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100% of Lacordaire graduates are accepted into at least one of their top three college choices

But the journey is about more than getting into an Ivy, acing the big test, or mastering the interview. It’s about discovering who you are, identifying and honing your strengths, selecting a field of study that excites and challenges you, and charting a path that reflects your values and aspirations. At Lacordaire, we walk that path with you, every step of the way.

The college counseling process begins the moment students enter the Upper School. With small class sizes and an engaged faculty, the Dean of Student Affairs works closely with each student to design a personalized high school experience that supports academic growth, leadership development, and thoughtful college planning.

Counseling takes place both one-on-one and through dedicated guidance classes. Students explore the full scope of college readiness: from academic achievement and course selection to extracurricular involvement, service, and leadership. Our goal is to ensure each student presents a compelling and authentic application—and feels confident about where they’re headed next.

Attending Lacordaire, whose maximum class size is 25 students, significantly increases a student’s chances of admission to top colleges (in particular, colleges with acceptance rates below 20%).

After Lacordaire

Select College Acceptances 2018-2025

American University
Amherst College
Arizona State University
Bard College
Barnard College
Boston College
Boston University
Brown University
Bryn Mawr College
Bucknell College
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College of the Holy Cross
Cornell University
Culinary Institute of America
Drexel University
Elon University
Fairfield University
Fordham University
Georgetown University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Harvard University
Haverford College
Hofstra University
Howard University
Ithaca College
Johnson & Wales University
Liceo Classico Della Valle D’Acosta
Loyola University Maryland
Marist College
Middlebury College
Michigan State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Pace University
Parsons School of Design
Penn State University
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
Salve Regina University
Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Seton Hall University
Smith College
Stevens Institute of Technology
Syracuse University
The College of New Jersey
University of Arizona
University of Delaware
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst)
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rochester
University of Tampa
University of Vermont
Washington University in St. Louis
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Villanova University
Wellesley College
Williams College
Yale University

Our Counseling Philosophy

We are committed to offering clear, realistic, and responsive support to both students and their families.

Our responsibilities include:

Helping students build a well-balanced and intentional college list
Offering honest, experienced-based advice grounded in current admissions trends
Writing thoughtful and individualized letters of recommendation
Supporting students throughout the application process, including essay review and interview prep
Submitting transcripts and materials in a timely and professional manner
Advocating for our students through strong, genuine relationships with college admissions representatives
Helping families navigate the financial aid application process

Our goal is not just to get students into college, but to prepare them to succeed once they’re there—and wherever their journeys take them next.

Contact

155 Lorraine Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
(973)-744-1156
info@lacordaire.net

Our Mission