Looking ahead, we invite parents to engage with us in our 2026-27 College Counseling programming, which includes virtual College Conversations, a series of informal morning programs (typically from 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.) we host on college-related topics throughout the year. These programs are intended to provide additional opportunities for Upper School parents to connect with us about college-related concerns, hear more about a specific topic (e.g. the college search, financial aid and scholarships, how to spend summers), and ask any questions.
We have started making plans for our 20th annual College Day program, which is scheduled for April 14, 2027. 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 the E-Bulletin (and via email) regarding the milestones in the college/post-secondary planning process.
Summer/Semester 1
Aug 3-Aug. 6 College Application Workshop (a.k.a. 4-Day Bootcamp) for Class of ’27
August 14-17 25th Anniversary Celebration (All families from all years are invited!)
September 10 Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Tips on College Entrance Testing)
September 15 Senior Parent College Night
September 16 Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) College Fair(open to PA students only)
October 3 Fall College Essay Workshop for Seniors
October 6 SEC College Fair at PA (open to the public)
October 13 ACT Exam at PA for all juniors (opt-in for seniors)
October 15 Thursday of MEA opt-in digital PSAT/NMSQT Exam (for PA juniors)
October 21 Grade 11 College Planning Keynote Speaker/Session (afternoon)
Novem. 12-13 Opt-in College Visit Field Trip (tentative: Marquette U. and UW-Madison)
December 3 Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Financial Aid)
December 17 Annual Alumni Parent Christmas Party – 25th Anniversary Edition
December 23 Annual Alumni Christmas Party – 25th Anniversary Edition
January 6 Annual PA Alumni Home-From-College Forum
January 7 Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Summer College Programs)
Semester 2
February 10 Grade 9 Parent College Night at PA
February 18 Grade 10 Parent Virtual College Conversation
March 11-12 Local College Visit Field Trip(s)
April 8 Virtual Parent College Conversation (Preview to College Day)
April 14 Providence Academy Annual College Day (afternoon)
May 6 Virtual Parent College Conversation (Topic: Highly Selective College Admission)
May 26 College Recognitions Activity Period Ceremony for Juniors (a.k.a. Book Awards)
In addition to the dates above, we will schedule additional student encounters with alumni regarding college/career advice, especially through student clubs (e.g. Medical Club, Finance Club, etc.).
Finally, as a reminder, Upper School students are invited to schedule a summer college meeting with their assigned college counselor. Know that we are very excited to accompany seniors as they move through this exciting and eventful year and towards the momentous decision of how they will chart their course beyond the yellow walls of Providence Academy. Please be in touch with college counseling related questions, by contacting Mrs. Sarah Hogan, Director of College Counseling and Alumni Engagement at 763-258-5508.