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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

  • 12/17/2026 7:00PM

    AMA with Dean of Admission John McLaughlin

    We want to make sure your student has all of the information they need to finalize and submit their application to Hamilton. Dean of Admission John McLaughlin is hosting an “Ask Me Anything” session on Zoom, and we welcome your family to attend and get answers to any of your last-minute questions about the admission process at Hamilton. Please register using the form below, and we’ll send you a link to join the Zoom session.

Watch Previous Events

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Mid-Year Check-In for Junior Parents: Hamilton’s Dean of Admission, John McLaughlin, discussed how to approach course selection for your student’s 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.
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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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Financial Aid 101 for Junior Parents: Designed for parents and guardians of rising high school juniors (students who will graduate from high school in 2028), this session, led by Dean of Admission John McLaughlin, provides 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.
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Kicking Off Your Child's College Search: With their junior year now under way, we know that your student is beginning to ramp up their college search. Dean of Admission John McLaughlin outlines important tips and tactics for parents to support their children in this journey.
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Graduate Early Assurance Programs: The path from undergraduate study to graduate school can feel complex and uncertain. Hamilton’s early assurance graduate pathways are designed to simplify that journey. This virtual event showcases our graduate partnerships and feature presentations from partner school representatives and Hamilton’s Dean of Admission, John McLaughlin. We explain the application process, provide an introduction to the graduate pathway options, and answer questions about this opportunity. Our graduate program partners include: Duke University, Harvard University, The University of Pennsylvania, The University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University, and Washington University in Saint Louis.

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