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College Counseling

Personalized Support, Limitless Possibilities

Our personalized college counseling program ensures students are well-prepared for their future. With dedicated, one-on-one support, Albany Academy students receive tailored guidance to navigate the admissions process with clarity and purpose. 

Insightful Guidance

Our counseling team is heavily involved in college events and advisory boards nationwide, giving students the advantage of firsthand insights from campuses across the country. This experience provides students with a deep understanding of various colleges and universities. 

College Visits

While our counselors prepare all students with what to  expect on the road at colleges and universities, the first chance students have to meet with college representatives is on the Albany Academy campus. These coordinated in-school visits take place each academic year and offer students an early opportunity to interact with prospective schools.

College Counseling Team

Jak Bestle

Jak Bestle

Titles: Director of College Counseling
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: (518) 429-2436
Jen Poole

Jen Poole

Titles: Director of College Counseling
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: (518) 429-2300
Amy McDonald

Amy McDonald

Titles: Associate Director of College Counseling
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: (518) 429-2393

Resources

A wall with varying college and university pennants

Pennant wall at the Upper School displays a sample of the colleges & universities Albany Academy students have gone to.

Priceless Guidance at No Extra Cost

At Albany Academy, we believe every student deserves expert guidance on their journey to college—at no extra cost. Our comprehensive college counseling program, valued at $10,000, provides personalized support to help students navigate applications, essays, scholarships, and more.