College Counseling Upcoming Events

December 2025

• Dec

  9

  College Horizons

  12/9/2025 7:00 PM

  Zoom

  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.

  Mark Porcaro
• Dec

  11

  Coffee and Conversation with Our College Counselors

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

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

  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.

  Mark Porcaro

• Navigating College Admissions Tests

  12/11/2025 7:00 PM

  Performing Arts Center

  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.