Denver Academy College & Transition Counseling

Overview

At Denver Academy, we strive to assist each student on his or her path to post-secondary success. Through individualized meetings, we can help to alleviate some of the anxiety surrounding the question of “What’s Next?” after high school graduation because college and post-secondary preparation is embedded in everything we do. From elementary school through senior year, our teachers are dedicated to post-secondary preparation. It is not only through teaching academics, but it is helping our students become strong self-advocates by arming them with the necessary life skills to make the successful transition to adulthood.

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Scope & Sequence

Our College and Transition curriculum is holistic and developmental in nature. We support academic preparedness and believe that social and life skills must be thoroughly developed. Our annual post-secondary education programs begin in the 9th grade, and a highly structured curriculum is taught in the 11th and 12th grades. Each student develops an understanding of his or her own strengths and learning styles, resulting in lifelong self-advocacy skills. For a complete timeline of the College & Transition Counseling Program, please read more about our Scope & Sequence.
The Process

Through close relationships with College & Transition counselors, Denver Academy students are able to successfully navigate and actively choose a pos-tsecondary path that best matches their interests, strengths and learning needs. We begin meeting with students in the spring of junior year, and will meet four times in hour-long conversations to identify the best post-secondary path for each student. These meetings involve the student, parent(s), and the College & Transition Counselor.
Standardized Testing: Accommodations

Accommodations
Many students benefit from receiving accommodations on standardized tests. These accommodations can come in the form of extra time, testing over multiple days, the use of a computer for the writing portion, having someone read the questions out loud. Need help? Read our step-by-step overview of how to apply for accommodations on the ACT or SAT.

Resources

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SCOIR

The College & Transition Counseling Team uses SCOIR to support the post-secondary search and application process.

SCOIR is a solution for students, parents, counselors, and colleges focused on finding the right fit through a unified college search and planning network. Contact Dr. Corbin for help with accessing your account.

SCOIR Website

Information for College Admissions Representatives

We are on SCOIR! Please consult our calendar on the SCOIR site here to set up a virtual visit to the Denver Academy campus.

Proud Members of:

Colorado Council on High School/College Relations (CCHS/CR)

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Rocky Mountain Association of College & Admission Counseling (RMACAC)

Meet the Team

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Jill Corbin

Director of College & Transition Counseling

Bio
Dr. Corbin has a decade of experience in both undergraduate and graduate admissions, institutional accreditation, and enrollment management. Additionally, while working at the University of Dallas, she oversaw the campus visit program, and admissions-related marketing and communications, as well as the admissions staff. As an admission counselor herself, she specifically worked with Colorado high school students applying to UD. Her passion lies in helping students to identify what they want to do “next,” be it college, launching a start-up company, creating art, or simply following their heart.

Dr. Corbin earned both her B.A. in film & video studies and her master's degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma. She received her Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of North Texas.
Casie Myers

ACT Special Testing & Accommodations Coordinator, Program Development Assistant, Teacher's Assistant

Bio
Ms. Myers began her journey at Denver Academy in the middle school and seasonal programs. As part of the College & Transition Counseling team she looks forward to helping high school students with their continuing journey in life. She served as a Peace Corps Education Volunteer in Micronesia and has facilitated study abroad programs for students at the SIT Graduate Institute and Willamette University.

Casie earned her B.A. in German language & literature from the University of Oregon.