enabling each student to make his/her best choice.
Programs occur throughout the year for students and parents covering topics such as: “Making The Most of A College Visit,” and “Navigating the College Financial Aid Process.” Each year the staff hosts Case Studies Night which provides an inside look at how college admissions officers read applications and make admission decisions.
NA’s College Counseling Workshop (CCW), a required program series, begins. Students attend CCW six times during junior year and five times during senior year, with each session designed to assist them in a different stage of the college search process.
Students may attend meetings with the more than 100 college/university admission representatives who visit the NA campus each year. These meetings allow students to introduce themselves and ask questions.
Students register to take either the SAT or ACT admission tests. Both testing organizations offer multiple locations and test dates.
Students may choose to attend “Get Your Applications and Essays Finished” sessions that are offered by the NA college counseling staff.
Fall of Senior Year
December of Senior Year
January-February of Senior Year
Spring of Senior Year
Early Decision/Early Action application deadlines for most colleges and universities (dates vary by institution).
Meetings with college representatives, mandatory college counseling workshop classes for seniors, and a variety of parent workshops.
Notification of Early Decision/Early Action applications issued by colleges and universities (dates vary by institution).
Regular decision application deadlines (dates vary by institution).
Notification of regular applications issued by colleges and universities (dates vary by institution).
College Counseling Office hosts workshops for graduating seniors and their parents about making the transition to college life.
Newark Academy’s academic and athletic programs have a proven track record for preparing our student-athletes to not only participate at the collegiate level, but to excel upon arriving there. Student-athletes at Newark Academy benefit from skills development and elite competition on the field and a first-rate education off of it.
Newark Academy's Current College Enrollment
In addition to the individual attention provided to students by their assigned college counselor and the array of programs offered by the Office of College Counseling, Newark Academy also provides students and families with online resources for scholarships and more.
Jessica Cohen
Associate Director of College Counseling
View Profile
for Jessica Cohen
Brandon McCallister
Assistant Director of College Counseling
View Profile
for Brandon McCallister
Kerri Speck
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling
View Profile
for Kerri Speck
Mary Weinel
College Counseling Office Manager
View Profile
for Mary Weinel
Kerry Winiarski
Director of College Counseling
View Profile
for Kerry Winiarski
Timing
Scheduling a Visit
CEEB Code
Registration
Beginning the week of September 8, 2025 and continuing through October 30, 2025, we will be hosting college visits at 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. We have allotted 30 minutes for the meetings, which will include a member of the College Counseling office staff.
To schedule a visit, please contact Mary Ellen Weinel, College Counseling Office Manager, at mweinel@newarka.edu.
310915
Once your date/time has been confirmed, please feel free to provide a link for students to register. We have found this method most successful in the registration and attendance process.
Newark Academy School Profile
Many thanks for including Newark Academy in your schedule this fall. The College Counseling Office staff appreciates the time and information you share with our students and look forward to seeing you soon!
10824NA2918462.jpg