Guidance Office
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St. Mary’s School Guidance Office is committed to providing our students with the best resources possible to transition successfully from high school to a two- or four-year college or university or employment after graduation.
Our counselors help students and parents with both academic and career advice. They assist with developing a college plan that aligns with a student’s skills and interests, securing scholarships and financial aid opportunities and helping students take the best next step.
To learn more about the Guidance Office contact (712) 732-4166.Helpful Information and Links
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The Storm Lake community offers several local scholarships for graduating seniors of St. Mary's.
Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/
FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/
Iowa Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/iowa-scholarships/
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College Visits
A personal visit to a prospective college or university is the best way to learn if it is a good fit for a student, and our counselors encourage students to explore multiple opportunities and learn as much as possible about potential college choices.
Students are allowed four days to visit colleges with their parents during their high school career to help in their college selection process. If these visits are arranged through the guidance counselor, they will not be counted against the student’s ten days allowed for absences. However, if the college visit is not arranged through the counselor, the days will count against the ten allowed absences. Please remember to contact the school and inform the office of the absence for the college visit.
To arrange a college visit in advance, contact Kate Friedrichsen in the Guidance Office at (712) 732-4166.
Admission representatives from area colleges and universities periodically visit St. Mary’s to meet students and answer questions.
Upcoming visits include:
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