College Admissions
At St. Monica Academy, every junior takes a College Research Class in the spring to familiarize and prepare the student for the college admission process. Each student develops a student admission profile built on an understanding of their strengths and interests both academic and extracurricular that will benefit them in their search for the right college. Class assignments cover research of college choices, developing a college “apply list,” practicing SAT/ACT essay writing using actual test prompts, taking mock SAT and ACT exams under test conditions, discussing college visits, and developing summer plans that will build their college applicant profile.
In the fall, seniors continue their College Research Class by spending dedicated time each week in constructing their applications and essays and in researching and learning about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Throughout the school year, the College Counselor meets one-on-one with the Juniors and Seniors in order to
– Answer any questions the student has about the college admissions process
– Assist the student in staying on schedule and completing all components of college applications
– Discuss educational concerns and explore methods for improving academic performance
– Discuss personal or social issues in a confidential setting
– Help the student achieve present and future goals in education
Parents, teachers or students may request counseling appointments for students by contacting the Dean of High School. Parents should feel free to call the office with any concerns regarding their child.
Transcript Request
Requests made for official paper transcripts must be made in person to the office. In general, the UC and Cal State systems use student-reported grades and do not require a transcript with their applications. After an initial review, an officialtranscript may be required; in that case, the student will be notified by the college. Most private universities also do not require an official paper transcript with the application. After graduation, seniors will need to request that a final official paper transcript be sent to the college where they will be attending in the fall. There is a fee of $3 per transcript request. Students must fill out the form completely and must have the address of the college on the form. Official transcripts also may be required for scholarship applications.
For a printable transcript request form, click here.
College Research
General Information for U.S. Colleges:
Unigo – http://www.unigo.com
CollegeLink – http://www.collegelink.com
Petersons – http://www.petersons.com
GoCollege – http://www.gocollege.com
Catholic Colleges & Universities – http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org
Jesuit Colleges – http://www.ajcunet.edu
College Board – http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com
Medical Assistant Schools – http://www.topmedicalassistantschools.com/
Affordable Online Colleges – http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/
Top 100 Online Colleges – http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-online-schools/
Online College Navigator & Comparison Tool – http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/online-colleges/
Online Reputation Management (important tips for college admission) – http://www.reputationmanagement.com/online-reputation-management-for-high-school-students/
Consumer Affairs Best Online Course Websites – https://www.consumeraffairs.com/education/online-courses/
General Information for California Colleges:
College Atlas – http://www.collegeatlas.org/california-colleges-and-universities.html
California Independent Colleges & Universities – http://www.aiccu.edu
University of California schools – http://www.ucop.edu
California State University schools – http://www.calstate.edu
California Colleges – http://www.californiacolleges.edu
California Online Colleges – http://oedb.org/california/
Affordable Online Colleges – http://www.
College Entrance Exams and Test Preparation
Register for the SAT – http://www.collegeboard.com
Register for the ACT – http://www.act.org
GoCollege – http://www.gocollege.com
Number2.com – http://www.number2.com
Scholarship Opportunities and Essay Contests
http://www.4scholarships.com
http://www.scholarships.com
http://www.fastaid.com
http://www.fastweb.com
A Complete Guide to Financial Aid: http://www.
No-Cost Scholarship Search Sites: http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
California Association of Collectors Scholarship: http://www.cacesf.org
Margarian Scholarship: http://margarianlaw.com/Scholarship/
Reagan Scholarship: http://home.reaganfoundation.
RebatesZone Scholarships: http://www.rebateszone.com/
McDonald’s Scholarships: https://aim.applyists.net/
Daughters of the American Revolution (Multiple Scholarships):
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Columbus Essay Competition: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/essays.cfm
(More information on this with Mr. Halpin)
Varsity Tutors (monthly $1,000 scholarship contest): http://www.varsitytutors.com/
Century Link Quote: http://www.centurylinkquote.com/scholarship
College Acceptances
This is a partial list of college acceptances that our graduates have received:
| American Music and Dramatic AcademyAve Maria UniversityArizona State University
Art Institute of San Diego Avila University Azusa Pacific University Baylor University Boise State University California Institute of the Arts California Maritime Academy Cal Poly State University, Pomona Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Channel Islands California State University at Fullerton California State University at Long Beach California State University at Los Angeles California State University at Northridge California State University at Riverside California State University at Santa Barbara Carroll College Catholic University of America Chapman University Christendom College Citrus College Cornish College of the Arts Creighton University Drexel University Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Felician College Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville George Washington University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Grand Canyon University Hawaii Pacific University Holy Cross College Indiana University Bloomington John Cabot University, Rome John Paul the Great Catholic University Johns Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University of Chicago Loyola University New Orleans Lycoming College Marist College Marquette University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Montana State University College of Mount St. Joseph New York University Northern Arizona University Norwich University Otis College of Art and Design Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Portland State University Providence College Rhode Island Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute San Diego State University |
San Francisco Art InstituteSan Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Jose State University
Santa Clara University Seattle University St. Gregory’s University St. John’s University New York St. Mary’s College, California St. Mary’s College, Indiana Southern Methodist University Texas Tech University Thomas Aquinas College Thomas More College United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of Arizona University of California at Berkeley University of California at Davis University of California at Irvine University of California at Los Angeles University of California at Merced University of California at Riverside University of California at San Diego University of California at Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Chicago University of Dallas University of Evansville, Indiana University of Hartford, Connecticut University of La Verne University of Louisville, Kentucky University of Michigan University of Milan University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of the Pacific University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of St. Francis (Indiana) University of St. Joseph (Indiana) University of St. Thomas University of Virginia US Merchant Marine Academy US Military Academy West Point Vanderbilt University Vienna Conservatory of Music Washington State University Wheaton College Whittier College Westmont College Wyoming Catholic College |