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Life Beyond Headwaters

At Headwaters School, we believe every student’s path is unique—and worth celebrating.

Our college counseling program is rooted in that belief, offering individualized guidance that honors each student’s academic, personal, and post-graduation goals.
Whether a student is heading to a four-year university, community college, taking a gap year, or starting their career, we support them and their families in navigating the process with clarity and care. Through one-on-one and small group meetings, family engagement, college representative visits, and values-driven conversations, we help students explore their next steps through the lens of academic and social fit—as well as practical factors like cost, location, and opportunity. College planning is more than a checklist—it’s a journey of self-discovery.

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  • Student-Centered Guidance

  • Planning with Purpose

  • Exploration & Fit

  • Tools for Every Path

Headwaters students are intellectually curious, creatively driven, and socially aware.
Our students bring a wide range of academic strengths and personal passions to the college search—often looking for schools that match their interdisciplinary interests and values. From engineering and business to film, philosophy, political science, art & design, our graduates pursue paths that blend purpose with possibility. Whether diving into complex systems or bold creative expression, they seek college environments where they can think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and continue to grow.

    • Class of 2025 UsZee gave a speech at Commencement.

Support for Students and Families, Every Step of the Way

During their Junior and Senior years, students meet regularly with our dedicated college counselor to explore academic and post-secondary pathways. Together with their families, students receive guidance on every stage of the college admissions process.

    • College Planning with Lisa in 2025

At Headwaters, parents and guardians are essential partners in the college planning process. We provide a combination of one-on-one meetings and group workshops to guide families through each stage of the journey. Support includes:
  • Private family counseling sessions
  • Group workshops on financial aid, FAFSA, and testing
  • Guidance on supporting your student through applications
  • College fit and search strategy conversations
  • Standardized testing timelines and resources
  • Résumé building and essay coaching
  • Navigation of Common App and ApplyTexas
  • Organization tools and application tracking
  • Letter of recommendation planning and etiquette
Our goal is to help families feel confident, informed, and supported throughout this important process.

Headwaters School is a proud member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and upholds the ethical standards outlined in the association’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.

College Visits That Matter

Each fall, Headwaters hosts admissions representatives from colleges and universities across the U.S. and abroad. These visits give students meaningful, small-group access to recruiters—and allow institutions to better understand the Headwaters difference.

Headwaters College Counseling by the Numbers

  • Scholarship offers earned by Class of 2025

  • Academic fields represented: Engineering, Film, Art & Design, Social Sciences, etc.

  • College-bound seniors received at least one acceptance

  • Colleges and universities accepted our graduates

  • Countries represented in college destinations

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Where They Go

Headwaters graduates have been accepted to a wide range of institutions—from small liberal arts colleges and large research universities to art, technical, and international schools.

Our newest alumni from the Class of 2025 have been accepted to over 80 colleges and universities across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, and France.

Collectively, they were offered more than $8 million in scholarships, a testament to their talent, hard work, and purpose-driven journeys.

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Your Guide in the Process

I’m grateful every day for the English teacher who helped me find my way. It’s a joy to pay that forward, one student at a time.

Meet Lisa Dubuque Wood, Director of Student Life & College Counseling

Lisa Dubuque Wood brings decades of experience in education—and a deep commitment to student-centered guidance—to her role as Director of Student Life and College Counseling at Headwaters School. A founding member of the school, Lisa has helped shape its inclusive, purpose-driven culture since the very beginning.

She holds a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Secondary Education from Colorado State University, along with a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. Lisa began her career teaching in public schools in Colorado before relocating to Texas, where her passion for individualized student support found a lasting home at Headwaters.
Lisa believes that every teen deserves meaningful, personalized attention as they navigate the complex path from high school to life beyond. Whether she’s helping students reflect on their values, polish their college essays, or chart a nontraditional path, her mission is always the same: to help young people feel seen, supported, and empowered to pursue their next steps with confidence.

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As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, financial aid, hiring, or board membership processes.