College Counseling
College Counseling
In keeping with our mission, the College Counseling department maintains a student-centered approach that starts with the individual and ends with the student’s full autonomy. Our counselors initiate one-on-one conversations, keep the process enjoyable, and delivers timely reminders about what is really important. They partner with the many adults in a student’s life (parents, advisors, teachers, coaches), empowering each to find his or her voice. They develop applications that capture each student’s authentic and best self. And importantly, they value the richness of the college experience over rankings and seeks to find the best college fit for each student, keeping in mind academic goals and individual circumstances.
Our students STAND OUT and leave EHS as creative, curious, independent, and generous people having found their INNER GENIUS.
Finding the Right Fit
At EHS, personalized college counseling is at the heart of what we do. Our seven experienced counselors work closely with students and families to help each student discover the colleges that best match their interests, talents, and goals. The result is a graduating class that proudly matriculates to a diverse range of colleges and universities across the nation, each student finding the right fit for their next chapter.
Learning From the Experts
EHS is proud to host admission deans and college representatives from across the country, giving students and families direct access to some of the most knowledgeable voices in college admissions. Recent speakers have included admission leaders from UT Austin, Wake Forest University, Emory University, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University, Lehigh University, and Rhodes College.
Each fall, more than 100 colleges and universities visit our campus, creating meaningful opportunities for juniors and seniors to connect with admission professionals. These strong relationships help us showcase the exceptional qualities of our students while keeping our community informed about the evolving college landscape.
Case Studies Program
Imagine sitting on a college admissions committee. Each spring, our juniors do just that through our highly anticipated Case Studies Program. Guided by college admissions officers from around the country, students review mock applications and gain an invaluable behind-the-scenes look at the admissions process—learning exactly what helps applicants rise to the top.
EHS prepares young people to lead significant lives, and that mission drives our College Counseling program. Our process leads students on an important journey of self-discovery and fosters academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
With a collective 133 years combined experience in college admission and counseling, our highly collaborative team makes the college search and application process manageable, thoughtful, and individualized.
Meet the Counselors
- Julie Rollins, Director of College Counseling
- Ikechi Achilefu ’03, Associate Director
- Jamy Champenoy, Associate Director
- Mike Hodgson, College Counselor
- JAMIE KIM, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
- Danielle Stadick, Associate Director
- Hope Young Toussant, Associate Director
- Jeanette Martinez, College Counseling Office Manager
Julie Rollins, Director of College Counseling
Ikechi Achilefu ’03, Associate Director
Mr. Ikechi Achilefu ’03 is from right here in Houston. He earned his Bachelor of Communication degree from the University of Houston and joined College Counseling in 2021. As an alum, he looks forward to drawing on his own high school experiences to help support each student’s unique college choice journey. Prior to coming back to Episcopal, Mr. Achilefu worked as a sports journalist with the Houston Chronicle. He then transitioned from journalism to secondary education teaching math in Corpus Christi, TX, which sparked his passion for working with young people. Mr. Achilefu was excited to return home to EHS, where he first worked in Alumni Relations and focused on building and strengthening relationships within the EHS community. In his spare time, Mr. Achilefu loves spending time with his fiancé, trying new brunch spots across the city, playing golf and supporting his Houston sports teams.Jamy Champenoy, Associate Director
Mr. Jamy Champenoy, originally from Omaha, Nebraska, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida where he competed on the men’s collegiate soccer team. Mr. Champenoy also has a Master of Education, an advanced Specialist Degree in Education, and a Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Florida. With decades of experience, Mr. Champenoy has served as director at several private schools (Mt. Carmel High School, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, and a private K-12 school in Northern California). More recently, he worked at Duchesne Academy, serving as the College Advising Associate Director. Mr. Champenoy and his wife have three sons Gavin, Devon, and Logan. As an experienced educator, he takes an open-minded approach to working with students of all backgrounds on their unique journey in answering the questions “who am I and what do I want” because “fit” truly matters in college admissions.Mike Hodgson, College Counselor
Mike Hodgson joins the College Counseling Department after teaching Spanish for 20+ years in various Houston area schools and presenting at multiple national conferences, based on his expertise. For the past seven years, he has been here at EHS teaching Spanish at several levels and also serving in multiple roles on campus, including Boys Basketball, Advisory Steering Committee, Discipline Council, and Tech Mentors.JAMIE KIM, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Danielle Stadick, Associate Director
Hope Young Toussant, Associate Director
Ms. Hope Young Toussant was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and is a true Dallas Cowboys fan. A proud graduate of Texas State University-San Marcos, Mrs. Toussant has spent her entire career helping individuals achieve their higher educational goals. With close to twenty years working in enrollment management and college admissions at various institutions across Texas, she decided to expand her reach by becoming a Director of College Counseling within KIPP Texas Public Schools. She has been overwhelmed with joy for the opportunity to work closely with young people and their families as they make important decisions. This profession is her life’s calling, and she cherishes the connections made with students, families and colleagues. She is very excited to continue her calling with the Episcopal High School community.Jeanette Martinez, College Counseling Office Manager
College Admission
EHS Knights stand out across the country and around the world. Here's a sampling of schools that have recently admitted our graduates. See the full list.
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