College Advising

The College Advising Office empowers students to take the lead in deciding where they’ll go after graduation, providing exceptional support, up-to-date resources, and expertise in the world of college admissions. We guide students as they consider a range of options for life after high school, teach them how to put together a college application that reflects their beliefs and talents, and help them choose the path that suits them best.

Working with a College Advisor

Although the College Office is crucial in assisting students with time management and organization throughout the college application process, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to conduct research on post-graduation options, meet deadlines, and plan their future.

What a Student Should Expect

In order for students to fully benefit from their connection with the College Office, they should take on the following obligations:

• Determine their individual and educational objectives
• Regularly engage with their college advisors
• Communicate with their families
• Research and comply with the distinct admission criteria and timelines (including standardized tests, curricular prerequisites, etc.) of each institution they apply to
• Keep an updated list of college applications on Naviance
• Supply all application materials and standardized test scores to every college or university they apply to

The Role of a College Advisor

• Provide guidance with the utmost ethical and professional standards that align with Hotchkiss's values of integrity, honesty, and character
• Send transcripts, high school recommendations, and other secondary school materials to every college or university listed on a student's Naviance
• Prompt students and families to investigate a variety of exceptional academic options both domestically and abroad, as well as other choices, such as a gap year, that could enhance a student's educational objectives
• Stay in constant communication with parents during the college process
• Safeguard the privacy of every student and maintain confidentiality regarding their personal information