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College Counseling
Building a College-Going Culture
At Khan Lab School, we believe that personalized guidance is crucial to the college admissions journey. Our process centers around regular, one-on-one meetings between students and their college counselor, fostering open, transparent communication among counselors, students, and parents/guardians.
As we embark on this journey together, our vision is to create an environment where every student not only dreams of college but has the tools, support, and confidence to make those dreams a reality. Our approach goes beyond traditional college counseling – we're building a culture of academic excellence, personal growth, and limitless possibilities.
With personalized attention, innovative strategies, and unwavering support, we're not just helping students get into college – we're helping them thrive there. See what our alumni are up to!
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Our Approach
        Personalized Guidance
        
        
        Regular one-on-one meetings to understand each student's unique goals, interests, and aspirations. We create customized roadmaps that align with individual strengths and career objectives.
        
        
        Mastery-Based Transcripts
        
        
        Our mastery-based transcript provides colleges with a rich, detailed picture of student achievement that goes beyond traditional grades to showcase true learning and growth.
        
        
        Collaborative Support Network
        
        
        We foster transparent communication among college counselors, students, families, and mentors, ensuring everyone is aligned throughout the college preparation process.
        
        
        Skills for Life
        
        
        Beyond college admissions, we focus on developing critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills students need to excel in higher education and their future careers.
What Our Graduates Achieve
Khan Lab School graduates thrive at leading colleges and universities. Our mastery-based transcript provides a rich picture of student achievement, while our comprehensive college counseling program ensures students find their best-fit schools. Most importantly, our graduates emerge with the skills, habits, and mindsets needed for success in college and beyond:
Academic Excellence
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Independent research and project management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Time management and self-direction
Leadership & Collaboration
- Leadership capabilities and collaborative skills
- Community engagement and service
- Cross-cultural communication
- Peer mentoring and support
Impact & Purpose
- Demonstrated capacity for meaningful impact
- Social responsibility and ethics
- Clear sense of purpose and direction
- Lifelong learning mindset
Office of College Counseling
 
                
                        Shane Brent-Maldonado
                        
                        Director of College Counseling
                        
                        shane@khanlabschool.org
                
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                        Director of College Counseling
                        
                        Virtual Office Hour
                
                        Friday Aug 15 – Dec 13th
                        
                        12:00 – 1:00 pm
                
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                        Meeting ID: 860 8614 2009
                        
                        Passcode: 316221
                
        COLLEGE COUNSELING EVENTS
        
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        The College Admission Lab Speaker Series with Sal Khan and Brennan Barnard
        
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        Brennan Barnard
        
        College Counseling Advisor 
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