Central Catholic College Counseling
Class of 2022 - October 2020
PSAT-NMSQT Information
- In normal circumstances Juniors would take the PSAT-NMSQT test on National Testing Day, October 14, along with Juniors all over the nation. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we are unable (as are many schools across the nation) to offer the traditional test setting.
- Central Catholic will offer a practice PSAT administration (virtually) through Compass Education Group on Wednesday, December 2, 9:00am.
- More information will be sent in the next couple of weeks.
Class of 2022 National Merit Information
In normal circumstances (non-Covid19), students would qualify for National Merit consideration by taking the PSAT-NMSQT in October of their Junior year. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation is currently assessing how students who are not able to take the test on Oct 14 will qualify. See below:
PSAT/NMSQT
A student who does not take the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2020 or January 2021 because of illness, an emergency, or other extenuating circumstance (including school closures), but meets all other requirements (see below for other requirements) for NMSC program participation, may still be able to enter the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program by submitting scores from an administration of the SAT.
Information about Alternate Entry to the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program is not available at this time. Further instructions and requirements for Alternate Entry to the 2022 competition will be posted here in late October 2020.
Entry Requirements
To enter the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program, a student must meet all of the following requirements.
- Be enrolled as a high school student, progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school by 2022, and planning to accept admission to college no later than the fall of 2022;
- Attend high school in the United States, District of Columbia, or U.S. commonwealths and territories; or meet the citizenship requirements for students attending high school outside the United States; and
- Take the 2020 PSAT/NMSQT or complete Alternate Entry requirements in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern.
CollegeBoard Student Search Service
CollegeBoard offers this free service to students as they explore college options. The benefit is twofold:
- Opt in to hear directly from colleges and scholarships. After joining Search, check your email and mailbox regularly for updates about degree programs, campus life, financial aid, or invitations to apply for scholarships.
- Share your interests to find your college match. Keeping your information up to date helps colleges and scholarship programs send you more relevant communications so you can find the school that’s right for you.
When you join Student Search Service, you agree to share information with participating organizations. Colleges pay for this service, but there is no cost to you. These organizations rely on this information to discover students who may be a good fit for their programs. You can update your information at anytime.
Register - HERE
Students can access using a Central Catholic email. Parents must request access.
Sign up is not necessary -- just join the zoom meeting!
Virtual Jesuit Excellence Tour
- Sunday, October 11: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET)
- Thursday, November 5: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)
See the JET webpage for all updates and the link to join : HERE. Use this code to register - JetTour2020.
Catholic College Admission Association Virtual Event
National CCAA Virtual College Fair #2
- Thursday, October 15, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm ET
- Registration link for students will be available on our website on October 5
NACAC Virtual College Fairs
Log in on these fair dates to meet with 600+ colleges and universities. They'll be online to talk with high school juniors and seniors. Find out when they're having Zoom sessions and drop in to attend! Click below to see which colleges will be there on each fair date:
- Monday, Oct. 12 (or download PDF version), 1 - 9 p.m. ET
- Sunday, Oct. 18 (or download PDF version), 12 - 8 p.m. ET
- Sunday, Nov. 8 (or download PDF version), 2 - 10 p.m. ET
Each virtual fair is a free, one-day event. Attend as often as you like. Parents invited, too.
Simply sign up at virtualcollegefairs.org now and register for one or more fairs. On the event date, use your phone or computer to log in. Learn, connect, ask questions, and discover your best college fit!