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BHS Senior Seminar 2C R A S H C O U R S E 2 0 2 0
Considering YOUR options
Reach
Options that might be a little out of “reach”
Ex- your GPA may be a little below the median, the cost might include personal loans, the location may be out of state, might struggle academically without supports, COVID considerations-quarantine, online learning.
Match
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, you are just far enough away, offers needed academic/social-emotional supports, COVID considerations-you are comfortable with these options if things were not to change.
Safety
Options that exceed what you are looking for, will meet your needs and then some
Ex- your GPA is above the median, the cost is affordable/offers scholarships, location is a preferable, COVID considerations- you might need to take this option if things do not change.
Academics
Finances
Location
Circumstances
Services & Programs
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Financial Planningo Net Price Calculators- on ALL college websites
o Estimates the cost of attendance for that specific college
o 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.gov
o BHS Financial Aid Night- October 8th, 6:30 via ZOOM
o Scholarship Informationo BHS Counseling Department Website, Naviance, Individual College Websites
Considering THEIR options…
What are admissions reps really looking at?
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In response to COVID-19An increased number of colleges are test flexible or test optional for the 20-21 application season.
We added an addendum to our BHS profile to explain grading for 19-20 and hybrid/remote learning options for 20-21 – posted on Senior Information Page.
If you have specific questions or concerns about their admissions process, please contact the college directly.
BHS Standardized Exams Offered
SAT- Saturday, October 3
ACT- Saturday, October 24
If you have questions specific to BHS testing procedures, please reach out to Kristin Haughey: [email protected].
As things are changing so often, please refer to the testing sites for updated information:
ACT- www.actstudent.org
SAT- www.collegeboard.org
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Common App COVID-19 QuestionBreaking down the prompt, there are three main parts/questions:
1. What effects did COVID-19 have on the student that led to meaningful changes in their life?
2. How did these changes affect them?
3. What actions did the student take as a result of these changes to make their situation better?
Are my experiences different from others?
Are there noticeable changes on my transcript?
Am I aware of my privilege?
Am I being specific? Am I explaining rather than complaining?
Is this information being included elsewhere on my application?
Check out the Senior Information Page-Articles from professionals regarding how (or not) to respond to this question.
This is your future we’re talking about. It’s all about FIT, and which opportunity will give YOU the best
chance at being successful in life beyond BHS.
“It’s a match to be made, not a prize to be won.”-Mrs. Khandar
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Admissions Plans & DeadlinesEarly 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• Decision comes in early, although students
are not obligated to attend that college.• Possible 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• Ex: Monroe Community College
BHS 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 EVERY college/job/scholarship you apply to.
Make sure you choose the correct Admissions Plan & write in the right deadline dates (on the sheet 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 ACCURATE
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Registrar Deadlines
Blue Sheets
Hand in to Registrar’s office IN PERSON or EMAIL to:
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BHS Application Process- US(Colleges, Jobs, Scholarships)
Once a Blue Sheet is handed in, the Registrar/Counseling Office submits the following directly to college/job/scholarship via Naviance or snail mail within 10 school days:
oTranscript
oCommon App/NACAC Forms (School Report, Counselor Eval)
oCounselor Letter of Rec
oTeacher(s) Letter(s) of Rec as requested per Blue Sheet
oTest Scores (if requested- ALL or NOTHING)
*If a school requires OFFICIAL test scores you will need to request these through College Board or ACT
BHS 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 I ADD 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 letter to that specific application ONLY.
**Make sure you check each college website or Common App carefully to see how many letters of recommendation are required and/or allowed!
REGISTRARS WILL SUBMIT THE TEACHER LETTERS YOU LIST ON THE BLUE SHEET.
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Letters from outside BHS
They will need to MAIL their letter to the college/job/scholarship
OR
you can add them to “Other Recommender” in Common App (if the college allows other recommendations)
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Make sure your application deadlines are correct in Naviance!Make sure you are accurately reflecting HOW you are applying (ED, EA, Regular) on your Blue Sheet 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 in time. THEY FOLLOW THE REGISTRAR DEADLINES TOO
So…you need to give teachers 4-5 weeks notice PRIOR to the application deadline.
Application Fee Waivers
If you qualify for a fee waiver to pay for your applications, MAKE SURE TO INDICATE THIS ON YOUR COMMON APPLICATION AND ON THE BLUE SHEET.
This will initiate the process for us to sign off on it.
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To do today…
Log into Naviance via Classlink (formerly Clever):
oUpdate your resume & junior survey
oResearch your post-secondary options: gap year, employment, military, college
oSign up for College Rep Visits in Naviance
oLink Common App to Naviance
oRequest teacher letters of rec ONLY if you have had a conversation with that teacher!
oComplete your Senior Diploma Survey
Work on your applications/post-secondary plans
Create Common App account
To do in the coming weeks…
Check out the BHS Senior Webpage
SCHEDULE MEETINGS WITH YOUR COUNSELOR
ATTEND COLLEGE & CAREER OFFICE HOURS
SIGN UP FOR INSTANT DECISION DAYS
Apply for FINANCIAL AID- FAFSA opens October 1st
Don’t hesitate to ask questions! Ask your counselor, Mrs. Stern, future employers, admissions reps, etc.
