With the upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities across the country pivoted from in-person matriculation events to virtual visit days and tours for incoming freshmen and future students alike.  The Office of College Counseling was also able to seamlessly transition to virtual conferencing for each member of the fifth form to discuss teacher letters of recommendation, testing timelines, sixth form course schedules, and prospective colleges.  The spring is a crucial time for sixth formers making their final college choices.  The Class of 2020 had plenty to choose from, having been accepted to 118 institutions across 28 states and the District of Columbia as well as schools in Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom. 

Given the dynamic situation in college admissions this spring and the upcoming fall, Mr. Harry was able to attend virtual conferences, including the annual Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling Conference, the St. Michael’s Conference for College Admission Professionals and College Counselors, and a virtual visit to North Carolina State University.  With new information being released daily, professional networks are incredibly important during this uncertain time; Mr. Harry collaborated weekly with colleagues in the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) College Counseling Group—sharing best practices, hearing from many admissions officers, and strategizing for the future.   With the Class of 2020 well on their way to being leaders for good in the world, the Class of 2021 is well-positioned for the upcoming college admission cycle this autumn.