Academics

College Counseling

Members of the College Counseling Department are responsible for providing comprehensive counseling services in the specific area of college planning. Students begin working with college counselors in their junior year. Students will work with college counselors in seminar classes, in small groups, and during individual appointments.

List of 7 items.

College Counseling Program Timeline

College Counseling Program Timeline
College Visits

If you are planning to miss a day of school to visit a college, you will need to complete this permission form at least one week prior to the visit and inform your teachers at that time. Note: Seniors and Juniors are granted up to two days to visit colleges during each academic year. Students are required to complete the college evaluation form within two days of visiting. Students must access the evaluation form through their "msjnet" account. College representatives visit Mount Saint Joseph yearly. Juniors and seniors are welcome to sign up for these visits on SCOIR.
College Application/Transcript Requests

Step 1: Students move colleges to the “Applied” column in SCOIR at least two weeks prior to the college deadline.
Step 2: Students contact a college counselor in person or via email at least two weeks prior to the college deadline.
College Planning

Researching and applying to college can be an enlightening but also complex experience. Our Comprehensive Planning Packet provides resources, suggestions, and links to assist in the college search and application process.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financing college can be expensive. This is designed to help navigate the financial aid and scholarship process.
- Scholarships
- Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
MSJ/MDSA College Fair

Learn more about the College Fair.
Standardized Testing

Visit these sites for test information and registration, to view and send scores to colleges, and for practice questions/test preparation.

SAT (www.collegeboard.org)
ACT (www.act.org)