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Your Future Starts Here: College & Career at GOLCS

“We’re not just preparing students to graduate high school — we’re preparing them to succeed in college, career, and beyond.”

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Quick Highlights

Inside our College & Career Team

 

College matriculation rate (vs. 46% national average in similar communities)

GOLCS seniors graduate with college credits

Alumni complete college (vs. 11% in similar communities)

GOLCS juniors and seniors take at least one AP Course (50% above state average)

In scholarships awarded to GOLCS
students

College & career counseling starting in 9th grade

What We Offer

Here’s how we prepare our students for success, whether they choose college, career — or both.

College Readiness

1:1 College Counseling
From Grade 9 through graduation.

College & Career Seminar
Credit-bearing course supporting applications, essay writing, and major/career matching.
College Visits & Fairs
Trips and on-site college rep events.

Dual Enrollment
College credit opportunities through partnerships with prestigious universities.
SAT/ACT Prep
Free test prep workshops and materials.

 

Career Readiness

Financial Empowerment
Budgeting, credit, and career-aligned financial planning workshops.
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Students gain hands-on experience in:
Computer Science – Coding, web development, IT certifications
 Health Sciences – CPR training, patient care fundamentals, health tech
Career Panels & Guest Speakers
Professionals across fields speak directly with students about their journeys.
Industry Visits
Field trips to local hospitals, tech firms, and trade partners.
Resume & Interview Prep
One-on-one coaching and mock interview days.

Meet Our Team

At GOLCS, our dedicated college and career team guides every student toward their best-fit future through personalized counseling, rigorous academics, and real-world experiences — with unwavering belief in their potential, no matter their background.

 

Leigh LeBlanc

Network Director of College & Career Success
lleblanc@greatoakslegacy.org

 

Ernestine Grant

Assistant Director of College & Career Success 
erngrant@greatoakslegacy.org

 

Alicia Alcindor

College and Career Advisor
alialcindor@greatoakslegacy.org

 

Kambria Mallory

College and Career Advisor
kammallory@greatoakslegacy.org

 

A Roadmap to Success — Step by Step, Year by Year


 

9th Grade: Exploration

 

  • One-on-one college and career counseling begins
  • Students develop a personalized four-year plan
  • Naviance and interest inventories are introduced

Goal:

Discover your strengths and explore your future

10th Grade: Exposure

 

  • First college visits and CTE program preview
  • Career Day & industry guest speakers
  • Launch financial literacy workshops

Goal:

Start to narrow your passions and explore real-world options.

11th Grade: Preparation

 

  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Dual enrollment and AP courses ramp up
  • Career-aligned experiences, tech internships

 

Goal:

Prepare your application, your skills, and your next steps

12th Grade: Launch

 

  • College & career seminar (senior class)
  • FAFSA & scholarship support
  • College appplications, interviews, and resume coaching

 

Goal:

Make your decision and take the next big step