College Applications: Ready. Set. Submitted!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

The first wave of college applications is in.

As of November 1st, 87% of our seniors have submitted a total of 1,538 college applications to 251 colleges and universities representing 35 states plus Washington, DC!

College Application Snapshot

The Class of 2026 as of November 1, 2025

• Total Number of Applications Submitted: 1,538
• Applications Submitted Per Students Who Submitted: 6.09 Applications
• Total Schools Represented: 251 Colleges & Universities
• Total States Represented: 35 + Washington, DC

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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Recent 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.