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12th Grade Parent Night
2019
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12th Grade Parent NightBrighton High School Counseling Team
Kevin Donohue Jennie Viggiani Keri Crowley Hennessey Lustica Courtney Stern Holly Juliano Julie Bianchi (AIM) Kristin Haughey (LMHC)
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Post High School Options
• 2 year College
• 4 year College
• Employment
• Military/Armed Services
• Vocational Training
• Gap Year
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Gap Year
Tutoring, volunteering, travel, study abroad, adventure programs, work, internships
Gap Year Opportunities:- Rotary Club/ Foreign Exchange Programs- Rustic Pathways- Where there be Dragons- AmeriCorps
Consider applying to colleges this fall and deferring enrollment until the spring or full year.
Check out our website and see your counselor to explore options.
90% of applicants fit the academic profile of the
college…so what are admissions offices
looking at?
What sets you apart?
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Top Factors in College Admissions DecisionsNational Association of College Admissions Counseling
Admission Trends Survey, 2016
Grades in College Prep CoursesGrades in All CoursesStrength of CurriculumAdmission Test Scores
(SAT, ACT)Essay or Writing SampleCounselor RecommendationStudent’s Demonstrated InterestTeacher RecommendationClass RankSubject Test Scores (AP)Portfolio
Extracurricular ActivitiesSAT II ScoresInterviewState Graduation Exam ScoresWork
* Go to Fairtest.org for anupdated list of test optional
schools
Factors to consider in finding the right school for you!
There are 4,726 four-year colleges to choose from…
• Services Available (tutoring,counseling, academicadvisement)
• Geographic Location
• Available Majors
• Size
• Facilities
• Cost
• Athletics (Div I, SEC)
• Campus Setting (urban, rural…)
• Activities & Programs
• Academic Profile
• Reputation
• Internship/Researchopportunities
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SAT & ACT
SAT
• Collegeboard.org
• Test Content Reading, math and optional
writing.
Costs $49.50 w/o writing
$64.50 with writing
Oct. 5 (Sept. 6)
Nov. 2 (Oct. 3)
ACT
• Actstudent.org
• Test Content– English, math reading and
science reasoning.
• Cost $52 w/o writing
• $68 with writing
• Oct. 26 (Sept. 20)
• Dec. 14 (Nov. 8)
OFFICIAL scores need to be sent to a college directly FROM College Board or ACT Student
SAT Subject Tests
• Required by a few highly selective schools – check collegewebsites, typically 2-3 tests required.
• One-hour long subject tests - $26 per test, can take 3 in oneday
• Recommendation: take SAT II after completion of an APcourse (May) if necessary
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Three Tier Method of School Selection - Academics *Selecting 6-8 appropriate schools a student WANTS to attend*
REACH SCHOOLS: Colleges that may be a stretch from your current academic profile
TARGET SCHOOLS: Characteristics and academic history match your student’s academic profile
SAFE SCHOOLS: Colleges in which student's academic profile places the student in the top third
Student College Midpoint
SAT Score: 1180 1250 - 1380
GPA: 3.2 3.5
Student College Midpoint
SAT Score: 1180 1100 - 1250
GPA: 3.2 3.2
Student College Midpoint
SAT Score: 1180 1000 – 1100
GPA: 3.2 2.7
Three Tier Method of School Selection - Financial
It’s important to consider the cost of the college in your decisions- it’s helpful to categorize your schools by
FINANCIAL reach, match, and safety.
Use the Net Price Calculator (on each college website) and College Score Card (Collegescorecard.ed.gov)
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
BHS Financial Aid Night: October 10th , 6pm• Will include information on Excelsior scholarship• www.newyork.gov/programs/tuition-free-degree
SUNY Financial Aid Workshops:• Open to all prospective students & families, 30+ locations• https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/
FAFSA opens October 1st
• https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Scholarship Information• Link on Naviance, BHS Counseling Website, GoingMerry.com• Contact the college’s Financial Aid department to find out specific
opportunities and scholarships available
Subjective Aspects of the Application
1. Essays
2. Interviews
3. Resume/Activity Sheet
4. Letters of Recommendation
5. Auditions and Portfolios- Check with your music/art department
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Writing your college essay-FALL session!
This class is designed to help students write the college essay, generate ideas for short answer questions, and provide an overview of how to address the entire college application. Students will read and critique model essays, be provided with written feedback on work, have one to one conference time with the course instructor, and complete at least one full essay in five days.
• October 28-November 1
• Monday – Friday, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Fee: $84
• Sign up through Brighton Community Ed
Visits and InterviewsWould you ever consider buying a new car without gathering
information, shopping and test driving?
Information Sessions
-On campus: just before or after a campus tour. An admissions officer gives a general information session, Q&A.
Evaluative Interview
An interview generally on campus or with an alumni where students share more about themselves and what they can offer a school (that can’t be read in an application).
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Connections are important
Over 100 College Admissions Reps Visit at BHS every fall!
– Many college admissions counselors come to visitour school- TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS!Admissions reps take note of your demonstratedinterest.
