St. John’s Northwestern Seniors Celebrate First College Acceptances of the Year

DELAFIELD, Wis. – St. John’s Northwestern is proud to announce the first two college acceptances for the Class of 2026. Seniors Pedro Frazao Ardisson and Magnus Mandarich have set the tone for an exciting year ahead by earning their first official admissions.

Pedro was accepted to Florida Institute of Technology with a $48,000 scholarship, while Magnus secured his acceptance to the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. These accomplishments mark an important milestone in their academic journeys and highlight the strong preparation and guidance provided by St. John’s Northwestern.

Central to this success is the Academy’s comprehensive College & Career Counseling Program, led by the Assistant Dean of Academics and College & Career Counselor Cat Lewis. With a personalized approach, Lewis works closely with students to explore potential career paths, identify best-fit universities, and prepare competitive applications. From standardized testing strategies to essay development and scholarship searches, her support ensures every student is equipped to achieve their post-graduation goals.

The success of Pedro and Magnus is only the beginning for the Class of 2026, as many more acceptances and scholarships are expected to be announced throughout the year. Last year, the Class of 2025 racked up over $7 million in offered scholarships, in testament to the preparation provided by SJN.

For more information about the College & Career Counseling Program, visit: stjohnsnorthwestern.org/college-counseling

About SJN:

St. John’s Northwestern is a safe, structured environment that provides each student a foundation for life with specialized programs that are built with future aspirations in mind. SJN is a private co-ed college preparatory boarding and day school and is accepting applications for grades 7-12 and post-graduate. Learn more at stjohnsnorthwestern.org