Seniors,

SUNY Brockport Instant Decision Day is on Monday and Monroe Community College is on Tuesday!!

Spots are still available for Brockport, MCC, and all future ID days, so sign up now: https://bhs.bcsd.org/46752_3

Your goal should be to have all applications submitted around Thanksgiving. See us during Senior Office Hours so we can help!!

Best,

BHS Counseling Office

(585) 242-5000 x4526

https://www.bcsd.org/domain/122

SUNY is waiving application fees through November 3!

The free application applies to COMMON APP too. Check out the picture below. You need to go into the COLLEGE questions and say YES to the SUNY Fee Waiver (see screenshot below).

Check out this site for more details: https://www.suny.edu/attend/apply-to-suny/#:~:text=The%20free%20application%20offer%20only,before%20or%20after%20those%20dates.

Any questions, just ask! Stop in Senior Office Hours or see your Counselor.

ALL Senior Seminar information is on our Junior/Senior page of the Counseling Website: https://bhs.bcsd.org/46752_3

Stop in to Senior Office Hours or see your counselor for support!

This fall we will be offering Instant Decision days with 14 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 is 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 Geneseo, 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!

College Reps are coming back to BHS this year!

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 the visit in Naviance.
• 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 Naviance. 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 Naviance & 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!

SCAN OUR NEW QR CODE! Posters are around school and will lead you directly to our College Visit Website. Check often and bookmark the page!

The college search and application process is about finding the right fit. It’s a chance for students to define what matters most—whether it’s the right program, campus, or opportunities for growth. While it can feel overwhelming, it’s also a time to take control and ask the right questions.

That’s why we created the College Prep Series—to provide the tips, tools, and guidance to help students feel confident throughout the journey.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• November 26: Application Do's & Don’ts

We are excited to launch the Empower Series! With a total of 5 virtual information sessions, we will provide guidance and support tailored specifically for first-generation students and their families.

Session 5: November 7 | 6 p.m.

Essay Workshop

Register here: Visit Nazareth University

Prospective students and families are invited to join SUNY for an online workshop. General financial aid sessions will provide information about the cost of attendance, the types of financial aid available and the financial aid application process. Timely walk throughs will focus on steps you can take now to prepare for FAFSA completion.

During all sessions, you will be able to send us your questions via live chat.

• Financial Aid Session
  Tuesday, November 5 at 6:00 PM
  
• Prepare for FAFSA 2025-2026
  Friday, November 8 at 12:00 PM
  
• Prepare for FAFSA 2025-2026
  Friday, November 15 at 12:00 PM
  
• Financial Aid Session
  Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00 PM
  
• Financial Aid Session
  Tuesday, November 26 at 6:00 PM

You might have heard some things about the new FAFSA, and you might have some concerns. We get that and we’re here to help!

In this session we will discuss:

-What can we expect from FAFSA this year?

-What you can do now to best prepare for FAFSA & TAP

-Working with your Financial Aid Office

-Updates on TAP

-Strategies for Mixed Status Families

This event is open to all high school seniors, current college students planning to renew FAFSA, families, and members of the high school community who would like to hear more about financial aid applications.

If you or your students have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to cbo@nysacac.org, Bill Short at wshort@stlawu.edu or Sihaya Moraleda at smoraleda@ithaca.edu.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Date: Wednesday, November 13th
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm E.S.T.
Location: Zoom

Register Now!

Thank you!

NYSACAC CBO and Opportunity Programs Committee

As you've learned in Senior Seminar, we need 15 SCHOOL DAYS to process your application materials to ensure they are submitted by the deadline. This means you need to be ahead of the game and must have your applications submitted at least 15 SCHOOL DAYS prior to the actual application deadline. More details to come in seminar.

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.

Please note- the Registrars Office will not be ready to process application materials until October 1st. Please contact your counselor directly if you have an unusually early deadline.

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