– Sign up on Naviance or in the counseling center
– Be sure to get your pass from the counselingsecretaries if you have class during a visit
Rochester Historically Black Colleges & Universities College Fair
• Monday November 18th, 8:30am-1:30
• Permission slips & blue sheets DUE November 1st
to REGISTRARS OFFICE
• Great opportunity to:– Learn more about college options
– Could win a scholarship!
– On-site admissions!!
• Lunch provided
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Admissions Plans and Definitions
Early Decision• Generally applications are due by 11/1, 11/15 or 12/1.• Students are legally bound to attend that college and must retract all other
applications to schools once accepted.• Possibly Decisions: Accepted, Denied, OR Deferred
Early Action• Similar to Early Decision, although students are not obligated to attend that
college.• Possibly Decisions: Accepted, Denied, OR Deferred
Rolling Admissions• No deadline or cut off date.• Decisions are based on a rolling date. First in – first out.
Regular Admissions• Deadlines run from 1/1, thru 3/15 and sometimes later.• The admission decision letter will often not come until March or April.
Open Admissions• Open acceptance of students• For Example Monroe Community College
BHS College App Process• In seminar, students will match their CommonApp &
Naviance accounts.
• Students must submit their applications before requestingany records from the registrars office.
• Students will hand in a Blue Transcript Request Form(Blue Sheet) to the registrars office for EVERY collegeapplication.
• Students need to provide proof of submission.
• Blue Sheets need to be submitted at least 10 school daysPRIOR to the college deadline
*Pay Attention to Registrar Deadlines*
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Important Reminders
1. Be aware of deadlines - Colleges & BHS Registrar!
2. Follow directions carefully!
3. Check with counselor regarding NCAA Clearinghouse ifplanning on D I or II athletics.
4. Complete a rough draft /Download an electronic application toreview before hitting send!
5. Role of BHS Registrar
• Transcript request forms
• Student data form, School Profile included
• Standardized Tests (all or none)
• Providing ALL materials to complete application (essay and optionalactivity sheet/resume)
Naviance!
• Student log-in instructions for Naviance areincluded in your packet.
• Senior year:– College Visits
– FORMALLY Requesting Letters of Rec
– Matching Common App
– College & Career Exploration
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Letters of Recommendation1. We recommend asking two core teachers in person
ASAP if they have not done so already.
2. Make sure you give teachers ample time to write andsubmit their letters by the REGISTRAR deadline.
3. Students will request letters of recommendation fromteachers via Naviance (2nd seminar).
4. Teachers will upload their letters electronically bythe REGISTRAR deadline.
5. It’s important to say “Thank You!”
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Under Colleges Tab:
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Staying Organized is the Key to Success
1. Accessing resources via bcsd.org website &Naviance
2. Work closely with your counselor
3. Organization tips & tools
4. Follow timelines
5. Did we mention how important it is to followdirections?!
College & Career Mondays!• Every Monday this fall• 3-6 pm• Started September 16th
• Counselors available in computer lab to helpwith application needs
• Instant Decision Opportunities:- MCC- October 7th & December 2nd
- Roberts Wesleyan College- October 21st
- SUNY Brockport- October 28th
- FLCC- November 4th
- Keuka College- November 18th
- St. Bonaventure University- November 25th
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Work Based Learning Programs
General Work Experience
Professional Internship Program
Independent Study Program
See Mrs. Stern!585-242-5000 ext. 4529
DO’s DON’Ts
• Support their choices• Discuss your parameters
(geographic, financial, etc.)• Support them through the
application process• Support their communication
efforts• Show sensitivity in their
struggle between dependenceand independence
• Remind them to enjoy theirsenior year while managingtheir responsibilities
• Encourage them to applyto unreasonable schools tosee “if they can get in…”
• Take over the application• Write their essay• Speak for them, call
colleges, etc.• Live vicariously through
their process• Allow them to slip into
“Senioritis”
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“After years of watching them find their roots, the time comes to help
them spread their wings!”
Good Luck in the post high school process!Call us with questions or concerns at the
Brighton High School Counseling Office242-5000 x4526
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Senior Year Checklist All Students:
We need your resume: Create a resume using Naviance Family Connection. A resume isMANDATORY if you wish to be nominated for any scholarship AND if you wish to have a counselorletter of recommendation. (see reverse side for login information)
Keep your grades up: Yes, colleges, employers, military recruiters and trade schools will bechecking in on your senior year grades. Students’ admissions have been revoked in the past due to adecrease in academic achievement senior year. Don’t get senioritis!!
Attend 12th Grade Parent Night- Wednesday September 25th, 6:30 PM at TCMS
Attend College & Career Mondays- two BHS counselors will be available Monday afternoons thisfall, 3-6pm, in the computer lab (room 265). We’re here to support anything you need in your post-secondary planning. Instant Decision opportunities available!
College:
Sign up to take the SATs & the ACTs this Fall- In order for the exam scores to be consideredfor admissions deadlines, we recommend taking the September, October, or November exams.
o SAT- www.collegeboard.orgo ACT- www.actstudent.org
Update your “Colleges I’m applying to” list on Naviance. Be sure to add your collegesand link your common app account. Applying to 5-10 schools is a safe number. Mostly “match”schools (those that fit your GPA & SAT/ACT scores) a couple of “reach” schools and a couple of“safety” schools. If you need help narrowing down your list, come see us!
