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Helping to Support & Empower Students

At Saint Francis, we believe the journey beyond high school is a deeply personal one, shaped by each student’s values, passions, and aspirations.

Rooted in the Holy Cross tradition, we guide students to reflect on who they are, what they care about, and how they hope to serve the world. From that foundation, they explore colleges, universities, and other meaningful opportunities that align with their goals.

We welcome students and families into this process, encouraging open conversations and exploration. Sophomores connect with their college counselor to build a relationship of trust and guidance that will continue through their senior year. Rather than focusing immediately on applications and test scores, we take the time to understand each student as a whole person—empowering them to move forward with confidence, purpose, and a sense of possibility.

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Through classroom presentations, group meetings, and one-on-one advising, students explore career and major interests, develop balanced college lists, and receive expert guidance on every step of the college application process—from essay writing to identifying colleges that align with their academic goals and personal interests.

Our counselors stay at the forefront of college admissions trends, regularly engaging in professional development and fostering strong relationships with college admissions officers. Each fall, over 100 colleges visit our campus, providing students with invaluable opportunities to connect with representatives and explore their options. With a comprehensive and personalized approach, our program ensures that students are well-prepared for their next steps, discovering college matches that matter for their future.

Continuing the Journey

Our Students have been admitted to the following colleges and universities:

`Chapman University`

`University of Portland`

`University of Oregon`

`University of Washington`

`Purdue University`

University of California
UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Irvine UC Los Angeles UC Merced UC Riverside UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz
California State University
California Polytechnic, Pomona California Polytechnic, SLO Channel Islands Chico Fullerton Long Beach Monterey Bay Northridge Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Marcos Sonoma
Holy Cross Universities
Saint Edward’s University University of Notre Dame University of Portland Catholic Colleges & Universities Boston College Fairfield University Fordham University Gonzaga University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Pepperdine University Regis University Santa Clara University Saint Mary’s College of California St. Lawrence University The Catholic University of America University of San Diego University of San Francisco
Colleges/Universities in California
Biola University California Institute of Technology Canada College Chabot Chapman University City College of San Francisco De Anza College Foothill College Harvey Mudd College Long Beach City College Mission College Ohlone College Pitzer College Point Loma University Santa Barbara City College San Jose City College Skyline College Stanford University University of Redlands University of San Diego University of Southern California University of the Pacific
Out-of-State Colleges/Universities
American University Arizona State University Baylor University Boise State Boston University Brown University Case Western University Colorado College Cornell University DePaul University Duke University Eastern Oregon University Eckerd College Emerson College Emory University Endicott College George Washington University Georgetown Harvard Idaho State University Indiana University, Bloomington Johns Hopkins University Linfield University Macalester College Maryville University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mississippi State Uni Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Portland State University Pratt Institute Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic University Rice University Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts Southern Methodist University Southern Oregon University Stevens Institute of Technology Syracuse University Texas A & M University Texas Christian University The New School The University of Alabama The University of Mississippi The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga The University of Texas at Austin Tufts University Tulane University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of Arizona University of Colorado, Boulder University of Dayton University of Denver University of Idaho University of Illinois Urbana Champaign University of Kentucky University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Texas University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Puget Sound University of Rochester University of Utah University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanderbilt Villanova Virginia Commonwealth University Wellesley College Western Washington University Wheaton College
International Universities
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven McGill University Trinity University in Dublin University College London University of Dubai

How Can We Help?

We’re here to walk alongside you. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or have questions about the college application process, our counseling team is ready to help. Reach out to learn more about how we support students in discovering meaningful next steps—grounded in purpose, possibility and the Holy Cross tradition.

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