College & Career Readiness.

Personalized Support for
Every Step of the Journey

Students receive continuous guidance through annual seminar classes and one-on-one support with essays and applications across all four years.

One-on-one counselor support, 7th–12th grade
Annual college-prep seminar at every grade level
College tour field trips for the entire student body
Students learn to identify strengths and own their futures
SCOIR Platform Access

All Craig students have access to SCOIR, a comprehensive College & Career management platform. Students begin learning the platform in 7th and 8th grade, creating profiles and completing self-discovery assessments to research college and career paths based on their unique interests and strengths. Accounts carry through all of high school.

Explore Our Seminars
Four-Year Program

Grade-by-Grade Seminar Series

Each Craig student is enrolled in a dedicated seminar at every grade level — a structured, progressive curriculum that builds self-awareness, career readiness, and college preparation year by year.

9 Grade
Freshman Seminar
Freshman Foundations: Self and Group Dynamics

Led by our School Psychologist, Tiffany Brown, this seminar helps 9th graders develop deep self-awareness and foundational advocacy skills that will serve them throughout their academic and professional lives.

Self-assessments covering learning styles and multiple intelligence inventories
Development of self-advocacy skills and understanding personal strengths and growth areas
Culminating LD Wall of Fame project — students research notable individuals with learning differences/disabilities, create poster presentations, and share findings with the community
10 Grade
Sophomore Seminar
Career Awareness and Preparation

The Director of College Counseling & Transitions leads sophomores through a career-focused curriculum, helping them connect their passions and strengths to real-world futures — including securing their very first job experiences.

Career interest inventory assessments to match strengths and passions to career paths
Resume creation and hands-on instruction in the job application process
Support connecting students to summer and weekend job opportunities
Professional guest speakers from education, sports, business, marketing, hospitality, and film/media
11 Grade
Junior Seminar
Postsecondary Strategies

Juniors dive headfirst into the college application process. The goal: leave for summer break with as much of the process completed as possible, so senior year begins with momentum rather than stress.

Brainstorm and draft the college application personal statement essay; edit through the spring semester
Open and configure Common Application accounts before summer break
Explore postsecondary pathways: four-year colleges, community colleges, trade/technical schools, and gap year programs
Family meetings with the Director to create an individualized postsecondary plan and personalized college recommendation list
12 Grade
Senior Seminar
Life After Craig: College Transition

The senior seminar equips students with every tool they need for a confident, smooth transition to college and campus life. The Director remains an active partner through the spring — all the way to the first day of college.

Understanding differences between high school and college academics; IDEA vs. ADA rights
Independent living preparation and campus life orientation
Ongoing support navigating college tours, application deadlines, and scholarships
Help with freshman course registration and onboarding to college learning management systems and email platforms
Year culminates with each student committing to and announcing their official next step
Official ACT &
SAT Testing Center
College Admissions Testing

An Official Testing Center — Built for Our Students

The Craig School is an official ACT and SAT Testing Center, available exclusively to our students. Our Director of College Counseling & Transitions works directly with ACT and College Board to ensure every student receives the accommodations they need — from extended time to assistive technology features like text-to-speech.

Accommodations Guaranteed

Extended time, text-to-speech, and other assistive technology accommodations are coordinated directly with testing organizations for every eligible student.

Scholarship Advantage

While most colleges are now test-optional, some students choose to take the ACT or SAT to maximize scholarship eligibility and strengthen their overall application.

PSAT for 10th & 11th Graders

Craig offers the PSAT to 10th and 11th grade students as a practice assessment, building familiarity with standardized testing formats well before applications are due.

Campus Exposure & Connections

Tours, Rep Visits & Pre-College Programs

Every Craig student — not just juniors and seniors — gets real, in-person exposure to college campuses and admissions professionals. We believe early, hands-on exploration builds confidence and informed decision-making.

Annual College Tour Field Trips
Whole-School Campus Visits — Every Year

Each year, we plan college tour field trips for our entire student body. These are not reserved for upperclassmen — all Craig students go. Recent campus visits include:

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Centenary University
Caldwell University
Montclair State University
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Beacon College, Florida (select "fly-in" trip)
Rep Visits
College Admissions Counselor Guest Speaker Series

College admissions representatives come directly to Craig to meet with students and families. These visits give our students access to real admissions insights in a comfortable, familiar environment — no campus visit required.

Pre-College Programs
Applications for Pre-College & Summer Programs

We also work with students on applications for pre-college programs, helping motivated students get a head start on campus experience and academic enrichment before graduation.

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Individualized Plans
Personalized Postsecondary Recommendations

Families meet one-on-one with our Director of College Counseling & Transitions to build a personalized roadmap — a curated list of college and postsecondary recommendations tailored to each student's unique strengths, interests, and learning profile.

Postsecondary Pathways We Support
Whatever Comes Next, We're Ready to Help

Craig's college counseling support is not limited to four-year universities. We actively guide students through every postsecondary option available to them.

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Ready to Begin Your
College Counseling Journey?

Whether your student is in 7th grade or 12th, it's never too early — or too late — to connect with our Director of College Counseling & Transitions. Reach out to learn how Craig's personalized, four-year framework sets students up for a confident life after graduation.