Although outcomes are important, Brownell Talbot’s College Counseling Department knows that each student’s success in college depends on their ability to look beyond college ranking lists and embark on a highly individualized process of self discovery, paired with an exploration of the full landscape of colleges.
Focus on Fit
At Brownell Talbot, our college counseling program is designed to empower students to build a personalized college plan that reflects their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. We guide students through a thoughtful, strategic process that ensures they apply to colleges meeting their individual needs, setting the stage for confident decision-making that will shape their educational journey and future opportunities.
Unique Program Highlights
- Fully Integrated College Counseling: All college preparation activities are conducted during school hours and are included with tuition, eliminating extra costs for families.
- Comprehensive Support: Our program is so thorough that families will not need to invest in additional external college counseling services.
- Longitudinal Approach: College preparation begins in Middle School and progressively intensifies through Upper School, ensuring a systematic and supportive transition
College Counseling Blueprint
Parent Engagement and Support
- Annual parent orientation sessions starting in Middle School.
- Direct access to Scoir, our comprehensive online college investigation and application platform.
- Collaborative student-parent account access.
- Minimal parent supervision required - our dedicated college counseling team manages and facilitates the entire process.
Our goal is to transform the college application journey from a potentially stressful experience into an exciting, personalized pathway of discovery and opportunity.
BT is an investment that pays off when it comes time to fund college.
Upcoming College Visits
Visit Date School September 2 Miami University of Ohio September 4 New York University September 4 St. Olaf College September 5 Loyola Marymount University September 8 University of Kansas September 9 Barclay College September 10 Butler University September 10 University of St. Thomas September 10 Virginia Tech September 10 Washington University in St. Louis September 11 Yale University September 18 Grand Canyon University September 19 Olin College of Engineering September 29 Northwestern University October 2 Rice University October 3 Nebraska Wesleyan University October 9 University of Nebraska Omaha October 14 Kansas State University October 15 University of Chicago October 16 Saint Louis University October 20 Wichita State University October 23 Drake University October 27 Doane University
Visit Date | School |
September 2 | Miami University of Ohio |
September 4 | New York University |
September 4 | St. Olaf College |
September 5 | Loyola Marymount University |
September 8 | University of Kansas |
September 9 | Barclay College |
September 10 | Butler University |
September 10 | University of St. Thomas |
September 10 | Virginia Tech |
September 10 | Washington University in St. Louis |
September 11 | Yale University |
September 18 | Grand Canyon University |
September 19 | Olin College of Engineering |
September 29 | Northwestern University |
October 2 | Rice University |
October 3 | Nebraska Wesleyan University |
October 9 | University of Nebraska Omaha |
October 14 | Kansas State University |
October 15 | University of Chicago |
October 16 | Saint Louis University |
October 20 | Wichita State University |
October 23 | Drake University |
October 27 | Doane University |
Meet Our College Counselors