Nolan Catholic College Counseling
Class of 2023 - March 2022
Junior To Do List - March 2022
- Attend the College Fair on March 9th at Nolan Catholic! See more information below.
- SAT School Day at Nolan Catholic, April 13. All Juniors have the opportunity to take the SAT on Wed, April 13 from 8am to noon. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
- Practice for the April 13th SAT Test. See below for test prep suggestions.
- Use Naviance Student to begin researching careers, colleges, majors and minors (see below for more info and instructions).
- See the Junior Year College Checklist below. Get ahead on the process by going through the steps listed in the checklist!
- Prepare to ask for Letters of Recommendation. See process below.
- Plan to visit colleges this spring and summer. See tips below.
- Keep your grades up! Junior year grades are usually the last set of grades that colleges will consider for college admissions (but colleges will see the classes you are taking your Senior year!)
Parent To Do List - March 2022
- Attend the College Fair on March 9th at Nolan Catholic. See more info below.
- Register your student for the April 13 SAT School Day at Nolan Catholic. Deadline to register is March 9. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
- Complete a NetPrice Calculator for every school your student is interested in applying to. See instructional video posted below. (TX Colleges NetPrice Calculator)
- Explore Naviance Student, a comprehensive website that students and parents can use to research colleges and careers. Work together with your student to explore the following:
- Get involved in the planning and advising process -- build a resume, complete online surveys, and manage college application timelines and deadlines.
- Research colleges – compare GPA and standardized test scores of Nolan Catholic students who have applied and been admitted in the past.
- Research careers – research hundreds of careers and career clusters, and take career assessments.
COLLEGE FAIR & COLLEGE VISTS AT NOLAN CATHOLIC
5 Benefits Of Going To A College Fair
- Get Answers Directly From College Representatives. At a college fair, students get to interact with representatives from several colleges. ...
- Discover New Colleges That Were Not On Your Radar. ...
- Narrow Down Your Shortlist. ...
- Find Out About Financial Aid. ...
- Save Money on Campus Visits.
College Fair at Nolan Catholic
Place: Nolan Catholic High School, Hartnett Arena
There are currently over 30 colleges attending including:
- University of Texas, Austin
- Texas Tech University
- University of Dallas
- University of North Texas
- St. Edwards University
- Purdue University
Wed, Mar 9, 2022, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Nolan Catholic High School, Bridge Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
ACT / SAT TESTING INFORMATION
SAT Prep Course
- Nolan Catholic is partnering with Mastery Prep to tentatively provide SAT "boot camps" on either Saturday 4/2 or Saturday 4/9.
- These are full, 1 day test prep courses that review testing strategies for both the Math and Reading portions of the SAT exam.
- Students not only receive the in-person preparation, but they are also provided with (1) an exam prep book and (2) access to an online database with practice questions and answers from previous exams.
- The course is $80.
- We are able to run the course if we get a minimum number of students to participate. Please use the survey below to indicate whether you are interested/available in the dates indicated above.
- CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
SAT School Day at Nolan Catholic
- Nolan Catholic High School will be an SAT testing site exclusively for Nolan Catholic students on 4/13/22 (Wednesday).
- This is an optional exam available to current 11th grade Nolan Catholic students.
- The benefits of an on-campus are as follows:
- The school will register students with college board which saves students/families from independently working through the college board website to register.
- Students will have the opportunity to test where they learn, which often times helps to reduce test day anxiety and improve performance.
- It allows students to have a testing option early in the "admissions test season". Students then have the opportunity to review their score and consider re-test options before getting too deep into the fall and college applications.
- The exam is $55, which is the standard college board price. There are options for reduced exams fees for families who qualify.
- If you are interested in registering, please fill out the survey below.
- Our Deadline is 3/9/22 for registration.
- CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 7:30 – 11:45 AM
Nolan Catholic High School, Bridge Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Current as of Feb 9, 2022
SAT
It's a good idea to plan ahead—and get comfy—before you start to register.
- Determine which administration you plan to take. See the full SAT schedule.
- Sign in to your free College Board account. Do not create a new account if you already have one! Your parents or counselor can't register for you.
- Provide your full, legal name and other identifying information. Make sure it’s the exact same name and information shown on your photo ID.
- Decide if you want to answer other questions about yourself. This takes time, but it’s worth it if you want colleges and scholarship organizations to find you. Learn why you should opt in to Student Search Service®.
- Explore test center locations and dates for when you can take the SAT.
- Upload a photo that meets very specific photo requirements.
- Check out, and print your admission ticket.
Note: Online SAT registration can take up to 30 minutes to complete, but you can start your registration process and come back to finish it later.
