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ESA’s College Counseling Program is designed to take students through a five-year process with the goal of finding the colleges and universities that match their interests, abilities, personality, and preferences. Along the way, students and families are guided through identity and exploration, informed research, application execution, and the college transition.

Elizabeth Sandridge, Director of College Counseling

I tell families I am their College Admission and Enrollment Tour Guide. I am here to point out important parts of the process, give insight into applications, help create new plans if a student needs to pivot, and celebrate every step of the journey.

Director of College Counseling Elizabeth Sandridge has extensive experience and a deep understanding of the college admissions process. She has served as an LSU Ambassador on the university’s recruitment team, as a member of the admissions offices at both the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Louisiana State University, and as a College Counselor helping high school students find their right-fit colleges and universities.

Elizabeth has a bachelor’s degree in visual arts and a master’s in school counseling from LSU, as well as licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC). She serves as chair of the Louisiana State & Area Initiatives for the Southern Association of College Admission Counseling (SACAC). As co-chair of the Sweet Tea Tour, she plans and coordinates a 40-50 person tour of colleges and universities throughout the South on behalf of SACAC.

Elizabeth's College Counseling five-year plan begins with eighth graders and takes students through college readiness, career exploration, and whole-student development, along with individualized guidance for students and families in all phases of the process.

Contact Elizabeth with our Send a Message form.

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Eighth Grade

For students: introductory career exploration, decision making, academic planning, finding a match

For parents: an introduction to college counseling, advice on talking to students about college at this age
Ninth Grade

For students: involvement, values and career exploration, study skills, academic expectations

For parents: conversation starters for career exploration, information about college financial aid
Tenth Grade

For students: types of colleges and college majors, resume and values considerations

For parents: exploring different types of colleges, attending parent informational zoom meeting
Eleventh Grade

For students: family meetings, development of college lists, tours, draft writing, test prep

For parents: individual family meetings, discussions about tuition and aid strategies
Twelfth Grade

For students: applications workshops, scholarships, FAFSA and CSS profile, enrollment transition

For parents: Senior Kick-off, financial aid, transition to enrollment

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