Virtual Events for Parents
Upcoming Events
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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.
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9/15/2026 7:00PM
Learn about Hamilton's application plans and explore how applying to Hamilton under one of our binding Early Decision options may be a good choice for your student. We'll also cover general application information and answer questions from prospective families no matter which application plan your student is thinking of applying under.
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9/17/2026 7:00PM
Kicking Off Your Child's College Search
College Admission 101: Join Hamilton's Dean of Admission, John McLaughlin, for this evening event designed for parents and guardians of high school juniors. With their junior year now under way, we know that your student is beginning to ramp up their college search. Dean McLaughlin will outline important tips and tactics for parents to support their children in this journey.
Watch Previous Events
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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.
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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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7/23/2026
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, provides an introduction to the college financial aid landscape, differentiates between aid models (merit aid, need-based aid, etc.) and discussed the high level process and procedures involved in applying for financial aid.