Connecticut College: For College Counselors

The Connecticut College Office of Admission realizes the important role that guidance counselors play in their students' college search process.

We hope these links prove helpful to you and the students you serve as you navigate the process together.

Meet the Admission Committee »

Our Admission Committee members travel all over, interview students and read their applications.

Meet our student interviewers »

They're known as Admission Fellows. Read and pass along their "interview tips" for students.

Connecticut College on the road »

See a listing of cities and dates when members of the Admission Committee may be visiting a city near you, whether in the U.S. or abroad.

A new science building will open in 2012 »

The renovation and expansion of New London Hall in excess of $20 million will transform the historic building into a state-of-the-art home for the life sciences and computer science. Our Science Leaders program offers enhanced financial and academic assistance to women and minority students interested in the sciences.

Admission statistics »

See the statistics for the most recent admitted class.

Essays that Worked »

Read outstanding essays of real Connecticut College applicants who were accepted and later matriculated to the College.

Standardized test policy »

Learn more about our approach to standardized testing.

Getting value from your college pick »

Advice from Connecticut College President Lee Higdon to parents and students on their college search: how to find the best fit with the best education and the best value in this challenging economy. Here are questions to ask to determine the quality and value of a specific college’s education experience.