COUNSELING
As a department, we are committed to promoting student self-awareness and growth by addressing the academic, personal, social and emotional concerns of all Mercy students. We do this in collaboration with parents and teachers, keeping in mind the mission and philosophy of Our Lady of Mercy High School.
With college preparation as one of our primary objectives, the counseling department offers a developmental approach that is aimed at increased self-awareness and informed decision-making. We've provided several useful links below that will help with the college application process.
2008 Summer College Prep Workshops
Staff
Ms. Lori Purcell
Director of Counseling and College Placement, Grades 9-12
Alpha breakdown for 2007-08
Class of 2011 - M-Z
Class of 2010 - M-Z
Class of 2009 - M-Z
Class of 2008 - M-Z
lpurcell@mercyhs.com
288-7120 ext. 320
Mrs. Jane Searl
School Counselor, Grades 9-12
Alpha breakdown for 2007-08
Class of 2011 - A-L
Class of 2010 - A-L
Class of 2009 - A-L
Class of 2008 - A-J
jsearl@mercyhs.com
288-7120 ext. 319
Ms. Dawn LeBeau
Middle School Counselor, Grades 7-8
288-7120, ext. 321
Mrs. Trisha Pagano
Counseling Department Coordinator
tpagano@mercyhs.com
288-7120 ext. 317
Links
Calendar of Counseling Department Events for 2007-08
2007/2008 Mercy Scholarship Committee Information
College Board - access to information on SAT, PSAT
ACT website
ACT Prep Courses
SAT Prep Courses
College Prep
National Collegiate Athletic Association - NCAA Clearinghouse website - for the College-Bound Student -Athlete
Common Application
EFC Calculators
FastWEB - Helpful information for financial aid, FASFA forms
MyEssay - Help with the college essay
SUNY school information
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Tutoring Service
NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling)
School Soup - Scholarship & Financial Aid Info

