College Counseling Overview:

Linden Hall’s College Counseling Office provides a comprehensive and supportive program for students and parents as they progress through the steps of the college selection and application process. The extensive guidance that is offered helps students identify colleges and universities that will provide the best match for their academic potential, aspirations, talents, and interests.
The College Counseling Office aids students by providing the following:  

  • An assessment program that provides students with experience in both reasoning and curriculum based tests during grades 7-12
  • Required College Board and Barrons SAT on-line courses
  • College informational classes conducted by the College Counselor
  • Parental advisement during Parents’ Weekends and during the junior and senior year conferences
  • Individual student meetings with the College Counselor
  • The opportunity to meet with college representatives at Linden Hall
  • College campus tours and a local college fair
  • Assistance obtaining effective teacher recommendations
  • Mentoring on writing college essays from English teachers.
  • Guidance in composing a college resume demonstrating leadership successes, community service, artistic achievements, and physical activities
  • The review of all college applications, the compilation and distribution of supporting materials, and the management of final details to ensure success
  • Seminars to enhance interviewing skills
  • Guidance and resources for career exploration

 
Linden Hall’s intensive counseling approach results in 100% acceptance to some of the finest schools in the nation.

SAT Results at Linden Hall: Recent Academic Changes Produce Results
The Linden Hall students achieved a median SAT Reasoning Test score of 1980 in March 2010, thereby posting one of the top scores of any girls’ boarding school in the United States and what we believe are the highest scores in the region. We are extremely proud of our students and faculty for establishing such a high level of excellence.

The excellent standardized testing record of our students, both international and domestic, is compelling evidence of the strength of Linden Hall’s college-preparatory academic program.

Linden Hall does enroll a fraction of its student body from other nations, and for these students English is a second or even a third language. SAT Math, and SAT Subject Test statistics compiled at Linden Hall use all student results, including students for whom English is not their native language. SAT verbal statistics at Linden Hall include all students with the possible exception of those international students who benefit during the college admission process from submitting the TOEFL exam.