The Austin Preparatory experience is grounded in the philosophy of a community engaging the whole student spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. The Counselors seek to work with teachers, parents and school administrators for the benefit of the students. The Guidance/College Counseling Department offers on-going consultation and meetings among parents, teachers, and students as needed, and as a community, we are all dedicated to our students becoming life-long learners and enriching the world that we all share.

Since Austin Preparatory School serves students from grades 6 through 12, each grade level has specific needs that are addressed by our Counselors. The Middle School students meet in small groups six times a year with their counselor, who also meets with each of the Middle School teacher teams every six days. This method affords opportunities to keep the lines of communication open among students, teachers, and parents.

In grades 9 through 12, the Guidance/College Counseling Department utilizes individual counseling appointments to offer academic, personal and developmental counseling, as well as assistance in the college selection process.  Group Counseling is also continued throughout the high school years meeting at least four times per calendar year.

Guidance – College Counseling Staff
Mrs. Meredith Chamberland:
Grade 9: Nigro-Z
Grade 10: Ricci-Z
Grade 11: Call for list
Grade 12: MacDonald-Z

Mr. James Ashby:
Grade 9: A-Giangrande
Grade 10: A-Galligini
Grade 11: Call for list
Grade 12: A-Kramer

Mrs. Nicole Luongo:
Grade 9: Gilbride-Nichols
Grade 10: Gilbride-Raphael
Grade 11: Call for list
Grade 12: Transfer students

Ms. Rebecca Howard:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8

August 2012

7 to 9: College Application Boot Camp

17: Registration Deadline for September ACT

27: Freshman Parents Guidance Information Night

September 2012

6: Parent Coffee with Guidance, 8:00 am, St. Augustine Meeting Room

7: Registration Deadline for October SAT

8: ACT

10 to 14: Sixth Grade Group Guidance, Round 1/ Freshman Group Guidance, Round 1/Senior Group Guidance, Round 1

17 to 21: Eighth Grade Group Guidance, Round 1

21: Registration Deadline for October ACT

24 to 28: Seventh Grade Group Guidance, Round 1/ Freshmen Group Guidance, Round 1

October 2012

1 to 5: Sixth Grade Group Guidance, Round 2

4: Registration Deadline for November SAT

6: SAT (at Austin Prep)

9 to 12: Senior Group Guidance, Round 2

17: Testing Day, 11:30 Dismissal

15 to 19: Eighth Grade Group Guidance, Round 2 / Junior Group Guidance, Round 1

22 to 26: Seventh Grade Group Guidance, Round 1

26: Sixth Grade Parent Pasta Supper, 6:30 pm, Cafeteria

27: ACT

30: College Fair at Shriners Auditorium, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

November 2012

1: Registration Deadline for December SAT

2: Registration Deadline for December ACT

3: SAT

5 to 9: Sixth Grade Group Guidance, Round 3 /Sophomore Group Guidance, Round 1

12 to 16: Seventh Grade Group Guidance, Round 3/ Freshman Group Guidance, Round 2

26 to 30: Eighth Grade Group Guidance, Round 3

December 2012

1: SAT

3 to 7: Junior Group Guidance, Round 2

6:Parent Coffee with Guidance: St. Augustine Meeting Room: 8:00 am: Understanding Standardized Test Scores: PSAT/PLAN/EXPLORE

8: ACT

12: College Night for Junior Parents: Cafeteria: 6:30 pm

28: Registration Deadline for January SAT

January 2013

3: Eighth Grade Parent Night on Course Selection: Chapel: 6:30 pm

7 to 11: Sophomore Group Guidance, Round 2

7 to 11: Eighth Grade Group Guidance, Round 4

13: Registration Deadline for February ACT

26: SAT

28 to February 1: Freshmen Group Guidance, Round 3

February 2013

8: Parent Coffee with Guidance: St. Augustine Meeting Room: 8:00 am: Course Selection for 2012-2013 Academic Year

8: Registration Deadline for March SAT (no subject tests available)

4 to 8: Sixth Grade Group Guidance, Round 4

9: ACT (at Austin Prep School)

10: Registration Deadline for March SAT (no subject tests available)

11 to 15: Junior Group Guidance, Round 3

28: Seventh Grade Guidance Event 6:30 pm, themes Online Safety and High School Selection

March 2013

4 to 8: Sophomore Group Guidance, Round 3

8: Registration Deadline for April ACT

9: SAT

18 to 22: Freshmen Group Guidance, Round 4

20: Introduction to College Night for Sophomore Parents: Cafeteria: 6:00 pm

25 to 29: Sixth Grade Group Guidance, Round 5 / Senior Group Guidance, Round 3

April 2013

5: Career Day

5: Registration Deadline May SAT

8 to 12: Eighth Grade Group Guidance, Round 5/Junior Group Guidance Round 4

11: Parent Coffee with Guidance: St. Augustine Meeting Room: 8:00 am

13: ACT

22 to 26: Seventh Grade Group Guidance, Round 5/Senior Group Guidance, Round 4

24: Guidance Office open until 7:30 pm, Senior Parents make appointment with your child's counselor to discuss transition to college
      Financial Planning for College, open to all parents: Gathering Room in Saint Augustine Hall: 6:00 pm

29 to May 3: Sixth Grade Group Guidance, Round 6/Sophomore Group Guidance, Round 4

May 2013

2: Registration Deadline for June SAT

3: Registration Deadline for June ACT

4: SAT

6: 8:00 am Chemistry and Environmental AP Exams; Noon Psychology AP Exam

7: 8:00 am Spanish Language AP Exam

8: 8:00 am Calculus AB and BC AP Exam

9: 8:00 am English Literature AP Exam; Noon Latin Vergil AP Exam

10: 8:00 am English Composition AP Exam; Noon Statistics AP Exam

13: 8:00 am Biology AP Exam; Noon Physics B AP Exam

15: 8:00 am US Government AP Exam; Noon French Language AP Exam

16: 8:00 am World History AP Exam; Noon Microeconomics AP Exam

20 to 24: Freshman Group Guidance, Round 5

June 2013

1: SAT

8: ACT