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This is the parent/guardian access point to helpful information shared through your student's Counseling & College Planning Google Classroom. This includes Enrichment programs, dates that college representatives will be on campus, scholarship links, and more.
For rising senior families, please refer to the following college planning documents for any questions you may have over the summer.
Senior Summer College Checklist
Counseling Events 25-26.pdfParent Coffee Junior College Collaboration - March 2025.pdfSenior Google Classroom Assignments
Every summer, the Counseling Department posts materials, essay resources and guiding college application assignments to keep students on track for the fall application season. Below you will find the topics and resources they can use. Your students' Counseling and College Planning Google Classroom will have more details.
June 9th: Research Colleges CollegExpress, Unigo, CampusReel
June 16th: Create College List BigFuture & College List Builder Worksheet
June 23rd: Military Academies U.S. Military Academy (Army), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
June 30th: Visit Colleges CampusReel, Amazon College Tour Link, 10 Ways to Learn About Colleges Online
July 7th: Common App + PIQs How UC applications are reviewed, UC PIQs, Common App Essay Prompts
July 14th: Update Resume and Student Brag Sheet Naviance Student
July 21st: Parent Brag Sheet Naviance Student
July 28th: Common App + UC App Opens The Common App & UC System
August 4th: Prep for Application Season College List Builder Worksheet
Frosh/Soph Parent Night
Frosh/Soph Parent Night
Did you miss our webinar? Feel free to take a look at our slides or watch/listen to our recording from the webinar which provides an overview of services the Counseling Department provides for your students while they attend Jesuit High School. Our team covered key dates throughout the school year, communication sources from our department, wellness support, opportunities for engagement and enrichment, academic planning, and college advising.
Please browse the slides.
Paying for College/Financial Aid Webinar
Paying for College/Financial Aid Webinar
The Counseling Department partnered with St. Louis University to discuss FAFSA, provided an overview of how the financial aid process works, the CSS Profile, types of aid available, how scholarships are incorporated, and other very helpful tips on preparing for the cost of college.
Please watch the recording and browse these slides if you were unable to attend the event.
FAFSA Information
FAFSA Information
FAFSA is opening on October 1st! This is your key to getting all kinds of financial aid for college. The schools where your student gets accepted will look at the information from the FAFSA and use it to put together a financial aid package for one year, which can include college grants, work-study, federal student loans, and even state and school financial aid.
As you are filing, there may be lots of questions that arise. Use these helpful guides to help! Priority deadline is December 1st.
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