Preparing for Life Beyond Shalhevet

College Guidance Preparing Students at Every Step of the Way

Our College Guidance team, led by Jordan Moss and Priyanka Singh, works with students from day one. Beginning in their freshman year, students meet our College Guidance Department to familiarize themselves with the college application process and core elements. Juniors and seniors attend bi-weekly college counseling classes for hands-on, comprehensive support while preparing for applications and interviews. This year, for the first time, we incorporated a college counseling class and touchpoint meetings for freshmen and sophomores that heighten their preparedness for college applications.

Students Receive Early Acceptances to Top Universities

While college acceptances mainly arrive in the spring, Shalhevet’s Class of 2023 already found immense success in the fall. Students received acceptances from, among others, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, NYU, Boston University, Middlebury College, Brandeis, and Washington University in St. Louis.

Israel Guidance Opening the Conversation at Israel Night

In October, Shalhevet hosted an open Israel night for students and parents to discuss their goals and expectations for their shana ba’aretz — most often at a yeshiva or seminary — following their graduation. We explained our Israel Guidance model and noted important steps to prepare for the Israel application cycle, ensuring parents and students are informed and involved throughout the process. Prior to that night, Rabbi Yagil Tsaidi and Yoetzet Atara Segal met with each senior individually to begin the work. The conversations continue throughout the year.

Seniors Celebrate Completing Israel Applications at ‘Appy Hour’

Seniors gathered to write and complete their Israel applications at “Appy Hour” — our Application Writing Parties, designed to offer students assistance in preparing their materials. Over 80% of senior girls and boys applied to seminaries, yeshivas, and gap year programs.