Academics
College Advisement & School Counseling
Supporting Academic, Spiritual & Social Growth for Future Success
The College Advisement & School Counseling Department partners with students throughout their four years at Padua, promoting academic, spiritual, and social growth while helping them make informed decisions for the future. Counselors guide students from the transition to high school through graduation, providing support every step of the way.
Through individual meetings, small groups, and grade-level programming, counselors build meaningful relationships with students while offering guidance on personal wellness, academic planning, course selection, and the college admission process. This personalized approach ensures each student is known, supported, and prepared for life beyond Padua.
Padua takes pride in the fact that students make wise decisions, challenge themselves academically, and grow spiritually and emotionally. As a grief-sensitive school, Padua is also committed to fostering a compassionate and supportive environment for students who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
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Personal Counseling
Padua encourages students to consult their counselors about such topics as relationship issues, anxiety and depression, alcohol and drug issues, death and dying, and separation and divorce. Counselors are collaborative and compassionate in navigating students through life challenges. -
Academic Advisement
Each year, counselors meet with students to discuss course mapping. Beginning in freshman year, families are encouraged to contribute to the dialogue regarding academic options. Counselors evaluate each student's academic standing every year so that she remains challenged but not overwhelmed. The goal is to create a balance between academic workload and extracurricular pursuits.
Padua works with any student who has a documented learning difference. Please contact the College Advisement & School Counseling Office regarding specific questions on learning needs. -
College Advisement
Counselors work with each student to guide her through the college process. The College 101 program gives counselors the opportunity to meet with all juniors in small group settings to discuss important aspects of the college process such as standardized testing, college searches, college applications, and essay writing. Padua partners with local schools to offer programs such as the DAIS College Fair and the Wilmington Case Study. Parent meetings occur throughout the year to discuss the application process and financial aid. -
College Matriculation
Padua students have been accepted to large state universities such as the University of Delaware, Penn State, The Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, the University of Florida, the University of Maryland, Virginia Tech, and The University of Alabama.
Seniors have also gained admittance to the most selective schools, including Harvard University, Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, Emory University, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Chicago, the University of Notre Dame, the U.S. Naval Academy, Georgetown University, Wellesley College, Rice University, and Duke University.
Many graduates go on to attend Catholic institutions, including Boston College, Villanova University, Catholic University, DeSales University, Loyola University, Saint Joseph’s University, Immaculata University, and Neumann University.
*For the Class of 2026, out of 106 students, 92 students reported receiving $30 million in scholarships.
We value and respect the privacy of the remaining 14 students who chose not to disclose their scholarship information.
Guaranteed Admission Agreements
Due to our graduates' academic reputation and demonstrated rigor, the following 19 colleges and universities have offered guaranteed admission agreements to our students:
These agreements feature tiered scholarship offers for Padua graduates, often in the amount equal to or surpassing Padua's annual tuition. Additionally, some of these agreements include admission to accelerated healthcare programs (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, etc.). Talk to your counselor for additional information.
Arcadia University ** New **
Alvernia University
Alvernia University
Catholic University
DeSales University
Duquesne University ** New **
Duquesne University ** New **
Elizabethtown College
Holy Family University
Holy Family University
Immaculata University
King's College
Loyola University Maryland
Marymount University
Misericordia University
Mount St. Mary's University
Neumann University
St. Joseph's University
Stevenson University
Ursinus College
Washington College
Widener University ... and the list keeps growing!
Ursinus College
Washington College
Widener University ... and the list keeps growing!
These agreements feature tiered scholarship offers for Padua graduates, often in the amount equal to or surpassing Padua's annual tuition. Additionally, some of these agreements include admission to accelerated healthcare programs (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, etc.). Talk to your counselor for additional information.
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