College Connections Archive

List of 5 events.

• College Horizons

  12/9/2025 7:00 PM

  In a webinar for freshman, sophomore, and junior students and their parents, a panel of college admission representatives from three types of colleges (public, liberal arts, and Jesuit) will discuss how applications are evaluated at their institutions. The panel will review real transcript examples and provide a behind-the-scenes peek into an admissions committee.

   

  This event will take place via Zoom. Click here to access the meeting.

  Zoom

  Mark Porcaro

• Coffee and Conversation with Our College Counselors

  12/11/2025 7:30 AM to 12/11/2025 8:15 AM

  Please join us for an informal morning of Coffee and Conversation with Loyola Academy College Counselors. This event is open to all parents, but will be especially helpful for families of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are beginning to think about the college process.
  
  

  Enjoy coffee while hearing insights from our college counseling team, along with a panel of seniors and alumni who will share their experiences and reflections on the journey from high school to college.
  
  

  To help us plan and make the most of our time together, please RSVP in advance. The RSVP form also includes an optional space to submit questions you'd like addressed during the conversation.

  McGrath Family Performing Arts Center, 3461 Illinois Rd, Wilmette, Il

  Mark Porcaro

• Navigating College Admissions Tests

  12/11/2025 7:00 PM

  Click here to register for a thoughtful and pragmatic discussion covering:

  • College Admissions & the Modern Testing Dilemma
  • SAT/ACT Digital Transition Updates
  • Choosing Wisely Between Tests & Formats
  • Crafting Your Testing & Prep Timeline
  • When to Submit Scores in a Test-Optional Era
  • Smart Test Prep: Cost, Format, Schedule, and Goals

  Additionally, this event is an opportunity for families to learn more about small group SAT instruction that Compass is hosting on campus this Spring, exclusively for Loyola Academy juniors, including:

  • Small Group Prep Strategies: Cost, Format, and Realistic Goals
  • Staying on Track with the Compass Prep Portal
  • What if I Miss a Lesson? Who Are My Instructors? How Much SAT Homework Will I Have?
  • Using the Interactive Analytics of Your Score Reports
  • Meet Compass SAT Prep Experts

  Click here for more information about the event.

  Performing Arts Center

• Athletic Recruiting and College Admissions

  2/5/2026 7:00 PM

  Student-athletes and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an informational meeting in the Marillac Room to learn more about what it takes to succeed on and off the playing field in college. Speakers include members of the College Counseling Department, current seniors who are going to play a sport in college, and a current parent whose child will be a college athlete. No registration is required.

  Marillac

  Mark Porcaro

• College Fair

  3/16/2026

  Loyola Academy is pleased to bring our sophomores, juniors and their parents to one of the largest private high school college fairs in the state of Illinois. With over 200 colleges typically in attendance, the evening presents a wonderful spectrum of college options to explore.

  Mark Porcaro