Senior Counseling Corner

Seniors,

We're on to seminar 3 - so be sure you've done the following:

- Matched Common App and Schoolinks (if applicable)

- Requested teacher letters of recommendation for each four-year college you are applying to

- Make sure your college list is accurate in Schoolinks

Bring your charged lap top as we will continue to work in Naviance and on college/job applications, scholarships, etc.

Instant Decision Days next week:

The Golisano Institute of Business & Entrepreneurship - Tuesday 10/13

Nazareth University - 10/14

There is still time to sign up if you are thinking Golisano or Naz may be an option for you- no need to have the application completed!!

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

REMINDER - The November 1st registrar deadline is TUESDAY OCTOBER 13th. Use the long weekend to wrap up any loose ends and be ready to hand in your blue sheets next week. Stop in Senior Office Hours on Tuesday afternoon with any questions.

Best,

BHS Counseling Office

(585) 242-5000 x4526

College Essay Guy Presents:

Tom Campbell (College counselor and former AO at Pomona College) and Hanah Lim (Director of Workshops & Curriculum and former application reader for the UC system) have answers, plus four ways for your students to self-assess whether their application is doing what they want it to do.

They'll also be covering a few ways to improve their activities list, supplemental essays, and overall cohesion of their college application.

10 Ways to Level Up Your College Application Before You Click "Submit"

For students & parents of 12th graders

October 15, 4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET)

Register For Free Today

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

Here's what this means for you:

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

-Registrar deadline for SUNY ONLY is October 20 (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.

In Seminar 3, we are continuing to work in Common App accounts, Schoolinks and exploring post-secondary options, signing up for instant decision days and answer any questions. We reviewed the timeline for applications this fall and making final decisions in the spring, along with reviewing some financial aid basics.

We hope all families are having honest conversations about the costs of college/trade programs at home to help guide post-secondary choices.

**REMINDER - BHS DOES NOT SEND TEST SCORES

• If a college wants/you decide to submit OFFICIAL SCORES- you will need to log into College Board and/or ACT and pay to have them sent to each college.

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!

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 and UR 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 visits in Schoolinks for reminders.
• 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 Schoolinks. 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 Schoolinks & 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!

Do you plan to study education in college? Interested in attending St. John Fisher University? Join the Future Teachers Club on a visit to Fisher!

Permission attached & in Counseling Office - DUE TO MS. KENRICK BY OCTOBER 15th

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