College Counseling

When students complete their experience at Keystone, they are ready and prepared for college.

College Prep at Keystone

When students complete their experience at Keystone, they are ready for the next phase of their education. The success of student matriculation at the finest colleges and universities in the world testifies to the preparation of a Keystone education. 

Our college counseling program prepares students to identify, apply and matriculate at a college or university with the strongest program to match their intellectual interests and future goals. The college counselor assists students and families through the college search process by providing resources, advice, and support. The counselor helps our students manage the stress of the search process and prepares them for the unpredictable nature of college admissions. Along the decision pathway, the counselor is an unwavering champion of every student.

College Acceptances & Outcomes

Explore where Keystone graduates are headed and view our annual college profile to see how our students are thriving in their next chapter.
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College Counseling Programs

Intensive Individual Counseling

One-on-one advising available to all Upper School students and formal meetings starting in the sophomore year

College Advisory Sessions

College counseling workshops conducted throughout the year addressing topics relevant to each high school grade level

Special Programs

Parent coffees, financial aid seminars, young alumni panel discussions, practice SAT/ACT sessions, mock interviews, college fairs, and more

Recommendation Letters

Carefully researched, highly personalized counselor letter and meaningful letters from teachers who know our students well

College Representative Visits

Admissions representatives from 80+ colleges visit Keystone’s campus each year to meet with our students

College Counseling Library

Resources covering all aspects of the college search and application process, test prep, financial aid, scholarships, and summer opportunities

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For students and parents

Learn more about college counseling at Keystone School by contacting Sara Christiansen, Director of College Counseling.

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For College Representatives

Keystone welcomes college admission representatives virtually and in-person to meet with our students. Appointments can be scheduled through RepVisits or by contacting Sara Christiansen, Director of College Counseling, at schristiansen@keystoneschool.org. If scheduling a virtual visit, please provide the direct URL for the meeting (not a registration link).

Keystone School is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), and we follow the Principles of Good Practice laid out by this association. Keystone School is also a member of the Texas Association of College Admission Counseling (TACAC) and the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS).

Explore the four Keystone School divisions

Keystone School provides an accelerated program of study for students from pre-kindergarten through high school:

Lower School (K-4th)

Middle School
(5th-8th)

Upper School (9th-12th)

Brown Family Donates $3 million to Keystone School