If you have not already done so, ask your teachers for letters of recommendation.Many teachers have a limit as to how many letters they will write- you want to make sure you’re one ofthem! Once you have finalized your college list, be sure to put in your electronic request via Naviance.This will prompt them to submit your letter ONLY to the schools listed. Remember to request this atleast a few weeks PRIOR to the college deadline to write and submit your letter!
NCAA Eligibility Center- If you are thinking about playing a Division I or II sport in college youNEED to register and clear with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Become familiar with the NCAArequirements, which are DIFFERENT than NYS graduation requirements. Make sure the courses youtake in high school are approved by the NCAA. Your counselor would be happy to help you determine ifyou have accumulated the right credits and courses to be eligible. Check out the NCAA website formore information: http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
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Students planning to attend a community college (MCC, FLCC, etc.) Go to collegespecific websites to complete the application process. Apply early to ensure best opportunitiesfor financial aid and housing. Meet with admissions counselor to choose classes, review yourprogram and discuss transfer options if you plan to continue your education.
Career:
Start making your post-graduation plans now! Meet with military recruiters, look into jobs,research gap-year programs, exchange programs or apprenticeship opportunities. Your counselorwould be happy to help you in any way they can!
Think about completing an internship. The best way to figure out if you’ll like a career is toget hands on experience. See Mrs. Stern, BHS College & Career Counselor, if you are interested.
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
FAFSA opens OCTOBER 1st - All students applying to college or trade schools should apply forfederal and state financial aid. Starting Oct. 1, parents/guardians and students can access the FAFSAform to see if you qualify for financial aid. Individual college financial aid offices are also extremelyhelpful and knowledgeable if you have any questions. To start this process, you will need to create aPIN number. Your parent will need to do the same. Visit these websites below for more information:
o http://studentaid.ed.gov - the official federal financial aid information pageo www.pin.ed.gov – register here to get your official PIN number required to complete the
FAFSA o www.fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aido FAFSA Hotline: 1-800-808-1790 M-F, 12-5PM or email: [email protected]
Some private colleges may require additional reporting through additional financial forms -CollegeScholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile)
Attend Brighton High School Financial Aid Night- Wednesday October 10th, 6:00 PM TBD
Keep researching scholarships. All local scholarships are available in the counseling office, onNaviance, GoingMerry.com- most pertain to seniors. Also check the individual college websites- theymay have scholarships you have to apply for separately, which may be earlier then the collegeapplication deadline. Remember, a resume must be on file with your counselor if you are interested inany nomination-based scholarships!
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2019-2020 SAT, ACT and PSAT Test Dates
Test Date Test Registration Deadline
Late Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 14, 2019 ACT August 16, 2019 August 17 - 30, 2019
October 5, 2019 SAT September 6, 2019 Sept 17*/ Sept 23, 2019
October 16, 2019 PSAT N/A N/A
October 26, 2019 ACT September 20, 2019 September 21 – Oct 4, 2019
November 2, 2019 SAT October 3, 2019 Oct 15*/ Oct 22, 2019
December 7, 2019 SAT November 8, 2019 Nov 19* / Nov 26, 2019
December 14, 2019 ACT November 8, 2019 November 19 – 22, 2019
February 8, 2020 ACT January 10, 2020 January 11 – 17, 2020
March 14, 2020 SAT February 14, 2020 Feb 25* / March 3, 2020
April 4, 2020 ACT February 28, 2020 February 29 – Mar 13, 2020
May 2, 2020 SAT April 3, 2020 April 14* / April 21, 2020
June 6, 2020 SAT May 8, 2020 May 19* / May 27, 2020
June 13, 2020 ACT May 8, 2020 May 9 - 22, 2020
SAT dates are in blue *Note: The deadline for mail-in late SAT registrations is a week earlier
ACT dates are in red
PSAT date in green
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SAT II Subject Tests
Student currently taking AP or Honors courses are encouraged to take the associated SAT Subject Test. Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel. These are the only national admission tests where you choose the tests that best showcase your achievements and interests.
Some colleges use Subject Tests to place students into the appropriate courses or require them for admissions. Based on your performance on the test(s), you could potentially fulfill basic requirements or receive credit for introductory-level courses.
You should consider taking Subject Tests in the subjects that you’re interested in and have completed course work for, particularly if you think you may wish to concentrate in that area in college. Many times, students are surprised to find out in the fall of their senior year that a college or a program they’re interested in requires or recommends SAT Subject Tests. You can avoid this last-minute stress by building your credentials along the way when you’re most prepared to do well on these tests- as in after completing an AP course. Many colleges that don’t require or recommend Subject Tests will still consider them when reviewing your application or take them in place of the traditional SAT.
There are 20 SAT Subject Tests in five general subject areas: English, History, Languages, Mathematics and Science.
Please visit www.collegeboard.com for more information about the tests and the dates for specific subject tests; and talk to your teacher about which test might be best for you.
Any questions, see your counselor any time!
