Welcome to the resource and reference page of the college counseling program.  Listed below are various facets of your College Selection Process, divided into relevant topics and manageable pieces.  Should you need further clarification, contact a member of the College Counseling Team.

Quick link to view the 2006 MVS College Profile

• Archives of Recent News Articles, Memos & Reminders

• Colleges Visit Calendar 2007-2008

• Colleges/University Providing Information Sessions in the Greater Dayton Area (Including Cincinnati & Columbus)

• Scholarship Information and Searches

• Summer Opportunities (Summer 2008)

Colleges Attended by MVS Alums, Classes 2002-2006

Considering the variety of terms and expressions unique to the college selection process, refer to the comprehensive Glossary of College Terms for succinct descriptions and definitions of terms associated with the college counseling program.

SAT and ACT Test Registration & Information, including suggested schedule for standardized testing for upper school students.  Also recent news articles on "New" SAT I: Reasoning Test Writing section.

Being a Better Writer: Ten tips to boost your writing skills, from the College Board and National Council for Teachers of English.

The College Board's 101 Great Books Recommended for College- Bound Readers.

ACTIVITIES RESUME: It is suggested that students create a working draft of an activities resume, reflecting their Immersion experiences, athletics and extracurricular interests, how they have spent their summers, et cetera.  The link mentioned above will bring you to a suggested template, which provides the dates or grades of the involvement, the title of the activity, and a concise narrative of the student's involvement in and experiences derived from each activity.  A student  can then bring a copy of her or his activities to campus visits, interviews, and other correspondence with admissions officers.

The Common Application web-site; now accepted by over 298 colleges & universities, representing private and public institutions!  The web-site includes links to supplemental forms, essays, and applications.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Information, including scholarship search assistance, financial aid applications, and information on scholarship scams.

Additional Web Sites: An Annotated List of Helpful College Search Sites.

NCAA Clearinghouse for College Bound Athletes

National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Statement of Principles of Good Practice.

Parent and Student reference forms requested by College Counseling Team to assist with your college selection process:

• Parent Reference Form

• Student Personal Inventory

• Student College Selection Form