Secondary School Counseling
Just the right fit.
Planning for secondary school is an exciting process and we are here to make the process as smooth and successful as possible.
The Foote School has an excellent record of finding just the right fit for our students. We also have long-standing connections with a variety of schools — from day, to boarding, to public and parochial schools. While our students are well-prepared for their high school experiences, remember that the more we know about your plans, the better we can serve you.
Here we have provided tips to help students and their parents/guardians better understand the process, along with tools you will need for success as you navigate the admissions process. We look forward to partnering with you on this journey!
The secondary school placement process has been phenomenal and excellent in every aspect. Fortunately we were in the place and with the right people at the time of the process. The experience and preparation we received as a family at Foote made this a pleasant experience.
James, Foote Parent
5-Year Matriculation: Independent Schools
Avon Old Farms, Canterbury School, Cheshire Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, Dana Hall, Deerfield Academy, Greens Farms Academy, Groton School, Hamden Hall, Holderness School, Hopkins School, Hotchkiss School, Lauralton Hall, Lincoln School, Loomis Chaffee School, Milton Academy, Notre Dame High School, O’Neal School, Miss Porter’s School, Phillips Academy Andover, Phillips Exeter Academy, Pomfret Academy, Proctor Academy, Sacred Heart Academy St. Joseph High School , St. Paul Catholic High School, Taft School
5-year Matriculation: District Schools
Amity Regional High School, Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School, Daniel Hand High School, East Greenwich High School, Educational Center for the Arts, Guilford High School, Hamden High School, James Hillhouse High School, New Haven Academy, North Haven High School, Old Saybrook High School, The Sound School, Wilbur Cross High School
The Full Picture
Liam Considine
Secondary School Counseling Director
Phone: 203-777-3464
Important Dates
Early Fall
- Register for SSAT and/or ISEE (if applicable; see individual school requirements)
- Schedule appointments at schools (see individual school admission pages for specific live-versus-remote arrangements.)
- Arrange for testing at religious schools (if applicable)
Winter
- Magnet School application processes usually roll out in late January / early February.
Late Spring/Early Summer
- Meet with Mr. Considine to begin discussion about schools
Resources
- Applicant Self-Assessment
- Parent Request for Record Release
- Gateway to Prep Schools (common application service)
- Standard Application Online (common application service)
- SSS Form (financial form and calculator)
After Foote
Colleges with the most graduates attending (data over five years):
| School | Number Attending |
|---|---|
| Yale University | 50 |
| University of Chicago | 9 |
| Brown University | 9 |
| Tufts University | 9 |
| University of Vermont | 8 |
| Wesleyan University | 7 |
| UConn | 6 |
| UC Boulder | 6 |
| Boston College | 6 |
Alumni Spotlight
Jasmine (Tompkins) Nikole ’06
Engineer, Artist, Activist, Educator
Sacred Heart Academy
Rochester Institute of Technology
Art is the connective tissue that binds all other facets of life. It is an educator, a healer, a diplomat, and an activist. It is at once deeply personal and universal. It is both an escape and a grounding force. Jasmine (Tompkins) Nikole ’06 knows this to be true.