Information for College Applications 

Helpful Information 

for The Class of 2026 

on Completing Their College applications

Demographic Information:

• Carmel Catholic is a Private, College High Prep High School.

• If you started at Carmel Catholic on during your Freshmen year, your date of entry was August 2022.

• Your graduation date will be May 22, 2026.

• Your graduating class size is 281 students.

• If you transferred to Carmel Catholic from another high school, you will need to indicate this high school and its courses/grading scale on your applications (if asked).

• Carmel Catholic's ACT/SAT/CEEB Code is 143-096.

• Carmel Catholic School Profile: School Profile 2024-2025

Reporting Grades & GPA:

• Under "Class Rank Reporting", check NONE. We do not class rank.

• Under "GPA Scale Reporting", you can select "4" or "4.0". 

*Colleges/Universities will recalculate your weighted and unweighted GPA based on their own criteria*

• Both weighted and unweighted GPAs are reported on your transcript. You can indicate the higher of the two GPAs on your applications (if asked).

*Weighted GPA means we give extra points for Honors Classes (4.5), Dual Credit Courses (5.0), 

and AP Courses (5.0)*

• The highest (weighted) GPA in the Class of 2026 is 4.68.

• Under the "Current or Most Recent Courses", list the courses that you're enrolled to take this entire schools year (including the courses in both first and second semester).

Reporting Dual Credit Courses:

• If you have ever taken a Dual Credit course at Carmel Catholic in conjunction with another college/university, refer to the image below as an example.

Honors:

• Examples of honors for the Common App's honors section include academic recognition like honor roll, AP Scholar awards, and National Merit recognition.

• Selective memberships such as National Honor Society; leadership awards, like Eagle Scout; and prestigious achievement awards from local to international levels. 

• Prioritize the most selective and relevant honors, and remember that the section is for academic and character-related achievements, not general extracurricular activities. 

Reporting Courses:

• Certain colleges/universities will require you to self-report your courses and grades directly in The Common App. Refer to the screenshot below for an example. 

Let your counselor know if any of the following apply to you:

• You will be a first generation student.

• You're planning on playing a sport. 

• You're applying to a school via its Early Decision deadline. 

• You receive significant financial aid in order attend Carmel Catholic (i.e. Empower Illinois or Big Shoulders).

• Your FAFSA forecast indicates a SAI ("Student Aid Index") of -0 or close to it.