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College Counseling at DePaul College Prep

DePaul College Prep features a comprehensive post secondary planning program, designed to educate, support, and serve our diverse student population. The vision of our multi-year program is rooted in our student-focused and values-based approach. Our intention is to guide and to lift our young learners towards their educational goals, in the spirit of our DePaul Prep mission.

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  • Exploration & Discovery

    • 4-Year Maia Learning Access: Post-secondary software offering academic planning, career matching, and data-based college research tools.
    • Admissions Representative Access: Direct, in-person connections to hundreds of college admissions professionals through fall campus visits and our College Fair.
    • Campus Visits: School-led college campus visits for students across grade levels.
    • On-Ramp Career Event: Sophomore career exploration event connecting students with industry professionals across all sectors.
    • Career Lunch & Learns: Monthly on-site learning sessions with guest speakers from diverse industries.
  • Preparation & Personalized Support

    • Junior Year College Conference: Individual planning meeting with each junior, their family, and their counselor to set post-secondary goals.
    • 1-on-1 Counseling: Individualized meetings and tailored guidance from our team of 5 experienced college counselors.
    • Financial Aid Workshop: On-site completion workshop to assist students and families with financial aid applications.
  • Structures & Programs

    • Rams Ready Series: 15+ post-secondary presentations for students and parents across all grade levels.
    • Coffee & College Conversations: 4-part informational series tailored for freshman and sophomore families.
    • FRESH Advisory Curriculum: 4-year college and career readiness curriculum integrated into advisory periods.
    • College Essay Support: Dedicated essay-writing instruction within junior English classes.
    • RAMp Up Application Workshop: 3-day summer college application course directed by DePaul Prep counselors.
    • In-House SAT Prep: On-site test preparation course offered to juniors.
    • On-Site Standardized Testing: Test center for PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, AP exams, and IB assessments.

Class of 2026

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  • 70%

    of the class of 2026 were admitted to their first choice college.
  • 2

    Posse Scholars
  • 3

    Evans Scholars
  • 302

    national and international colleges & universities admitted the Class of 2026

College Counseling Department

List of 5 members.

  • Photo of Tony Minestra

    Tony Minestra 

    College Counseling Department Chair
  • Photo of Kelley Curtin

    Kelley Curtin 

    College Counselor
  • Photo of Kathryn Kaushal

    Kathryn Kaushal 

    College Counselor
  • Photo of Nicole Kucera

    Nicole Kucera 

    Postsecondary Advisor
  • Photo of Samantha Mondro

    Samantha Mondro 

    College Counselor

Contact

Main Entrance & Parking: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Mailing Address:
3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 539-3600