APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS

Before applying to college, each student is expected to have thoroughly researched each of the colleges to which he intends to send an application. Although the College Advisers cannot dictate the number of colleges a student will apply to, we strongly recommend that each student limit his applications to between 6 - 10 colleges.

Each year, early in the June before the sixth form, the College Advisers send a letter to each student reviewing the list of colleges under consideration. The College Selection List is intended to give each student an idea of the likelihood of his admissibility at each institution. The list is the culmination of the discussions between the student and the College Adviser, and is intended to reflect the full range of colleges to which boys are encouraged to apply.

The Rhythm of the Process

For each Hill student, the college process officially begins in January of the fifth form year. At that time, students are required to attend a group session in which the nature of the process is outlined. Younger students are welcome to make use of the services provided by the College Advisersí Office, and they are encouraged to visit the office at their convenience. As well, during the fourth form year, the College Advisers conduct special seminar sessions to introduce students to the office personnel. Topics such as Decision Making and Career Planning serve as ìfood for thoughtî as these younger students plan their Hill School careers.

Group 10 information

Designed to introduce the student to a range of self-assessment issues, Group 10 meetings are conducted in the early stages of the process. Because the groups are relatively small, the boys are able to freely share their ideas and experiences, and they learn a great deal from one another. Together, they are introduced to the plethora of considerations in choosing a college, and they use this information as a foundation for the work they do individually. In Group 10 meetings issues such as: personal strengths and liabilities, size of college, and type of institution are considered for the first time.

Individual Consultations

In the spring of the fifth form year, each student is assigned a college adviser with whom he will meet for personal consultations. A minimum number of meetings will be determined by the college adviser, but the student may initiate as many meetings as he would like. In the fall, sixth formers again begin a series of scheduled personal meetings with their college adviser. As in the spring, the student may meet with the college adviser as often as he feels necessary, but he will be expected to attend a number of required individual sessions.

Calendar and Timeline

Fourth Form

Topical Seminars (February, April)

SAT-II (June)

Fifth Form

Group 10 Meetings (January, February)

Individual Consultations (March, April, May)

SAT-I (January, May, June)

SAT-II (June)

ACT (April)

Sixth Form

Individual Consultations (September, October, November)

SAT-I (October or November)

SAT-II (November or December)

COLLEGE VISIT POLICY

Each Sixth Former, when legitimate need is present, will be allowed five academic days away from campus for the purpose of visiting colleges (Wednesday and Saturday count as full academic days). A student must complete a College Visit Request Form in the College Advisersí Office, after scheduling an appointment with the college, two weeks in advance of the intended college visit. The form must be signed by each of the studentís teachers, coaches, and dorm parents before approval will be granted. Teachers may forbid absences from class if a student is not in good standing in the course.

Students may not take more than three academic days in a row to visit colleges (this would include combining college days with weekend privileges), and no more than two visits to the same college or university will be approved by the College Advisers. Productive use of vacation and school holidays for the purpose of visiting colleges is highly recommended by the College Advisers. No requests will be accepted after May 1, the National Candidates Reply Date.

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