Webinars & Resources

Below are videos of webinars and information sessions presented by The Hill School's College Counseling Office.

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Introduction to Cialfo for Parents of Fifth Form Students

Information Session for Parents of Fifth Form Students

College Counseling Webinar for International Families

Standardized Testing Survival Guide: Navigating the SAT and ACT by Franklin Yard: Click to View the Webinar Recording 

The College Admissions Landscape: A Review of the SCOTUS Decision on Race-Conscious College Admissions

Introduction to College Board's Bluebook testing app presented by Franklin Yard.

Setting the Tone for the College Process for Fourth Form Students (April 2021)

Course Planning Meeting for Parents of Rising Sixth Form Students (March 2021)

Course Planning Meeting for Parents of Rising Fifth Form Students (March 2021)

Informational Session for Parents of Fifth Form Students (Feb. 2021)

Conversations with Colleges

Representatives from Harvey Mudd, Boston College, USC, Santa Clara, Brown, UVA, and Elon share their thoughts on the college admissions landscape given the challenges of COVID-19.

University of California Application Workshop (Nov. 2020)

Session with Peter VanBuskirk for Fifth Form Students and Parents (Oct. 2020)

Interviews and Demonstrated Interest (May 2020)

Fourth Form College Counseling  (May 2020)

Athletics College Recruiting Process During COVID-19 (May 2020)

Changes to Testing Optional Policies (April 2020)

College Counseling Webinar for International Students (April 2020)

Contact Us:

Lauren Hoyt
Co-Director of College Counseling
lhoyt@thehill.org
610-705-1055

Jodi Robinson
Co-Director of College Counseling
jrobinson@thehill.org
610-705-1060

Beth Allain P'18 '23
Assistant Director of College Counseling
ballain@thehill.org
610-705-1168

Meghan Toomey
Associate Director of College Counseling
mtoomey@thehill.org
610-705-1068 

David Page '05
Student Athlete College Recruitment Coordinator and Harry L. Price Coach of Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse
dpage@thehill.org
610-705-1115

Mike Boyer P'25
College Counselor and Head Football Coach
mboyer@thehill.org
610-705-1077

Larissa Snyder
Athey Family Master of English, College Counselor, and Dorm Head (Upper School West)
larissasnyder@thehill.org
610-705-1037

Mary Vassallo
College Counseling Administrative Assistant
mvassallo@thehill.org
610-705-1276