College Counseling

At La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls, we believe that leading a life of purpose includes an enriching, informative college-preparation experience. In addition to academic readiness, we prepare students and families for college through a personal and tailored process, which focuses on finding the right fit for both the student and her family.

Welcome to La Pietra - Hawaii School for Girls's College Counseling! Our program is designed so that juniors and seniors receive intensive assistance with the college-application process, beginning with Junior Seminar, a required course for all juniors. Senior students then take the required Senior Seminar, a step-by-step guide through the college-applications process. Students will experience college visits, build their college lists, learn how to write Common App and college-specific essays, ask teachers for letters of recommendation, and understand their potential scholarship and financial-aid options. At any point during a student's La Pietra experience, students of all grades and their parents may meet with the College Counselor and Dean of Academics & Faculty for additional guidance with the college-applications journey.

Please see our College Counseling Handbook below for more information and reach out to our College Counselor with any questions.

We are excited to work with our students to guide them through this exciting process!

"Colleges want to see what students are passionate about on their applications and essays."

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College Visits & EVENTS

College ENROLLMENT (2016-2024)

La Pietra graduates have attended colleges and universities around the world. For the class of 2024, 94% matriculated to 4-year colleges. The following is a listing of the institutions where La Pietra graduates have attended.