Upper School
College Counseling
Preparing girls to lead and succeed is in our DNA. And by the time our students graduate, they're ready. As they head to many of the most selective and highly selective colleges and universities in the country and around the globe, they're prepared to succeed in whatever paths they choose.
Class of 2024
29
years of combined experience between 2 college counselors
95%
of the Class of 2024 is attending one of their top college choices
110
visits from college admission officers in 2023-24
20%
of the Class of 2024 are recruited athletes
50
institutions of Higher Education attended across 17 states and the U.K.
52%
of the Class of 2024 received Merit Scholarships
Freshman students and their parents attend our Path to College Night to learn about building a course of study and co-curricular plan at Agnes Irwin with a focus toward college. For athletes, sport-specific recruiting guidance begins and continues through senior year.
Sophomores are matched with a college counselor to review AIS course projections and discuss how to best develop their interests and talents. Parents attend our Sophomore Parent Night to demystify the application and admission process as standardized testing begins.
Junior Parent Night in the fall reviews the search and application process in detail. Starting in the winter, juniors participate in weekly seminars to focus on researching potential college destinations; rehearse mock interviews; and join their family in the spring for an in-depth meeting with a college counselor to strategize the path for the college admission process.
Each senior has a dedicated college counselor who works side-by-side with her through all phases of the application process and actively champions her in the journey. Students participate in weekly seminars focused on college applications, meet with admission representatives, and participate in college readiness and transition courses.
Maxine Coleman
Director of College Counseling
Director of College Counseling Maxine Mendoza Coleman joined Agnes Irwin in 2024 after serving in the college counseling offices at The Hotchkiss School (CT) and Tower Hill School (DE). Maxine has extensive experience in the college admissions world, having previously worked in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at The University of Pennsylvania, and as a seasonal reader for Vassar College. At AIS, Maxine leads the office, matching Agnes Irwin students with the right institutions of higher learning to support their goals.
Sarah Quin
Associate Director of College Counseling
Associate Director of College Counseling Sarah Quin joined Agnes Irwin in 2019. Prior to joining the Agnes Irwin community, Sarah served as associate director of college guidance at a selective PreK-12 private school in New York City, assistant director of admission at Vanderbilt University, and assistant director of admission at Columbia University. The Pennsylvania native utilizes her expertise in both sides of the admissions process to prepare Agnes Irwin girls for the next step in their educational journeys.
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College Reps: Schedule an in-person or virtual visit via RepVisits or by emailing the College Counseling Office.