SAT II Subject Test Related AP or Regents Courses Suggested Literature AP Language or AP Literature World History AP World History U.S. History AP U.S. History Mathematics- Level 1 3 years of college prep math- Algebra 1, Geometry,
A2T Mathematics- Level 2 3+ years of college prep math- the above classes plus
Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus Biology E - this test focuses on biological communities, populations and energy flow
AP Biology
Biology M- this test focuses on biochemistry, cellular structure and processes, such as respiration and photosynthesis
AP Biology
Chemistry AP Chemistry Physics AP Physics 1, 2 or C French, German, Spanish (with or without a listening portion)
Suggest completing at least Level 4 in that language
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Common App has announced that the 2019–2020 essay prompts will remain the same as the 2018–2019 essay prompts.
1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
4. Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma — anything of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.
What are some best practices for completing my essays in the Common App?
Because your essays are such an important part of your Common App, keep some of these best practices in mind when completing them: • Make sure you periodically save your work by clicking the Continue button • Keep a file on your computer with a back up of your essays • If you are pasting your essay into the Common App, paste it first into Note Pad or Text Edit, and then paste it into the Common App to avoid formatting irregularities • Save your essay in Google Drive, then easily upload it into your Common App by clicking on the Google Drive icon above the text box in the Writing section • Always double check that the content appears correctly and in its entirety • Be sure to proofread your essays for any typos • Make sure you have selected a prompt for your essay (if applicable)
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Brighton High SchoolSeptember 17, 2019 Scheduled College Visits
College Representative Location DateSUNY College at Potsdam Alexandra Martin Counseling Office Conference Room 9/17/19 8:38 AMIthaca College Lisa Searle Counseling Office Conference Room 9/17/19 11:35 AMUniversity at Buffalo The State University of New York Jessica Warner Counseling Office Conference Room 9/17/19 1:13 PMBinghamton University Justin Brymn Counseling Office Conference Room 9/17/19 2:02 PMUniversity of Chicago Brandon McCallister Counseling Office Conference Room 9/18/19 8:38 AMNova Southeastern University Katie Chin Counseling Office Conference Room 9/18/19 10:16 AMEckerd College Dylan Cassidy Counseling Office Conference Room 9/18/19 1:13 PMHamilton College - NY J.D. Ross Counseling Office Conference Room 9/18/19 2:02 PMDePaul University Amanda Wulle Counseling Office Conference Room 9/19/19 8:38 AMUniversity of Vermont Elizabeth Hamlin-Volz Counseling Office Conference Room 9/19/19 9:27 AMUniversity of New Hampshire at Durham Leah Kuppermann Counseling Office Conference Room 9/19/19 12:24 PMAdelphi University Jade Ean-Heller Counseling Office Conference Room 9/19/19 1:13 PMJohn Carroll University Danielle Keane Counseling Office Conference Room 9/19/19 2:02 PMManhattanville College Erica Harris Counseling Office Conference Room 9/20/19 8:38 AMUniversity of Notre Dame Brendan Corsones Counseling Office Conference Room 9/20/19 11:35 AMCanisius College Kayla Maggiore Counseling Office Conference Room 9/20/19 2:02 PMHobart and William Smith Colleges Alison Boland Counseling Office Conference Room 9/23/19 8:38 AMAlbany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Sarah DuBois Counseling Office Conference Room 9/23/19 9:27 AMSaint Joseph's University Phuong Le Counseling Office Conference Room 9/23/19 10:16 AMUniversity of Richmond Heather Selby Counseling Office Conference Room 9/23/19 11:35 AMSoutheastern University Dale Hansen III Counseling Office Conference Room 9/23/19 12:24 PMThe College of Saint Rose Sara Sirianni Counseling Office Conference Room 9/23/19 1:13 PMLehigh University Danielle Schlough Counseling Office Conference Room 9/23/19 2:02 PMSt. Bonaventure University Jenna Smith Counseling Office Conference Room 9/24/19 9:27 AMThe University of Alabama Billie Rood Counseling Office Conference Room 9/24/19 10:16 AMSUNY Plattsburgh Kristin Schultz Counseling Office Conference Room 9/24/19 11:35 AMKent State University Kristin Anderson Counseling Office Conference Room 9/24/19 1:13 PMJohnson & Wales University (Providence) Melissa Shoff Counseling Office Conference Room 9/24/19 2:02 PMBowling Green State University Callie Inkrott Counseling Office Conference Room 9/25/19 8:38 AMDrexel University Amanda Tessler Counseling Office Conference Room 9/25/19 9:27 AMMercyhurst University Danielle Vaccaro Counseling Office Conference Room 9/25/19 10:16 AMCastleton University Joseph Zeitler Counseling Office Conference Room 9/25/19 11:35 AMRochester Area Colleges Consortium RAC Colleges Atrium 9/25/19 12:24 PMLawrence Technological