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Virtual Events for Parents

Prospective parents are invited to join Hamilton’s office of Admission and Financial Aid for one (or more!) of our upcoming virtual sessions. Registration is required - a confirmation and link to join the virtual event will be emailed to you.

Upcoming Events

  • 7/23/2026 7:00PM

    Financial Aid 101 for Junior Parents

    Designed for parents and guardians of rising high school juniors (students who will graduate high school in 2028), this session, led by Dean of Admission John McLaughlin, will provide an introduction to the college financial aid landscape, differentiate between aid models (merit aid, need-based aid, etc.) and discuss the high level process and procedures involved in applying for financial aid.

  • 8/25/2026 7:00PM

    Hamilton's Financial Aid Process

    FAFSA. CSS Profiles. Net Price Calculators. Need Blind. Demonstrated Need. Estimated Family Contribution. What does this all mean? This event is designed for parents of seniors who are planning to apply to Hamilton this fall. Our Executive Director of Financial Aid Janice Scheutzow will demystify the process of applying for financial aid.

Watch Previous Events

  • 9/18/2025

    Kicking Off Your Child’s College Search

    Hosted by Hamilton’s Dean of Admission, John McLaughlin, this event was designed for parents and guardians of high school juniors. Dean McLaughlin outlined important tips and tactics for parents to support their children in their college search journey.

  • 2/12/2026

    Mid-Year Check-In for Junior Parents

    Hamilton’s Dean of Admission, John McLaughlin, will discusses how to approach course selection for your student’s upcoming senior year, in order to make them a strong candidate for admission to highly selective institutions like Hamilton. The session also covers topics related to standardized testing, including test optional stances, when to submit test scores, and how testing fits as part of a holistic admission review process.

  • 5/14/2026

    Pre-Summer Check-In for Junior Parents

    Hamilton's Dean of Admission John McLaughlin discusses the different application plans available as your student considers their college options. Early Decision. Early Action. Binding Decision. Regular Decision. What do all these terms mean, and why should your student choose one over another? In addition to covering decision plans, he also talks about how to make the most out of summer campus visit opportunities.

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