Counseling

Our Mission

Our comprehensive counseling program includes such highlights as, college planning all four years, academic advising, schedule planning, annual parent information meetings by grade level, individual student appointments for each grade level, and classroom sessions on a variety of topics.


These goals are the department’s guiding principles as we meet annually with each student to guide them through their academic, personal and social development. 


Our college counselor works directly and exclusively with the students in all areas of college admissions during their junior and senior year in conjunction with the student's counselor.

Appointment can be scheduled individually by the student, parent, and/or teacher request.

Our College Acceptances

  • 2023-2026 College and University Acceptances

    American University

    Auburn University

    Boston College

    Boston University

    Bowie State University

    Bridgewater College

    Brown University

    University of Buffalo

    University of California

    The Catholic University of America

    University of Central Florida

    Chowan University

    College of Charleston

    Charleston Southern University

    Chatham University

    Clark Atlanta University

    College of the Holy Cross

    University of Colorado

    Creighton University

    CUNY Brooklyn College

    Dartmouth College

    DePaul University

    Delaware State University

    Dickinson College

    Drexel University

    Duquesne University

    East Stroudsburg University

    Eastern Mennonite University

    Elon University

    Fashion Institute of Technology

    Flagler University

    Florida Atlantic University

    Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU)

    University of Florida

    Fairfield University

    Fisk University

    Frostburg State University

    Fordham University

    Georgetown University

    George Mason University

    George Washington University

    University of Georgia

    Georgia State University

    Goucher College

    Hampton University

    High Point University

    Hood College

    Howard University

    University of Illinois

    James Madison University

    Johnson & Wales University

    Johns Hopkins University

    Juniata College

    University of Kentucky

    Laguna College of Art & Design

    University of Los Angeles

    Louisiana State University

    University of Louisville

    Lawrence University

    Loyola University

    Maryland Morehouse College

    University of Maryland Baltimore County

    University of Maryland College Park

    University of Maryland Eastern Shore

    McDaniel College

    University of Miami

    Miami University - Oxford

    University of Michigan

    University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

    Mercy University

    University of Mississippi

    Monmouth University

    Morehouse College

    Morgan State University

    Mount St. Mary's University

    University of New Hampshire

    New York University

    Norfolk State University

    North Carolina A&T

    North Carolina Central University

    Northwestern University

    Ohio University

    Ohio State University

    Old Dominion University

    Pennsylvania State University

    University of Pittsburgh

    Purdue University

    Quinnipiac University

    University of Richmond

    Salisbury University

    Shepherd University

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    St. Francis University

    St. John's College Maryland

    St. John's University

    St. Joseph’s University

    St. Mary's College of Maryland

    St. Thomas University

    St. Vincent College

    Savannah College of Art & Design

    Seton Hall University

    Seton Hill University

    SUNY Purchase College

    Stevenson University

    South Carolina State University

    Southern University at New Orleans

    Spelman College

    Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

    Tennessee Tech University

    Temple University

    Towson University

    Tuskegee University

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Virginia State University

    Virginia Tech

    Washington College

    West Virginia University

    West Virginia Wesleyan

    College of William and Mary

    Xavier University

    York College of Pennsylvania

Counseling Information

College Counseling Information

The full Pallotti curriculum (academics, enrichment activities, athletics) equips our students with the knowledge, confidence, study skills, and habits necessary for college success. In our college counseling we are committed to assisting and guiding our students in this important planning for future educational challenges.


Each junior and senior meets individually with one of the counselors to help identify his or her needs, talents, and interests; to discover what colleges and universities will nurture and develop these; and to discuss the selection and application process. We also provide other opportunities including special parent "college nights" that provide information on school choice, the application process, and financial aid.


The college selection process is a rich opportunity for each student to take the lead, to make reasoned and informed decisions, to advocate effectively for themselves, and to exercise organizational skills in following a schedule and meeting deadlines. We are eager to be alongside each student to advise and support.


School Counseling Information

Our comprehensive counseling program includes such highlights as, college planning all four years, academic advising, schedule planning, annual parent information meetings by grade level, individual student appointments for each grade level, and classroom sessions on a variety of topics.


Our guidance services center around the Pallottine mission and the goals of St. Vincent Pallotti which include:

  1. To appreciate the Catholic faith and traditions and to transmit them to students.
  2. To create a community where all students can become all that God intends them to be.
  3. To preserve the commitment to intellectual values, academic excellence and physical well-being; and to assist each person in developing whatever gifts or talents he or she may possess.
  4. To encourage members of the school community to work for justice and peace.
  5. To affirm the dignity and self-worth of the students, faculty, and staff so as to create a learning environment that promotes quality relationships among all members.

