College & Career

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Preparing Students for Lifelong Learning

Lake Highland’s College and Career Center provides a comprehensive college planning program from 9th through 12th grade. A team of nine full-time employees are dedicated to helping students plan for their futures one step at a time. All of LHP’s college counselors formerly worked in college admission offices, providing expert and unique insight for Highlanders as they pursue their collegiate dreams.

College Representatives

We encourage college representatives to visit our school and welcome 160+ representatives each year to visit with our students.

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Unparalleled Grade-level Programming

All Grades

Orlando National College Fair – sponsored by the National Association of College Admission Counseling
Central Florida College Fair – sponsored by the Central Florida Consortium of Private School Counselors
Student Ambassadors Program to welcome new students in Upper School

Highlander Highlight: Parent Brown Bag Lunch
Each spring, the College and Career Center hosts three lunch meetings for parents about trending topics in high schools and colleges. Please bring your lunch and join us for an informal discussion with experts on an array of important topics.

Freshman year

Freshman Seminar: an 18-week course designed specifically for high school freshmen and led by school and college counselors
Individual student and parent meetings with School Counselor
Naviance Family Connection for College & Career Planning

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Highlander Highlight: Freshman Planning Meeting
During this college planning meeting for ninth-grade parents, Highlander families hear from guest speakers, who have previously included Dr. Faye Felterman Tydlaska, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Rollins College, and our own counselors. Topics include how to pave the way for success in high school.

Sophomore year

The Sophomore Experience: provides guidance on how to start the college search
Individual student and parent meetings with school counselor
YouVisit Experience
Naviance Family Connection for College & Career Planning

Highlander Highlight: Sophomore College Tour
Learning first-hand about the college visit experience, sophomores travel to two vastly different colleges/universities to complete a campus tour. Students gain valuable information on various college options and are able to ask questions to better understand their “best fit” school.

Junior year

Individual student and parent meetings with a college counselor to launch the college search process
College planning courses during the second semester
Meetings with college representatives
Job shadow experience
Naviance Family Connection for College & Career Planning

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Highlander Highlight: The College Forum
Students and parents gain valuable insight into the application process from a panel of college admission professionals visiting from a variety of distinguished universities and colleges.

Senior year

Senior Kick-Off Meeting for students and parents
Individual student and parent meetings with a college counselor
Meetings with representatives from colleges
College Application Workshops (3–4 during first semester)
Naviance Family Connection for College & Career Planning
Transition to College Meeting for Senior Parents
Senior Seminar

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Highlander Highlight: Application Bootcamp
A four-day intensive workshop to kick-start the college application process, where students complete up to 80% of the Common Application and Coalition Application, and develop strong essay drafts for college admission.