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 VisitsVisit Date School September 5 Air Force Academy September 6 Southern Methodist University September 11 New York University September 11 Wayne State College September 11 Nebraska Wesleyan University September 16 University of Kansas September 18 St. Olaf College September 18 University of Tulsa September 18 Doane University September 18 Virginia Tech September 20 Syracuse University September 24 Olin College of Engineering September 25 Creighton University September 25 Washington University at St. Louis September 26 Grinnell College October 3 University of Nebraska-Lincoln October 9 University of Chicago October 11 Drake University October 24 Miami University October 25 Hillsdale College November 7 University of Missouri - Kansas City
Visit Date | School |
September 5 | Air Force Academy |
September 6 | Southern Methodist University |
September 11 | New York University |
September 11 | Wayne State College |
September 11 | Nebraska Wesleyan University |
September 16 | University of Kansas |
September 18 | St. Olaf College |
September 18 | University of Tulsa |
September 18 | Doane University |
September 18 | Virginia Tech |
September 20 | Syracuse University |
September 24 | Olin College of Engineering |
September 25 | Creighton University |
September 25 | Washington University at St. Louis |
September 26 | Grinnell College |
October 3 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
October 9 | University of Chicago |
October 11 | Drake University |
October 24 | Miami University |
October 25 | Hillsdale College |
November 7 | University of Missouri - Kansas City |
College Counseling Faculty