Mr. James
Pignatiello

Director of
Counseling

Welcome to the Benet Academy Counseling Department.

We offer comprehensive services to students as they enter high school.  Benet recognizes that the holistic development of its students requires balance of activities and academics; Benet provides professional support to all students throughout their four years.  Students are assigned a counselor in their freshman year, and they stay with this counselor through their junior year.  Seniors are assigned to college counselors who specialize in the college selection and admission process. 

Counseling Department Scope of Services

• Personal and academic counseling 
• ACT/SAT/PSAT/AP preparation and testing information
• Tutoring arrangements
• College Counseling Center
  • College and career information
  • College search tools with college statistics and Benet alumni college data
  • College resources library including resource books, college catalogs, CDs and DVDs
  • Parent and student college search presentations and programs
  • College visits - Over 200 colleges and universities visit Benet's campus each year
  • College financial aid information

The College Counseling Center on the second floor of St. Joseph’s Hall is open on most school days from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm for students and parents.   For more information, please visit the College Counseling department web pages or contact us directly.