Congratulations to our seniors on their college decisions!

The Poughkeepsie Day School College Office is pleased to announce the colleges and universities that our seniors have chosen to attend in the fall. After many years of rigorous academic work, coupled with sincere exploration of ideas, activities and interests,…

College, Economic Diversity, and Social Mobility

On the heels of a new study released by The Equality of Opportunity project which examined tax return records for over 30 million college students between 1999 and 2013, the New York Times “The Upshot” section has recently published a…

The College Interview

Whether it is in person, via skype or with an alumni, many colleges offer applicants the opportunity to interview. Students should contact each of their top-choice schools and ask to schedule a time. Be warned, some schools don’t offer interviews…

An Interesting Article about Gradeless Transcripts and College Admissions

In the link below, you will find an interesting article regarding “proficiency-based” transcripts and college admissions, released by the New England Board of Higher Education. While Poughkeepsie Day School’s narrative transcripts and the proficiency-based transcripts referenced are not identical, there…

A Few Thoughts On Early Decision

As the Early Decision deadline fast approaches, many students and families are strongly considering this application plan. College Board shares the following defining information about ED: Early Decision Students: Apply early (usually in November) to first-choice college. Receive an admission…