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Our university admissions and careers counselling service supports every student’s holistic development throughout their journey at CGA. Blending deep local expertise across New Zealand with insights from expert international admissions counsellors, our approach reflects our vibrant, diverse student body. Whether your target is top New Zealand universities or renowned global institutions, our counsellors work closely with each family to map out a personalised pathway to success beyond graduation.
Our student-centred approach equips learners to navigate both local entry pathways and prestigious international admissions processes—from A-Levels and AP courses to US, UK, and global university applications. By connecting New Zealand students with expansive academic, extracurricular, and industry networks around the world, we nurture consistent personal growth and empower learners to think globally while building on their unique strengths.
The pillars of our university and careers counselling programme are: Academic Advising, University Admissions, Career Guidance, and Extracurricular Options.
We understand that choosing the right path for the future can be both exciting and challenging. We empower our students with the knowledge and guidance they need to make informed decisions and reach their goals. CGA is committed to providing the most up-to-date university and career guidance.
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards of counselling, ensuring that our student-centric approach is committed to the principles of integrity, transparency, and student well-being.
Our counsellor works together with our academic staff in order to provide the most tailored individual guidance for our students.
CGA’s robust admissions programme is the highlight of our department. We’ve worked with countless students all over New Zealand and the world in order to place them within the best institutions of higher learning.
With CGA’s goal of equipping our students with the tools and skills to be the “architects” of their own lives; a crucial component is the exposure to as many possible careers and pathways as possible.
A diverse and global student body means countless opportunities to engage, cooperate, and explore with fellow students all around the world.
In order to best meet the needs of our students, our University and Careers guidance is delivered in the following ways, maximising flexibility and allowing students to progress at their own pace while still receiving personalised attention and support.
Individualized, 1 on 1 meetings for our Full Time students form the backbone of our University and Careers program. Direct interaction with students, forming personalized goals and pathways, discussing issues that are most pertinent are always discussed in this setting.
General topics related to university admissions, academic advising, and careers guidance will be delivered live, through interactive webinars.
Students can benefit from the wealth of information contained within our video content library, which provides in depth instruction on various aspects of the university admissions process.
CGA School Counselors are always accessible through Slack groups and the Crimson Community to answer questions.
| Grade Level | Academics | Extracurricular Involvement | Career and Major Exploration | University Entrance |
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| Pre-IG and IG Grade 9-10 Year 10-11 | Course Selection (IG, AS/A2, AP) Academic Pathway review Academic interest broadening Additional academic readings Study skills and habits | School clubs discussion Review involvement and opportunities inside and outside of school | Career and personality testing and review Career pathway exploration Career shadowing review | Discussion of possible university entrance options Review of priorities, pathways, and standardized testing (if required) |
| AS Level Grade 11 Year 12 | Course Selection (IG, AS/A2, AP) Academic Pathway review Continued academic interest broadening Predicted Grades review | Extracurricular involvement review | Further career shadowing Further major and career discussion | Review of university entrance options and countries Finalization of countries of interest University financing discussion Standardized testing Reference letters Personal statements |
| A2 Level Grade 12 Year 13 | Predicted Grades review and finalization | Extracurricular involvement review | Further major and career discussion | Finalization of references School list finalization Personal Statement/Essay review Application Portal review and submission |
Full time student meeting topics
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