The McQuaid Counseling Office hosts a parent program night for freshmen/sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Each parent night concentrates on what to expect in that coming year, as well as a road map of what is ahead. Additionally, we will host a College Financial Aid Night, College Information Week, and Transition to College Program.
2023-24 Parent Program Night Schedule
- 12th Grade Parent Night – Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
- 2023 Senior Parent Night Booklet (PDF)
- Due to technical issues, the 2023 Senior Parent Information Night is unavailable. Please consider viewing last year’s presentation, which covers the same topics. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Counseling Office.
- College Financial Aid Night – Monday, September 25, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
- 9th and 10th Grade Parent Night – Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
- Virtual College Information Week– Monday, December 4 – Thursday December 7, 2023 | Livestream Schedule will be posted below
- 11th Grade Parent Night – Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.
- 11th Grade Parent Night (Part 2) – TBD | 6:30 p.m.
- Transition to College Program – Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.
2022 College Information Week Livestream Schedule
Monday, December 5 | RECORDING (All presentations each night are on one continuous stream)
- 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. : The College Search Process: Being an Educated Consumer Resource Document (PDF)
- 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. : Understanding Selective College Admissions
- 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. : SAT and ACT: To Take or Not to Take?
Tuesday, December 6 | RECORDING (All presentations each night are on one continuous stream)
- 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. : Early College Planning: A Workshop for Middle School Parents
- 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. : Practical Advice for the College-Bound Student Athlete
- 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. : Understanding the Financial Aid Process
Wednesday, December 7 | RECORDING (All presentations each night are on one continuous stream)
- 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. : Creative Approaches to Writing the College Essay
- 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. : Connecting Future Career Opportunities with College Major Selection
- 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. : Naviance: A College Planning Tool for Students and Parents
Thursday, December 8 | RECORDING (All presentations each night are on one continuous stream)
- 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. : “Holistic” Admissions: The Shaping of a Freshman Class
- 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. : The Benefits of a Jesuit Collegiate Experience
- 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. : The Importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
College Information Week 2021 Booklet & Recordings
2021 Virtual College Information Week Booklet (PDF)
The Shaping of a Freshman Class: How Does “Holistic” Admissions Work? | Livestream
Understanding Highly Selective College Admissions | Livestream
5:30-6:15 p.m. – Financial Aid 101: Paying For College | Livestream
The College Search Process | Livestream
Practical Advice for the College-Bound Student Athlete | Livestream
Why Stay Jesuit? The Benefits of a Jesuit College Experience | Livestream
Has The Pandemic Put an End to the SAT and ACT? | Livestream
Demystifying the College Application Review Process | Livestream
How to Ace the College Interview | Livestream
Naviance: A College Planning Tool for Students and Parents | Livestream