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students Guiding your child through the college search process is quite a challenge. Here you'll find information on preparing your child academically for college, finding financial aid, and hunting for the right college. If you prefer browsing off-line, the Official Catholic College and University Guidebook is a good way to begin exploring Catholic higher education.

College-prep calendar
A look at test deadlines, required courses, and college-prep suggestions for your high-schooler.

College search tips
Discover what to look for in a college or university.

Financial aid
Easy answers to financial aid questions and links to helpful sites.

The top 10 reasons for attending a Catholic college or university
Fr. Bennie O'Connor, president of DeSales University, offers his insights.

Survey
Please help our member colleges serve your family better by sharing your opinions and experiences.

What influences a teenager's final college enrollment choice? Here are the sources of information teens rated as most influential in their decision:
  • Campus visits   69% *
  • Parents and family members   46%
  • College web sites   31%
  • College admission staff   31%
  • Current students at the college   32%
  • Catalogs and print materials   30%
  • Friends   23%
  • Graduates of the college   24%
* percentage of teens who rated the information source as "very influential"
Source: StudentPOLL, Art & Science Group


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