Testing and Student Services
An important part of preparing for college is having access to updated information on standardized testing as well as credible outside resources. The information below is designed to provide just that. You'll find tools for use in learning more about individual schools and their admissions requirements, and exploring different majors and careers. Also here are updated SAT and ACT fall testing dates, as well as links to register and to information on any COVID-19 restrictions and instructions. Finally, OLMA guidance counselors are happy to help students secure working papers. Please see instructions and links to forms below.
Naviance Family Connection
Family Connection from Naviance is a Web-based service designed for students, parents and counselors. It is a comprehensive website that you can use to help make decisions about courses, colleges and careers. Family Connection provides up-to-date information that’s specific to students at Our Lady of Mercy Academy, such as local scholarships and important announcements. Naviance provides many useful tools for families throughout the college search process. It can serve as a direct link to college websites and even help match your daughter with schools that meet her specific wants and needs.
To access a Naviance student account, please use the following information:
- Login: First letter of first name plus last name (Ex: Sally Smith = ssmith)
- Password: OLMA plus graduation year (Ex: OLMA2021)
Parents may also register for an account.
Web Resources
| COLLEGE BOARD | SAT, test prep and ways to explore majors |
| REGISTER SAT | Register for SAT |
| ACTSTUDENT | ACT, test prep, majors, and financial planning |
| REGISTER ACT | Register for ACT |
| AIE.ORG | Resources about college admissions, financial aid, job searches and resume writing |
| ZINCH | Information about schools, programs, preparing for college, and free webinars on how to apply for financial aid, college admissions decisions, and SAT/ACT prep |
| CATHOLIC COLLEGES ONLINE | Catholic colleges and universities |
| PETERSONS | Assists students in the college search and admissions process |
| MYMAJORS | Matches your interests, college characteristic preferences and personality with majors and colleges |
| MAPPINGYOURFUTURE | Explore careers, colleges, and learn about managing finances |
| CAREER SERVICE RUTGERS | Free interest assessment offered by Rutgers University that will match your interests with careers and majors |