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Small School, Big Opportunities: How CH-CH Prepares Students for College Success

Posted by Matt Soule on 9/12/25 1:57 PM

At Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall (CH-CH), the intimate learning environment allows students to build meaningful relationships, take safe risks, and go on to college with confidence in who they are and what they want to accomplish. Last year, over 20 students in a senior class of 52 were engaged in curricular opportunities beyond the standard program, including independent studies, teaching assistantships, and college courses. The emphasis on personalized education resulted in remarkable outcomes: 52 students sent 404 applications to 201 colleges and universities, with impressive acceptance rates that speak to how well-prepared CH-CH students are for higher education.

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The Colleges Welcoming CH-CH's Class of 2020

Posted by Brooke Fincke on 6/23/20 12:51 PM

The Class of 2020 at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall faced unprecedented challenges, adversity, and hurdles in the final months of their senior year. They met and conquered each obstacle in their collective paths with grace, humility, a positive and collaborative spirit, and most importantly, the skills and tools they developed over their years in high school that now resoundly prove their ability to define and achieve success in college and beyond.

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Topics: Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, College Counseling, Matriculation, Class of 2020

7 Essential College Tips For High School Seniors, As Told By Recent Graduates

Posted by Ben Whitman on 1/16/20 12:54 PM

Recently, a group of CH-CH alumni returned to campus in Waltham. Their goal was to lead a discussion with the current class of seniors, giving advice that has helped them in their time in college and beyond. Here are the top 7 tips that they had for high school seniors:

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Topics: Student Wellness, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, College Counseling, Alumni, Study Guide and Strategies, Beyond the Classroom, Matriculation

The Best Fit For College Starts By Teaching The Way Students Learn

Posted by Brooke Fincke on 10/17/19 12:19 PM

Brooke Fincke, Director of College Counseling at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, is focused on helping students find success. In this article, Brooke outlines the importance of finding the best fit school and how it begins when students understand who they are as learners.

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Topics: Boarding School, Multiple Intelligences, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, Student Skill Building, College Counseling

The Colleges Welcoming CH-CH's Class of 2019

Posted by Brooke Fincke on 5/8/19 3:46 PM

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The Class of 2019 at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, can be defined by their broad range of interests- from meteorology to documentary filmmaking, from illustration to early childhood education, and all the computer science, sociology, mechanical engineering, math, and political science majors in between.

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Topics: Boarding School, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, College Counseling, Matriculation

A College Counselor's Timeline & Tips for 11th and 12th Grade Students

Posted by Brooke Fincke on 8/15/18 10:53 AM

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Does the thought of the SAT and ACT make you nervous? Do college tours and fairs make your palms sweat? Overwhelmed and haven't even started junior year yet? Sit down, have some water, relax and have no fear. Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall's Director of College Counseling, Brooke Fincke, has counseled over 500 students through the college admission process, and has put together a comprehensive list of the entire college process, from the first day of 11th grade to graduation, in easy-to-follow steps:

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Topics: Student Skill Building, College Counseling

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Located 10 miles from Boston, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is a coeducational college preparatory school that teaches the way students learn. The School welcomes students with diverse learning styles and helps them to develop self-confidence and achieve academic success through personalized, integrated learning. Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall offers 180 boarding and day students a richly diverse cultural and academic environment and opportunities to engage in the arts, athletics and community service.

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