Academics
College Counseling
Helping Students Articulate Their Goals and Make Informed Choices
The college admission process is complex, exciting and ever-changing. Our team is made up of four college counselors who are experts in their field; they are dedicated to helping students navigate this process with the goal of receiving offers of acceptance to colleges or universities that will help them fulfill their academic and professional aspirations. We support students at every step of the college process.
As committed advisors and advocates, our approach is highly personalized. We work closely with students to match them with institutions where they will flourish and be supported in achieving their goals. Our process prioritizes students’ educational, social, geographic, and financial needs, as well as their interests and skills.
Every year, our team welcomes 100+ college representatives to campus. We have long-standing relationships with colleagues in college admissions across the country and the globe. Our college counselors promote the achievements and contributions of our students, ensuring that these representatives understand who Masters students are, their talents, and what sets them apart.
Where Our Students Go To College
Masters graduates enroll at a broad range of colleges and universities, including the most selective institutions in the nation and abroad. We take pride in the diversity of our students' matriculations, which include Ivy League institutions, small liberal arts colleges, large public universities, conservatories, and engineering and research schools. Masters has consistently had several students earn the distinction of National Merit Scholar over the past several years.
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An Overview of Our Process
In tenth grade, students begin meeting with their college counselor. Throughout the year, we cultivate those relationships and examine students’ educational and professional goals.
In eleventh grade, we work with students to develop their individual standardized testing plans, build criteria for college preferences, and guide them as they research which schools interest them. Throughout the year, we host roundtable discussions and presentations with experts and offer workshops on topics such as approaching the application, interviewing and resume building.
Beginning in the summer prior to twelfth grade and continuing through the fall, we collaborate with students on every facet of their experience: writing essays, compiling supplements, crafting applications, and submitting materials.
Timeline by Grade
List of 4 items.
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Grade 10
- Begin meeting with college counselors
- Introduction to practice standardized testing (PSAT and Mock ACT)
- Begin conversations about individualized standardized testing plan
- Overview of the current undergraduate testing landscape
- Plan individualized curriculum (forecasting upper school coursework)
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Grade 11
- Continue to build relationships with college counselors, exploring extra- and co-curricular offerings at Masters and beyond
- Develop criteria for colleges, learn how to research schools, and what to look for during college campus visits
- Basic priorities (size, location, type)
- Family-specific guidance (financial details, talent-based pursuits, etc.)
- Implement standardized testing plan (individualized by student)
- Receive ongoing curriculum support (continuation of tenth grade planning)
- Participate in spring workshops:
- Procedures: deadlines, components, and how counselors can support and guide students with their responsibilities
- Creation and overview of the common application and other methods of applying
- Activities list development: capitalizing on Masters’ offerings and highlighting contributions to the school community
- Essay writing development (purpose, audience, and best practices)
- Letters of recommendation (who to ask, how to ask, and when) and how colleges use the component in an application
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Summer Between Grades 11 and 12
- Continued support from counselors on application components
- Continued development of school list
- Develop and receive feedback on personal statement (essay) and supplemental essay (school-specific) question
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Grade 12
- Review all components of the application (application and essay review)
- Structured timeline guidance for application submission
- Submit supporting school documentation (transcripts, letters of recommendation, and school profile)
- Navigate outcomes and make final decision for matriculation
Meet the Team
List of 5 members.
The Masters School