University Patricia Rockwood Counseling Office Conference Room 9/25/19 1:13 PMSaint Michael's College Jacob Pelletier Counseling Office Conference Room 9/25/19 2:02 PMTowson University Kaila Miller Counseling Office Conference Room 9/26/19 8:38 AMSlippery Rock University of Pennsylvania McKenzie Popatak Counseling Office Conference Room 9/26/19 9:27 AMCazenovia College Marie Veschusio Counseling Office Conference Room 9/26/19 10:16 AMNew England Institute of Technology Matt Minich Counseling Office Conference Room 9/26/19 11:35 AMGannon University Emily Kleps Counseling Office Conference Room 9/26/19 12:24 PMMuhlenberg College Ashley Swengler Counseling Office Conference Room 9/26/19 1:13 PMSUNY College at Oneonta Eric Scheer Counseling Office Conference Room 9/26/19 2:02 PMSUNY Oswego Karen Archibee Counseling Office Conference Room 9/27/19 8:38 AMClarkson University Katy Collette Counseling Office Conference Room 9/27/19 9:27 AMRensselaer Polytechnic Institute Jessica Berkowitz Counseling Office Conference Room 9/27/19 10:16 AMKeuka College Rebecca Arnold Counseling Office Conference Room 9/27/19 11:35 AMUniversity of Pittsburgh Jordan Winfrey Counseling Office Conference Room 9/27/19 12:24 PMHofstra University Kristy Niemeyer Counseling Office Conference Room 9/27/19 1:13 PMMiami University, Oxford Savannah Turner Counseling Office Conference Room 9/27/19 2:02 PMProvidence College Analee Benik Counseling Office Conference Room 10/2/19 8:38 AMUniversity of Rochester Michelle Vogl Counseling Office Conference Room 10/2/19 9:27 AMBrandeis University Shaquan McDowell Counseling Office Conference Room 10/2/19 10:16 AMSyracuse University Brendan Bond Counseling Office Conference Room 10/2/19 12:24 PMSUNY College at Geneseo Christie Smith Counseling Office Conference Room 10/2/19 1:13 PMNiagara University Francesca Borland Counseling Office Conference Room 10/2/19 2:02 PMLe Moyne College Esi Asare Counseling Office Conference Room 10/3/19 8:38 AMTulane University Sierra Cason Counseling Office Conference Room 10/3/19 9:27 AMSwarthmore College Danny Wittels Counseling Office Conference Room 10/3/19 10:16 AMTrinity College Maddy Dickey Counseling Office Conference Room 10/3/19 12:24 PMLafayette College Kathleen Williams Counseling Office Conference Room 10/3/19 2:02 PM
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Trinity College Dublin Sarah Dilworth Counseling Office Conference Room 10/4/19 8:38 AMPrinceton University Emily Singer Counseling Office Conference Room 10/4/19 9:27 AMHartwick College Travis Moyer Counseling Office Conference Room 10/7/19 8:38 AMWorcester Polytechnic Institute Liz Desrosiers Counseling Office Conference Room 10/7/19 10:16 AMNorthern Vermont University-Johnson Rasul Jackson Counseling Office Conference Room 10/7/19 11:35 AMSt. John Fisher College Matt Berry Counseling Office Conference Room 10/7/19 1:13 PMSaint Mary's College Stephanie Lukezic Counseling Office Conference Room 10/7/19 2:02 PMUniversity of Miami AJ Liberti Counseling Office Conference Room 10/8/19 8:38 AMFordham University Mariah Asencio Counseling Office Conference Room 10/8/19 9:27 AMUnited States Naval Academy Joyce Kim Counseling Office Conference Room 10/8/19 10:16 AMUniversity of Kentucky Christine Harper Counseling Office Conference Room 10/8/19 2:02 PMUniversity of Southern California Krisi Caloyeras Counseling Office Conference Room 10/10/19 9:27 AMMerrimack College Rich Parez Counseling Office Conference Room 10/10/19 10:16 AMThe New School - All Divisions Alex Kirkpatrick Counseling Office Conference Room 10/10/19 12:24 PMThe College of Wooster Tracy Karr Counseling Office Conference Room 10/15/19 8:38 AMUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford Zach Foster Counseling Office Conference Room 10/15/19 11:35 AMSt. Lawrence University Chris Felix Counseling Office Conference Room 10/15/19 1:13 PMSUNY Fredonia Erica Arlequin Counseling Office Conference Room 10/16/19 8:38 AMCarnegie Mellon University Katterin White Counseling Office Conference Room 10/16/19 9:27 AMDartmouth College Erin Burnett Counseling Office Conference Room 10/16/19 11:35 AMEmerson College Michael Brosseau Counseling Office Conference Room 10/17/19 9:27 AMSUNY College at Brockport Eric DiLaura Counseling Office Conference Room 10/17/19 1:13 PMJohns Hopkins University Stephanie Cerini Counseling Office Conference Room 10/22/19 8:38 AMCollege of the Holy Cross Nicole Howell Counseling Office Conference Room 10/22/19 9:27 AMDickinson College Rylan Good Counseling Office Conference Room 10/22/19 10:16 AMPace University, Westchester Campus Tristan Pagliari Counseling Office Conference Room 10/22/19 11:35 AMVanderbilt University Janessa Dunn Counseling Office Conference Room 10/22/19 2:02 PMBrown University James Walsh Counseling Office Conference Room 10/23/19 8:38 AMTufts University Aidan O'Shea Counseling Office Conference Room 10/23/19 12:24 PMNortheastern University Jordana Bischoff Counseling Office Conference Room 10/23/19 2:02 PMGettysburg College Sam Wilensky Counseling Office Conference Room 10/24/19 8:38 