Mission

South Kent School’s College Counseling Office provides students and their families with a proactive and informed program designed to navigate the ever-changing and complex college search and application process. Rooted in our Mission and guided by our Trinity of Values, our personalized approach to college counseling enables students to find purpose, discern what is important, and take the initiative in their preparation for college so that they can thrive and succeed beyond South Kent School.

Our advising model begins as early as the Third Form year to help students explore skills and interests, identify their learning needs, and articulate their aspirations for college and beyond. Students and counselors then actively collaborate in academic course and extracurricular selection, standardized testing plans and seminars, and identifying the best college matches. By their Fifth Form and Sixth Form years, students receive hands-on, comprehensive support to help distinguish themselves in the increasingly competitive college application and selection process.

Our counselors are committed advisors and advocates who build strong relationships with our students throughout their college counseling journey. The School’s tight-knit community and singular curriculum allow our college counseling staff to truly get to know every facet of our students’ School lives and take a personalized approach to support the individualized goals of our boys and their families. By creating a team approach with advisors, faculty, coaches, and parents, we allow students to fully explore their post-secondary aspirations and continue their path of development and success.
 

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Lindsey Lefevre

Director of College Counseling
860.927.3539 ext. 250
[email protected] 

Katie McEachern

College Counselor
860.927.3539 ext. 251
[email protected] 

 


College Counseling Timeline

Third Form:
  1. Meet with an advisor to share academic and extracurricular goals and interests.
  2. Develop awareness about your skills and strengths in and out of the classroom through the Mastery curriculum.
  3. Work hard to master your four learning targets: Critical Thinking, Emotional Resilience, and Stewardship. Transcripts will include grades beginning the Third Form year and should reflect your ability.
  4. Get to know the campus and yourself within the South Kent School community.
  5. Explore your curiosities and discover something new by participating in extracurricular clubs, activities, and community service opportunities.
Fourth Form:

  1. Continue to master your learning targets, excel in your classes, and take advantage of extracurricular and community service opportunities.
  2. Create an NCAA profile if considering collegiate athletics.
  3. Take the PSAT/ACT Diagnostic Test during the second half of the academic year and begin to formulate a testing plan for your Fifth and Sixth Form years.
  4. Research schools to get a sense of what’s out there and participate in college visits when you can.
Fifth Form:
  1. Meet with your College Counselor to build a college list during the first half of the year. Use Cialfo to refine your search by academic program, location, size, athletic conference, and more!
  2. Attend South Kent School and Summit Education Group’s College Admissions Testing Presentation with parents/guardians for information on the SAT and ACT.
  3. Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October.
  4. Attend admission representative visits at South Kent during the first half of the year. Visit colleges during spring break and summer when many college campus visits occur. Colleges track student interaction, and your visits could be considered during the admission review process.
  5. Take SAT and/or ACT prep classes, which are available to students for a fee in the second half of the academic year.
  6. Remain involved in campus activities and begin to seek out leadership roles.
  7. Sit for your first SAT and/or ACT attempt during the second half of the year.
  8. Receive two teacher recommendations by the end of the academic year.
  9. Draft your college essay during the summer and continue to visit colleges when possible.
  10. Research and engage in meaningful summer opportunities and activities (i.e. a job or an internship, volunteering, or attending a summer program.
Sixth Form/Postgraduate Year:
  1. Meet with your college counselor in September to finalize college lists and applications and organize due dates.
  2. Take the SAT and/or the ACT in October, November, and December if needed.  This will be your last chance before submitting your applications.
  3. Attend on-campus college visits.
  4. Complete financial aid applications during the first half of the year.
  5. Communicate with the College Counseling Office as you receive admission decisions.


Cialfo: A College Counseling Tool

Cialfo is an education technology company used by South Kent School to assist students with the college search and application process. Students will receive individualized guidance from their assigned College Counselor on optimizing their college search, managing college lists, and requesting required application materials. Additionally, on-campus college visits are announced using Cialfo so students can seamlessly reserve a spot and secure time with college representatives. Beginning in their Fifth Form year, students will be required to create a Cialfo profile. However, any student can gain access by contacting the College Counseling Office.

Partnership with Summit Education Group

South Kent School is pleased to partner with Summit Education Group to offer free SAT and ACT diagnostic tests and formalized test prep opportunities. Testing information sessions are available to best assist students and families with creating an informed and proactive test plan that meets the needs of each student.

Students can test at any location on a date that is most convenient for them. Testing opportunities are available at South Kent School and neighboring schools.

Upcoming Testing & Registration Dates

SAT

On-Campus Testing at South Kent School
Testing Date: May 4, 2024
Registration Deadline: April 19, 2024

ACT

Off-Campus Testing at Kent School*
Testing Date: April 13, 2024
Registration Deadline: March 8, 2024

*Note: Transportation is offered to and from South Kent School.

South Kent School Alumni College Counseling Policy

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

  • Complete and submit the Transcript Request Form. Official transcripts are sent directly to educational institutions and/or recognized organizations. 
  • Students can request unofficial transcripts for their records.

  • If you have an outstanding balance at South Kent School, your official transcript request will not be processed.  

TEACHER AND SCHOOL COUNSELOR COLLEGE RECOMMENDATIONS

  • You can request previously drafted teacher and school counselor recommendations by completing the appropriate section in the Transcript Request Form.
  • Recommendations will only be sent to college admission offices and for first-time post-secondary matriculation.
  • South Kent School is not responsible for securing teacher and school counselor recommendations that were not requested by students while enrolled.

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM