Counseling

Students and families begin working during the spring semester of the junior year with their college counselor on the formalized college counseling process. The College Kickoff officially “kicks off” this profess, as students are invited to attend this event to learn about the timelines that lie ahead. The College Counselor beings to work with the junior students through group/class meetings, individual appointments, and various events held throughout the spring. Students begin to complete a list of possible college choices, and are encouraged to continue the college search process throughout the summer. College counseling for seniors is an extensive program of small-group meetings, as well as guidance through the process of applications and college essays. Student/parent/guardian(s) evening informational programs are also offered—-covering various topics related to the application process and financial aid. One of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks for the College Counselor is completing a strong letter of recommendation for each student. Admissions officers visit Hunter throughout the fall to talk with interested students. Such visits enable students to learn firsthand about the colleges they may be considering. College admissions officers also meet directly with members of the department to learn more about the curriculum and the preparation students receive at HCHS.

If you are a HCHS student requesting a transcript, complete, sign and have your parent/guardian sign, the “Current Student Transcript Request Form”.  Then, email it to Ms. Greaves at jgreaves@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu.  For seniors, this request (if being sent to a college), must also include an SSR form.  Counseling Department will mail ‘Official’ transcripts from our office directly to a third party (college, scholarship organization, employers, etc).  However, if you need to receive an "Official" transcript in person please notify us in your email.  Please note, a transcript remains "official" if it remains in a sealed envelope.  It is "unofficial" if opened.
 
PROCESSING PERIOD and SCORES Please note, there might be as much as a two week processing period.  Standardized test scores do not appear on transcripts.

If you are a HCHS alumnus/alumna or former student requesting a transcript, please complete and sign the “Alumni/Former Student Transcript Request Form”.  Then, email it to Ms. Jacqueline Greaves at jgreaves@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu.  You must include: your name (former name if applicable), DOB, graduation/last attending year, contact person, addresses where transcripts should be sent, your current address and phone number.

Mail the original signed form and include a check or money order for $6 per transcript request.  Please make the check or money order to Hunter College High School and on the memo line write Transcript Fee.
This request should be mailed to:

HCHS Counseling Department
Transcript Request
71 East 94th Street
New York, NY 10128

PROCESSING PERIOD and SCORES Please note, there might be as much as a two week processing period.  Standardized test scores do not appear on transcripts.