the bronx high school of science

The Bronx High School of Science

Guidance Department & College Office

Student Opportunities & College Opportunities

Why get Involved? O College

O Interested in learning about activities you do outside of school that support your interests. For example, if you are interested in becoming a doctor, consider interning or volunteering at a local hospital. Or, if you are interested in Architecture, enroll at a college which offers Architecture classes.

O Explore interests!O Real-world experience can give your child a preview of

careers in which s/he is interested.O Encourage your child to get involved in meaningful

activities that demonstrate interest, commitment, and personal growth. It is advantageous to engage in activities that reflect your personal interests.

O Quality is better than quantity.

Types of OpportunitiesO Volunteer

workO Career &

College information

O InternshipsO Recruitment &

professional exposure

Discover your Passions & Interests by using the following websites:

O www.nycareerzone.org : Interest and personality based assessment to find out what college majors/careers are most suited for you; in depth info about colleges

O www.mymajors.com: Interest and achievements based assessment tool

O https://myroad.collegeboard.com: From College Board -personality assessment, suggests careers, majors. You use your PSAT account code

O www.bls.gov/oco: Explore the Occupational Outlook Handbook which describes hundreds of careers, education needed and salary

How do we get information?

O Emails are forwarded to counselors from staff members at various organizations.

O Phone calls from organizations.

O Be aware of for-profit programs.O ie. – Congressional

Youth Leadership Council. Anything ‘.com’

Where to Find Student & College Opportunities???O Opportunities are emailed out to

students and parents via Naviance as they become available.O The opportunities are also filed in the

Document Library of Naviance. There is a Student Opportunity Folder & a College Opportunity Folder.

O Bulletin Boards.

Questions?

Thank you.