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College Counseling

The College Counseling Program at King is a student-focused and -led partnership. The US Program is a four-year, holistic approach that is personalized to each student by focusing on finding the right fit for him/her. It is aspirational and guided by our mission: to succeed in college and pursue a life of ongoing inquiry, learning, accomplishment, personal fulfillment, and social responsibility.

At King, students are leaders and the college search is an opportunity for each student to learn about himself/herself, his/her strengths and aspirations, and the opportunities available at King and beyond. A key to our success is our unwavering commitment to developing open and ongoing relationships. We accomplish this one student at a time with personalized guidance, insight, and recommendations.

The College Counseling Office also provides relevant information and reminders to students and parents – the tabs below provide a list of the topics we focus on.

Visit our College Counseling pages to learn even more about our program.

Grade 9 Focus

Grade 9 Focus

Grade 9 College Counseling Night 

  • November informational for Grade 9 parents: An Introduction to College Planning

The Realities of the Admissions World Academics

  • Transcripts

Extracurricular

  • Sports
  • Clubs

Summer Activities

  • Classes
  • Volunteering
  • Employment

Overview of Grade 10

  • PSAT
  • PLAN
  • SAT Subject Test
  • Extended time testing

Grade 10 Focus

Grade 10 Focus

 Grade 10 College Counseling Night 

  • December Informational for Grade 10 students and their Parents: College Planning, The First Stages

Process Academics

  • Transcripts

Standardized Testing

  • PSAT
  • PLAN
  • SAT Subject Tests

Extracurricular 

  • Sports
  • Clubs

Summer Activities

  • Volunteering
  • Employment

Overview of Grade 11

  • PSAT (again)
  • SAT
  • ACTplusWriting
  • Meeting with a College Counselor
  • College Counseling classes: classes meet once per rotation, January-May – a variety of topics is covered

Grade 11 Focus

Grade 11 Focus

Grade 11 Trip

  • Visits to see what college is all about: large, small, urban, rural, liberal arts, and specialized

One-on-One Meetings with Ms. Cushing

  • Fall into winter

Meet with College Reps; Attend College Fairs; Grade 11 College Counseling Night

  • January informational for juniors and their parents: Planning and Managing the College Process 

Standardized Testing

  • PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Competition
  • SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests
  • ACTplusWriting

Naviance College Counseling Classes

  • Twice per 8-day rotation throughout the second semester covering topics such as:
         * researching ‘right-fit’ colleges
         * essay writing
         * interviewing
         * resumes
         * effective college visits
         * developing your list

One-on-One Meetings with a College Counselor

  • Allow for further enhancements to the college list the student has developed.
  • Discuss Teachers for recommendations.

Summer Activities

  • Volunteering
  • Employment
  • Give serious thought to getting all application pieces in order, to include completing the Common Application and finalizing your essay(s).

Grade 12 Focus

Grade 12 Focus

September

  • Senior College Counseling Night – September informational for seniors and their parents: The College Application Process, Start to Finish
  • Begin finalizing college list
  • Confirm Teachers for recommendations
  • College Counseling classes
  • Meet with college reps
  • Attend college fairs
  • College visits
  • Register for SATs/ACTplusWriting
  • Transcript sign-off
  • Update resume
  • If your college has Rolling Admissions, submit the application
  • Do not slack off now!

October

  • Finalize college list
  • Start Early Decision/Action applications
  • Register for SATs

November

  • College list due to College Counseling
  • Financial Aid Breakfast
  • Register for SATs/ACTplusWriting
  • Applications, counselor recommendations, and transcripts are sent

December

  • Applications, counselor recommendations, and transcripts are sent
  • Notify ETS/ACT to send scores
  • Thank Teachers for recommendations

January

  • Applications, counselor recommendations, and transcripts are sent
  • File Financial Aid Request

February

  • Mid-year transcript sent to colleges

December-April

  • Advocacy phones calls made to colleges by Director
  • Notification of college decisions 

May

  • AP examinations
  • Reply to the selected college
  • Notify other colleges of decision

June

  • Commencement
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