Statement of Purpose

In our work with students and their families, we seek to provide an informed and organized program that educates and guides. The college process is most effective and least stressful when school, parent and student work together toward a common objective: the right match.

Summary of Programs and Services

Certainly, we focus on seniors as they complete applications during the fall semester; however, our work begins much sooner in a student's high school career. The College Office offers comprehensive programs and services. Specifically, we:

• Provide individual counseling throughout all phases of the college admission process.
• Sponsor college tours in the fall (Fourth and Fifth Form students).
• Host representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities each year.
• Schedule and conduct standardized testing -- SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.
• Contract for on-campus SAT prep classes (extra fee).
• Review, package and mail all student admission and scholarship applications.
• Write personal recommendations on behalf of every graduating senior.
• Read and offer feedback on college essays at the request of the student.
• Maintain a calendar of relevant events and deadlines on the school's website.
• Teach College Preview Project seminars for the Fifth form, introducing students to college search, application and selection.
• Publish newsletters updating parents of upper form students on key trends and dates.
• Sponsor parent information sessions.
• Nominate students for Governors' School and key merit scholarships.
• Inform students about summer program opportunities and assist with application completion.