College Counseling

College Counseling at Bancroft School in Worcester, MA

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Embrace a transformative educational journey at Bancroft School in Worcester, MA, where young minds flourish on a pristine 34-acre campus full of opportunities. Education should be more than just a means to an end – it should be an immersive experience that cultivates students on an intellectual, ethical, personal, and professional level. Our college counseling program at Bancroft is an integral part of our educational philosophy. We instill leadership and independence throughout the college admission process, empower individuals to pursue what they love to learn, and help them become the independent leaders they are destined to be. 

For over a century, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to providing a broad and robust education while preparing students for success not only at the world’s top colleges but for life beyond. Learn more about our college counseling program at Bancroft School today. 

Building the Foundation for a Future Full of Success

If your family is new to the college admission process, no need to worry – we are here to guide you every step of the way. Every Bancroft graduate goes to college. Every single one. And yours will, too.

Your journey toward college admission will not look like anyone else’s. But you’ll have something in common with thousands of Bancroft grads before you – the supportive wisdom of thoughtful, caring educators, counselors, and advisors who truly know you and know colleges. We will guide you and advocate for you. We are your team. From assignments and applications to extracurricular activities and interpersonal relations, our warmhearted faculty is here to cheer you on and support you throughout your educational years. 

College Preparation Timeline

• Grades 9-10 – Your freshman and sophomore years are a time for exploration. Take challenging classes in which you can do well. Participate widely in clubs, sports, and community service. Build on your talents, strengths, and passions. Think about leadership opportunities. You and your family will meet individually with the Upper School Head and your Advisor to choose courses and plan for grades 10-12. 
• Grade 11 – Junior year is when things start humming. College Counseling sessions continue with you and your family as you develop a balanced college list, explore various college applications, and develop a testing strategy. We hold parent sessions on college applications, standardized testing, and financial aid. You'll start to write personal essays in your classes. The College Counselor talks to your teachers to get a feel for your individual strengths. In April, we host a Case Study Workshop and take your entire class to the independent school College Fair in Boston, where you'll have a chance to talk with admissions officers from more than 100 colleges and universities.
• Grade 12 – Senior year includes a College Night Reception and Financial Aid Night for parents. College counseling meetings and advisories continue. Recruiters from over 100 colleges visit the campus to tell you all about their schools – they WANT Bancroft students! We’ll work with you to finalize essays, complete applications, and request teacher recommendations. We’ll even help you understand scholarships and financial aid awards. Bancroft students do not navigate these waters alone. We’re with you every step of the way.

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Our graduates are welcomed at the finest colleges and universities around the world. In the past five years, Bancroft School seniors have earned acceptance at all of the following institutions:

