Resources by Form Year
At The Haverford School, students are assigned a college counselor in the middle of IV Form. Together, the student, counselor, and family explore the options available to each student.
During V Form, students meet individually with their college counselor, attend weekly "college seminar" classes, and are introduced to the various pieces of their college search.
Each fall, College Counseling hosts more than 100 college admissions representatives who meet with our students. Additionally, there are a number of evening programs, led by college admissions officers.
FORM III
The freshman year at Haverford is an exciting time. Students adjust to new expectations in the Upper School, with more difficult classes and a wider array of activities and opportunities.
High school should be the focus now, not college. Working hard in class and doing as well as possible is the most important goal. Students should also begin their involvement in co-curricular clubs, organizations, and sports teams. They should find meaningful ways to spend free time, whether at school or off campus.
Our advice to freshmen: commit yourself to your classes, your school, and challenge yourself to get involved. If you do this, you will truly make the most out of every opportunity available to you at Haverford. You will have a wonderful experience here, AND you will have prepared yourself well for life after Haverford.
While students should focus on their Upper School work, families are welcome to join optional virtual workshops to learn about the college financial aid system.
Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid
- Jan. 22, 2026
- This workshop provides an in-depth overview of the new and evolving ways that colleges price their education and provide financial assistance. This information allows you to evaluate which financial aid policies — need-based and merit-based aid — best meet your goals.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by Haverford's College Counseling office.
Understanding How Colleges Assess Your Ability to Pay and Aid Eligibility
- April 28, 2026
- This workshop details the financial factors colleges use to determine your ability to pay, with an inside look at their formulas and decision-making process. These insights provide you with strategies to maximize your eligibility for need-based financial aid.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by Haverford's College Counseling office.
FORM IV
October
- PSAT
January
- Jan. 22, 2026: Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid (virtual workshop)
- This workshop provides an in-depth overview of the new and evolving ways that colleges price their education and provide financial assistance. This information allows you to evaluate which financial aid policies — need-based and merit-based aid — best meet your goals.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by Haverford's College Counseling office.
February
- College counselors are assigned to each student
March
- College Night for students and parents/guardians
April/May
- SAT and ACT Diagnostic testing
- Main Line College Fair at Villanova
- April 28, 2026: Understanding How Colleges Assess Your Ability to Pay and Aid Eligibility (virtual workshop)
- This workshop details the financial factors colleges use to determine your ability to pay, with an inside look at their formulas and decision-making process. These insights provide you with strategies to maximize your eligibility for need-based financial aid.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by Haverford's College Counseling office.
FORM V
October
- PSAT
- College Night, including guest speaker from college admissions office
- Students have opportunity during their free periods to meet with college admissions representatives visiting THS
- Evening Program: A Conversation About Paying for College
November
- SAT
December
- SAT and ACT
- Dec. 9, 2025: Evaluating Loans and Borrowing for Your College Investment
- This virtual workshop provides resources to help you evaluate your financing needs and compare various loan options available today, focusing on right-sized borrowing that aligns with your future financial goals.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by the Haverford College Counseling office.
January-April
- Weekly college counseling seminars
- Individual student meetings with your college counselor
- Family meetings with college counselor after initial student meetings
February
- College Night
- ACT
March/April
- SAT
Spring Break
- Optional time to visit college campuses
April-June
- Independent School College Fair
- ACT
April
- April 8, 2026: Building Aid Generosity and Affordability into your School List
- This virtual workshop gives you tools and resources to evaluate how generous colleges will be with their need-based and merit-based aid and calculate your expected awards and costs. You gain insight into financial commitments for the colleges on your list.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by the Haverford College Counseling office.
May
- SAT
- Request (in writing) two teacher recommendations
June
- SAT
- ACT
Summer
- Visit college campuses (interview if available)
- If you are considering particular colleges or programs because of a specialized interest or talent, use the summer months to gain greater exposure in the field.
FORM VI
August
- SAT
September
- Individual meetings with college counselors throughout the fall
- Meetings with college representatives visiting Haverford
- Continue working on college applications and essays
- ACT
- Sept. 30, 2025: Succeeding in the Financial Aid Process
- This virtual workshop guides you through the senior year application process to complete timely and accurate applications and advocate for your unique circumstances. This includes how to research, track, and apply for merit aid from colleges.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by the Haverford College Counseling office.
October
- SAT
- ACT
- Begin completing financial aid applications (workshop at Haverford)
- Evening Program: A Conversation About Paying for College
November
- Early Decision/Early Action applications are due
- SAT
December
- College list finalized
- Request to have your official test scores forwarded to colleges
- SAT
- ACT
- Dec. 9, 2025: Evaluating Loans and Borrowing for Your College Investment
- This workshop provides resources to help you evaluate your financing needs and compare various loan options available today, focusing on right-sized borrowing that aligns with your future financial goals.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by the Haverford College Counseling office.
February
- Feb. 23, 2026: Comparing Awards and Strategies for Appeals
- This workshop provides a framework to compare aid offers, understand their fairness, and calculate your 4-year commitment for each school. Guidance on when to appeal for more aid and how to do so successfully helps ensure your awards fairly meet your need.
- Instructions for joining this virtual workshop will be provided by the Haverford College Counseling office.
March/April
- All colleges notify students of decisions by April 1
May
- National deposit deadline, May 1
June
- Final transcript sent