AMKenyon College Noah Gurzenski Counseling Office Conference Room 10/24/19 10:16 AMColby College Abigail Crocker Counseling Office Conference Room 10/24/19 2:02 PMSUNY Albany Garrett Manning Counseling Office Conference Room 10/25/19 8:38 AMCase Western Reserve University Lindsay Pan Counseling Office Conference Room 10/25/19 9:27 AMCase Western Reserve University Lindsay Pan Counseling Office Conference Room 10/25/19 10:16 AMColgate University Heather Binelli Counseling Office Conference Room 10/25/19 11:35 AMOberlin College of Arts and Sciences Julian Ireland Counseling Office Conference Room 10/25/19 12:24 PMElmira College Nolan Oxley Counseling Office Conference Room 10/25/19 1:13 PMUnion College (New York) Rachel McNeil Counseling Office Conference Room 10/25/19 2:02 PMUniversity of South Carolina - Columbia Kate Henchy Counseling Office Conference Room 10/28/19 8:38 AMFurman University Mckenna Reese Counseling Office Conference Room 10/28/19 10:16 AMAlfred University Tracy Valentine Counseling Office Conference Room 10/28/19 1:13 PMSpringfield College Amy Park Counseling Office Conference Room 10/28/19 2:02 PMRochester Institute of Technology Tess Tomanovich Counseling Office Conference Room 10/29/19 8:38 AMHaverford College Ryan Dukarm Counseling Office Conference Room 10/29/19 9:27 AMCarleton College Dana Mackey Counseling Office Conference Room 10/29/19 2:02 PMDenison University Chris Cowie Counseling Office Conference Room 10/30/19 1:13 PMAllegheny College Ahmon Powell Counseling Office Conference Room 10/31/19 10:16 AMMount Holyoke College Admission Visit Counseling Office Conference Room 11/1/19 9:27 AMBard College Joshua Tyler Counseling Office Conference Room 11/1/19 11:35 AMVassar College Kevin Strong Counseling Office Conference Room 11/1/19 12:24 PMSUNY Alfred State College Destiny Brito Counseling Office Conference Room 11/1/19 1:13 PMCleveland Institute of Art Karen Wellman Counseling Office Conference Room 11/5/19 9:27 AMQuinnipiac University Richard Kuchcicki Counseling Office Conference Room 11/5/19 11:35 AMUtica College Niki Kimball Counseling Office Conference Room 11/7/19 1:13 PMUniversity of Maine Taylor Emhart Counseling Office Conference Room 11/15/19 9:27 AM
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REGISTRAR’S OFFICE DEADLINES FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
2019-2020
SCHOOL YEAR
COLLEGE DEADLINE REGISTRAR’S DEADLINE November 1 October 18 November 15 October 31 December 1 November 8 December 15 November 25 January 1 December 4 January 15 December 18 February 1 January 16 February 15 January 31 March 1 February 7
YOU MUST ALLOW US
10 SCHOOL DAYS
TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATIONS
INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
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BHS REQUEST FOR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
**WE REQUIRE 10 SCHOOL DAYS FOR PROCESSING**
STUDENT NAME:_____________________________________________________ COUNSELOR:__________________
STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________
COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP __________________________________________________ DEADLINE__________________
COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________
REGULAR DECISION EARLY ACTION EARLY DECISION ROLLING
For ALL College Applications:
I have signed my electronic FERPA waiver
in Common App I have matched my Common App account to my Naviance account
If applying EARLY DECISION:
Both my parent/guardian and I have signed & submitted the electronic Common App ED agreement Initial here:__________
I applied using:
Common Application
Directly to Institution (SUNY, college specific, etc.)
*If necessary, I have completed and attached ALL required forms , including those to be completed by my Counselor. Initial here:_________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please send the following letters for recommendation FOR THIS COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP ONLY:
1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
BY SIGNING BELOW:
I give permission for my counselor to complete and send all required parts of the application to the above college/scholarship/organization (check all that apply):
Transcript (MID-YEAR GRADES ARE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO ALL COLLEGES)
Test Scores (includes ALL SAT, ACT, AP) Do NOT send test scores
*TEST SCORES ARE NOT OFFICIAL. If your college requires “Official Scores”, you MUST request and pay to have them sent directly from the testing agency. This can be done online: www.collegeboard.org (SAT/AP) www.Actstudent.org (ACT).
If test scores are sent to one Common App college, they are sent to ALL Common App colleges.
___________________________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Signature Date form submitted
I have requested (and qualify for) a
fee waiver:
Common App
NACAC
Other
OFFICE USE ONLY Registrar Sent
School Profile
Secondary Report
Counselor’s Letter
Transcript
Student Data Form
Fee Waiver Requested?
