Sandra got her start in College Counseling when Seattle Prep changed direction to become a 4-year High School Program in the late ‘80s. She was part of the team that began offering a program to prepare their students for college.

Today, she is the Director of College Counseling at the school.

On our podcast, Sandra shares her background, her counseling approach, changes over the decades, managing expectations, and advice to high school students.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Sandra Foy’s Background
• Approach to College Counseling
• Changes Over the Years
• Advice for High Schoolers

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Sandra Foy, Seattle College Prep [0:40]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:44]
• Professional Background [3:55]
• Why Counseling? [4:54]
• Seattle College Prep [6:12]
• Role at the School [8:24]
• Approach to College Counseling [10:26]
• Changes over the Years [11:47]
• COVID Impact [18:34]
• About Undeclared Majors [21:28]
• Advice for High Schoolers [25:09]
• Staying Excited [29:21]

Our Guest: Sandra Foy is the Director of College Counseling at Seattle College Preparatory.

Memorable Quote: “So it's rewarding to help kids navigate the process, because there's so many different kids with different points of view. And I really like that.” Sandra Foy.

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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