What college planning work should I be doing during my junior year???
Great question!! This year a few things are REALLY important.
- CAMPUS VISITS - This doesn't mean traveling all over the country to visit 150 different schools. Start locally...visit the very different school right in your 'backyard'. For example, visit Creighton, UNO, College of St. Mary, UNL, and Nebraska Wesleyan. After seeing those, you will start to get a sense of what YOU are looking for in a school. Then you can start to expand your search.
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TEST PREP - You have access to all the PreACT and ACT materials and videos from OnToCollege.com. Watch the videos two or three times to solidify the information. It is just like practicing anything, the more you do it, the better you will get.
- RESEARCH - Learn as much as you can about different colleges. Here are just a few great sources of information (each explained below):
- College Representatives Visiting Mercy
- College Fairs
- On-Campus Programs
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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
Colleges & universities send representatives to high schools to visit prospective students. These meetings are a great way to learn about the school, get materials, and ask questions.
Wednesday, September 21
University of Chicago - 7:40 AM
St. John Paul II Newman Center - 11:38 AM
University of Dayton - 2:11 PM
Thursday, September 22
Nebraska Wesleyan University - 12:29 PM
Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics - 1:20 PM
Monday, September 26
Loyola University Chicago - 12:29 PM
You will need to obtain a pass from the counselors to be
signed by teachers 24 hours in advance of the visit.
To view the full rep visit schedule, log on to your Naviance account. On your home page, right side, under ‘What’s New’ visits will be listed by the date they scheduled their visit. If you click on the ‘Colleges’ and click on ‘Colleges Home’, on the bottom left side will be a full list by visit date.
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Junior College Planning Night!!!!
October 20, 6:00 PM Franey Hall
During this event, the Mercy Counselors will give an overview of the college planning process, financial aid, scholarships, what juniors should be doing now, and what next year will look like. We hope you will attend this informative event.
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ACT / SAT Testing for College Entry
Some juniors have been asking “should I take the ACT or SAT now or later?” We encourage ALL college-bound juniors to take the ACT and/or SAT during 2nd semester of their junior year. The reason for waiting until 2nd semester is that a number of the questions used in the ACT or SAT relate to courses that juniors are currently taking. Taking the test earlier in the year means that the student has not had enough of the proper coursework to tackle these tests well. Testing in the 2nd semester of the junior year permits an early introduction to the tests with ample opportunities to re-test later. Becoming familiar with the content and format of the test questions is one of the best preparations for the test. Registration information is available in the Counseling Center or you can register on-line at: ACT my.act.org or SAT www.collegeboard.com
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2022 ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
Feb. 11 Test - Register by: Jan. 6
April 15 - Register by: March 10
June 10 Test - Register by: May 5
July 15 Test - Register by: June 16
2021 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
March 11 Test - Register by: Feb. 10
May 6 Test - Register by: April 25
June 3 Test - Register by: May 23
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Representatives from each university will present information about their institution, discuss the application process, and answer questions on how to put together a strong and reflective application. Each program will end with breakout sessions where representatives will answer questions about their specific school and the application process.
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Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, and Yale
Virtual Information Sessions
Admissions representatives from Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, and Yale will discuss academic programs, campus life, selective college admissions and financial aid.
Sunday, September 18, 2022
7pm EDT/6pm CDT/5pm MDT/4pm PDT
Sunday, October 2, 2022
7pm EDT/6pm CDT/5pm MDT/4pm PDT
Sunday, October 9, 2022
7pm EDT/6pm CDT/5pm MDT/4pm PDT
Advance registration is required.
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Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams—are joining forces to help students with their college search. Check out these great virtual sessions:
Majors, Minors, and More: The Academic Experience at Liberal Arts Colleges
Tuesday, September 20 at 7 pm EDT
What are classes like? How do students explore academic interests? Faculty and current students will talk about the academic experience at a liberal arts college—from choosing a major to relationship building and research opportunities.
Opportunities and Outcomes at Liberal Arts Colleges
Tuesday, October 11 at 7 pm EDT
New friends and new interests; leadership and shared purpose—there are many ways our busy campuses create opportunities outside the classroom. We will explore life on campus, including how our colleges prepare you for the world after graduation.
Campus Life and Building a Community
Wednesday, October 19 at 7 pm EDT
How do our students find and build community? How do we support inclusion and belonging? How can you find your place? Learn how our six colleges ensure that first-generation and low-income students have the resources they need to succeed and how we foster community on our campuses.
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