College Counseling

The college counselors know each student well and support students and families with a four-year developmental program that centers on empowering students as they reflect on their passions, capabilities, and ambitions and on discovering the most competitive match for each student.

The college counselors have deep expertise in colleges and the college process as well as strong relationships with college admissions officers nationwide. The productive partnership among college counselors, students, teachers, parents, and colleges helps students discover the most competitive fit.
 

Each student, starting in Grade 9, is paired with an experienced counselor who guides the college preparatory journey.
 
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  • Shaping curricular strategy
  • Guiding activity selections
  • Developing standardized testing strategy
  • Identifying a college list
  • Completing applications
  • Making a final decision with thoughtful and reflective care
  • King's four-year developmental program enables each student to discover the most competitive fit

 


As the matriculation list shows, King students attend some of the top colleges and universities in the country. King graduates are succeeding in many different careers and use the lessons learned here everyday. Colleges and Universities can learn about school visits and see our school profile by visiting our College Visits page.


Developmental Program Prepares Each Student

Grades 9 and 10
Preparing the foundation for the college process
  • Identifying curriculum choice/development
  • Shaping strategic extra-curricular engagement
  • Preparing to evaluate colleges
  • Understanding the nomenclature of a wide variety of college and university settings
  • Understanding what is required to gain admission at a wide variety of schools throughout the United States and abroad.
Grades 11 and 12
 College admissions and the application process
  • Learning what constitutes an excellent application to college through college counseling and evening seminars on topics including: college interview preparation, college essay development, standardized testing timeline and strategy, developing a resume of activities, letter of recommendation guidance, and visiting colleges
  • Discussing strategic application programs (early decision, early action, restricted early action)
  • Identifying a college list
  • Visiting colleges
  • Meeting with college admissions representatives who visit the King campus
  • Filling out applications
  • Making a final decision with thoughtful and reflective care.

 

College Admission Visits

The College Counseling team welcomes college admissions representatives to connect with King students. We welcome approximately 100 college admissions representatives to our campus each year. To book an appointment, please reach out to Asante Robinson at arobinson@kingschoolct.org.

Students have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the person who, in many cases, will be reading their applications. 

See our Matriculation Lists

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