Boston Latin Academy * 205 Townsend Street Dorchester, MA 02121 * Main Office: 617-635-9957 * Guidance Fax: 617-848-5807
Boston Latin Academy * 205 Townsend Street Dorchester, MA 02121 * Main Office: 617-635-9957 * Guidance Fax: 617-848-5807
The Boston Latin Academy’s College and Career Center (C+CC), located in room 110, offers many resources to navigate the entire college and career planning process. The C+CC is a collaborative partnership between the guidance department and community partners who are based full-time in the school. Our goal is to provide students with the necessary information and tools to help them plan their next steps after high school.
For the most up-to-date information, please see the C&CC's weekly bulletin.
Resources Available through the C+CC:
Support with the entire college admission process
Naviance/ Family Connections
Scholarship opportunities and applications
Financial aid information and services
Help with SAT/ACT registration
College Essay consulting and support
College information nights for students and parents
College Representative Visits
Internships and Job opportunities
Resume Building and Interview Prep
Individual meetings with college and career counselors
Along with scheduled one-on-one appointments, students with a pass, are welcome to visit the C+CC during their free period, lunch and/or after school to take advantage of all our resources. While we are here to support students of all grade levels, the majority of our advising time is provided to Seniors and Juniors.
Christian Ekholm-Jacobson, Director of School Counseling and Student Support
Email: cekholmjacobson@bostonpublicschools.org
Jay Gleason, Student Support and College Counselor
E-mail: jgleason@bostonpublicschools.org
Kelly McDonald, College Adviser
E-mail: kgm@bu.edu
Julia O'Rourke, College Adviser
Marlene Price, Career Specialist
E-Mail: Marlene.Price@bostonpic.org
Melissa Joseph, Financial Aid Advisor
E-Mail: melissaj@uaspire.org
Sign-Up for College Advising Appointments
Appointments can be scheduled through Acuity at:
https://blacollegecareer.as.me/
Link to School Profile:
Upcoming Events for Parents/Guardians:
Financial Aid Information Night
February -- Room 110
Spring Info Session for Parents/Guardians of Juniors