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9/21/2020BHSSeniorSeminar 2CRASH COURSE 20201ConsideringYOUR optionsReach Options that might be a little out of “reach” Academics Ex- your GPA may be a little below the median, the cost mightinclude personal loans, the location may be out of state, mightstruggle academically without supports, COVID considerationsquarantine, online learning. FinancesMatch Location Circumstances Services &Programs Options that match who you are and what you are looking for Ex- your GPA is in median, the cost is affordable for your family, youare just far enough away, offers needed academic/social-emotionalsupports, COVID considerations-you are comfortable with theseoptions if things were not to change.Safety Options that exceed what you are looking for, will meet your needsand then some Ex- your GPA is above the median, the cost is affordable/offersscholarships, location is a preferable, COVID considerations- youmight need to take this option if things do not change.21

9/21/2020Financial Planningo Net Price Calculators- on ALL college websiteso Estimates the cost of attendance for that specific collegeo College Score Card- www.collegescorecard.ed.govo Find out about colleges: their programs, costs, admissions, results, and more.o FAFSA opens October 1st- https://fafsa.ed.govo BHS Financial Aid Night- October 8th, 6:30 via ZOOMo Scholarship Informationo BHS Counseling Department Website, Naviance, Individual College Websites3Considering THEIR options What are admissionsreps really looking at?42

9/21/20205In response to COVID-19An increased number of colleges are testflexible or test optional for the 20-21application season.BHS Standardized Exams OfferedSAT- Saturday, October 3We added an addendum to our BHS profile toexplain grading for 19-20 and hybrid/remotelearning options for 20-21 – posted on SeniorInformation Page.ACT- Saturday, October 24If you have specific questions or concernsabout their admissions process, please contactthe college directly.As things are changing so often, please refer tothe testing sites for updated information:If you have questions specific to BHS testingprocedures, please reach out to KristinHaughey: kristin haughey@bcsd.org.ACT- www.actstudent.orgSAT- www.collegeboard.org63

9/21/2020Common App COVID-19 QuestionBreaking down the prompt, there are threemain parts/questions:1. What effects did COVID-19 have on thestudent that led to meaningful changes intheir life?Are my experiences different from others?Are there noticeable changes on mytranscript?Am I aware of my privilege?2. How did these changes affect them?Am I being specific? Am I explaining ratherthan complaining?3. What actions did the student take as aresult of these changes to make theirsituation better?Is this information being included elsewhereon my application?Check out the Senior Information PageArticles from professionals regarding how (or not) to respond to this question.7“It’s a match to be made, nota prize to be won.”-Mrs. KhandarThis is your future we’re talking about. It’s all aboutFIT, and which opportunity will give YOU the bestchance at being successful in life beyond BHS.84

9/21/2020Admissions Plans & DeadlinesEarly Decision Generally applications are due by 11/1,11/15 or 12/1. Students are legally bound to attend thatcollege and must retract all otherapplications to schools once accepted. Possibly Decisions: Accepted, Denied,OR DeferredEarly Action Decision comes in early, although studentsare not obligated to attend that college. Possible Decisions: Accepted, Denied, ORDeferredRolling Admissions No deadline or cut off date. Decisions are based on a rolling date. Firstin – first out.Regular Admissions Deadlines run from 1/1, thru 3/15 andsometimes later. The admission decision letter will often notcome until March or April.Open Admissions Open acceptance of students Ex: Monroe Community College9BHS Application Process- YOU(Colleges, Jobs, Scholarships)YOU complete and submit your application at least 10 school days prior to the APP DEADLINE.*pay attention to registrar deadlines*You will need to hand in a Blue Transcript Request form (“Blue Sheet”) for EVERYcollege/job/scholarship you apply to.Make sure you choose the correct Admissions Plan & write in the right deadline dates (on thesheet and in Naviance).Accurately reflect HOW you applied in Naviance (Common App or direct to institution)List any/all teacher letters to be submitted- MAKE SURE THIS IS ACCURATE105

9/21/2020RegistrarDeadlines11Blue SheetsHand in to Registrar’s office INPERSON or EMAIL to:Bhs blusheets@bcsd.org126

9/21/2020BHS Application Process- US(Colleges, Jobs, Scholarships)Once a Blue Sheet is handed in, the Registrar/Counseling Office submits the following directly tocollege/job/scholarship via Naviance or snail mail within 10 school days:oTranscriptoCommon App/NACAC Forms (School Report, Counselor Eval)oCounselor Letter of RecoTeacher(s) Letter(s) of Rec as requested per Blue SheetoTest Scores (if requested- ALL or NOTHING)*If a school requires OFFICIAL test scores you will need to request these through College Board orACT13BHS Faculty Letters of RecYou will request BHS teacher recommendations through NAVIANCE.Select the teacher from the drop down menu and select “ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE COLLEGES IADD TO MY COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO LIST”When you hand in the Blue Sheet, you will indicate which teacher(s) you would like to send a letterto that specific application ONLY.**Make sure you check each college website or Common App carefully to see how many letters ofrecommendation are required and/or allowed!REGISTRARS WILL SUBMIT THE TEACHER LETTERS YOU LIST ON THE BLUE SHEET.147

