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College Counseling

At TMSA Triangle, our College Counseling Department is dedicated to helping every student navigate their postsecondary goals with confidence. Through personalized guidance, strategic planning, and comprehensive support, we ensure that students are well-prepared for college admissions, scholarship opportunities, and future careers.

Meet Our TeamMeet the experienced college counselors who work tirelessly to support our students’ academic, college, and personal success.

  • Dr. Kelly Schaeffer, Director of College Counseling – Students with last names O–Z

  • Rebecca Yoon, College Advisor – Students with last names A–F

  • Yusuf Zeybek, College Advisor – Students with last names G–N

Together, our counselors and advisors work collaboratively to ensure students receive the support they need at every stage of their academic journey.

College Counseling Services

In addition to one-on-one college and career planning meetings with every student, our College Counseling team coordinates a wide range of annual programs and initiatives, including:

  • College Fair

  • Career Fair

  • Parent Nights and Parent Lunch & Learn Sessions

  • Over 60 college representatives visiting our campus each fall

  • Four annual college field trips

  • College application boot camps

  • College education classes

  • New student orientation

These programs are designed to expose students to diverse college options, strengthen their application readiness, and keep families informed throughout the admissions process. For even more information, tools, and planning materials, please visit the College Counseling Department’s dedicated website, which offers a full library of resources to support your student’s journey.

College Counseling in Action

We are incredibly proud of our students and the achievements of the Class of 2025. Together, they earned:

  • Admissions to more than 200 colleges and universities

  • Enrollment at 27 different institutions

  • Acceptances to prestigious schools including Yale, Duke, UC Berkeley, Emory, NYU, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, and more

  • Five full-ride scholarships

  • Over 13 million dollars in total scholarship awards

These accomplishments reflect the hard work of our students and the strong partnership between families, counselors, and educators.