Our extensive college counseling program helps students find the best fit school for them. Three college counselors begin working with families in the freshman year and students choose a college counselor in their junior year. In ninth and tenth grades, the counselors hold information sessions for parents and students to learn about the college process. Numerous workshops occur during the junior and senior years to facilitate and aid in the college application process. More than 120 college admissions officers visit Shady Side's campus each fall. 100 percent of SSA graduates attend college. View the list of schools attended by our students.