March Counseling Newsletter

As you begin to decide what your plans will be for next year, please be sure to login to Xello and set your decision. You can do this by following these steps below:

1. Login to Xello

2. Click on Explore

3. Click on College Applications

4. Enter "Enrollment Decision"

Parents of Juniors! Please join us for Hereford High School College and Career Night for parents of 11th graders on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6pm in the cafeteria. Information will be shared regarding the college application process and what steps juniors should be taking during the spring/summer to prepare for applications in the fall.

If your child is going to be a senior and plans to have periods 4AB free on their schedule, they may consider registering for one of the fall on-location CCBC classes. We will be offering Fundamentals of Communication (CMNS 101). Students may have expressed interest with their counselor during registration. This DOES NOT register them for the class. A meeting will be held on Monday, April 20th during enrichment where students will be able to register for these classes. *Students must have their social security number in order to apply to CCBC on this day.

We will hold an INSTANT ADMISSIONS session for all graduating seniors planning to attend CCBC in the fall on Monday, March 23th during enrichment. Students who plan to attend must have their social security number with them in order to apply. Email Mrs. Kovack with any questions- kkovack@bcps.org

In addition to this event, we are welcoming a former HHS student who is now in the Honors College at CCBC to come and speak with our students. She will be here along with the president of the Honors college at CCBC on Tuesday, March 17th during enrichment. We STRONGLY encourage any student planning to attend CCBC in the fall to attend this event. They can learn about how to apply for the Honors college and all of the benefits that come along with it. Students should be sure to sign up in AllTimely.

CCBC College Fair is co-hosted by Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), this special event connects BCPS students with a wide range of colleges and universities from across the country.

Please register in advance for this free event.

Tuesday, March 10

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CCBC Catonsville

Wednesday, March 11

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CCBC Essex

If you have not yet completed your FAFSA (Senior parents only!) Be sure to do so ASAP. Link to site below.

Juniors will take the SAT on March 25th during the school day. This is a FREE administration of the SAT. Also, students will be able to choose up to 4 schools that they can send their scores to for FREE for this administration. Practice resources are below.

March 5 - Savannah College of Art & Design

March 10 - University of North Carolina Wilmington

March 11 - UMBC

March 13 - High Point University

March 17 - Cedar Crest College

February Lessons:

11th - Diversity& Bias: Communication to Create Connection

10th - Mental Health and Well-Being

March Lessons:

9th-digital Citizenship

11th grade -Post High School Planning

Whether you are traveling or staying local for spring break, this could be a great time to check out different colleges to get a feel for what you want in a school. Early exposure will help you to narrow your college list and to give you confidence when deciding where to apply. Be sure to check individual college websites for more information on setting up a tour.