College Counseling
Don’t Worry. We’ve Got This.
When you look back, you will agree that just about every aspect of your time at The Frederick Gunn School prepared you well for college — and for life beyond Gunn. Boarding school life is 24/7, so from the moment you step foot on our campus, you will be supported by our academic, co-curricular, and residential life programs while our four-year College Counseling program, outlined on the following pages, helps you to settle in, build your purpose, define your own journey, and get ready for what’s next.
Program Highlights
Freshman Program
Our Freshman Program is a multifaceted approach to guiding students during their transition to high school...
FAMILY WEEKEND SEMINAR
All families have an opportunity to connect with our College Counseling Office during Family Weekend Seminars. Hear from leading college admissions officers about the application process during the fall, and participate in our mock admissions committee during the spring.
MY GUNN PORTRAIT
Designed to organize a student’s portfolio of work — My Gunn Portrait helps each student to craft a unique narrative as they approach the college search process...
COLLEGE SEMINAR
This biweekly seminar provides structure and guidance around the application process for seniors, ensuring that a proper focus is applied...
PARTNERING WITH THE CENTER FOR CITIZENSHIP AND JUST DEMOCRACY
Our College Counselors meet with 9th grade students to begin a conversation about how a Gunn transcript is presented to colleges...
College Essay Workshops
Students work in partnership with our English Department and College Counseling Office to craft a personal statement and supplemental essays.
