College Advising
The primary goal of our College Advising program is to assist you in finding “the right fit” in a college or university. We believe in nurturing the self-awareness necessary to choose not just the best school, but the best school for you.
The College Process
Your choice of college is one that will have a critical impact on the path your life takes. At Salisbury School, our goal is to position you for success and help you maximize all available opportunities. We know how boys learn, grow, and lead. Our all-boys environment is intentionally designed to bring out the best in young men, combining expert teaching with a culture of mentorship that builds confidence and purpose. This foundation prepares our students not just for the college process, but for life.
The results speak for themselves. Year after year, Salisbury graduates earn admission to the nation’s most competitive colleges. On average, over 70% are accepted to highly or most selective institutions (Top 50), and over the past decade 90% have secured a place at their first or second choice. These outcomes are no accident; they are the direct result of an education tailored to boys and a tradition of advising that ensures every student is known, supported, and guided toward success.
By working closely with you and your family, we strive to provide attractive college options and choices at the end of the process. With a staff that includes five faculty advisors and an administrative assistant, the office is equipped to give you significant personal attention and flexibility in helping tailor certain aspects of the process to you as an individual (ie: athletic recruiting, art/music portfolios, and other special talents or circumstances).
While the program begins in earnest during the fifth form year, we also offer year by year expectations and plans for students. You can find information for your year from the College Process Timeline located at the bottom of the page.
College Acceptances
At Salisbury School, our role as the leading preparatory school for boys is to equip you with the skills, confidence, and perspective needed to make one of the most important decisions of your young life.
We recognize that standing out in today’s competitive college landscape requires more than academic excellence; it demands a compelling narrative shaped by leadership, interpersonal strength, and genuine engagement with the world beyond the classroom.
Our students are scholars first, but they are also athletes, artists, and community leaders. The breadth of their talents reflects our mission as a boys’ preparatory school, and our success is evident in the impressive range of colleges to which Salisbury graduates matriculate.
Where are they now?
Building Stronger Leaders and Well-Rounded Young Men
At Salisbury, we believe the best learning happens when students feel comfortable and supported to take risks, both inside and outside the classroom. Our rigorous academic program includes sought-after courses such as Mandarin Chinese, Entrepreneurial Studies, and Robotics, along with multiple AP and honors options. But it goes deeper than academics alone. Here, boys discover who they are, what they value, and how to take confident steps toward their future.
A Connecticut College Prep School With a Record of Success
Our college advising program is equally intentional. Combining the expertise of our faculty with innovative tools like the Family Connection platform, we guide students through every stage of the process, from identifying schools that are the right fit to crafting applications that highlight their unique strengths. With personal attention and expert support, Salisbury students graduate prepared not only for college, but for life.