Academics

College Counseling

College counseling is indeed counseling, not placement, and we support the young people in our care as they come to know themselves more fully, in order to seek the best possible “fit” between themselves and the wide range of colleges and universities that are available.
Every Benjamin graduate goes on to college or university, including the most selective institutions in the nation. Step onto the Harvard, Yale, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania campuses, and you’ll find Benjamin alums.  Same is true at schools like Duke, Georgetown, Boston College, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt. You'll also find our graduates at the University of Florida and Florida State, as well as at smaller schools such as Middlebury, Swarthmore, and Davidson. Some students matriculate internationally, including at St. Andrews in Scotland and Queens College in Canada.  Most importantly, Benjamin's college counselors work hard to help our students find the best college or university for their individual interests and aspirations.
At Benjamin, college counseling begins in 8th grade, with reinforcing programs in 9th and 10th. Individualized, family-based college counseling starts in earnest in the junior year, and becomes highly intensive and focused during senior year. Our counselors, through one-on-one work, make sure that each graduate finds the best next step in his or her journey of lifelong learning.
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Current Students should direct Transcripts Requests to their assigned college counselor or Mrs. Carr, Registrar (adria.carr@thebenjaminschool.org).  

Meet the Staff

List of 5 members.

  • Photo of Anna Wright

    Mrs. Anna Wright 

    Director of College Counseling
    (561) 472-7045
  • Photo of Rebekka Goldberg

    Mrs. Bekka Goldberg 

    Associate Director of College Counseling
    (561) 472-3454
  • Photo of Adria Carr

    Mrs. Adria Carr 

    Registrar/College Counseling Administrative Assistant
    (561) 472-5998 Ext 2400
  • Photo of Juan  Alvarez

    Mr. Juan Alvarez 

    Associate Director of College Counseling
    (561) 472-3760
  • Photo of Margaret Leshin

    Mrs. Maggie Leshin 

    Associate Director of College Counseling
A premier PK3 - Grade 12 independent, coeducational day school with campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. Since 1960, The Benjamin School has provided a challenging college preparatory education to a diverse student body in a structured, nurturing community environment.
 
After hours emergency contact:
Leslie Downs/Chief Operating Officer
Ph:  561.657.0075 or 561.747.0585