College Readiness

Chartwell is a college preparatory school, and we cultivate a noncompetitive college-going culture beginning in the freshman year. Our students have aspirations far beyond high school graduation, and we actively support their exploration of higher education, passion-driven careers, and educational gap programs.

How we prioritize college counseling at Chartwell:

a college preparatory curriculum
multiple college campus visits
a college portfolio starting in ninth grade
a full-time, on-site college counselor
access to an Independent Education Consultant
ACT accommodation requests written by Chartwell
interactive college planning software (CollegePlannerPro)
planning assessments
one-on-one meetings with college counselor and education consultant
College Readiness class for all 12th grade students that includes daily support with college research, applications and selections
additional resources and workshops available to families

At Chartwell High School, we introduce the idea of college to all students freshman year, when they participate in college visits and guest speakers from colleges, universities, and gap programs. Their notes from these visits are added to their college portfolio, which they will continue to build through senior year. In 11th grade, students begin one-one-one meetings with the college counselor to complete assessments and begin creating college lists.

College Readiness Class
Earning College Credits

College Readiness Class

Our senior students take the College Readiness class, during which they research college options, finalize a list of colleges, write personal statements and supplemental essays, and complete their college applications. Completing college research and applications at school rather than at home often relieves a great deal of stress for both the students and their parents. College Readiness is also a time for students to build their resumes, practice interview skills, apply for scholarships, research and apply for gap year programs, and work on their senior projects. This year's long course supports each student through the application process and prepares them with the skills and tools they will need to succeed in college.

Earning College Credits

It is common for our high school students to be "dual-enrolled" in courses at Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) or other community colleges. In recent years, Chartwell students at MPC have studied various foreign languages, advanced math, history, psychology, sociology, art, technology, and fitness classes. Experience taking college courses boosts our students’ confidence. This bridging experience prepares them for college level work, it looks good on college applications, and it gives them college credit. These credits can be very important as it allows students to avoid overloading as college freshmen.

I grew into myself at Chartwell. I became more confident as a person and as a learner.

Ruby, Class of 2021

100% of our graduating seniors are admitted to at least one four-year college of their choice, and many receive substantial scholarships.

College acceptances
2017-2021

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