College Guidance
Guidance & College Planning at The Lang School seeks to empower students to navigate their educational journey with confidence and purpose, guiding them toward their post-secondary aspirations and personal goals. Grounded in a student-centered approach, we provide comprehensive support and resources to help students identify their strengths, interests, and values, and explore pathways that align with their individual needs and aspirations.
Through personalized counseling, academic advising, and career exploration initiatives, we assist students in developing a clear vision for their future and navigating the college admissions process with clarity and confidence. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of self-discovery, resilience, and lifelong learning, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and pursue meaningful opportunities beyond high school. By cultivating strong partnerships with families, educators, and community organizations, we strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where all students feel empowered to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential.
Students in the Lower and Middle Schools are exposed to post-secondary options, provided with basic information about college, and engaged in career exploration that connects to their interests. They also practice interpersonal and transitional skills needed to move to the next grade level and beyond.
The Upper School and College Counselor works with students to identify and implement developmentally appropriate goals to support their current school success and future post-secondary planning. These goals address their academic, social-emotional, and college/career development. This work involves practicing and improving skills related to academic planning, academic interventions, standardized testing, motivation, resilience, self-advocacy, talent development, college/career explorations, and the college admissions process. s, and the college admissions process.
Students receive regular 1:1 and small group support from the Upper School and College Counselor. This support is delivered in 1:1 meetings, small groups, push-in support, and classroom lessons. These lessons are provided at every level, including Lower, Middle, and Upper School.
Starting in 9th and 10th grades, our Upper School students have targeted lessons that begin with interest and personal exploration, understanding academic expectations. This includes topics such as The Lang School graduation requirements, types of post-secondary options, different types of colleges, career exploration, the importance of extracurriculars, and resume building.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
BOSTON COLLEGE
HARVARD
CARNEGIE MELON
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
CUNY BROOKLYN COLLEGE
CURRY COLLEGE
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
GOUCHER COLLEGE
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE
MASSACHUSETTES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MITCHELL COLLEGE
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
PRATT INSTITUTE
PACE UNIVERSITY
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
SKIDMORE COLLEGE
SUNY: STONY BROOK
SUNY: PURCHASE
THE NEW SCHOOL: PARSONS
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
UC: SAN DIEGO
UMASS: AMHERST
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
URSINUS COLLEGE
WAGNER COLLEGE
YESHIVA UNIVERISITY
Students (and families) in 11th and 12th grade are provided with an overview and review of the college admissions system. Beginning in the Spring Semester of 11th grade students receive targeted support with the college search and application process during scheduled 1:1 sessions with the Upper School and College Counselor. In the Fall semester of 12th grade, students meet with their counselor weekly to discuss their post-Lang plans, finalize college lists, work on essays, and submit applications. The focused work with the Upper School and College Counselor and the application process serves as a way for students to practice personal, academic, and executive functioning skills. In the Spring, 12th graders continue to meet with the Upper School and College Counselor to discuss and practice skills related to different developmental milestones to support students in planning for a smoother transition to college life and adulthood
The College Counseling Department provides opportunities for students to take the SAT, PSAT, and AP Exams in school to ensure that students receive the necessary accommodations to which they are entitled. The Upper School and College Counselor works with students and teachers to identify and coordinate which students will take AP Challenge Exams if offered a certain school year.