Senior Counseling Corner

Seniors,

We've started seminar #4 of 5 this week. Remember, the goal is to have all applications done by Thanksgiving!

RIT interviews and Keuka College Instant Decision Days are next week!! Spots still available - sign up today. You have nothing to lose!

Sign up for any Instant Decision Opportunities here: https://bhs.bcsd.org/46752_3

Best,

BHS Counseling Office

(585) 242-5000 x4526

Here's what this means for you:

-You may apply up to 5 SUNY schools for FREE!

-Registrar deadline for SUNY ONLY is October 20th (to meet November 1 deadline)

All other schools are still due October 13th.

-The free application applies to COMMON APP too.

Any questions, just ask! Stop in Senior Office Hours or see your Counselor.

We began Seminar 4 this week where we continued to work in Common App accounts, Schoolinks and exploring post-secondary options, signed up for instant decision days and answered any questions. Our focus was on Financial Aid and learned about EOP (SUNY) /HEOP (Private Schools). If you think these programs might be a good fit, see your counselor!

Remember, all information and materials are on the Junior/Senior Information Page. Stop in to Senior Office Hours or see your counselor if you need more help!

If you have not yet written your college essay, THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE to get it done in one week!

Limited spots- SIGN UP TODAY: https://brightonschools.revtrak.net/

*If you are in need of financial assistance, please see your counselor

When
​Oct​ ​28,​ ​2026​
​​ ​(​6​:00​​ ​PM​ ​-​ ​​7​:30​​ ​PM)​ (EDT)

This fall we will be offering Instant Decision days with 17 phenomenal institutions!

Students will have the chance to meet with an admissions representative and receive instant feedback on their application- most students will be informed of their admissions decision that day!

We will provide much more detail in Senior Seminar, but below are the general instructions. This is SUCH a great opportunity to learn more about what the college has to offer you and get some early feedback. Save the dates if you are interested!

If interested, please follow the instructions below:

1. Sign up for your 15 min admissions appointment with any of the institutions you are interested in.
2. If you haven't completed or submitted your application yet, THATS OK! Still sign up!
3. An admissions counselor will review your materials and could provide an admissions decision and estimate of your scholarship package that night! (some colleges may require a few additional days to process materials)
4. Please note- Geneseo, RIT & URochester are an ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW ONLY. This will be used as part of your application to be reviewed later. No decision will be made that this time. If interested in these schools, we highly recommend taking advantage of this.

Sign up here: https://bhs.bcsd.org/46752_3

A few recommendations:

• Show up a few minutes early- you don’t want to be late!
• Wear appropriate attire- no need to dress up, but please look presentable. This is YOUR opportunity to show them who you are other than a name on a piece of paper!
• Come prepared with questions about the school- we are happy to help you with this.

If you have any questions about these opportunities, please contact Mrs. Stern!

Reps will be visiting in-person and virtually. Colleges have already begun to snag spots at BHS, so check Naviance regularly for our schedule.

• Be sure to SIGN UP for the visit in Naviance.
• If a rep is in person, they will be in room 257 (the conference room across from the Counseling Office)
• If they are virtual, you will be able to access a link to their zoom via Naviance. You may come to the Counseling Office and we can help find you a quiet space to attend if needed.
• In person or virtual, you will need teacher permission to attend if the visit takes place during a class. Grab a pass from the counseling office.

You are welcome to sign up for as many visits as you'd like! We encourage you to sit in on the ones you know, as well as some that you've never heard of before. There are so many INCREDIBLE institutions all over the country with phenomenal opportunities. You just don't know about them yet!

We will list the next week's visits in the newsletter. Be sure to check out Naviance & the College Visits page on the BHS Counseling Website for a complete list of ALL visits this season. Check often- we get new visits scheduled every day!

Great chance to check out your options and show demonstrated interest!!

Alfred State College

Alfred University

Buffalo State University

Canisius College

Daemen University

D'Youville University

SUNY Erie Community College

SUNY Fredonia

Genesee Community College SUNY

Hilbert College

Jamestown Community College SUNY

Niagara County Community College

Niagara University

St. Bonaventure University

Trocaire College

University at Buffalo

Villa Maria College

Check out the Registrar deadlines- based on the college/job/scholarship deadlines, the dates below are when your application is DUE TO THE REGISTRARS OFFICE.

BHS Standardized Exams being offered this fall. Remember, BHS DOES NOT send any standardized test scores to colleges. You are responsible for sending any test scores directly from College Board or ACT to the institutions that need them.

If you have questions specific to BHS testing procedures, please reach out to Deirdre Carter: deirdre_carter@bcsd.org. As things are changing so often, please refer to the testing sites for updated information:

ACT- www.actstudent.org

SAT- www.collegeboard.org

Email: courtney_stern@bcsd.org
Website: https://www.bcsd.org/Page/2063
Location: 1150 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 242-5000