Keep us posted on your updated plans
Research scholarships- check out the BHS Counseling Website
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Instant Decision Days: 12-3pmA 15-minute meeting could change everything…
October 5- Finger Lakes CC
October 13- St. Bonaventure University
October 19- Alfred University
October 26- St. John Fisher College
November 2- Monroe CC
November 6- SUNY Brockport
November 16- Keuka College
November 23- Canisius College
November 30- Geneseo **ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWS ONLY**
December 6- Monroe CC
December 14- Roberts Wesleyan University
Sign up via Calendly: https://calendly.com/courtney_stern
BHS Counseling Website-Senior Information PageEVERYTHING you will need in relation to senior year/application process will be accessible here!
www.bcsd.org/domain/122
*Remember to read our SENIOR NEWSLETTER!
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Register at https://brightonschools.revtrak.net
We are here for you!College & Career Office Hours
with Mrs. Stern11am-3pm, Career Center
Now through December BreakSign up for a 20-minute appointment
A-L: Thursdays M-Z: Tuesdays
https://calendly.com/courtney_stern
Individual Appointments with your Counselor
See Mrs. Ingle or Mrs. Hellman to schedule in-person, 1:1 appointments.
Email your counselor to set up a zoom on your off-day.
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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 college 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 PAGE 3 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. Link Common App to Naviance
a. Log in using CLASSLINK- use school issued ID and password 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”
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”
Important info needed to complete the EDUCATION portion of Common App:
CEEB Code- 334775 Brighton High School, ROCHESTER NY
Date of Entry: September 2017 Graduation Date: June 22, 2021
Counselor Info: (ALL titles are School Counselor; all phone numbers are 585-242-5000 see extensions below)
Kevin Donohue A-Chin [email protected] ext. 4528
Keri Crowley Choi-Ghassat [email protected] ext. 4530
Courtney Stern Goldstein-Labuhn [email protected] ext. 4529
Jennie Viggiani Lalonde-Minerva [email protected] ext. 4527
Travis Figueroa Mohammad-Shafer [email protected] ext. 4532
Holly Juliano Schumuye-Z [email protected] ext. 4531
Julie Bianchi AIM [email protected] ext. 4536 (School Social Worker)
Class Rank Reporting: None Graduating Class Size: 275 *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, including PE. 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.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE DEA DLINES FOR C OLLE GE APPLICATI ONS
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
COLLEGE DEADLINE REGI STRAR’S DEADLINE
November 1 October 19
November 15 October 29
December 1 November 9
December 15 November 30
January 1 December 7
January 15 January 10
February 1 January 13
February 15 February 1
March 1 February 9
YOU MUST ALLOW US
10 SCHOOL D AYS
TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATIONS
INCLUDING SCHOL ARSHIP APPLICATIONS
BHS BLUE SHEET- Transcript Request Form **WE REQUIRE 10 SCHOOL DAYS FOR PROCESSING**
Student Name: Counselor
Student Cell: We will only call if we have questions about your application
College/Job/Scholarship:
Deadline:
Application Address:
I applied: Regular Decision Rolling
Early Action Early Decision
Date I submitted my application:
IF APPLYING EARLY DECISION: Both my parent/guardian and I have signed & submitted the electronic Common App ED Agreement
Initial Here:
I have requested (and qualify for) a Common App Fee Waiver (check below if applicable):
YES
Please send the following letters of recommendation FOR THIS APPLICATION ONLY:
1.
2.
3.
4.
I give permission for my counselor to complete and send all required parts of the application to the above college/job/scholarship:
Check all that apply:
Transcript (MID-YEAR GRADES ARE AUTOMATCIALLY SENT AFTER MIDTERMS)Unofficial Standardized Test Scores (ALL SAT, ACT, AP scores)
DO NOT SEND TEST SCORES
*TEST SCORES ARE NOT OFFICIAL. If your institution 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
By submitting this form and signing below, I acknowledge: - The Registrar's office will process all requests on this form within 10 school days of receipt if submitted PRIOR to 3pm. Forms received after 3pm will be processed the next school day. - Registrars and Counselors will upload and send the following through Naviance to the requested college/job/scholarship: high school profile, official transcript, unofficial test scores (if requested), Common App Secondary School Report or NACAC School Report, Counselor Recommendation Letter, additional letter(s) of recommendation
Student Signature:
Date:
OFFICE USE ONLY
REGISTRARS
Secondary Report
Sent
Counselor Letter Sent
Transcript Sent
Score Sheet Sent
Fee Waiver? Sent
Initials Date
COUNSELOR
Check completed Written Eval NACAC School Report
CA Counselor Rec CA School Report
Initial Date
Financial Aid Basics
Types of Financial Aid: FAFSA - Free application for Federal Student Aid- Opens October 1 CSS Profile - Asks about value of home and assets Private College Forms - Based on assets Estimated Family Contribution (EFC):
Amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward college based on your FAFSA
Loans: Money you DO pay back
Subsidized Loan - Government pays interest as long as you are in college Unsubsidized Loan - Interest begins accruing immediately for you to pay Federal College Work Study Program:
Provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for college.
Grants: Money you do NOT pay back NYS (TAP) - Up to $5000 Federal (Pell) - Up to $5350 Scholarships Free money given to selected applicants NYS Excelsior Scholarship (SUNY, CUNY only)
(See back of sheet for list of scholarship web sites.)
ATTEND SENIOR PARENT NIGHT PART 2: FINANCIAL AID 101 October 8th, 2020 6:30 pm via Zoom
BHS Counseling Department- Scholarship & Financial Aid page:
https://www.bcsd.org/Page/2087
