We have also started making plans for our 19th annual College Day program, which is scheduled for April 15, 2026. Parents are invited (and highly encouraged) to attend College Day, an ideal opportunity for underclassmen and their families to set the agenda for future college research.
We will continue to include important information and reminders in upcoming E-Bulletins (and via email) regarding important dates/milestones in the college/post-secondary planning process.
UPDATED* 2025-26 Programming Dates (subject to change)
| SUMMER/SEMESTER 1 | |
| July 29-Aug. 1 | College Application Workshop for Seniors (a.k.a. Bootcamp) |
| September 9 | Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Tips on College Entrance Testing) |
| September 16 | Senior Parent College Night |
| October 4 | Fall College Essay Workshop for Seniors |
| October 11 | Saturday opt-in digital PSAT/NMSQT Exam at PA for 11th (and 10th grade) |
| October 14 | ACT Exam at PA for all juniors (opt-in for seniors) |
| November 6-7 | Opt-in College Visit Field Trip (tentative: Creighton University and UNL) |
| November 13 | Grade 11 College Planning Keynote Speaker/Session (afternoon) |
| December 4 | Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Financial Aid) |
| December 20 | Annual Alumni Homecoming Christmas Party |
| January 7 | Annual PA Alumni Home-From-College Forum |
| SEMESTER 2 | |
| January 15 | Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Summer College Programs) |
| February 12 | Grade 9 and 10 Parent Virtual College Conversation |
| March 12-13 | Local College Visit Field Trip(s) during P/T Conference Days |
| *April 9 | Parent Virtual College Conversation (Preview to College Day) *originally scheduled April 7 (No School Day) |
| April 15 | Providence Academy Annual College Day (afternoon) |
| May 7 | Parent Virtual College Conversation (Topic: Highly Selective Admission) |
| May 28 | College Recognitions Activity Period Ceremony for Juniors (a.k.a. Book Awards) |
Finally, as a reminder, Upper School students are invited to schedule a college meeting with their assigned college counselor (including optional summer check-ins!):
Schedule a Meeting with Mrs. Hogan
Schedule a Meeting with Mr. Wolf
We are also available via phone, email, and Google Meet when questions (or a need for facetime) do arise. For any/all college counseling related questions, please contact Mrs. Sarah Hogan, Director of College Counseling and Alumni Engagement at 763-258-5508.