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BCHS COUNSELING CENTER
BCHS COUNSELING CENTER
PRESENTSPRESENTS
College Information for BC Families
Junior Year CalendarJunior Year Calendar
n Review and update Naviance Info.n Review PSAT results – mid Dec.n Junior Conference - Springn Begin College Visits - Springn June 1st – Resume, Student and
Parent Perspectives are duen SAT I / SAT II / ACT
• May and June
n Review and update Naviance Info.n Review PSAT results – mid Dec.n Junior Conference - Springn Begin College Visits - Springn June 1st – Resume, Student and
Parent Perspectives are duen SAT I / SAT II / ACT
• May and June
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Sample resumeSample resume
Getting Started with the College Process
Getting Started with the College Process
n Encourage students to own the process
n Start with a self-assessment
n Consider factors: location, cost, social life, programs, atmosphere
n Review results of the Career Interest Profiler on Naviance
n Encourage students to own the process
n Start with a self-assessment
n Consider factors: location, cost, social life, programs, atmosphere
n Review results of the Career Interest Profiler on Naviance
Getting Started with the College Process Continued….
Getting Started with the College Process Continued….
n Start local: visit local schools
n Visit colleges during their open houses and receptions
n HVCC College Fair – May 6
n Visit with college admissions staff at BCHS (sign up on Naviance)
n Start local: visit local schools
n Visit colleges during their open houses and receptions
n HVCC College Fair – May 6
n Visit with college admissions staff at BCHS (sign up on Naviance)
THE FIVE P’S OF ADMISSIONTHE FIVE P’S OF ADMISSIONListed in order of importance
1. Performance: Grade trends and results2. Program: Course difficulty and selection3. Potential: Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)4. Personality: Essay and Recommendations
5. Participation: Extra-curricular activities
Listed in order of importance
1. Performance: Grade trends and results2. Program: Course difficulty and selection3. Potential: Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)4. Personality: Essay and Recommendations
5. Participation: Extra-curricular activities
Learn the College Admissions LingoLearn the College Admissions Lingo
n EARLY DECISION
n EARLY ACTION
n ROLLING
n REGULAR
n EARLY DECISION
n EARLY ACTION
n ROLLING
n REGULAR
Naviance can help you:Naviance can help you:• Organize Your College Search• View College Scattergrams• Complete a Personality Inventory• View Counseling Center Newsletters• Track College Applications• Sign Up For College Visits at BC
• Organize Your College Search• View College Scattergrams• Complete a Personality Inventory• View Counseling Center Newsletters• Track College Applications• Sign Up For College Visits at BC
SENIOR YEAR CALENDARSENIOR YEAR CALENDAR
n August 1st-Student begins Common App.n August 25 - Senior Planning Meeting n Oct. 1st - ED/EA Counselor Notification
duen Nov. 1st - Counselor Notification duen Nov.1st - Profile forms can be completedn Dec. 1st - Remaining Notifications duen Jan. 1st - FAFSA form can be completed
n August 1st-Student begins Common App.n August 25 - Senior Planning Meeting n Oct. 1st - ED/EA Counselor Notification
duen Nov. 1st - Counselor Notification duen Nov.1st - Profile forms can be completedn Dec. 1st - Remaining Notifications duen Jan. 1st - FAFSA form can be completed
More Important DatesMore Important Dates
n Aug. 25th – Senior Planning Meeting 12-1pmn College application help sessions:
• Aug. 25th – 1-2 pm• Sept. – October TBA• Application and Essay Workshop
College Caravan – BCHS Main Foyern TBA – usually the first week in October
n Aug. 25th – Senior Planning Meeting 12-1pmn College application help sessions:
• Aug. 25th – 1-2 pm• Sept. – October TBA• Application and Essay Workshop
College Caravan – BCHS Main Foyern TBA – usually the first week in October
COMPARISON OF COSTSCOMPARISON OF COSTSINCLUDES TUITION, R&B, and FEES
• HVCC - $5,380 (no R&B)• SUNY ALBANY - $24,183• U. Mass. Amherst - $42,007• RPI - $62,280
INCLUDES TUITION, R&B, and FEES
• HVCC - $5,380 (no R&B)• SUNY ALBANY - $24,183• U. Mass. Amherst - $42,007• RPI - $62,280
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Financial Aid ComparisonFinancial Aid Comparison
Example of an Award LetterExample of an Award Letter
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Request for CounselorRecommendation and Transcript Form
Request for CounselorRecommendation and Transcript Form
BCHS CLASS OF `15BCHS CLASS OF `15nWHERE DID THEY GO?nWHERE DID THEY GO?
CLASS OF `15CLASS OF `15
n 70% Attended 4-Year Collegesn 22% Attended 2-Year Collegesn 8% Military or Work
n 70% Attended 4-Year Collegesn 22% Attended 2-Year Collegesn 8% Military or Work
Good luck with the College Process J
Good luck with the College Process J
n Please take a moment to fill out the Workshop Evaluation Form
n Questions?
n Please take a moment to fill out the Workshop Evaluation Form
n Questions?
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