College & Career Planning
Helping Students Prepare for Life After Graduation
SPHS supports students and families through course planning, college exploration, application guidance, career conversations, and preparation for future vocation.
College and career planning at St Paul High School begins before senior year. Students receive age-appropriate guidance throughout high school so they can understand their options, make thoughtful academic choices, and prepare for meaningful next steps.
Our goal is not only college admission. We want students to understand their gifts, develop responsibility, and consider how their learning connects to service, work, and vocation.
Four-Year Planning
Guidance at every grade level.
College and career planning at St Paul High School begins before senior year. Students receive age-appropriate guidance throughout high school so they can understand their options and prepare for meaningful next steps.
- 1Grade 9
Build the Foundation
- Develop strong study habits
- Begin academic advising
- Explore interests through activities and electives
- Understand graduation requirements
- 2Grade 10
Explore Options
- Review course choices and advanced course readiness
- Begin career and vocation conversations
- Participate in college and career awareness activities
- Strengthen service and extracurricular involvement
- 3Grade 11
Prepare and Focus
- Research colleges and programs
- Prepare for standardized testing
- Meet individually with college counselor
- Build college list and application strategy
- 4Grade 12
Apply and Transition
- Complete college applications
- Request transcripts and recommendations
- Review admission and financial aid options
- Prepare for graduation and next steps
Application Support
Guidance through every step.
Students receive support with college research, application planning, essay preparation, recommendation requests, transcript coordination, and decision-making. Families are encouraged to stay involved throughout the process, and students are guided to take increasing ownership of their future plans.
- College research and list-building
- Course selection and transcript review
- Application timeline planning
- Essay and personal statement support
- Recommendation coordination
- Financial aid and scholarship awareness
- Final decision guidance
Career & Vocation
More than a job title.
A Lutheran understanding of vocation helps students think about more than a job title. Students are encouraged to explore how their gifts, interests, values, and responsibilities can shape meaningful work and service.
Through advising conversations, coursework, service, electives, and student activities, SPHS helps students begin connecting who they are with where they may be called to go.
Outcomes that build confidence.
Meet Our Counselor
Ms. Laura Bennett
College & Career Counselor
Ms. Bennett supports students and families through course planning, college exploration, application preparation, career conversations, and post-graduation planning.
Plan ahead with St Paul.
Connect with our college and career counselor or start an inquiry to learn more.