Counseling
Join us tonight, Wednesday, October 2, for the Mother McAuley/Brother Rice College Fair & College Athlete Night!
Mother McAuley-Brother Rice College Fair
The Counseling Departments of Mother McAuley and Brother Rice High Schools are happy to once again host our annual College Fair.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
2019 Mother McAuley-Brother Rice College Fair Locations
Should you have any questions please contact one of the College Fair Coordinators:
Christa Arquilla
MaryBeth Jantz
College Athlete Night
When: Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 at 6:00pm in the Media Center at Mother McAuley before the College Fair
This presentation will include NCAA Rules, Regulations, and Recruiting Process
Parents and Student-Athletes from Mother McAuley or Brother Rice are invited to join Ms. Mixan to receive important information regarding the college athlete process. If you are interested in playing a sport in college, do not miss this opportunity to get your questions answered. Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families are welcome to attend.
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
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
College Counseling
Counseling Staff
Counselors are assigned students according to alphabetical distribution.
Mrs. Meghan Hynes '93
College Counselor L-Z
773-881-6537
Mrs. Jill McManus '00
Counselor, Last names A-Gn
773-881-6539
jmcmanus@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
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.
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 2019 Accomplishments
- 100% accepted to colleges/universities
- 87% accepted to their first choice school
- $50 million in scholarships
- 2 National Merit Commended Scholars
- 1 National Hispanic Scholar
- 2 Chick Evans Scholars
- 2 A. Franklin Pilchard scholars
- 18 college athletic commitments
- 88 National Honor Society Members
- 57 Illinois State Scholars
- 35 Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars