Welcome to Arete Prep College Counseling!

Arete Preparatory Academy is committed to an individualized approach to college and career counseling that focuses on finding the right fit for each student. The emphasis of our program is on helping students discover who they are as learners and emerging adults while helping students and families to craft various paths in which to explore higher education post high school.

Every Arete Prep student has individual counseling sessions with the college counselor beginning second semester of his/her junior year.  Parents and students are encouraged to meet with the college counselor throughout the college admission process. Admissions 101 classes are conducted for all juniors throughout the year as well as application and essay writing workshops in senior year.

This page is designed as a resource for students, parents and colleges. Below you will find helpful pages and links. Please contact your assigned college counselor if you have any questions.

Ms. Rebecca Arguello, Director of College Counseling / Lead College Counselor

Ms. Cheryl Parsons, College Counselor/Credit Recovery Specialist

College Counseling Calendar and Events 

Our calendar includes on and off campus events, presentations, college and career fairs, as well as standardized testing dates on campus. Off campus events will contain RSVP or registration links.

Naviance – A College Planning Tool for Arete Prep Families

Naviance is Arete Prep’s college and career counseling tool. This application allows students to search and research colleges all over the world, keep a  running college list, view list of college information sessions, research scholarships and summer enrichment programs, complete and analyze results from a personality assessment and career interest inventory, build a resume and research careers.

College Credit Options

Great Hearts Arizona offers three pathways to earning college credit while attending an academy. Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, and CLEP Testing. Arete Prep also encourages concurrent enrollment in college courses for personal discovery and career exploration. Options may differ at each academy. Reach out to College Counseling with your questions or to verify your GPA before registering.

Standardized Testing Resources

Digital PSAT Practice in Bluebook App– 10th & 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT Online during school in the month of October. More information will be sent out by email.

SAT – Register directly on CollegeBoard.org

ACT– Junior students do not need to register for the Spring ACT that will be conducted during the school day

Arete Prep’s CEEB Code (to be used for test registration): 030617

Major and Career Search Tools

ASU’s me3: Major and Career Quiz Easily explore majors and careers that fit your interests and passions.
O*Net Interest Profiler 60-question quiz to identify your interests and how they relate to the world of work; sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

*College Admissions Representatives – To schedule a visit to our campus, please register through RepVisits.  If you have any questions, please email Ms. Arguello. Thank you!

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