Initials
Date
COUNSELOR USE ONLY:
Written Eval
CA School Report
CA Counselor Rec initial: _______________
NACAC School Report Date: ________________ 28
COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST
STUDENT NEEDS TO COMPLETE:
- Transcript release form (opposite side of this form):
One form is required for EACH college/scholarship application
- For PAPER applications only—student section of application in black ink with requested signatures.
STUDENT NEEDS TO ATTACH:
- Proof that you have submitted the application (email confirmation from the college or Common App)
- For PAPER applications only—application fee
Check or money order payable to the college/university. No cash.
- For PAPER applications only—completed essay with student name noted on top of each page.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE WILL:
- Process applications within 10 school days
- Upload and send through Naviance: high school profile, transcript, standardized scores if requested, Secondary
School Report, counselor recommendation letter, additional letter(s) of recommendation (see below).
- For PAPER applications only—review application to ensure it is complete, neat and has required signatures.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
- Letters of recommendation may be requested from teachers, administrators or advisors. Teachers will UPLOAD
their letter & teacher evaluation, registrars will SUBMIT letters to your colleges through Naviance.
For PAPER applications only: provide each teacher with an addressed & stamped envelope and teacher
evaluation forms.
- For PAPER applications only: letters of recommendation should be mailed directly to the college/university
by the individual writing the letter.
MID-YEAR GRADES (7 semester Mid-Year Report/Transcript)
- Mid-year grades are sent to ALL schools automatically.
FINAL TRANSCRIPT
- Final transcript will automatically be forwarded to the college/university you will be attending upon successful
completion of graduation requirements and the Naviance Senior Survey.
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College Application Prep Procedures
1. Create a Common Application Account a. Go to www.commonapp.org b. Click on green box in upper right corner- APPLY NOW c. Fill in all required fields to register d. Create your user name & password (password must have at least 1 capital, 1 number and 1
symbol) e. You will be asked some questions regarding college communication and to verify that your age f. Complete the FERPA Waiver:
i. Add at least 1 colleges to your “My Colleges” list ii. Choose the “Common App” tab, and choose the Education portion on the left.
1. You must complete the ENTIRE Education portion of the Common Application before you can sign the FERPA- SEE INFO ON 2nd PAGE TO HELP YOU COMPLETE
iii. Once completed, go back to the “My Colleges” tab iv. Choose one of your colleges v. Choose “Recommenders & FERPA” on the left
vi. Click on the link to “release authorization” under the FERPA Release Authorization paragraph- READ THIS FIRST PAGE CAREFULLY!!
vii. Check the box “I have fully ready and understand…” and continue viii. Check the box “I authorize every school…” ix. Choose to waive or not to waive your rights. WE RECOMMEND YOU WAIVE YOUR
RIGHTS x. Check the box “I understand that my waiver…”
xi. Sign and Save 2. Log in to Naviance Family connection at: http://connection.naviance.com/brightonhs
a. Log in using CLEVER or your username (FirstLAST2019) and password (Student ID #) b. 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 Common App AND your correct counselor is listed or it will not link properly
d. Choose the “Colleges” tab e. Click on “Colleges I’m applying to”
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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 from your Naviance and Common Application lists.
Requesting BHS Teacher Letters of Recommendation
1. Request new and keep track of letter of recommendation requests from Colleges Tab --> Apply to College --> 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 to
share with your teacher. When finished, choose “Submit Request”
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Important info needed to complete the EDUCATION portion of Common App:
CEEB Code- 334775 Brighton High School, ROCHESTER NY
Date of Entry: September 2016 Graduation Date: June 23, 2020
Counselor Info: (ALL titles are School Counselor, all phone numbers are 585-242-5000 see extensions below)
Kevin Donohue A-Diaz [email protected] ext. 4528
Keri Crowley Dickason-Hunt [email protected] ext. 4530
Courtney Stern Hurwitz-MacAdam [email protected] ext. 4529
Jennie Viggiani Mackinnon-O’Mara [email protected] ext. 4527
Hennessey Lustica Padela-Smith [email protected] ext. 4532
Holly Juliano Sneider-Z [email protected] ext. 4531
Julie Bianchi AIM [email protected] ext. 4536 (School Social Worker)
Class Rank Reporting: None Graduating Class Size: 300 *BHS does not rank- this will NOT impact admissions
Cumulative GPA: see transcript or Naviance profile
GPA Scale: 4 GPA Weighting: unweighted
Current Year Courses: please list ALL courses you are taking for the ENTIRE year. You can view these on your schedule, through parent portal or on your transcript.
Course Scheduling System: SEMESTER
• Most classes are REGENTS level, except: AP classes- Advanced Placement, Honors, SUPA- Dual Enrollment. Ask if you have any questions.
