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Welcome to Berkshire's College Counseling Blog. Check back for regular updates on the college admission process, important dates, and tips from our office. If you have any questions, please email collegeoffice@berkshireschool.org.


 

Andrea Bowler - Director of College Counseling

We write with an update on the college process for you (and your parents/guardians).  

At this point you all are actively involved in the college application process, even if you haven’t pressed the final “submit” button on an application yet.  Your pre-vacation/vacation strategies may look a little different depending on your specific situation, but there are a few pieces of advice that we wish to offer....

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Andrea Bowler - Director of College Counseling

We write with an October update on the college process at Berkshire. It’s been a very productive start of the year, with each Sixth Former working diligently and productively on their college applications. Thanks to each of you for your support with the “big push” over the summer months.  This has left most of the Form in very good shape with regard to the Common Application, college essay, and a balanced, competitive list of prospective colleges and universities....

Read More about October Letter to Sixth-Form Parents/Guardians - College Process Update
Andrea Bowler - Director of College Counseling

We hope this finds you well and sharing in your child’s excitement about the start of the school year.  Our office would like to use this opportunity to outline the college counseling process for Fifth Formers.  This year is an important year on many fronts, and the College Office stands ready to support each student as they more formally begin planning for their lives after Berkshire.....

Read More about September Letter to Fifth-Form Parents/Guardians - College Process Update

IMPORTANT DATES

AUGUST 26 (SAT)
SAT Testing at Off-Campus Sites during Berkshire Summer Recess

SEPTEMBER
College Rep Visits begin

SEPTEMBER 9 (ACT)
ACT Hosted at Berkshire School for ONLY Berkshire Students (you will need the code 195110 to register)

OCTOBER 11 (SAT and Practice SAT)
SAT School Day Test (takes place on a weekday) at Berkshire for ONLY Berkshire Students (students do not need to register ahead of time)

OCTOBER 28 (ACT)
ACT Hosted at Berkshire School for ONLY Berkshire Students (you will need the code 195110 to register)

APRIL 13 (ACT) 
ACT Hosted at Berkshire School for ONLY Berkshire Students (you will need the code 195110 to register)

APRIL 20 (SAT)
SAT Hosted at Berkshire for ONLY Berkshire Students (students do not need to register ahead of time)

REVOLUTION PREP Click on the link above to schedule a meeting with Revolution Prep, a test prep company. Revolution Prep can help students and families review and interpret practice ACT and SAT test score reports, and offers courses to prepare students for standardized testing.

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