• Acadia University
• Adelphi University
• Allegheny College
• American University
• Amherst College
• Anna Maria College
• Arizona State University
• Assumption College
• Babson College
• Baldwin Wallace University
• Ball State University
• Bard College, NY
• Barnard College
• Barry University
• Bates College
• Baylor University
• Becker College
• Bennington College
• Bentley University
• Binghamton University, SUNY
• Boston College
• Boston University
• Bowdoin College
• Brandeis University
• Bridgewater State University
• Brooklyn College of the CUNY
• Brown University
• Bryant University
• Bryn Mawr College
• Bucknell University
• California Institute of the Arts
• California Polytechnic State at San Luis Obispo
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Catholic University of America, The
• Cazenovia College
• Central Connecticut State
• Champlain College
• Chapman University
• Clark Atlanta University
• Clark University
• Clarkson University
• Clemson University
• Colby College
• Colby-Sawyer College
• Colgate University
• College of Charleston
• College of the Holy Cross
• College of William and Mary
• College of Wooster
• Colorado College
• Colorado State - Fort Collins
• Columbia College Chicago
• Columbia University
• Columbus College of Art & Design
• Connecticut College
• Cornell University
• Curry College
• Davidson College
• Dean College
• Denison University
• DePaul University
• Dickinson College
• Drew University
• Drexel University
• Duke University
• Durham University
• Earlham College
• East Carolina University
• Eastern Connecticut State
• Eckerd College
• Elon University
• Emerson College
• Emmanuel College
• Emory University
• Endicott College
• Fairfield University
• Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles
• Fisher College
• Fitchburg State University
• Flagler College
• Florida Atlantic University
• Florida Gulf Coast University
• Florida Southern College
• Fordham University
• Framingham State University
• Franklin Pierce University
• Furman University
• George Mason University
• George Washington University
• Georgetown University
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Gordon College
• Goucher College
• Guilford College
• Hampshire College
• Haverford College
• Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
• High Point University
• Hobart and William Smith Colleges
• Hofstra University
• Howard University
• Indiana University at Bloomington
• Iona University
• Iowa State University
• Ithaca College
• Jacksonville University
• James Madison University
• Johnson & Wales
• King’s College London
• La Salle University
• Lafayette College
• Lasell University
• Lawrence University
• Lebanon Valley College
• Lehigh University
• Lesley University
• Lewis & Clark College
• Liberty University
• Long Island University
• Loyola Marymount University
• Loyola University Chicago
• Loyola University Maryland
• Loyola University New Orleans
• Manhattan College
• Manhattanville College
• Marist College
• Marquette University
• Maryland Institute College of Art
• Marymount Manhattan College
• Massachusetts College of Art & Design
• Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
• Massachusetts Maritime Academy
• McGill University
• McPherson College
• MCPHS - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
• Merrimack College
• Miami University, Oxford
• Michigan State
• Middlebury College
• Molloy College
• Mount Holyoke College
• Muhlenberg College
• National Aviation Academy
• New England Institute of Technology
• New York Institute of Technology
• New York University
• Newbury College
• Nichols College
• Northeastern University
• Northern Vermont University, Johnson
• Northwestern University
• Norwich University
• Nova Southeastern University
• Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences
• Ohio State University, The
• Ohio Wesleyan University
• Old Dominion University
• Otis College of Art and Design
• Pace University, New York City
• Pace University Westchester
• Palm Beach Atlantic University
• Parsons School of Design
• Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Pennsylvania State University
• Pepperdine University
• Pitzer College
• Plymouth State University
• Pratt Institute
• Princeton University
• Providence College
• Purdue University
• Quinnipiac University
• Randolph-Macon College
• Regis College
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Rhode Island College
• Rhode Island School of Design
• Ringling College of Art and Design
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Roger Williams University
• Rollins College
• Rutgers University-New Brunswick
• Sacred Heart University
• Saint Anselm College
• Saint John’s University (NY)
• Saint Joseph's College of Maine
• Saint Joseph's University (PA)
• Saint Leo University
• Saint Louis University
• Saint Michael’s College
• Salem State University
• Salisbury University
• Salve Regina University
• San Diego State University
• San Francisco State University
• San Jose State University
• Sarah Lawrence College
• Savannah College of Art and Design
• School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• School of Visual Arts
• Seattle University
• Seton Hall University
• Simmons College
• Skidmore College
• Smith College
• Southern Methodist University
• Southern New Hampshire University
• St. Lawrence University
• Stevens Institute of Technology
• Stonehill College
• Stony Brook University, SUNY
• Suffolk University
• SUNY Albany
• Syracuse University
• Temple University
• Texas State University
• The New School
• Towson University
• Trinity College
• Trinity College Dublin
• Tufts University
• Tulane University
• Union College (New York)
• U.S. Naval Academy Prep School
• University College of Dublin
• University of Alabama, The
• University of Arizona, The
• University of British Columbia
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Davis
• University of California, Irvine
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of California, Riverside
• University of California, San Diego
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of California, Santa Cruz
• University of Chicago
• University of Colorado at Boulder
• University of Connecticut
• University of Delaware
• University of Denver
• University of Edinburgh, The
• University of Florida
• University of Georgia
• University of Hartford
• University of Houston
• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• University of Iowa
• University of Kansas
• University of Kentucky
• University of Maine
• University of Maine, Farmington
• University of Maryland, Baltimore
• University of Maryland, College Park
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst
• University of Massachusetts, Boston
• University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
• University of Massachusetts, Lowell
• University of Miami
• University of Michigan
• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
• University of Montana
• University of New England
• University of New Hampshire at Durham
• University of New Haven
• University of North Carolina at Asheville
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• University of North Carolina at Wilmington
• University of Oregon
• University of New Orleans
• University of Oxford (Christ Church)
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of Puget Sound
• University of Rhode Island
• University of Richmond
• University of Rochester
• University of San Diego
• University of San Francisco
• University of Scranton
• University of South Carolina
• University of Southern California
• University of Southern Maine
• University of St Andrews
• University of Tampa
• University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• University of the Arts, The
• University of Toronto
• University of Vermont
• University of Virginia
• University of Washington
• University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Ursinus College
• Vassar College
• Villanova University
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Wagner College
• Wake Forest University
• Washington University, St. Louis
• Wentworth Institute of Technology
• Wesleyan University
• Western New England University
• Wheaton College, MA
• Whitman College
• Williams College
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Worcester State University

Find What Suits You & Own It

The Bancroft college counseling program commences during a student’s sophomore year. Each student is paired with a dedicated advisor to serve as a guide and resource throughout their education in Upper School. Our advisors go beyond merely assisting with academic pursuits. A college-like model is integrated into the student’s schedule and educational life, promoting a sense of independence and a proactive approach to learning. The college counseling program focuses on providing support in every aspect of life, encouraging students to challenge themselves to grow personally and academically. Our students embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and develop into critical thinkers, allowing them to lead in a dynamic and ever-changing world. 

We are here to simplify the college admissions process. If you’d like to speak with our college counseling team or obtain more information about this excellent program, please feel free to contact us today.