Individualized college counseling and placement

Even before Junior year, future Roycemore graduates and their families begin the very personal process of planning for college with our College Counselor, Peggy Klein. Ms. Klein draws from her own experiences with many of the students, as well as input from their advisors and teachers, to offer counseling regarding the best college choices based on a student's personality, desires, and academic record. A distinct advantage to attending a smaller high school is the level of care that goes into compiling a student's recommendations. Their file also includes details regarding each year's January Short Term project, a unique experience that allows colleges insight into an applicant's interests and initiative.

Typically 100% of Roycemore's graduates are accepted to colleges of their choice across the country. View a current list

Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement Program consists of college level courses based on course descriptions approved by the College Board for highly motivated students. Roycemore offers college level work in Studio Art, Biology, Calculus AB and BC, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, French Language, U.S. Government and Politics, European History, Physics, Spanish Language and U.S. History.

In June of 2010, 26 Upper Schoolers had completed 58 college level courses. In 2009-2010, 24 students, representing nearly 34% of those in Grades 10, 11 and 12, took 39 exams. 82% percent of the scores were in the honors range, with an average score of 3.7.

College Level Work at Northwestern University

Taking classes for full college credit through a reciprocal arrangement with Northwestern University is one of the most valuable and exciting opportunities available to qualified Roycemore Upper School students. To qualify, a student must have completed the Roycemore curriculum within a discipline and have received the recommendation of the department and the Upper School Division Head. In recent years, students have taken courses in history, mathematics, science, foreign languages, political science, economics, philosophy and English at Northwestern University.

In June of 2010, nine Roycemore seniors had completed 29 quarters of study at Northwestern during their Roycemore careers.