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Your Future. Your Fit. Your Path.

From one-on-one advising and campus visits to college fairs and family workshops, our dedicated team walks alongside every student from the Freshman Academy all the way to decision day, making sure they arrive at the right next chapter with clarity and confidence

Our mission is to provide each student with timely and accurate guidance to navigate the college decision process, and that journey begins as early as 8th grade.

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Dedicated
College Advisors

50+

College Reps
Visit Campus

97%

of Seniors 
got into their 
1st or 2nd choice

100+

Point Improvement
on the SAT after 
Prep Class

9+

Parent Coffees
& Programs 
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9-Week Test Prep Classes

At Maclay, preparing for the SAT and ACT is built right into the Upper School experience. Rather than leaving students to navigate test prep on their own, Maclay integrates dedicated test preparation into the curriculum, giving students the tools, strategies, and practice they need to perform their best.

SAT/ACT Course

College Counseling Calendar

Unique at Maclay

50+ College Rep Visits on Campus

Every student in grades 9-12 takes a 9-week Test Prep Class.

Parent Coffees every 8 weeks with informative topics.

1:1 Family Meetings.

Annual Programs:

  • Senior Application Workshop
  • Junior Retreat
  • Scholarship & Financial Aid Night
  • Study Hall Drop-Ins
  • School Day On-Site Testing

Grades 8-12 Checklist

Class of 2026

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Meet your College Counselors

Daron Gallina

Director of College Counseling, Dual Enrollment/Credit Coordinator, NCAA Eligibility Center Liaison

Lauren Furman

Assistant Director of College Counseling

Shana McComb

College Counselor, AP/Testing Coordinator