COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES
Senior Parent College Review Presentation
College Visits
- Juniors & Seniors: Upcoming College Visits at Mercy: In September and October, colleges and universities will be visiting Mercy to share information with interested students. We have many schools already scheduled to visit and your participation is highly encouraged! Parents can reference the college visit list here. Please note this list will be continually updated. Students are asked to log on to SCOIR to check out the college visit calendar and sign-up.
College Application Websites
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Common Application: The official site for the Common Application, used by colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs.
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Common Black College Application: The official site for the Common Black College Application, used by 67 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for admission to their undergraduate programs.
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Mercy Sponsored Colleges and Universities: Learn about the 17 Sisters of Mercy sponsored colleges and universities.
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College Application Tutorials: Tutorial instructional videos to assist with the Common Application.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships shared with Mercy High School for the Senior Class are posted in the Counseling Class Schoology Scholarship Opportunities folder. If your organization sponsors a scholarship, please email twillis@mhsmi.org.
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FAFSA: Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to learn if you are eligible for grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans for college or career school.
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CSS Profile: The CSS Profile is the form many private colleges and universities require for those applying for financial aid. This is in addition to the FAFSA form.
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Going Merry: One place for students to find and apply to scholarships online, absolutely free.
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State of Michigan: Operated by the State of Michigan, this site offers information on Michigan-based scholarships, as well as choosing a college, planning a career and more.
Student Athletes
- NCAA: Visit the NCAA High School Student Athlete portal and guide for eligibility and resources.