St. Andrew's Upper School St. Andrew's is a college-preparatory school, and our goal is to help students gain admission to the colleges and universities that best serve their abilities and needs. The college advising process is a natural outgrowth of the faculty advisory program that has begun in the Middle School. Instead of a full-time college counselor, several faculty are specifically designated as college advisors. They help students consider a range of options, complete the application process, and select a collegiate program in which they can thrive.
Advisors serve as mentors and work closely with every student and family.
The groundwork for successful college acceptance is laid in the ninth grade. Students are encouraged to do their best academically, to get involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, and to choose interesting summer projects. The following October, as eleventh graders, they take the PSAT again, potentially qualifying them for National Merit Scholarships. Formal planning begins in the eleventh grade. Students may also take the SAT I or II on other dates.