Westminster utilizes SCOIR, a digital planning tool that allows students to search for colleges, assess how their achievement aligns with a potential school, and track their application submission process.

The college counselors co-advise the senior class, building individual college lists with respect to family parameters including cost, distance, location, and other discussed factors. Counselors discuss strategies and advice regarding competitive applications, standardized testing options, early admission, Honors programs, and merit scholarships.

Counselors hold a mock interview evening for seniors in the early fall and provide close consultation regarding essays and a full proofreading of all shared application paperwork.

Each year, Westminster hosts more than 180 college representatives who answer students' questions and build relationships with our counselors.

The department hosts several events during the year, including College Day, which provides informational programming for parents and a college fair for students, with more than 200 colleges in attendance. The College Deans program highlights trends and preparation for underclassmen and the Paying for College program discusses the financial aspects of college.

Counselors have ongoing partnerships with Westminster’s athletics staff regarding potential varsity recruitment and with visual and performing arts faculty regarding supplements and auditions.

Externally, members of the department hold positions as President of the National Association of College Admissions Counseling and as Deputy Executive Director of the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools. Counselors have recently served as advisory board members for university admission offices, including Chicago, Fairfield, Furman, Georgia, Mercer, Michigan, Oglethorpe, Southern Methodist, and Young Harris.