Celebrating Class of 2026 College Acceptances

The first waves of college acceptances have been rolling in for the Class of 2026.

As of January 6, members of the Class of 2026 have been accepted to 170 colleges and universities in 37 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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Photo Album: Express Your Success, December 16, 2025

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.

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As of January 6, members of the class have been accepted to a lengthy list of schools that include the following notable acceptances through Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action, and Early Action (many schools have not yet released Early Action as of January 6, 2026).

• Bates College (ME)
• Boston University (MA)
• Brandeis University (MA)
• Bowdoin College (ME)
• Bucknell University (PA)
• College of the Holy Cross (MA)
• Dartmouth College (NH)
• Gonzaga University (WA)
• Howard University (DC)
• Loyola Marymount University (CA)
• Marquette University (WI)
• Muhlenberg College (PA)
• Northeastern University (MA)
• Oregon State University (OR)
• Pepperdine University (CA)
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY)
• San Diego State University (CA)
• Southern Methodist University (TX)
• Texas Christian University (TX)
• The University of Tennessee (TN)
• Tufts University (MA)
• Tulane University of Louisiana (LA)
• University of Minnesota (MN)
• University of Notre Dame (IN)
• University of Pennsylvania (PA)
• University of Pittsburgh (PA)
• University of San Diego (CA)
• University of Vermont (VT)
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)

Click below for a full list.

Class of 2026 - College Acceptances As of January 6, 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.

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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.