College Counseling

Let's Start Your College Search

The College Counseling Department is here to help you navigate the college decision-making process to find the right match for the person you are, and the person you hope to be.

We Are Here to Help

Early in the second semester of the junior year, each student is assigned a counselor; either Mr. Brunk or Ms. Coughlin will work with you and your family to provide assistance every step of the way in your college search. We will help you define goals and locate information about colleges, scholarships, financial aid, and careers. We will answer questions about admission testing and application procedures. As an advocate on your behalf, your college counselor will root for your success, help you highlight special strengths, and support your college application with a letter of recommendation. Email the college counseling team at collegecounseling@severnschool.com. Our school code is 210945.

Meet the Counselors

List of 3 members.

Mr. David Brunk

Associate Director College Counseling

410.647.7701 ext. 2224

Hamilton College - A.B.

Bio
David Brunk joined Severn School in 2014 after an eighteen year career in college admissions. Immediately prior to being named a Co-Director of College Counseling, he served as an Associate Dean of Admissions at Pomona College in Claremont, CA, where his responsibilities included oversight of the international admissions and transfer admissions programs. He had previously worked at Georgetown University, Tufts University, and Hamilton College. David received his A.B. from Hamilton College. d.brunk@severnschool.com
Mrs. Kimberly Coughlin

Director of College Counseling

410.647.7701 ext. 2225

Georgetown University - MA
Georgetown University - BS

Bio
Kim Coughlin joined Severn School as Co-Director of College Counseling in 2016. In addition to college counseling, Kim is the grade dean for the Class of 2021. Immediately prior to working at Severn, she served as Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at St. Timothy’s School in Stevenson, Maryland. Prior to that, Kim worked for six years in undergraduate admissions at Georgetown University. Kim earned her B.S. in Business Administration and M.A in Liberal Studies from Georgetown University. She is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in independent school leadership at Johns Hopkins University. k.coughlin@severnschool.com
Mrs. Laura Duguay

College Counseling Associate; Student Services

410.647.7701 ext. 2226

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - BA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - MA

Bio
Laurie Duguay joined Severn School in 2017 as a College Counseling Associate. Laurie has been working in schools and with students for 15 years. Laurie earned her B.A. in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her M.A in Literacy Studies also at UNC, Chapel Hill.She is currently pursuing a graduate certificate in college counseling from the University of California, San Diego. l.duguay@severnschool.com