College Preparation
At Holy Family Academy we provide our students and their families with the tools necessary for a successful college admissions experience. Our school is committed to high academic standards and student achievement, and most importantly, providing a Christ-Centered learning environment to all of our students.
As part of the college preparatory process at Holy Family Academy students being their college preparation since the 9th grade all the way through 12th. There is a one on one meeting which begins in the 10th Grade and carries out until graduation. Below is a more detailed expose as to what the students are offered per grade level.
9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
| Students are invited to a college preparation seminar in which a university representative speaks to them on the application process. | Students have one on one meetings with the College Counselor at the school. | Students take the SAT in the Spring. | Financial Aid, Scholarships, and the college application process is discussed with the councilor. |
| Students begin to be exposed to the Common App website as well as College board. | PSAT- NMSQT is administered this year. | SAT Preparation is offered after school hours. | Students take the SAT in the Fall. |
| Students are to create a College board account. | Students navigate their college search. | College Preparation is offered as a half credit during this time. | |
| Resume building | One on One meetings are held during the Fall Semester. | Interviewing skills and communication | |
| Gain an understanding about what to expect in college life | Gain an understanding about what to expect in college life | ||
| Many more college related topics | Apply to colleges through Common App | ||
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