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College Counseling

College Counseling

We emphasize a forward-looking approach to finding the right fit for each student in their pursuit of higher education. We pride ourselves on challenging the traditional norm of selectivity based on prestige, ranking, or exclusivity, instead of asking students and families to choose a university based upon how well the institution matches the interests and identity of each student.

Our college counseling department offers practical assistance, including discovery, testing, and applications. In addition, we can help families apply for need-based financial aid and direct students towards merit-based scholarships while guiding each student toward a program of study that aligns with their strengths, interests, and goals.

While Bosque families are introduced to concepts about college early in the upper school years, the formal college entrance preparation begins in the junior year. This process includes a weekly college seminar with a counselor, covering everything from applications to entrance essays. Each year, more than 100 college and university representatives visit the Bosque campus. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend these sessions to learn more about a particular school.
    • Way to go, Class of 2019!

      Way to go, Class of 2019!

College Rep Visits

Bosque welcomes college reps to visit our students and campus. Please use RepVisits to schedule your 30-minute visit during the school day. If you have any issues, please reach out to Amy Lucero, Registrar & College Counseling Coordinator. 
 
Visitor parking is available at the main entrance, near the student drop-off and flagpole. The College Counseling Office is located in the Schoolhouse. The entrance to the Schoolhouse is next to the flag pole. Once you enter the Schoolhouse, please check in at the front desk and our offices will be the 4th and 5th doors to your left. We look forward to seeing you on campus.



Naviance

Naviance is a web-based technology program that will be used by the college counseling department to help manage the college search and admissions process. Family Connection is the website that students and families will use to access and share information with their counselors as they develop their post-secondary plans. Using Family Connection, students can research careers & colleges, take assessments & surveys, create goals & to-do’s and eventually, submit requests for transcripts & recommendations directly to their counselor.  

https://student.naviance.com/bosque

Class of 2019

The Class of 2019 received $8 million in merit scholarship offers to 132 different colleges and universities. With 100% college attendance, they will matriculate to 42 institutions of higher learning with 72 % going out of state and 28% staying in New Mexico. The 68 graduates will enter college next fall studying the following:
41% STEM
32% Humanities and Social Sciences
11% Business
15% Undecided

List of 4 events.

  • Junior College Night

    Junior students and parents are invited to attend this information session hosted by Mark Giesmann, Director of College Counseling. Mr. Giesmann will discuss the college search and application process and answer questions from families. All junior families are encouraged to attend.
    Budagher Hall

  • Tri-School College Symposium

    Co-sponsored by Sandia Prep and Albuquerque Academy, this evening program for juniors and seniors and their parents features a discussion with admission representatives from a variety of institutions. There will be a question and answer session and an opportunity to meet with the college representatives.
    Albuquerque Academy, 6400 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, USA

  • College Counseling Financial Aid Night

    This presentation is designed for senior families who plan to apply for need-based financial aid at colleges and universities.
    Budagher Hall

  • College Night for Early College Awareness Presentation for 9th & 10th Graders

    Freshmen, sophomores and their parents are invited to attend this information session hosted by Mark Giesmann, Director of College Counseling. Mr. Giesmann will preview the college search and application process and discuss how younger students can best prepare for the years ahead.
    Budagher Hall
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