College Counseling

As part of its services, the Student Services Department provides a full range of college and career placement services. The primary focus is on setting students up for success beyond high school. Saint Patrick counselors collaborate with parents and students to help graduates achieve their educational and career goals and to prepare students for post-secondary success.

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4-YEAR COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR

FRESHMAN YEAREstablish a strong academic foundation, get involved with extracurricular activities, support students with study skills and time management, helping them strive towards independence and accountability in and out of the classroom.
SOPHOMORE YEARBegin using Naviance Student. Build upon their freshmen year GPA. Continue involvement in extracurricular activities, service and begin career exploration. Plan junior year courses to fit which colleges or careers interested in pursuing after graduation.
JUNIOR YEARFocus on college planning. All juniors should take a college placement test (ACT or SAT) in late winter or early spring of their junior year. Option to take take the PSAT/NMSQT exam in October to qualify as a National Merit Scholar. Develop college application strategies and timelines. Career exploration for those not pursuing a four-year college. Attend college visits and job shadow.
SENIOR YEARDetermine future and after high school plans. Assist each student with all aspects of applying to college, career plans and scholarship opportunities. Assist each student in determining the right college fit.

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WHERE THEY ARE HEADED

100% of Shamrocks are admitted to one of their top three schools of choice.

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Attending Saint Patrick High School has been the best decision of my life. I would not be in the great position of attending the United States Air Force Academy if it weren’t for my Shamrock family. And that’s what it is. It is a family.

– Patrick Wright ’23 / Valedictorian

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NAVIANCE

Serving over 7 million students across the country, Naviance is a college and career readiness software used my many High Schools which provides the tools for students to explore their personal interests and skills and apply that to their postsecondary aspirations following graduation.

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SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL PROFILE

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ACT/SAT TEST REGISTRATION

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NCAA & NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

Athletes considering competing at the division I or II college level must register with the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse. For more information see Mr. Dan Kusinski in Student Services or go to the NCAA Eligibility Center homepage.

Every student interested in playing championship sports at NAIA colleges for the first time in fall 2011 or later needs to register and receive an eligibility determination. For more information see Mr. Dan Kusinski in Student Services or go to the NAIA Eligibility Center homepage.

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

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GENERAL COLLEGE & CAREER RESOURCES

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COLLEGE & CAREER MAJOR SEARCH

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

COLLEGE PLANNING TOOLKIT

Saint Patrick’s expanded college counseling service is designed to provide direction and assistance to students of all levels who are preparing for a college career. Students are made aware of college-related news, requirements and opportunities, and are guided toward educational excellence and real world experience that top universities and colleges demand.