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5 Things to Know About Grades and Course Selection

Each spring, Winsor students have the opportunity to select their courses for the following year, and itโ€™s natural for questions about college to surface during…

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5 Pieces of Advice for Parents During the College Application Process

So often, the college process is viewed as a finish line: the prize waiting at the end of a long and demanding race. But that…

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What Should I Do This Summer?

Planning for the summer months has taken on a life of its own, as students wonder how their activities might influence future college applications. It…

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5 Things to Know about Applying Abroad: U.K. Edition

Why limit your college search to just one continent? Each year, Winsor students submit applications to universities outside the United States, often in the United…

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The College Counseling Process: Some Helpful Terms

The world of college admissions comes with its own language, which can be confusing at first. Understanding common terms can make the process clearer and a little less stressful. Weโ€™ve put together a glossary of frequently used words and phrases to help students and families feel more confident as they navigate the journey ahead.

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5 Ways Our College Counseling Team Gets to Know Your Students

Learn five ways we get to know Winsor students well before junior year, and how those insights become the foundation of the school letter that accompanies each application.

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