College Guidance at New Summit Academy
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New Summit Academy has a dedicated certified college counselor, Martin Naffziger, M.Ed., who works with all students on the basics of applying to college and can be contracted to work individually with individual students needing more one-on-one guidance and support. Our students may enroll knowing exactly where they want to apply and what they wish to study. Others may arrive with very little idea about their interests and talents, much less how to apply them to college and a career. To address this, we have divided the process into phases which follow the most logical and practical approach to researching options and applying to appropriate colleges. Need Online College Guidance? |
NSA’s College Guidance program has also been designed to, when requested by parents, work collaboratively with students’ previous college counselors or educational consultants throughout the process. These professionals are often able to offer additional guidance by providing their perspectives and knowledge of specific colleges and universities. Outside college counselor or educational consultant input is especially useful during the creation and narrowing down of college lists, the writing and editing of essays, and the final considerations after college acceptances have been sent out, although their services can be integrated into any phase of the process at parents’ request.
It is vital that all parties involved – students, parents, teachers and counselors, educational consultants and case managers – strive to guide each student in identifying, applying to, and enrolling in a college or university where he will experience success. To this end, we must all commit to finding a balance that allows students to meet real-world deadlines yet respects their Personal Growth needs. While New Summit Academy will make every effort to support and guide each student in his quest to find the right college, the reality exists that some students may join NSA too late in the year or may not be ready for the pressures of college applications to enroll in the Fall after their High School graduation. In this case, New Summit will work with students and families to create alternative options leading to college application and acceptance.
College Acceptance Stats
2023-2024
Graduating Seniors Accepted to College: 100%
Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 69%
Acceptances from "Colleges That Change Lives": Six
Total Merit Scholarships Offered for Fall of 2024:
$2,000,500
Graduating Seniors Accepted to College: 100%
Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 69%
Acceptances from "Colleges That Change Lives": Six
Total Merit Scholarships Offered for Fall of 2024:
$2,000,500
Examples of Colleges Offering Admission:
McDaniel College, Pitzer College, Loyola Marymount University, Whitman College, Curry College, Santa Clara University, Lewis & Clark, The University of San Diego, Connecticut College, The University of Southern California, Miami (Ohio) University, Kalamazoo College, Savannah College of Art and Design, Gonzaga University, The University of Denver, Dickinson College, Allegheny College, The University of Connecticut, Elon University, Eckerd College, Gettysburg College, Merrimack College, UNC Asheville, Bard College
McDaniel College, Pitzer College, Loyola Marymount University, Whitman College, Curry College, Santa Clara University, Lewis & Clark, The University of San Diego, Connecticut College, The University of Southern California, Miami (Ohio) University, Kalamazoo College, Savannah College of Art and Design, Gonzaga University, The University of Denver, Dickinson College, Allegheny College, The University of Connecticut, Elon University, Eckerd College, Gettysburg College, Merrimack College, UNC Asheville, Bard College
2019-2020
Graduating Seniors Accepted to College: 100%
Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 76%
Acceptances from "Colleges That Change Lives": Three
Total Merit Scholarships Offered for Fall of 2019:
$861,000
Graduating Seniors Accepted to College: 100%
Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 76%
Acceptances from "Colleges That Change Lives": Three
Total Merit Scholarships Offered for Fall of 2019:
$861,000
Examples of Colleges Offering Admission:
CU Boulder, University of Oregon, Georgia State, Arizona State, University of Arizona, James Madison University, Christopher Newport, Roanoke College, College of Charleston, Trinity University, UNC Charlotte, UNC Wilmington, University of Miami, Gonzaga, Lewis and Clark, University of Puget Sound, Western Washington, Johnson & Wales, Marist College, Savannah College of Art and Design, The New School, Villanova, University of Denver, Purdue University, Boston University, University of Tampa, Eckerd College, Texas Christian University, DePaul, Belmont University, Flagler College, Denison University
CU Boulder, University of Oregon, Georgia State, Arizona State, University of Arizona, James Madison University, Christopher Newport, Roanoke College, College of Charleston, Trinity University, UNC Charlotte, UNC Wilmington, University of Miami, Gonzaga, Lewis and Clark, University of Puget Sound, Western Washington, Johnson & Wales, Marist College, Savannah College of Art and Design, The New School, Villanova, University of Denver, Purdue University, Boston University, University of Tampa, Eckerd College, Texas Christian University, DePaul, Belmont University, Flagler College, Denison University
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2018-2019:
Graduating Seniors Accepted to College: 90% Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 77% Acceptances from "Colleges That Change Lives": Six Total Merit Scholarships Offered for Fall of 2019: $976,000 |
2017-2018:
Graduating Seniors Accepted to College: 100% Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 65% Acceptances from "Colleges That Change Lives": Seven Total Merit Scholarships Offered for Fall of 2018: $1,191,000.00 |
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Examples of Colleges Offering Admission:
University of Pittsburgh, Loyola Chicago, Goucher College, Eckerd College, Christopher Newport, Lynn, Juniata College, Quest College, University of Portland, University of Oregon, Western Washington, Portland State, University of Denver, Loyola Marymount, Marist College, Flagler College, Arizona State, University of Arizona, U Mass Boston, University of the Pacific, Hofstra University, Lehigh University, Ashoka University, University of Virginia (Wise), Allegheny College |
Examples of Colleges Offering Admission:
