College Counseling
Carondelet’s College Counseling provides a supportive environment in which students can identify their goals, reflect on their talents and passions, and make good and confident decisions about higher education. We guide students in the self-reflection and evaluation, research, and application writing that is the key to good college selection.
Each student is assigned to a College Counselor and begin meeting in the freshman year.
Four counselors, who have about 50 students at each grade level, build rapport and knowledge of each unique student as they meet over the course of four years.
Counselors help their students choose an appropriately challenging class schedule and advises her about athletics, extracurricular activities (including summer opportunities), and standardized tests, in line with the students' goals and interests.
A key element in the college application process is finding a good “fit” for each student. Just getting into college is not the focus: getting into the right school is. Our goal is to provide our students with the right foundation and guide their college selection process so they will be successful in college and in life.
Ms. Lim, Ms. San Miguel, Mrs. Sciacca, Mrs. Jessop, Mrs. Paz-Rumore
Find your counselor!
The first letter of the student's last name corresponds to her counselor as follows:
Classes of 2020, 2021
A-D | Liz Paz-Rumore, JD - Director of College Counseling
E-L | Allison Bly - College Counselor
M-Q | Lisa Sciacca - College Counselor
R-Z | Ginger Jessop - College Counselor
Classes of 2022, 2023
A-C | Liz Paz-Rumore, JD - Director of College Counseling
D-K | Allison Bly - College Counselor
L-Q | Lisa Sciacca - College Counselor
R-Z | Ginger Jessop - College Counselor
Schedule a meeting
Students are welcome to schedule a meeting with their college counselor. Find your counselor below and click the link to see their availability. Appointments are 20 minutes long and available during break, lunch, 7th period, or after school. These appointments are for students only.
Mrs. Paz-Rumore
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Ms. Bly
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Mrs. Sciacca
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Mrs. Jessop
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Calendar of events
| Tuesday July 30 |
Colleges that Change Lives Info Fair Colleges that Change Lives supports the goal of each student finding a college that develops a lifelong love of learning and provides the foundation for a successful and fulfilling life beyond college. |
10, 11, 12 Students + Parents |
| Monday August 12 |
College Kickstart Make-up Session, Part 1 Seniors who could not attend College Kickstart in June are encouraged to register for this makeup session. Students must attend both days, and the cost is $10 per student. |
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Tuesday |
College Kickstart Make-up Session, Part 2 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. College & Career Center Seniors who could not attend College Kickstart in June are encouraged to register for this makeup session. Students must attend both days, and the cost is $10 per student. |
12 Students |
| Tuesday August 13 |
Junior Jumpstart 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Garaventa Center Juniors will learn helpful information about the road to college, and the college counselors will give them tips for making junior year their best year yet. This event is mandatory for all juniors. |
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| Wednesday August 21 |
RACC Out of State College Fair and Information Night |
9, 10, 11, 12 Students + Parents |
| Wednesday or Thursday August 28 or 29 |
Mandatory College Workshop for Seniors |
12 Students |
| Wednesday September 4, 11, 18, 25 |
Here On Wednesdays Late (HOWL) 7th period - 5:00 p.m. Every Wednesday during the fall, seniors are encouraged to work on college applications in the College and Career Center with the college counselors. |
12 Students |
| Tuesday September 10 |
Jesuit Excellence College Fair 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. DLS Quad All students are invited to learn about the 28 Jesuit colleges from across the country and talk with college representatives. |
9, 10, 11, 12 Students |
| Wednesday September 11 |
Freshman Road to College Information Night 7:00 p.m. Garaventa Center Liz Paz-Rumore, Director of College Counseling, will share tips for students beginning their journey along the road to college. |
9 Students + Parents |
| Monday September 16 |
College Field Trip for First Generation College Students All Day Location: Sonoma State |
11, 12 Students |
| Wednesday September 18 |
College Financial Aid Night 7:00 p.m. Garaventa Center A Financial Aid Officer from the University of San Francisco will provide an overview of college financial aid and the FAFSA. |
10, 11, 12 Students + Parents |
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Thursday |
NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College Fair 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Santa Clara Convention Center Students who are interested in pursuing an education in visual or performing arts should attend this informative national college fair. |
9, 10, 11, 12 Students + Parents |
| Thursday September 26 |
College Application Workshop |
12 Students |
| Thursday September 26 |
PSAT Review and Test Taking Strategies Early Start - 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Gym Sophomores and Juniors will learn tips and strategies for the PSAT from testing experts. |
10, 11 Students |
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Wednesday |
Here On Wednesdays Late (HOWL) 7th period - 5:00 p.m. Every Wednesday during the fall, seniors are encouraged to work on college applications in the College and Career Center with the college counselors. |
12 Students |
| Sunday October 6 |
NACAC STEM College and Career Fair 1p.m. - 4 p.m. Santa Clara Convention Center Students who are interested in pursuing an education in STEM should attend this informative national college fair. |
9, 10, 11, 12 Students + Parents |
| Wednesday October 16 |
Workshop Wednesday: College Application Guidance and Essay Review During the PSAT Mandatory for all seniors. |
12 Students |
| Wednesday October 23 |
FAFSA Workshop 7:00 p.m. | CHS Library Seniors and their parents are invited to attend this step-by-step workshop for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Parents, bring copies of your tax return. |
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| Friday October 25 |
Coffee with the College Counselors 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. | College & Career Center (room 13) Parents, do you have questions about the college process? Stop by for coffee and an informal chat with the college counseling team. |
9, 10, 11, 12 Parents |
| Wednesday November 6, 13, 20 |
Here On Wednesdays Late (HOWL) 7th period - 5:00 p.m. Every Wednesday during the fall, seniors are encouraged to work on college applications in the College and Career Center with the college counselors. |
12 Seniors |
| Tuesday - Friday December 3-6 |
Freshman Classroom Visits |
9 Freshmen |
| Wednesday January 22 |
Junior Road to College Information Night 6:30 p.m. Garaventa Center College admissions officers will lead workshops teaching students and parents about the strategies and practical details they need for applying to college in the fall. Potential workshops will include: applying as a student athlete, resources for first generation and underrepresented students, UC and CSU admission, community college options, and highly selective admissions. All workshops are tentative and subject to change. |
11 Students + Parents |
| Wednesday January 29 |
Sophomore SAT and ACT Information Night |
10 |
| February | Course Advisement Late January - February Counselors meet 1:1 with 9, 10, and 11 grade students to discuss and request their courses for the following year. |
9, 10, 11 Students |
| February TBD |
Diablo Valley College Enrollment Workshop | 12 Students |
| March TBD | Sophomore Classroom Visits Students take the Myer’s Briggs Personality Assessment to guide them with personal and career exploration. |
10 Students |
| March - May | College Criteria Meetings for Juniors Late March - May Counselors meet 1:1 with juniors to discuss their college criteria and build their college list. |
11 Students |
| Late May - July |
Class of 2021 Parent/Guardian Meetings |
11 Students + Parents |
| Monday - Friday June 1-5 |
College Kick-Start During this college application boot camp, rising seniors will refine their college lists, draft their college essays, and get a head start on their college applications. |
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