Counseling
MEET THE GUIDANCE COUNSELORS & COLLEGE CONSULTING OFFICE
Julie Meadows
Director of Counseling
Freshman & Sophomore Counselor
Ginny McMillan
Junior & Senior Counselor
College Counselor
gmcmillan@jcchs.org
Sharon Lyerly
Admissions Team
Placement Testing
ProgramS
Vidal Access College Consulting
John Carroll is proud to partner with Mr. Lance Beverly of Vidal Access so that all John Carroll students have the opportunity to receive college consulting services. Check them out in the link below or contact Mr. Bev at lbeverly@jcchs.org
JOHN CARROLL COUNSELING, GUIDANCE, & COLLEGE CONSULTING:
The JCCHS Counseling Department aims to provide student-centered, developmentally appropriate tools and skills related to social dynamics, academic preparedness, and emotional well-being. In conjunction with VIDAL Access, our non-profit college consulting partner, we offer a comprehensive, 9th-12th grade college and career plan to ensure that our students are successful in high school and beyond.
- Freshman Focus: Transition to High School, Study Strategies, Strengths-based Career Inventory, and Career Exploration (Job Shadowing)
- Sophomore Focus: Endorsement Pathways, Individualized Study Strategies, SAT/ACT Comparison Test, Pre-ACT, Career & Career Exploration (Job Shadowing)
- Junior Focus: College Exploration (Visits), PSAT, SAT/ACT, In-school College Application Boot Camps, 1-on-1 College Consulting Sessions
- Senior Focus: College Exploration (Visits), 1-on-1 College Consulting Sessions, Applying to College, SAT/ACT, Scholarships & Transition to College
IN-SCHOOL COLLEGE CONSULTING
VIDAL Access at John Carroll:
John Carroll is proud to partner with Mr. Lance Beverly and VIDAL Access College Consulting! VIDAL Access provides elite-level, in-school, college consulting services to students in the Greater Birmingham area. Mr. 'Bev' has an office at John Carroll where he meets with students and parents to discuss the individual needs and strategies of each student. Whether it's ACT test taking strategies, career/life path exploration, college applications and essay writing, or just a friendly ear to bounce big dreams off of... Mr. Bev is there to make a difference!
MEET RECENT CAVALIER GRAD, CRYSTAL DOAN (NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY):