Lewis & Clark College, Kalamazoo College, Roger Williams University, Flagler College, University of Redlands, Eckerd College, Goucher College, College of Charleston, Dominican College, Ohio Wesleyan, Butler University, Le Moyne College, Ithaca College, La Roche College, UC Santa Barbara, Loyola Marymount, Fairfield University, University of Connecticut, University of Hartford, Queen Mary University of London, University of Portland, Champlain College, University of Vermont, Berry College, Brevard College, Allegheny College, Belmont University, UT Dallas, St. Edward's University, UT Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering, Trinity University, Clarkson University, Lafayette University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, University or Oregon, UC Boulder, University of Denver, University of Miami, Santa Clara University, Tulane Honor's College, Elon University, Juniata College, Emory & Henry College, Westminster College, Whittier College, University of Illinois, Marquette University, Loyola of Chicago, Ball State University, Ohio State University, Indiana University, Duqesne University, DePaul University |
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2016-2017:
Graduating Seniors Accepted to College: 100% Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 77% Total Merit Scholarships Offered for Fall of 2017: $1,132,384.00 Examples of Colleges Offering Admission:
University of Southern California, Whittier, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, Rollins, Eckerd, University of San Francisco, Pace University, University of Utah, CU Boulder, University of New Hampshire, Greely School of Music, University of Idaho, Fort Lewis, Western Washington University, Warren Wilson, Alaska Pacific, Montana State, Colorado State, Roger Williams, Juniata, Franklin Pierce, Manhattanville, Emory and Henry, McDaniel, Westminster, University of Puget Sound, University of Arizona, Evergreen State College, Catholic University of America, SUNY Oswego, Trinity, Lawrence, Kalamazoo |
2015-2016:
Graduating Seniors Accepted To College: 100% Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 83% Total Merit Scholarships Offered for Fall of 2016: $ 1,015,000.00 Examples of Colleges Offering Admission: Flagler College, University of Vermont, Goucher College, Southern Methodist University, Texas Christian University, Boston University, University of Denver, Butler University, Auburn University, St. Louis University, Fort Lewis College, Western Washington University, Fordham University, University of Portland, University of San Francisco, Curry College, Whittier University, Seattle University, Butler University |
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2014-2015:
Graduating Seniors Accepted To College: 100% Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 73% Examples of Colleges Offering Admission: Eckerd College, University of New Hampshire, University of Maine, Evergreen State College, Arizona State University, University of California Santa Cruz, Belmont University, Butler University, Indiana University, Goucher College, University of Puget Sound, University of Denver, Champlain College, Curry College, Clark University, Warren Wilson College, Virginia Commonwealth University |
2013-2014:
Graduating Seniors Accepted To College: 100% Colleges Applied to Offering Admission: 84% Examples of Colleges Offering Admission: Georgia State University, Whittier College, University of San Francisco, Quest College, Skidmore College, University of Wyoming, University of Wisconsin, Loyola of Chicago, Sarah Lawrence College, Ohio University, Portland State University, Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Northeastern University, Vassar College, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Bard College, Clark University, Reed College |
What families are saying:
"The guidance, support, patience and humor you gave throughout the college process was superb and so appreciated. Two years ago, we weren’t too sure (our son) would even graduate high school, let alone have college in his future. And now, he’s not only got college ahead of him, but also such fine schools and opportunities! Thank you so much, Martin, for helping him rise to his potential, as well as teaching him about accountability, organization, curiosity and goals."
"A couple weeks ago, (our son) got his financial package from Santa Clara - they offered him $80K in merit monies. So, pat yourself on the back a little because he racked up over a quarter of a million in merit scholarships with your help! " "Thanks again for your help getting him into college. A year ago I never would have thought I would be here today!" |
"Thank you Martin, for all you are doing, and for keeping us in the loop- you are a rock star advisor!" "Thank you for all the guidance, help and time you gave (our son) throughout the college application process. Your expertise has been much appreciated and you certainly made our lives much easier! |
What graduates are saying:
"I just wanted to write to tell you how much I appreciate the time you devoted toward helping me and my family during my college process over a year ago. That was a stressful, exciting and crucial time in my life where you did an impeccable job of helping me stay organized, write concise essays, and choose a school where I can continue to be academically successful."
"Thanks for writing a letter of recommendation and helping me figure out this whole process, I really appreciate it. I'm stoked on this scholarship. 16,000 dollars will really help with paying for college, and I'm really excited to get started with that. And man, if there was one thing I was impressed with at NSA, it was your dedication to helping us with applications and essays and all that. The college prep course you ran was insanely helpful and made figuring all this out way easier, so thanks for that too. Anyways, thanks again for all the help and support. It means a lot to me. |
"Finished up all of my apps. I'd just like to say thank you for all your help academically at NSA and throughout this whole college application process. I didn't always appreciate it, but at the end of the day, you pushed me to succeed and I hope to carry on that academic success once I reach college. I wish you the best." "Just wanted to briefly check in and let you know that all the work you invested in the college process with me is paying off. I was a little wary to see how I would do, but now that I am sitting here in my dorm with everything falling into place, I feel GREAT!" |
"I tell people to this day I wouldn't be going to college without your help! So thanks again Martin!!!! You're the man!"
