College Counseling

The college search process is an exciting and informative experience. As the world has grown more complex, the process has become increasingly complicated through the influences of college rankings, standardized testing and test preparation, and increased selectivity among elite colleges and universities.

Every fall, The Knox School hosts a College Fair attended by representatives from leading colleges and universities.

Knox’s College Counseling office helps students identify university settings that are the “right fit” for them based upon criteria such as academic challenge, career goals, general interests, and geographic considerations. College counselors work one-on-one with students to prepare for college admissions, a process that includes ongoing personal college counseling; information sessions during their junior year; college fairs; assistance with materials that add depth and distinction to each application; and most importantly, by encouraging students to follow their passions and become confident and competent young adults.

Guiding students to success involves a team effort between counselors, teachers and advisors. Each student is encouraged to reach his or her full potential by developing critical thinking skills and creative problem-solving, clear and effective written and oral communication skills, and by attaining the highest possible GPA, and through challenging and relevant coursework.

The college counseling office has an open door policy.  Parents and guardians are encouraged to visit or call at anytime.  Colleges and universities visit Knox in the fall and spring. The office also assists with registration and preparation for the PSAT in both sophomore and junior years, as well as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), SAT Subject Area Tests, and the American College Test (ACT). The office also assists international students in preparing for the TOEFL.