Counseling
General Information
Counseling Services
The Counseling Department facilitates a comprehensive counseling program that holistically addresses student needs by supporting development in three areas: social/emotional growth, academic achievement and college/career readiness.
We encourage parents and students to inform counselors of any learning, health, personal and/or social problems which may effect a student’s performance. This information is treated with the appropriate professional confidentiality. This information does not become part of the student’s permanent record, nor is it sent to colleges or post-secondary institutions.
College Counseling
Mother McAuley-Brother Rice College Fair
The Counseling Departments of Mother McAuley and Brother Rice High Schools are proud to welcome over 170 colleges and universities to our combined College Fair. Students of all levels are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018,
from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Representatives from colleges and universities will be located on either Mother McAuley or Brother Rice campuses. Below you will find a comprehensive list of attendees and their locations.
We are a StriveScan Fair!! Colleges will be able to scan our students and obtain their contact information using the StriveScan app. Students can click on the link to sign up and receive their barcode.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Detailed scholarship information is located in the College Center and can also be found in Naviance under the Colleges tab.
FAFSA
Fast Web
Scholarships.com
College Athlete Night
Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30pm in the Mother McAuley Media Center
Parents and Student Athletes are invited to join Ms. Mixan to receive important information regarding the college athlete process. You will discuss the NCAA Rules, Regulations, and Recruiting Process amongst other topics.
This event runs in conjunction to the Brother Rice - Mother McAuley College Fair.
Colleges & Universities
Common App
HBCU Application
Aspira: Resources for Hispanic Youth
Catholic Colleges- Comprehensive resource of Catholic colleges
Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Comprehensive resource of all HBCU's
Jesuit Universities: Comprehensive resource of Jesuit colleges
First Generation Students: Resource for students who do not have a parent who graduated from a 4-year college or university
Counseling Staff
Counselors are assigned students according to alphabetical distribution.
Mrs. Nichole Carey '02
Director of College Counseling,
Director of College Counseling,
Last names A-H
773-881-6537
ncarey@mothermcauley.org
Mrs. Jill McManus '00
College Counselor, Last names I-Z
773-881-6539
jmcmanus@mothermcauley.org
Ms. Kathleen Mixan
Counselor, Last names A-Gn
773-881-6535
kmixan@mothermcauley.org
Mrs. Julie Unold
Counselor, Last names Go-N
773-881-7171
junold@mothermcauley.org
Ms. Mary Pat Pearson
Counselor, Last names O-Z
773-881-6538
mpearson@mothermcauley.org
Mrs. Christa Arquilla
Administrative Assistant to the Counseling Department
773-881-6523
carquilla@mothermcauley.org
Naviance
The counseling curriculum at McAuley is supported by Naviance, a secure college search database that helps manage the college and career planning process for students and their families. Beginning in their freshman year, all McAuley students are registered and complete a Learning Styles Inventory on Naviance. Each subsequent year, students are introduced to additional tools available on the site to help them with their post-secondary planning. Students and parents can explore college, scholarships, financial aid, and summer opportunities to assist in the college application process. To connect to Naviance Student, please click the button below.
Class of 2018 Accomplishments
- 100% accepted to colleges/universities
- 85% accepted to their first choice school
- $41 million in merit-based scholarships
- 2 National Merit Commended Scholars
- 1 National Merit Scholarship Winner
- 2 Chick Evans Scholars
- 3 A. Franklin Pilchard scholars
- 1 Golden Apple Scholar
- 15 college athletic commitments
- 34 Illinois State Scholars