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College Guidance & Preparation

At Gunston, the college search is a journey of self-discovery. Our primary goal is to match students with institutions that foster their development into successful, responsible adults.Grounded in our philosophy—“We place the student at the center, with parents as partners”—we encourage students to take ownership of their future while providing a robust, 360-degree support network of counselors, teachers, and families. Regular and honest communication among students, parents, teachers, and the College Counseling Office is essential, with students taking responsibility for the process while receiving support from everyone involved.

Click here to view a list of college acceptances over the last five years and read a few stories about where our students are headed next!

College Acceptances

College Guidance Directors

Tony D'Antonio
Director of College Guidance
tdantonio@gunston.org

Katie Lowman
Associate Director of College Guidance
klowman@gunston.org

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
The Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admissions Counseling (PCACAC
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Emily Coffey and Katie Lowman at the NACAC Conference 2026
College Guidance Updates: Leadership on the National Stage

While admissions officers visit Gunston, our leadership is actively engaging with the broader national landscape. This week, Ms. Katie Lowman is attending the 2026 National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Conference in Minnesota. 

College representative visit Gunston Students in the Library. Fall 2026
College Guidance Updates: Visits, Networking + More

Recent visitors to Gunston have included representatives from Syracuse University, Elon University, Colorado School of Mines, Goucher College, Clarkson University, Washington College, Hood College, and Stanford University.

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