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College Readiness

  • Ron Lieber (NYT money columnist) offers a free checklist on his site that will help you to maximize merit aid at https://meritaidcourse.com/. I haven’t taken his paid course but have used the checklist and feel his content is valuable.
  • Learn how to use the common data set (only for schools you are serious about). It is available at https://commondataset.org/ and will give you great detailed information about every school you are considering.
  • When looking at colleges determine your AP/dual enrollment credit mean placement or credit toward graduation. If your school doesn’t accept AP for credit, you may want to spend more of your time on that passion project that differentiates you from other applicants.
  • The PSAT that counts is junior year (your practice tests are earlier)
  • SAT Isn’t adaptive by question…the first half of test determine your questions in the second half
  • Once you figure out which test you like better (SAT vs ACT), focus your study/practice on only one of them as almost every school accepts either.
  • For most schools, you don’t need to report your AP scores when you apply.
  • Make sure that your program is accredited and certified. For example, engineering applicants would want to attend a school that is accredited by ABET.
  • Complete your personal statement essay in the summer before senior year.
  • Celebrate every acceptance!

    How to Describe Your Knott Scholarship:

    Quick one liner for resume or application:  Earned the prestigious Knott Scholarship, recognizing exceptional academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to Catholic education. This full tuition scholarship is awarded to the top 1% of students in a merit-based competition throughout the entire Archdiocese of Baltimore.

    Added information that can be used: The Knott Scholarship Funds awards scholarships for Catholic students who attend Catholic schools & universities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to become leaders in service to their school, parish and community. The Knott Scholarship Funds were created through the generosity of Henry and Marion Knott. The Knott’s endowed Funds (The Marion Burk Knott Scholarship Fund and The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Scholarship Fund) allow academically talented Catholic students who reside in parts of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to compete for scholarships to attend Catholic schools. The Knott Scholarship Funds honor Catholic students who excel in academics and are active in their Catholic community.