COLLEGE CORNER
The College Counseling team works with students throughout all four high school years at Cristo Rey. Parents and students actively engage in the college application process through one-on-one advising, classroom workshops and presentations, field trips, and college-related events. The primary responsibility of the College team is to ensure that all students are on track to apply to and enroll in a best-fit college by providing a college counseling curriculum and cultivating a school-wide college culture.
All students participate in college workshops, college field trips, and presentations to provide exposure and information so they are prepared to take on the application process during their senior year. Additionally, CRB hosts events for students, family members, and caregivers focused on understanding the college application process. These events include College Night, Understanding the Common Application, Financial Aid Night, and individual College Decision Meetings.
The College Counseling team utilizes classroom time to guide students with:
- Creating a college list
- SAT and ACT registration
- Support with completing the FASFA and scholarship forms
- Completing and submitting college applications
- Reviewing award letters and making a college decision
The Alumni Advisor works closely with the College Counseling team to create a system of support that prepares Cristo Rey students to enroll in and graduate from college. Once a student has graduated from Cristo Rey, they communicate with the Alumni Advisor via telephone, texting, video conference, and social media platforms to develop relationships crucial to supporting academic success.
RESOURCES
The home of your OFFICIAL college list, ask teachers officially for recommendation letters (also where college counselor sends transcripts, etc. to schools)
Research colleges, register for SAT’s, check SAT scores, send SAT scores to colleges, CSS profile, search for scholarships
The online application used by most schools for applications
Create account for parent and student to apply for financial aid
Apply for financial aid
Scholarship Search Websites
