Programs & Events

Civil Service Fair (Students Only)

May 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM – 12:24 PM, RHS

College Counseling Spring Workshop Series

12th Grade: May 28; 10th-11th Grade: May 23
Black Box (Learn 1)

Students in grades 10 - 12 are invited to join the RHS Counselors for their College Counseling Spring Workshop Series. View the flyer below for more details and workshop topics! Please note these events are for students only.

Spring workshop series flyer

College Admissions Case Study

April 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM, Teams

Students and parents are invited to learn more about what goes on "behind the curtain" in college admissions by participating in a virtual mock admissions case study on Thursday, April 10. Participants will review fictitious college applications and decide admissions outcomes through small-group discussions led by:
Kelly Ball, Director of Recruitment & Strategic Initiatives at Case Western Reserve University
Pete Caruso, Associate Director of Admission at Boston College
Tray Hammond, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Pomona College
Charlie Leizar, Dean of Admissions at Occidental College
Philip Morabito, Senior Assistant Director of Admission at Vanderbilt University
Christopher Richards, Director of Admissions at University of Maine 

Students and parents should register here and read the fictional application materials ahead of time. A participation link will be provided closer to the date. Due to the conversational nature of the program, it will not be recorded.

Registration Link

Case Study Documents

Event Link - Microsoft Teams

Freshman Parent Transition Program

March 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM

This program will provide current ninth grade parents with an overview of the Counseling program available from 10th through 12th grades, including the supports provided by both the School Counselors and the College and Career Counselors. 

College Admissions Panel

March 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM -8 PM, RHS Auditorium

Juniors and their parents are invited to a discussion panel with representatives from a range of colleges and universities. The panel will touch on hot topics such as the current admissions landscapes, standardized testing, the college essay, application review and more. Students and families will be asked to submit relevant questions ahead of time.

Sophomore Springboard

February 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM, Virtual on Microsoft Teams

Students and families in 10^th grade are invited to join the counseling team to explore postsecondary options and begin thinking long-term. Everything from self-awareness and reflection, activities and involvements, high school timelines and postsecondary testing will be discussed. Please join us for this comprehensive program to maximize the rest of tenth grade and best prepare for the final years of high school and beyond.

Watch the presentation

Special Topics in College Admissions: Select-a-Session

February 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Virtual on Microsoft Teams
Recordings of each session are now linked below 

The post-secondary planning process is unique to each individual student, and there are additional considerations for certain populations of students. Join us for a “select-a-session” event focused on special considerations during the college process. The evening will be a virtual program, and students and parents can choose which sessions to attend based on their individual interests and circumstances.

Please see the session schedule for the evening below and learn more about each session here:
Click on the sessions below to view the recorded virtual meeting.

Navigating College Admissions Testing

January 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM, Zoom

Experts from the Compass Education Group will lead a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of the future of college admission testing. Presentation topics for that evening included:

• The evolving role of test scores in specific contexts
• Making sense of the subtlety and variety of testing policies
• Fresh admissions data from test score submitters and non-submitters
• Making an informed choice between the ACT and SAT
• The specs and design of the digital, adaptive PSAT & SAT
• Optimal timing and smart approaches to test preparation and testing

watch recording of this event

High School 101 for Ninth Grade Parents

September 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM, RHS Auditorium

This program will provide information for current 9th grade parents and students as they begin their high school career. Topics will include the structure and services provided by the Counseling Office, as well as academic and mental health supports in the building.

See the presentation

Senior Application Night

September 5, 2024 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM, RHS Auditorium

All seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend this presentation outlining the nuts and bolts of the college application and submission process. Important information about completing applications, document submissions, and the various supports available to students throughout the fall will be discussed in detail.

See the Presentation

Senior College Planning Night - Thursday, September 7, 2023

All seniors and their parents were invited to attend an information program outlining the nuts and bolts of the college application process. Important information about requesting documentation, completing applications, and the various supports available to students throughout the fall were discussed in detail. Click the link for the full presentation. Additional materials are available below.

Senior College Application Night Presentation

College Application Instructions.    SRAR Instructions    FERPA.   12th Grade Timeline

High School 101 – Wednesday, October 11, 2023

This program will provide information for current 9th grade parents and students as they begin their high school career. Topics will include the structure and services provided by the Counseling Office, as well as academic and mental health supports in the building.

High School 101 Presentation (PDF)

Junior Post-Secondary Kickoff Event – Thursday, November 30, 2023

Juniors along with their parents are invited to attend our kick-off event as juniors embark on their post-secondary planning journey. Our college & career counselors will walk students and their families through each step of the planning process, including the college search and finding the right fit, standardized testing, visiting campuses and alternative post-secondary options. We will also review the support available to juniors and their families at Radnor High School.

FAFSA Completion Night – Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to come to Radnor High School to get help filling out their FAFSA application.

The *new* Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 academic year is set to be released by December 31 with many colleges requiring submissions in January and February. Fran McKeown from the PA Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will provide detailed information and support on completing the FAFSA. We encourage all eligible students to complete and submit the FAFSA even if they are not seeking need-based financial aid as many colleges use FAFSA information to determine institutional awards such as merit aid. The FAFSA is also a gateway to access PA state grants. Both the student and at least one parent/guardian need to create a Federal Student Aid ID which can be done here at any time prior to submitting your FAFSA. Please see the FAFSA Tip Sheet and FAFSA Checklist for useful information.  

NOTE: If you applied to an institution that uses/requires the CSS Profile in lieu of or in addition to the FAFSA, you can access CSS here.  Click the following link for the list of CSS profile participating colleges: Participating Institutions

Navigating the Future of College Admissions Testing - Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Experts from the Compass Education Group led a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion of the future of college admission testing. Presentation topics for that evening included:

• The evolving role of test scores in specific contexts
• Making sense of the subtlety and variety of testing policies
• Fresh admissions data from test score submitters and non-submitters
• Making an informed choice between the ACT and SAT
• The specs and design of the digital, adaptive PSAT & SAT
• Optimal timing and smart approaches to test preparation and testing

Presentation

Compass Education Group Resource

Sophomore Springboard Program – Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Sophomores and their parents are invited to learn about the transition to the junior and senior years of high school. The evening will cover an overview of post-secondary options, how students can begin preparing for their post-high school goals, and the post-secondary planning curriculum for eleventh and twelfth grades.

Watch the Recording Here

Junior Spring Panel – Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Juniors and their parents are invited to a discussion panel with representatives from a range of colleges and universities. The panel will touch on hot topics such as the current admissions landscapes, standardized testing, the college essay, application review and more. Students and families will be asked to submit relevant questions ahead of time.

View the presentation here