Syracuse University
"I felt as though I belonged here, and I had a role to play that I was happy with. I was able to be unapologetically myself throughout my time at Friends' Central and I am truly grateful for that."
Our emphasis is on counseling rather than placement–educating and advocating throughout the process, with a focus on each student and his or her talents, interests, and needs. The goal of this student-centered approach is for each member of the class to have the best possible college search experience and for students to find schools where they will continue to flourish beyond their years at Friends' Central.
For many seniors, this process results in enrollment in some of the world's most selective colleges and universities. Others choose to attend institutions that offer programs and opportunities uniquely suited to their passions and interests. Read about the college choices of our graduates below. With many of our students receiving financial aid, the best opportunity is sometimes the best funded opportunity, allowing students to avoid burdensome debt in the future.
Members of the Class of 2022 were admitted to an incredible range of schools across the country. Click below to see the list.
Syracuse University
"I felt as though I belonged here, and I had a role to play that I was happy with. I was able to be unapologetically myself throughout my time at Friends' Central and I am truly grateful for that."
Wesleyan University
"[College Counselor] Andrea helped me a lot throughout my college search. Not only did she help me create a helpful preliminary list, but she met with me multiple times per month as I refined such a list. "
Wellesley College
"FCS College Counseling really helped me refine the order of my list and navigate my opinions of and experiences with different colleges."
University of Pennsylvania
"Andrea was a huge help with my QuestBridge application and she always listened to what I wanted and was supportive of all of my choices, which I believe is a great quality of a college counselor."
Yale University
"I think Yale is the perfect combination of an academically rigorous environment and a caring community."
Haverford College
"I look forward to having close access and strong relationships with terrific professors, engaging in a variety of fields of study, and immersing myself in a tight knit community."
Grant Calder
Director of College Counseling
610.645.5100
Andrea Pien
Associate Director of College Counseling
610.645.4483
Sonja Bhan
Associate Director of College Counseling
610.645.5133
Members of the Class of 2022 attending specialized
colleges and programs including:
21 attending public universities
20 attending traditional, small liberal arts colleges
7 attending Ivy Leagues
Penn (4), Cornell (2), Columbia
5 attending HBCUs
Hampton (3), Howard, Virginia State
3 at art schools
Parsons School of Design (2), Savannah College of Art and Design
4 at Catholic universities
Alvernia, Loyola Chicago,
Loyola Marymount, Villanova
2 at international universities
Trinity College Dublin,
University of York