College & Career Events

Representatives from a variety of four- and two-year colleges and universities will be on campus to meet with seniors and juniors this fall*. The admission representative typically presents information about their institution and then allows time for students to ask questions. Students should make the effort to meet with college representatives when they visit CC if possible.

• Which colleges are visiting CC? Visits will be advertised in Naviance Student under the "What's New" section, daily announcements, and outside the Counseling Center.
• How do I sign up for a visit? Students sign-up for visits in Naviance Student. Then, pick up a College Visit pass from the Counseling Center and have the teacher sign it at least one day in advance of the scheduled visit.

*Sophomores will be able to sign up for visits in the spring.

Compass Education Group invites students and families for a timely, thoughtful, and pragmatic discussion covering the following topics and more:

• How to respond to the flexibility afforded by test-optional policies
• Best way to approach the SAT vs ACT decision
• Understanding the new digital, adaptive PSAT and SAT
• AP’s growing role in college admissions
• Debunking the most pervasive myths about testing
• Finding the optimal timeline for your testing and test prep
• Scope of test prep and expectations for improvement

Click HERE to register or view past session recordings.

Junior Scholars is an in-depth virtual program designed to introduce high-achieving high school juniors to the college search, help them produce a competitive admission application, and answer the unique questions posed by underrepresented students and students of color. Students will get guidance on the application process, form lasting connections, and learn about life at Reed. All students are welcome to apply. Click HERE to learn more.

The 2024 Junior Scholars Program is now open! To be considered for the program, a student must submit a Junior Scholars application form by October 4.

Join Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University to discover the exceptional opportunities our schools have to offer.

The college admissions process is an opportunity to reflect on your many options for the future. Whether you imagine yourself studying in a city, a suburb, or in a rural area; at a large, public university or a smaller, private school; or cheering on your favorite team or sleeping in on game day, you can learn about the features that will make your future college home a perfect fit for you! Admissions counselors will discuss:

• Academics
• Campus life
• Financial aid
• The admissions process at a variety of top institutions

The event will be held at Roosevelet High School (6941 N Central St, Portland OR 97203). Click HERE for details and registratIon information.

Can't attend? They will also offer Virtual Sessions including a Spanish Language Information Session. Click HERE to learn more.

Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Check out this recorded webinar with NCAA Eligibility Center staff. They will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Click HERE to access the recording. We also recommend checking out the NCAA's "Want to Play College Sports?" page and resources as well.

The college admission experience can be overwhelming and complicated. This podcast helps students and the adults who support them cut through the noise around searching for, applying to, and deciding on a college. In each episode, you can expect guests who are national experts working in the field of college admission and enrollment who will give you honest takes, helpful perspective, and in many cases some much needed levity and solace. Click HERE to view the entire list or check out the recommendations below.

Central Catholic High School is a vehicle for sharing this information. It is the responsibility of students and families to fully investigate these opportunities.

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in learning more about careers in architecture, construction, or engineering? ACE may be for you! The ACE Mentor Program of Oregon is a free after-school program that runs from January to May. Seniors interested in these career paths are eligible to apply for ACE scholarships to a four-year university, community college or apprenticeship training program.

There is in-person and virtual outreach for students to learn more about ACE.
Virtual Student/Family Info Session, October 10th, 6:00-7:00 PM, Zoom
In Person Student/Family Info Session, October 29th, 5:00-6:00 PM, PSU's Shattuck Hall