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COLLEGE & CAREER
MONDAYS
Hosted by the BHS Counsel ing Department
September-December | 3-6PM | 265
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C O L L E G E & C A R E E RM O N D A Y S
SENIORS: GET HELP ONYOUR POST-SECONDARY
PLANNING
Two BHS Counselors wi l l be here to help you
every Monday afternoon (Tues & Wed after hol idays)
September - December
Career Explorat ion
Appl icat ion Quest ions
Essay Revis ions
Updat ing Resumes
Naviance
Instant Decision Opportunit ies:
MCC- Oct. 7 & Dec. 2
Roberts Wesleyan Col lege- Oct. 21
Brockport - Oct. 28FLCC- Nov. 4
Keuka Col lege - Nov. 18
St . Bonaventure Univers i ty- Nov. 25
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INSTANT DECISION DAYS
Select colleges will be coming to BHS, 3-6pm, to give students INSTANT
information about their application.
*Counselors will still be available to work with students for ANY application needs, in addition to the instant admissions opportunities offered.
If interested, please follow the instructions below:
1. Sign up and submit your application/Blue Sheet to the Registrar’s office at least 1 week prior to the date.
a. Please label blue sheet: College Name-INSTANT DECISION DAY to ensure we have your transcript & other required documents are submitted for that night.
2. Please encourage teacher(s) to upload letter(s) of recommendation to Naviance at least one week prior to instant admissions date
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)
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 see your counselor!
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Making Your Big College Decision? These 4 Steps Can Help
By KIM CLARK April 8, 2016
Despite all the hype about the 90-plus percent rejection rates of a few famous colleges, about half of all college applicants have been accepted by at least two colleges this spring.
More than 80% of students apply to at least three colleges, and on average, 65% of applications are accepted.
That means hundreds of thousands of high school seniors have one more big hurdle to leap on their way to college–deciding among the schools that have accepted them.
If you’re one of them, how should you choose?
College counselors and researchers say too many families simply opt for the school with the most “prestige” without considering practicalities like costs, which can end up having devastating long-term repercussions on both parents and students.
Put yourself on the right path. West Rock—Getty Images
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“This is a decision that needs to be made with the heart and the head,” says Janet Rosier, a private educational consultant based in Connecticut.
Rosier and other experts say families should choose the college that offers the best combination of four factors. So check these out before you decide:
1. Academic quality
• Graduation rates. The percentage of freshmen who persevere and earn a bachelor’s degree from a school is generally considered to be one of the most important indicators of academic quality, since “we’ve learned over years that schools with higher graduation rates are doing something better” than similar schools with lower rates, says José Luis Santos, vice president of higher education policy and practice at the Education Trust. You can look up each school’s graduation rates for students of your gender and race at the Education Trust’s College Results site.
• Professor engagement. Research by Gallup shows that students are more likely to thrive if professors reach out and mentor them, so ask current students how much they interact with their instructors. Students who already know what they want to major in should check out their department, says Lynn O’Shaughnessy, author of The College Solution. “The quality of education that a student will experience can be significantly different by department,” she says. “Students need to talk to upper division students in their intended major to see what their experience has been. Also read everything they can about the department and talk to professors.”
• Class style. Lectures, while traditional, are generally not the best way to teach, a growing body of research finds. Instead, experts such as Nobel-prize winning physicist Carl Wieman have found that students learn much more when teachers use “active” or “project-based” methods. Look for schools where professors have students form small groups to work on problems in class, or where students work on semester-long projects, such as, say, drafting possible solutions to real-world challenges facing a business or community.
2. Cost
• Net cost of a degree. Calculate your true net cost of earning a degree by subtracting out only grants and scholarships from the school’s total costs (including tuition, fees, room, board, books, travel, etc.). Then look at the school’s four-year graduation rate (also available at College Results) to see whether most students end up paying for an extra semester or two, advises Peggy Jennings, an independent college admissions consultant in Carlisle, Pa. “An additional year of college can make a school that seems affordable suddenly the opposite,” she warns.
• Debt load. Take a few minutes to estimate how much you are likely to owe upon graduation. Unless a student is highly likely to enter a very lucrative field, any student debt over the standard federal maximum of $31,000 should raise a warning flag. The federal government’s repayment plans allow you to cap your payments at 10% of your disposable income. Onerous debt payments can significantly reduce a new graduate’s well-being Gallup’s research found.
3. Extracurriculars
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• Activities. Gallup’s research shows that students who get deeply involved in at least one activity, such as a sport or club, are much more likely to thrive in and after college. So, if you haven’t already, investigate the school’s extracurricular offerings to see if any catch your interest.
• Social fit. A supportive environment can help students through rough patches. One way to assess how comfortable you’d be is to visit the college to “check out the vibe to see if it fits your personality,” Jennings advises.
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4. Career assistance
• Internship initiatives. While colleges aren’t trade schools, graduates do need to earn a living. And research shows that students who’ve had at least one paid internship have a much easier time landing jobs after leaving school. So look for career services offices that actively help students land those all-important trial jobs.
• Alumni network. Job seekers who get assistance from current employees tend to have a leg up during the application process. So Brandon Busteed, Gallup’s executive director for education and workforce development, urges students to seek out colleges that “demonstrate deep alumni involvement in their career services: Lots of alumni actively working as mentors or connect with students.”
What if you’ve followed all these steps but are still having a hard time choosing? Relax and go with your gut. Within the range of good schools, what matters more is your enthusiasm than any particular aspect of the college,
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Gallup’s research shows. “It’s not where you go, but how you do it,” Busteed explains.
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