The St. Joes Difference
Every student’s journey through high school is unique and the school counselors at St. Joseph are dedicated to assisting students every step along this journey- academically, emotionally, physically and socially. Our experienced and professional staff of school counselors will help each SJ Cadet find the college that is the best “fit” for them.
“College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” -Frank Sachs
By The Numbers
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
100%
College Matriculation
Bringing College to SJ
220+
Visits from College Representatives
Scholarships
$25M
in Scholarships Earned by the Class of 2021
Class of 2024 College Acceptances! (as of 1/3/24)
| Adelphi University | Long Island University (Post) | Southern New Hampshire University |
| Albertus Magnus College | Louisiana State University | Spelman College |
| Alvernia University | Loyola Marymount University | Springfield College |
| Arcadia University | Loyola University Chicago | St. John's University |
| Arizona State University (Tempe) | Loyola University Maryland | Stevenson University |
| Assumption University | Loyola University New Orleans | Stonehill College |
| Auburn University | Lynn University | Stony Brook University |
| Barry University | Macalester College | Suffolk University |
| Belmont University | Manhattan College | The Ohio State University |
| Binghamton University | Marist College | The University of Alabama |
| Bob Jones University | Marywood University | Tulane University of Louisiana |
| Boston University | MA College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | University of Arizona |
| Catholic University of America | McGill University | University of Bridgeport |
| Central Connecticut State University | Merrimack College | University of Delaware |
| Charleston Southern University | Miami University (Oxford) | University of Denver |
| Clemson University | Michigan State University | University of Georgia |
| Coastal Carolina University | Monmouth College | University of Hartford |
| College of Charleston | Monmouth University | University of Hawaii at Manoa |
| Curry College | Mount Saint Mary's University | University of Iowa |
| Duquesne University | New England College | University of Kentucky |
| East Carolina University | Nichols College | University of Maine |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Nova Southeastern University | University of Maine at Farmington |
| Eastern University | Pace University (New York City) | University of Maine at Fort Kent |
| Eckerd College | Palm Beach Atlantic University | University of Massachusetts (Boston) |
| Elon University | Penn State University (Altoona) | University of Mississippi |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Penn State University (University Park) | University of New England |
| Emory University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | University of New Hampshire |
| Endicott College | Pepperdine University | University of New Haven |
| Fairfield University | Plymouth State University | University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh) |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Providence College | University of Portland |
| Florida Atlantic University | Quinnipiac University | University of Rhode Island |
| Fordham University | Regis College | University of Saint Joseph |
| Franklin Pierce University | Rivier University | University of Scranton |
| Gannon University | Roger Williams University | University of South Carolina |
| High Point University | Rutgers University (Camden) | University of Southern Maine |
| Hofstra University | Sacred Heart University | University of St Andrews |
| Howard University | Saint Anselm College | University of Vermont |
| Husson University | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Vermont State University |
| Indiana University (Bloomington) | Saint Joseph's University | Wells College |
| Iona University | Saint Leo University | Wentworth Institute of Technology |
| Johnson & Wales University | Saint Peter's University | West Chester University of Pennsylvania |
| Juniata College | Salve Regina University | West Virginia University |
| Keene State College | Samford University | Western Connecticut State University |
| La Salle University | San Diego State University | Western New England University |
| Lasell University | Sarah Lawrence College | Westfield State University |
| Le Moyne College | Seton Hall University | Westmont College |
| Siena College | Wichita State University | |
| Southern Connecticut State University | Williams College | |
| Xavier University |
Personalized Guidance
Our Cadets have access to unmatched support and guidance from our dedicated College and School Counseling professionals throughout their high school journey. From individual and family counseling meetings and small group workshops and seminars, our multifaceted College and School Counseling Curriculum is designed to develop students into well-adjusted, responsible, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent young adults prepared for the collegiate world and beyond!
College Counseling Four-Year Plan
Our College & School Counseling Team is made up of experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring our students achieve their collegiate goals. Counselors help to set collaborative goals and prepare events to ensure students are meeting benchmarks every step of the way while simultaneously offering support on the journey to finding that "perfect fit" college.
Prospective College Athletes
St. Joseph High School is proud to boast 8-10% of our senior class commit to playing College Athletics at either the Division I, II, or III level annually. In 2023, 13 Cadets signed at these levels and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishment.
The College & School Counseling office will assist all students with a potential interest in college athletics.
Hear from Our Students!
If I ever have a problem here, or ever have a problem with anything, my Counselor is the go to. She’s really supportive with everything. There’s nothing I can’t tell her. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for me. She’s more than a great person, she’s a friend.David '22
Meet Our College & School Counselors, Social Workers, and Bursar
COLLEGE & SCHOOL
COUNSELING
