Northwood has always been a school known for its boundless college opportunities and for sending students to top colleges around the world. That being said, last week, the college office raised the bar; they brought in five of the top schools in the nation in every aspect, to speak to students, tour the school’s campus and facilities, and recruit its students.
Whether it’s academics, sports, social life, or just about anything else that you’re looking for, these schools have it. The list includes St. Lawrence, Cornell, Hobart and William Smith, Colgate, and Queens University (Ontario). These historic universities made their way from the depths of New England to as far as Kingston, Ontario, all for the benefit of Northwoods’ very own student body. The representatives from each school were given a tour of Northwood as well as the surrounding Lake Placid area, with which they are sure to fall in love. They also gave a presentation to Northwood students interested in their schools, in a Q&A format, allowing any questions or concerns students may have before applying to be addressed.
This was the first time in Northwood’s history that the school held this kind of event, and frankly, there isn’t a better group to do it. It was a beneficial experience, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the schools see a bump in applications from Northwood students in the spring of 2026.
“The program that we’ve got coming up, called the Peak at Northwood, is good for the school because it allows schools to come in and become more familiar with and update their understanding of Northwood as a school, as well as gives them the opportunity to engage our community,” Director of College Counseling Mr. David McCauley said. “The schools will engage both the students who will be on the front line of these schools with their applications, and then the teachers and administrators who put the infrastructure in place for our education here. It’s a great opportunity for us to advance the school and its value in the minds of those college admission officers, and they’re excited about it. We’ve got a couple of schools who’re going to spend a couple of nights here in Placid. We’ll show well, and this will be a great event for us,” McCauley added.
It’s safe to say this upcoming period will be filled with action on the college front, and it should be a great help for both students looking to take the next steps in their education and college admissions programs seeking to learn what Northwood is all about. With everything that Northwood has set up for these schools, and that these schools have set up for Northwood, it is sure to be the beginning of a lasting partnership that will help many Huskies find the right school for them.
