College Counseling
The college search is more than applications—it’s a chance to figure out what excites you and where you’ll thrive. At Lincoln, we’ll help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence, focusing on colleges that truly fit your interests, strengths, and goals.
We encourage you to take intellectual risks, lean into what you love, and notice when you feel most engaged, both inside and outside the classroom. That awareness helps you make authentic choices about what you want from your next chapter.
In Upper School, you’ll work closely with your college counselor to build a personalized list of schools that match your vision. Whether you’re drawn to a small liberal arts college, a large research university, an art school, or studying abroad, you’ll graduate ready to succeed wherever you go.
Each year, about 100 college representatives visit Lincoln, giving you the chance to connect directly with admissions officers in small, informal settings to share what makes your experience here uniquely yours.
While setting out to find the best college fit can be daunting at times, when students approach the search with an open mind and heart, it can also be a deeply enriching and rewarding experience. When it’s time to submit their applications, each student is able to share in a confident and authentic voice: 'This is who I am, these are the things I like to do, and most importantly, why I like to do them.Beth Ellis, Lincoln School Director of College Counseling
The College Counseling Team:
Upcoming Events:
Franklin & Marshall College
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College Counseling Conference Rm.
Tulane University
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College Counseling Conference Rm.
Colgate University
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College Counseling Conference Rm.
American University
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College Counseling Conference Rm.
Endicott College
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College Counseling Conference Rm.
College Counseling Resources
Lincoln School Key Differences:
- College Awareness Class to provide a balanced approach to the college search and application process
- Ongoing athletic recruiting support
- Personalized college application plans for each student
- Direct and sustained access to counselors
- Test prep guidance in the post-COVID world
- Guidance on the financial aid process and scholarship opportunities
- Summer application workshops
- Application and essay writing support throughout the process
- Grade level parent coffees offered throughout the high school years, as well as individual parent meetings throughout the college search
Lincoln is proud to have our students go on to a wide range of colleges and universities both domestically and abroad.
Please join us in congratulating the Lincoln School Class of 2026 who have been admitted to an exciting array of colleges and universities. We know that this class will take full advantage of the myriad opportunities that await them, and we can't wait to hear about their adventures as the next chapter of their lives unfold!
Members of the Lincoln School Class of 2026.