Dawson School College Counseling

The college admissions process is demanding—asking students to reflect on who they are and who they want to be, to capture their best selves in a short application, to risk rejection, to manage a complex project, and, ultimately, to make an important decision about how they will spend their time and resources over the next four years. It is also an exciting opportunity to grow in meaningful ways. The Dawson College Counseling team loves supporting our students and their families through this unique time.

Our approach to the college admissions process is individualized and personal. We take time to get to know each student and their concerns, priorities, and goals, and we work to help them achieve their goals.

At each stage of the process, students and their families receive information appropriate for that year. Families can meet with a college counselor at any point. We provide support when it comes to course selection, planning for extracurriculars and summer, and preparing for standardized tests. We lead college tours as a part of our Winterim program and host college representatives on campus each fall. Juniors and seniors participate in a college counseling class each week.

Where do our students go to college?

Click here for a 5-Year Matriculation List.

See the Dawson Difference.
2022-23 School Profile

Meet the Team

List of 3 members.

Stefanie (Newton) Esposito

Director of College Counseling

Northwestern University - B.A.
Northwestern University - M.S.
Dr. David Slater

Assistant Director of College Counseling / US English

Wayne State University - B.A.
University of Minnesota - M.A.
University of Minnesota - Ph.D.
Ms. Ellie Stravers

Registrar