For High School Guidance Counselors
Visiting Clarkson
Descriptions intrigue, but a visit gets students picturing what they could do — from forging connections in student groups and Living-Learning Communities to participating in faculty-led research projects or building vehicles for SPEED competitions. Explore all the ways to acquaint your students with Clarkson’s innovation- and collaboration-centric culture.
The Clarkson School
Know some students ready to kick-start their college journey a year early? We can stop by to touch on The Clarkson School’s benefits and structure. Or, for a more immersive introduction, consider scheduling an Overnight Hosting Experience for accepted students (contact admissions@clarkson.edu to set yours up).
Leadership and Achievement Award Nominations
Clarkson strives to make a college education more affordable, including through various merit-based scholarships. If you’re impressed by a student’s ingenuity or tenacity, learn how to nominate them for awards recognizing their outstanding academic achievements or leadership abilities.
Applying to Clarkson
As can-do as your students can be, they still have questions. And we have the resources to help you with common inquiries that arise during the application process.
Completing an Application
Understand which application your students need to fill out (the Clarkson Application or the Common Application). Additionally, work with them during advising appointments to create a checklist based on relevant admission requirements and documentation.
Testing Policies
Clarkson is a test-optional school. However, we do evaluate official and unofficial SAT/ACT scores submitted with a student’s application and require international candidates to provide evidence of English proficiency. Learn more about submitting scores.
Submitting Documents
As a high school guidance counselor, prepare to write and submit recommendations on behalf of your students, request additional recommendations from teachers and send final high school transcripts. Understand your involvement throughout the application process, plus where and how to provide this information.
AP and IB Scores
Learn more about Clarkson’s policies for accepting and assigning course credit for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
Financial Aid for Incoming First-Year Students
Encourage your students to think about how they’ll pay for their education. Stress the importance of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to access all possible funding opportunities, and steer them toward both institutional and outside scholarships to reduce their overall costs.
Financial Aid for The Clarkson School
Students applying to The Clarkson School are advised to submit a FAFSA® and explore various funding sources, including need- and achievement-based awards, to lower their overall cost of attendance.
Key Deadlines
The FAFSA® cycle begins
Early Decision Admissions deadline for incoming first-year students
Regular Decision deadline for incoming first-year students
Deposit deadline for accepted students
FAFSA® cycle closes
Additional Resources
From introductions to final decisions, show your students why they belong at Clarkson and what they need to do to get here.