These goals are the department’s guiding principles as we meet annually with each student to guide them through their academic, personal and social development. Our college counselor works directly and exclusively with the students in all areas of college admissions during their junior and senior year in conjunction with the student's counselor.


Appointment can be scheduled individually by the student, parent, and/or teacher request.


Our Counseling Team

Zuleyma Rodriguez

Director of School Counseling (Last Names A-J)

zrodriguez@pallottihs.org

Candice Pal

School Counselor (Last Names K-Z)

cpal@pallottihs.org

Kim Williams

Registrar

kwilliams@pallottihs.org

College Visits

College admissions representatives are invited to schedule an appointment by contacting Kim Williams, Registrar at kwilliams@pallottihs.org or 301-725-3228 ext. 2210.

College Date of Visit Time of Visit
Notre Dame of Maryland September 14 11:00 AM
University of Maryland, College Park September 21 11:00 AM
The University of Scranton September 24 11:00 AM
Drexel University September 25 11:00 AM
American University September 30 11:00 AM
The George Washington University October 7 11:00 AM
Towson University October 12 11:00 AM
Hampden-Sydney College October 13 11:00 AM
Temple University October 13 11:00 AM
Johns Hopkins University October 15 11:00 AM
George Mason University October 20 11:00 AM
McDaniel College October 21 11:00 AM
Mount St. Mary's University October 21 11:00 AM
University of Maryland Baltimore County October 22 11:00 AM
King's College October 29 11:00 AM

COLLEGE CLINICS

The School Counseling Department will be holding College Clinics during the first semester for all Senior Students. Dates and specific topics for each clinic can be found below or on the graphic shown.


SEMESTER 1


AUGUST

August 26 | Introduction


SEPTEMBER

September 2 | Making the Most of College Visits

September 9 | Application How-To

September 23 | Essay Writing Workshop #1

September 30 | Essay Writing Workshop #2


OCTOBER

October 7 | Financial Aid

October 14 | Working on Applications

October 28 | Working on Applications


NOVEMBER

November 4 | Careers/Community College


DECEMBER

December 2 | Open Session

December 9 | Working List of Schools (for 11th Grade Students)


SEMESTER 2


JANUARY

January 20 | College Application Process Timeline


FEBRUARY

February 17 | NCAA Recruitment and College Process


MARCH

March 17 | Completing Your Brag Sheet/Teacher Recommendations


APRIL

April 14 | Pallotti's "In-House" Process for College Applications





For more information about college clinics, please contact our School Counseling Department:


Candice Pal | School Counselor

cpal@pallottihs.org


Zuleyma Rodriguez | Director of School Counseling

zrodriguez@pallottihs.org

SAT & ACT Testing Dates

SAT Dates

SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration**
Aug. 22, 2026 Aug. 7, 2026 Aug. 11, 2026
Sept. 12, 2026 Aug. 28, 2026 Sept. 1, 2026
Oct. 3, 2026 Sept. 18, 2026 Sept. 22, 2026
Nov. 7, 2026 Oct. 23, 2026 Oct. 27, 2026
Dec. 5, 2026 Nov. 20, 2026 Nov. 24, 2026
March 6, 2027 Feb. 19, 2027 Feb. 23, 2027
May 1, 2027 Apr. 16, 2027 Apr. 20, 2027
June 5, 2027 May 21, 2027 May 25, 2027

ACT Dates

ACT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Standby Deadline & Photo Upload Deadline
Feb. 14, 2026 January 9 January 23 February 6
Apr. 11, 2026 March 6 March 24 April 3
Jun. 13, 2026 May 8 May 29 June 5
Jul. 11, 2026 June 5 June 24 July 3
Sept. 19, 2026 August 14 September 1 September 14
Oct. 17, 2026 September 11 September 29 October 12
Dec. 12, 2026 November 6 November 29 December 7
Feb. 27, 2027 January 22 February 9 February 22
Apr. 10, 2027 March 5 March 23 April 5
Jun. 12, 2027 May 7 May 25 June 7
Jul. 10, 2027 June 4 June 22 July 5

School Profile

Our school profile is a comprehensive report of school information such as the student body, curriculum and types of classes offered (including AP, Honors, and special academic program designations), grading scale, graduation requirements, graduate profile, graduation rate, college attendance, faculty to student ratios, and more. The profile can be viewed below.