College Guidance
In keeping with Chapin's student-centered philosophy, the college guidance program puts the student at the center of the process as she considers her options for higher education.
Our process encourages each student to take pride in their own strengths and ambitions. The college guidance program begins intensively in Class 11, but the counselors meet regularly with all Upper School students and parents, starting in Class 9 with Chapin’s FUTURES curriculum, which focuses on helping students understand how best to maximize the school’s resources and opportunities each year in order to progress into the strongest college applicant in Class 12. We work on goal setting and accountability. We also discuss class-appropriate issues, including academic and testing preparation.
Our office is committed to supporting students and parents alike with each important step on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery. From the introspective beginnings of the search, to collaborating as we identify appropriate college choices, to encouraging students as they put their best foot forward in their applications, and finally, to listening and counseling as they make their decisions on where to attend, we take pride in our attentiveness to the needs and care of each individual. Our ultimate goal is to foster our students' academic, intellectual and personal growth and to empower them to take ownership of the college process and their futures. We also are committed to helping our students define success individually under our motto of 100 Avenues to Success@100 East End Avenue. This serves to guide our work to promote many different pathways to life after high school.
Meet the Team:
Karey Boals, Director of College Guidance
Cordelia Orbach, Assistant Director of College Guidance
Tre Monshizadeh, College Counselor
Maggie Johnston, College Guidance Office Manager
Important Numbers:
Chapin’s College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) #: 333540
College Office Phone: 212-570-5327
College Admissions Officers
We are delighted to welcome you to Chapin! We look forward to meeting with you and introducing you to our remarkable students and community.
We offer appointments to visit with our Class 12 students during the months of September, October and November. Appointments are available between the hours of 8:20 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and are approximately 40 minutes. Please find our availability on Scoir and feel free to request a date and time that work for you! Please contact Maggie Johnston, College Guidance Office Manager, at mjohnston@chapin.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
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