College Counseling Timeline
During freshman and sophomore year, students should work with their grade level counselor to best determine what they should be working on to prepare for college. Of primary importance is their classwork and finding their place in extracurricular activities.
Juniors will continue to work with their grade level counselor on college related matters until the spring semester. At that time, the students will begin to work with their assigned college counselor (Mr. Clarke, Ms. Stewart, or Mr. Moynihan). Seniors continue to work with their grade level counselor (Mr. Wilson) and their assigned college counselor.
October of Junior Year
October 19 PSAT/PLAN tests are administered to all students except seniors
October 27 Junior Family Night 7:00 p.m. in the Theatre
This program is for juniors and their parents.
The college counselors will provide an overview
of the college process.
November of Junior Year
November 3 Junior and Senior Parent Financial Aid Night 7:00 p.m. in the Gonzaga Cafeteria
January of Junior Year
All month Juniors receive PSAT scores online.
February of Junior Year
All month College counselors have small group meetings to disseminate College Counseling Guide Part I
All month Juniors begin the first or "get to know you" meetings one-on-one with their college counselors
February 11 ACT Test with Writing Section (recommended for all juniors)
You must sign up for the optional writing section.
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver.
March of Junior Year
All month Juniors continue first meetings with college counselors
All month See your grade level counselor (Ms. McLaughlin) for information on summer programs
March 11 SAT Reasoning Test (recommended for all juniors)
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver.
April of Junior Year
April 8 ACT Test with Writing Section (recommended for all juniors)
You must sign up for the optional writing section.
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver.
All month Family meetings with the student, parents, and college counselor
Parents should call either their college counselor or Mrs. Ann Hoffman to schedule the meeting.
While parent attendance is encouraged, if family circumstances make it difficult for
parents to attend with their son, the student is still strongly encouraged to have their
second meeting in the spring on their own.
May of Junior Year
All month Family meetings with the student, parents, and college counselor continue
May 6 SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver.
May 1 - 12 AP Exams
June of Junior Year
June 3 SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver.
June 8 Last day for family meetings with college counselor
June 10 ACT Test with Writing Section
You must sign up for the optional writing section.
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver.
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Summer Before Senior Year
All Summer Research and visit colleges
All Summer If you're interested in a summer program, see your class counselor. The Counseling Department can provide an up-to-date list.
September of Senior Year
All month College counselors give out College Counseling Guide Part II in small group meetings
All month Seniors create their Common Application account and fill out their matching information on Naviance.
September 10 ACT Test with Writing Section
You must sign up for the optional writing section.
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver
October of Senior Year
October 1 SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver.
October 22 ACT Test with Writing Section
You must sign up for the optional writing section.
Please see your counselor if you need a fee waiver