9/21/202015Letters fromoutside BHSThey will need to MAIL theirletter to thecollege/job/scholarshipORyou can add them to “OtherRecommender” in CommonApp (if the college allowsother recommendations)168

9/21/2020Make sure your applicationdeadlines are correct in Naviance!Make sure you are accurately reflecting HOW you are applying (ED, EA, Regular) on your BlueSheet AND when requesting a letter of rec through Naviance (leave in NOTES section)It is important for teachers to know accurate deadlines so they can get them uploaded intime. THEY FOLLOW THE REGISTRAR DEADLINES TOOSo you need to give teachers 4-5 weeks notice PRIOR to the application deadline.17ApplicationFee WaiversIf you qualify for a fee waiver to pay foryour applications, MAKE SURE TOINDICATE THIS ON YOUR COMMONAPPLICATION AND ON THE BLUE SHEET.This will initiate the process for us to signoff on it.189

9/21/2020Log into Naviance via Classlink (formerly Clever):oUpdate your resume & junior surveyTo do today oResearch your post-secondary options: gap year,employment, military, collegeoSign up for College Rep Visits in NavianceoLink Common App to NavianceoRequest teacher letters of rec ONLY if you have had aconversation with that teacher!oComplete your Senior Diploma SurveyWork on your applications/post-secondary plansCreate Common App account19Check out the BHS Senior WebpageTo do in thecomingweeks SCHEDULE MEETINGS WITH YOUR COUNSELORATTEND COLLEGE & CAREER OFFICE HOURSSIGN UP FOR INSTANT DECISION DAYSApply for FINANCIAL AID- FAFSA opens October 1stDon’t hesitate to ask questions! Ask your counselor, Mrs.Stern, future employers, admissions reps, etc.Keep us posted on your updated plansResearch scholarships- check out the BHS CounselingWebsite2010

9/21/2020Instant Decision Days: 12-3pmA 15-minute meeting could change everything October 5- Finger Lakes CCNovember 16- Keuka CollegeOctober 13- St. Bonaventure UniversityNovember 23- Canisius CollegeOctober 19- Alfred UniversityNovember 30- Geneseo**ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS ONLY**October 26- St. John Fisher CollegeNovember 2- Monroe CCNovember 6- SUNY BrockportDecember 6- Monroe CCDecember 14- Roberts Wesleyan UniversitySign up via Calendly:https://calendly.com/courtney stern21BHS CounselingWebsiteSeniorInformationPageEVERYTHING you will need inrelation to senior year/applicationprocess will be accessible here!www.bcsd.org/domain/122*Remember to read our SENIORNEWSLETTER!2211

9/21/2020Register at https://brightonschools.revtrak.net23We are here for you!College & Career Office Hourswith Mrs. Stern11am-3pm, Career CenterNow through December BreakSign up for a 20-minute appointmentA-L: ThursdaysIndividual Appointments with your CounselorSee Mrs. Ingle or Mrs. Hellman to schedulein-person, 1:1 appointments.Email your counselor to set up a zoom onyour off-day.M-Z: Tuesdayshttps://calendly.com/courtney stern2412

College Application Prep Procedures1. Create a Common Application Accounta. Go to www.commonapp.orgb. Click on green box in upper right corner- APPLY NOWc. Fill in all required fields to registerd. Create your user name & password (password must have at least 1 capital, 1 number and 1symbol)e. You will be asked some questions regarding college communication and to verify that your agef. Complete the FERPA Waiver:i. Add at least 1 college to your “My Colleges” listii. Choose the “Common App” tab, and choose the Education portion on the left.1. You must complete the ENTIRE Education portion of the Common Applicationbefore you can sign the FERPA- SEE INFO ON PAGE 3 TO HELP YOU COMPLETEiii. Once completed, go back to the “My Colleges” tabiv. Choose one of your collegesv. Choose “Recommenders & FERPA” on the leftvi. Click on the link to “release authorization” under the FERPA Release Authorizationparagraph- READ THIS FIRST PAGE CAREFULLY!!vii. Check the box “I have fully ready and understand ” and continueviii. Check the box “I authorize every school ”ix. Choose to waive or not to waive your rights. WE RECOMMEND YOU WAIVE YOURRIGHTSx. Check the box “I understand that my waiver ”xi. Sign and Save2. Link Common App to Naviancea. Log in using CLASSLINK- use school issued ID and passwordb. Choose “about me”, then “my account”c. make sure your last name, date of birth and email is the same as what you entered in CommonApp AND your correct counselor is listed or it will not link properlyd. Choose the “Colleges” tabe. Click on “Colleges I’m applying to”

f. Enter your Common App email and verify the date of birth is correct. Choose “match accounts”3. Add Colleges to your Colleges I’m thinking about list*IF at any time you decide NOT to apply to a specific college, be sure to have the registrars REMOVE it fromyour Naviance and Common Application lists.Requesting BHS Teacher Letters of Recommendation1. Request new and keep track of letter of recommendation requests from Colleges Tab -- Apply toCollege -- Letters of Recommendation.2. When adding a request, select a teacher to write the recommendation from the drop down menu.3. Select “All current and future colleges I add to my Colleges I'm Applying to list”, and any notes toshare with your teacher. When finished, choose “Submit Request”