Exploring Jesuit Colleges & Universities

Thank you to the 15 Jesuit colleges and universities who visited the Central Catholic campus on April 9, sharing their expertise and college cultures with the Class of 2027 during our annual Jesuit College Fair for Juniors.

The students asked important questions regarding the process of applying to college, available academics, and possible financial aid prospects.

Photo Album: Jesuit College Fair 2026

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Participating Colleges

• College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA)
• Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT)
• Fordham University (New York, NY)
• John Carroll University (Cleveland, OH)
• Le Moyne College (Syracuse, NY)
• Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)
• Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL)
• Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD)
• Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)
• Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA)
• Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO)
• Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA)
• University of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
• University of Scranton (Scranton, PA)
• Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH)

Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities

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The CCHS School Counseling Team

The School Counseling Team is excited to present these possibilities to our students and to work with juniors on how to make the most of college fair opportunities.

Junior Year: Exploring College Possibilities

The college exploration process begins in earnest during a student's junior year at Central Catholic.

Juniors have the opportunity to attend CCHS sponsored college conferences with higher educational professionals in the fall and the college exploration process officially kicks off in January.

Juniors prepare for and take standardized tests, including the PSAT and the SAT. The PSAT, taken in the fall, provides an outstanding indication of how prepared students are for the SAT’s.

Each spring CCHS hosts a Jesuit college fair exclusively for our junior students that provides an excellent opportunity to connect with college admission professionals representing colleges from east to west coast.

Before the end of the junior year the school counselors hold a college application seminar in which all students request a letter of recommendation, create a Common Application account, and learn how to best respond to college application writing prompts.

The Counseling Office conducts several seminars and parent nights throughout the year to ensure students and families have the information and support they need to succeed.