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College and Career Preparation


At AST, we offer a comprehensive program that guides students, starting from their freshman year, to plan out their high school academics and extracurricular life, and provide insights and sneak-peaks into what life in college will be like.  Transition into college is an exciting and important milestone for our students, families, and our staff. We understand the importance of making informed decisions and how the role of social-emotional learning impacts college admission choices. Counselors at AST are committed to providing the best support we can to our students in preparing them for college and life beyond high school. 

Academic Counseling  
  • Evaluate existing student profile
  • Assist and guide in building a suitable academic track in high-school
  • Provide academic and career planning, guidance, and counseling
  • Present potential summer programs and academic opportunities
  • Advice on standardized testing and AP course selection

College Counseling Assistance
  • Help students develop an academic and extracurricular strategy to enhance competitive advantages in college applications
  • Inform and guide students through the college application process, including completing the various application platforms
  • Guide students in searching and determining best-fit colleges and universities
  • Support students in making better career choices
  • Hold alumni-sharing sessions and workshops to share experiences and tips about college life
  • Arrange visits from and connect students with college and university representatives and admissions officers
  • Support in writing Common Application, Coalition, and school-specific supplement essays 

Service Learning
  • Provide information on service learning opportunities
  • Make suggestions for summer and learning enhancement programs 

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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • Welcome Message
    • General Information >
      • School's History
      • School's Vision
      • Location
      • Child Protection
      • Parent - Student Handbook
    • Administration
    • Administrative Staff
    • Faculty >
      • Elementary
      • Secondary
      • Student Support Specialists
      • Specialists
    • Accreditation
    • Associations
    • Graduate Profile
    • Employment
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Procedures and Restrictions
    • Forms
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Supply List
  • ACADEMICS
    • Curriculum
    • Alma
    • Library
    • Elementary >
      • Grade 1
      • Grade 2
      • Grade 3
      • Grade 4
      • Grade 5
      • ES Specials
      • ES Chinese Language
    • Secondary >
      • High School >
        • High School English
        • High School Mathematics
        • High School Science
        • High School Specials
        • High School Social Studies
      • Middle School >
        • Middle School English
        • Middle School Mathematics
        • Middle School Science
        • Middle School Social Studies
        • Middle School Specials
      • World Languages
    • Student Support Specialists >
      • Learning Support
      • English as an Additional Language
      • Social Emotional Support
      • Counseling
      • College/Career Prep
  • AST COMMUNITY
    • AST Family >
      • Forms
    • AST Awards
    • Calendars and Daily Schedule
    • Covid-19 Update
    • Upcoming Events
    • School Lunch & Bus Services
    • Clubs and Sports Schedule
    • ASTPA (Parent Association)
    • Board
  • ACTIVITIES
    • Clubs and Sports
    • TAIMUN & Model United Nations
    • Robotics
    • STUGO (Student Government)
    • Service Learning Opportunities
  • Contact Us