ACT
- Computer with internet
- Credit card or other payment
- High School course details
- Headshot photo
REGISTER HERE
TEST PREP OPTIONS
Khan Academy is a FREE Test Prep Option
- Personalized practice just for you! Khan creates a tailored practice plan for you based on your PSAT/NMSQT scores or a diagnostic test.
- Provides 8 full-length, real practice tests and content created in partnership with CollegeBoard.
- It's interactive and has thousands of practice questions, videos, lessons, and hints plus study and test-taking tips and strategies
- Gives you instant feedback and progress so you know where you stand!
Students can link their CollegeBoard PSAT scores and Khan Academy accounts. Follow these steps (or see the video and pdf instructions below):
- Go to satpractice.org. Create an account on Khan Academy or sign in to your existing account.
- When prompted, agree to link your Khan Academy and College Board accounts.
- Send your scores.
ACT Test Preparation
- The Official ACT Live Online Class, Powered by Kaplan - A team of top-rated teachers show students what to study and how to study during a series of engaging live classes. Get all of your questions answered in real time. Learn more about ACT Live Online.
- The Official ACT Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan - Learn anywhere, anytime with on-demand tutorials. These bite-sized lessons offer the perfect mix of structure and flexibility. Learn more about ACT Self-Paced Course.
- The Official ACT Tutoring, Powered by Kaplan - Learn test content and test-day strategies in individual tutoring sessions led by an expert from Kaplan, who will adapt to your needs in real time, answer your questions, and provide you with personalized recommendations. Learn more about ACT Tutoring.
- The Official ACT Prep Guide 2021-2022 Edition - Practice with real ACT tests so you know what to expect on test day. Now with 6 official practice tests and 400 new digital flashcards, you can familiarize yourself with the test format and review explanations for all your answers. Learn more about the Prep Guide.
NAVIANCE STUDENT & COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
START YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH NOW!
Naviance Student is a comprehensive website that students and parents can use to:
- Build a resume - (About Me > Resume)
- Research colleges
- Research careers
- Manage college applications including timelines and required materials.
- Students -- email Mrs. Martin, nmartin@nchstx.org if you need your password reset.
- Parents - email Mrs. Martin to register for an account.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
WHO SHOULD YOU ASK?
✓ A TEACHER who taught you Junior or Senior year in a core subject—English, math, science, social studies, science, or world language.
HOW MANY RECOMMENDATIONS?
✓ A letter of recommendation from 2 TEACHERS!
HOW DO YOU ASK?
✓ In person! “Would you be willing to write me a positive letter of recommendation?”
WHEN DO YOU ASK?
✓ Ask 4 weeks prior to your deadline!
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
The following 5 items must be completed before letters will be written!
- FERPA Release (Naviance > About Me > Surveys > FERPA Release).
- Resume (Naviance > About Me > Resume). Your letter of recommendation writer will use this to reference what you have been involved in throughout high school.
- Letter of Recommendation Questions (Naviance > About Me > Surveys > Letter of Recommendation Survey)
- ASK 2 teachers and/or counselor to write a letter of recommendation for you.
- When the above items are done, complete this FORM!
FINANCIAL AID
Net Price Calculators - How much will a college really cost?
Search for Net Price Calculators on each college's financial aid page or search HERE
Texas Universities Net Price Calculator search HERE
What is a Net Price Calculator?
A Net Price Calculator is a tool that is available on every college or university’s website and allows prospective students to enter information about themselves to find out what students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account.
What does Net Price mean?
Net Price is the amount that a student pays to attend an institution in a single academic year AFTER subtracting scholarships and grants the student receives. Scholarships and grants are forms of financial aid that a student does not have to pay back.
Complete a NETPRICE CALCULATOR for each school on your list! Students and parents will need to work together to provide the required information.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Duke Pre-College Middle School and High School Summer 2022 Applications are open!
Apply to join Duke University this summer for academic programs for grades 9-11.
Academically motivated high school students will discover courses from across the curriculum in Duke's summer 2022 programs. Courses are offered in engineering, humanities, mathematics, science, social sciences and technology.
Application links and information about program types, FAQs, course descriptions, costs and dates can be found on the website.
Many of these may only be applicable to seniors but it's good to plan ahead and be prepared to apply next year.
Scholarship search engines
- Going Merry - It’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
- Scholarships for High School Juniors
- Access Scholarships
- CollegeBoard, BigFuture - Complete the college planning steps on the BigFuture dashboard! Participating Juniors will be automatically entered into drawings (.pdf/403 KB) for $500 scholarships plus two $40,000 awards every month.
Scholarships Awarded By A College Or University
Check the Financial Aid and Scholarship webpages of each college you're applying to! Are there any additional applications needed (besides the admissions application)? Are there any scholarships that fit your profile and need an additional application?
Complete a Net Price Calculator for every college on your list! A Net Price Calculator is available on every college's website and is an easy tool to use to estimate how much each college might give you in scholarship money!