Plan for College
Planning for the future is important. Let us help you with this information and these resources.
East Catholic Helps Simplify the College Application Process
Formal discussion of the college selection process begins junior year when all juniors meet individually with their school counselor to review the search process. Ways we help:
- Highlight college fairs to families and encourage them to attend as early as sophomore year
- Help juniors narrow the search so they can visit potential college choices while the colleges are in session, especially during February and April school vacations
- At the start of senior year, counselors meet with seniors to discuss their choices and begin the application process
- College application series for students in September (invitations will be emailed after the first day of school)
- Receive all college applications in the school counseling office before Thanksgiving break
- Hold an evening program in September to explain the financial aid process to seniors and their parents
All About the Common App
- Common App Ready – Tipsheets for creating and completing the Common Application
- Common App YouTube Video – This video will show you the steps to complete the Common Application
- Common App Info for Parents
- CT Opportunities
Additional Common App Information
Apply for College
East Catholic uses Naviance Student, a web-based program, as a tool to help students navigate through the college process. It can be accessed from any computer with the Internet. Each student has an individual user ID. Students must log in on a regular basis for access to important information and communication.
College Testing
Scholarships and Financial Aid Information
Paying for college requires planning. Know what to expect and how to get help. Scholarship opportunities are everywhere. Visit these sites to help you get started.
