Celebrating College Acceptances: Express Your Success!

College acceptances continue to come in for the Class of 2026.

Seniors are invited to share their acceptances at Express Your Success celebrations in the Counseling Office!

• Express Your Success Photo Albums
• Where Has the Class of 2026 Been Accepted?
• Counseling Events in Support of College Exploration
• The Class of 2026 Commencement Page

As of April 16, members of the Class of 2026 have been accepted to 258 colleges and universities in 38 states.

Congratulations to the members of the class on your many successes, and good luck as you select the best fit for your bright future!

 

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Express Your Success

Each year, the Office of School & College Counseling hosts college acceptance celebrations periodically. Seniors are invited to celebrate any college acceptances they've received by putting a snowflake on the college acceptance mural.

Photo Album: March 30, 2026

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Photo Album: December 16, 2025

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Where Has the Class of 2026 Been Accepted?

They have been admitted to almost 2/3rds of the US News and World Top 100.

They have been admitted to Schools in 38 States.

They have received close to 400 acceptances to Catholic colleges nationwide.

They applied to 313 unique universities and have been admitted to 81% of those schools.

Click here for a full list of college acceptances.

Class of 2026 - College Acceptances As of April 16, 2026

Most Popular States Outside of New England

1. New York
2. Florida
3. Pennsylvania
4. South Carolina
5. Virginia
6. North Carolina
7. California

Most Popular Schools

1. Merrimack College
2. University of Massachusetts - Amherst
3. University of Massachusetts - Lowell
4. University of New Hampshire
5. Northeastern University
6. University of Rhode Island
7. University of Connecticut
8. Saint Anselm College
9. Bentley University
10. Stonehill University

Most Popular Schools Outside of New England

1. Penn State University (University Park)
2. The University of Tampa
3. Clemson University
4. Syracuse University
5. University of South Carolina
6. College of Charleston
7. Rutgers University
8. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
9. University of Florida
10. Coastal Carolina University

Accepts in the US News and World Top 50

• Boston College
• Boston University
• Dartmouth College
• Georgetown University
• Johns Hopkins University
• Lehigh University
• New York University
• Purdue University
• Rutgers University
• The Ohio State University
• Tufts University
• University of California - Irvine
• University of California - Santa Barbara
• University of California - San Diego
• University of Florida
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• University of Maryland - College Park
• University of Notre Dame
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of Rochester
• University of Washington

Accepts in the Liberal Arts Top 50

• Bates College
• Bowdoin College
• Bucknell University
• Colby College
• College of the Holy Cross
• Davidson College
• Lafayette College
• Occidental College
• Spelman College
• Trinity College
• Washington & Lee University
• Wellesley College

Accepts in the US News and World Top 100 (51-100)

• American University
• Baylor University
• Binghamton University
• Brandeis University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Clemson University
• Drexel University
• Florida State University
• Fordham University
• George Washington University
• Gonzaga University
• Howard University
• Indiana University - Bloomington
• Loyola Marymount University
• Marquette University
• Michigan State University
• New Jersey Institute of Technology
• North Carolina State University
• Northeastern University
• Penn State University
• Pepperdine University
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Southern Methodist University
• Stony Brook University
• Syracuse University
• Temple University
• Tulane University of Louisiana
• University of Colorado Boulder
• University of Connecticut
• University of Delaware
• University of Massachusetts - Amherst
• University of Miami
• University of Minnesota
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of South Florida
• Villanova University
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
• College of William & Mary
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Click here for a full list of college acceptances.

Class of 2026 - College Acceptances As of April 16, 2026

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Thank You & Shout Outs To:

• Our seniors as they pursue admission to their best fit colleges and universities!
• The families of our seniors as they provide love, support, and encouragement!
• Our Faculty & Staff for their love, guidance, and many, many letters of insightful recommendations!
• Our School & College Counseling Office for their genuine care and expert knowledge!

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Counseling Events in Support of College Exploration

The Write Stuff for College Essays

Seniors had the opportunity to sit down with College Admissions Representatives to review their application essays as part of The Write Stuff: College Essay Review Day.

Click here to read more.

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Global College Admissions Trends: An Introduction to the Current Landscape

In September, parents from all grades attended this presented by the Office of School & College Counseling to:

• gain a better understanding of the landscape of the college admissions process,
• meet the new Assistant Principal of School & College Counseling and other members of the Counseling Office, and
• ask questions about the process.

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Supporting Seniors & Juniors in the College Search Process

Central Catholic’s Office of School and College Counseling has enhanced the college search process for seniors, juniors, and their families by offering a large number of resources and programs, including:

• College Visits & Conferences
• Global College Admissions Trends: An Introduction to the Current Landscape
• College​ ​Application​ ​&​ ​Scoir ​Senior​ ​Class​ ​Assembly
• Financial Aid 101 Webinar
• College Admissions Case Study Evening
• The Write Stuff College Essay Review Day
• Parent College Program: Exploring Academic Majors & Nailing the College Visit
• Parent College Program: SAT/ACT & the Test Optional Movement
• College Exploration Kickoff Seminar for All Juniors
• Parent College Program: Scoir 101 Info Night
• Parent College Program: Selective College Admissions Panel
• Parent College Program: Family Summer Planning for College Admissions

The Counseling Office empowers families to navigate the college application season with confidence and success by providing programs that support students & their families throughout the college selection process.