Counselors

Every day, F&M students are finding new ways to build on their knowledge and create value within their communities. And they come here prepared to do so thanks in large part to you, our counselor colleagues.

Our Partners in Excellence

Thank you for your dedication to finding the right college fit for each and every high school student who chooses to pursue higher education. We know students have questions about F&M, and you need answers.

Financial Aid

We offer multiple forms of aid to make our extraordinary education accessible to all deserving students. If a student is admitted to F&M, we will meet 100% of their institutionally determined financial need for all four years on campus.  Learn more about financial aid at F&M, including how we determine financial need, how to calculate cost, and the types of aid available. 

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The Value of an F&M Education 

The tremendous success of F&M graduates demonstrates the tangible value of an F&M degree when compared to national outcomes. Within six months after graduation, 95% of F&M’s Class of 2022 were either employed or furthering their education. This is notably higher than the national average, which is typically in the mid-80% range.  

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Connect With Your Regional Rep

Each year, we connect with counselors around the globe to find the students for whom F&M is the right fit — and who are a good fit for F&M. Please connect with us whenever you’re ready. Your F&M regional representative is determined by the location of your high school. 

Find your regional rep

 

Visit Opportunities

A campus visit is a valuable opportunity for you to experience our campus community, and to learn for yourself what makes F&M a special place.

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What Others Say About Us

Franklin & Marshall College students value their four years on campus for a variety of reasons: accessible, world-class faculty; a distinctive residential system that is equal parts social and intellectual; and a diversity of thought that encourages and empowers a community of leaders. But don’t just take our word for it. 

See what others say about F&M 

 

Counselor Newsletter

Sign up for our monthly email newsletter list to receive regular, counselor-specific updates from F&M.  

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About the Class of 2027

9,230

Total Applications

2,938

Total Admits

731

Early Decision Applicants

294

Early Decision Admits

SAT & ACT Test Scores

1377

SAT Average

31

ACT Average

The Counselor Advisory Board

Franklin & Marshall's Counselor Advisory Board (CAB) was established in January 2022. This allows the admission office to interact with secondary school counselors from across the globe to help us here at F&M to shape the future of our efforts to serve college-going high school students. It is our top priority to put F&M at the forefront of counselor engagement.

Our current board members are:

Ashley Bennett
Director of College Counseling
Emma Willard School
Troy, NY

Cherilyn Reynolds
Assistant Director of College Counseling
The Pingry School
Basking Ridge, NJ

Ellen Deitrich
Director of College Counseling
St Mary's Hall School
San Antonio, TX

Mark Rasic
Director of College Counseling
Polytechnic School
Pasadena, CA

Michelle O'Donnell
Director of College Counseling
Lancaster Country Day School
Lancaster, PA

Sandra Sohne-Johnson '98
F&M Class of 1998
Director of College Counseling
St. Anne's-Belfield School
Charlottesville, VA

Steven Johanson
Future Pathways and University Counselor
United World College
San José, Costa Rica

Susan Rexford
Director of College Counseling
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School
Rockville, MD

Tania Castro Bradt
Director of College Counseling
Head-Royce School
Oakland, CA